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Today is International Day of People with Disability and the theme is \u201cAmplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future\u201d.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some prominent Australian leaders with disability who are making significant contributions across various fields, including business, advocacy, sports, and the arts:<\/span><\/p>\n

Jordon Steele-John\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n\"\"\n


\nJordon is a Senator from Western Australia and the youngest person to sit in the Australian Senate. He is a strong advocate for disability rights and policy change, Jordon also has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair. His leadership has brought attention to accessibility and disability representation in Australian politics and beyond, making him a prominent voice for inclusion.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kurt Fearnley\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n\"\"\n


\nA disability advocate and celebrated Australian Paralympian, Kurt uses his platform to push for disability inclusion in both sports and corporate spaces. Kurt is a board member of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), where he contributes to shaping policies for Australians with disability.<\/span><\/p>\n

Graeme Innes\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n\"\"\n


\nGraeme is a former Disability Discrimination Commissioner and remains a prominent lawyer and disability rights advocate. Blind since birth, Graeme has led numerous initiatives to promote accessibility and eliminate discrimination in Australia. He serves on various boards and is a consultant on disability inclusion, contributing to policy development and workplace inclusivity.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dylan Alcott\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n\"\"\n


\nA former Paralympian and tennis champion, Dylan has used his success to push for greater accessibility through companies and services such as The Field, an employment agency that exists to knock down barriers to employment for people with disability. Dylan also established the\u00a0<\/span>Dylan Alcott Foundation<\/span><\/i>, which supports young Australians with disability and\u00a0<\/span>Ability Fest<\/span><\/i>, Australia\u2019s first fully accessible music festival.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Carolyn Tate\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n\"\"\n


\nCarolyn is a well-known business consultant, author and speaker with a hearing impairment. She has built a career around purpose-driven leadership and inclusion, encouraging companies to adopt accessible and inclusive practices. Carolyn advocates for the power of storytelling in shaping inclusive cultures and speaks on the importance of valuing diversity in business.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dinesh Palipana<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n\"\"\n


\nDinesh is Queensland\u2019s first\u00a0medical graduate and a practicing doctor with quadriplegia, He is also a lawyer and disability advocate. After a spinal cord injury, Dinesh overcame significant barriers to complete his medical studies. He is an advocate for people with disability in the medical profession and actively works to improve accessibility in healthcare.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Maree Davidson\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n\"\"\n


\nMaree is a successful artist and entrepreneur who is deaf. She has built her art business, <\/span>Maree Davidson Art<\/span><\/i>, creating vibrant, whimsical animal paintings. Maree has become a celebrated artist and advocates for the inclusion of people with disability in the creative industries.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These Australian leaders have made significant contributions in business, the arts, healthcare, sports and advocacy. Their achievements highlight the importance of representation and inclusion across all sectors, inspiring others to pursue leadership and promoting disability rights across the country.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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