Dr Dinesh Palipana
A trailblazing quadriplegic doctor, lawyer and advocate who co‑founded Doctors with Disabilities Australia and champions disability rights.
About this finalist
- Year: 2022
- Level: Finalist
About the 2022 nomination
Dinesh was the first quadriplegic medical intern in Queensland, and the first visiting quadriplegic medical student at Harvard. Dinesh is a doctor, lawyer, disability advocate, senior lecturer and researcher. He is a co-founder of Doctors with Disabilities Australia, and advocated for disability rights through COVID-19.
About the Human Rights Awards
The Australian Human Rights Awards is an inspirational showcase of the best in all of us. The Awards honour and celebrate diverse human rights heroes and significant achievements in protecting and promoting human rights in Australia.