Seven prominent Australians have been announced as ambassadors for this year’s International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) on December 3.
Among the group is Chloe Hayden, the first Australian actor with autism to co-lead a television series in the remake of Heartbreak High.
Other ambassadors include disability and gender equity advocate Akii Ngo, motivational speaker and filmmaker Nathan Basha, Indigenous elder Uncle Wilfred Prince, tourism advocates Braeden and Julie Jones and artist Eliza Hull.
Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth said celebrating IDPwD is a collaborative effort between government, organisations, community groups, businesses and individuals.
While the IDPwD ambassadors play a key role in raising awareness, she encouraged everyone to get involved. “You can host an event or start a conversation in your workplace, school or community this December to recognise the 4.4 million Australians with disability.”
The theme for this year’s IDPwD is: ‘Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fuelling an accessible and equitable world’.
For more information about how to get involved go to: www.idpwd.com.au
Photo: On the set of Heartbreak High