Today is International Day of People with Disability and the theme is “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future”. Here are some prominent Australian leaders with disability who are making significant contributions across various fields.
In modern Australia, discrimination against people with disability remains an everyday reality. Despite progress in awareness and legislation, deep-seated biases – both overt and subtle – continue to limit access to employment, education, healthcare and community involvement.
As society becomes increasingly aware of the value of diverse perspectives in leadership, people with disability are stepping into influential roles across various sectors, from government to corporate and non-profit organisations.
Melba is proud to have been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Victorian Government’s Pride Events and Festivals Fund. This funding will be used for a series of inclusive and engaging friend-dating events for people with disability with a focus on supporting and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community.
Nearly seven years after a devastating stroke turned his life upside down, former Olympic roadracing cyclist Jamie Kelly is regaining his independence with the help of Melba.
Victoria’s hate speech laws are set for a significant overhaul to include protections for people with disability and LGBTQIA+ communities, with a lowered threshold for police to pursue criminal charges.
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