Charlotte Bailey
For campaigning for inclusive employment and fair pay for people with disability.
About this finalist
- Year: 2025
- Level: Finalist
- Award category: Young People's Award
About the 2025 nomination
Charlotte is a disability advocate raising awareness about the value of inclusive employment. She has co-facilitated self-advocacy workshops and shares her voice on national and international platforms, including the United Nations World Down Syndrome Day celebrations.
Charlotte is also the spokesperson for the national Right to Work campaign for people with disability to be paid fairly in employment.
Working 2 jobs, as an office assistant and in hospitality, Charlotte proves that people with disability can thrive in a range of roles.
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.