Angel Dixon
2019 QLD Young Australian of the Year & Advocate for people with disability
The first agency signed model with a physical impairment to feature in a national television campaign, Angel Dixon's mission is to challenge societies perception of disability. The international Mercedes Benz Fashion Week model and 2019 QLD Young Australian of the Year is a passionate activist for universal design and inclusion. Aware of the power that the media has in forming perceptions, Angel is advocacy manager for not-for-profit organisation, Starting With Julius, and CEO of the Attitude Foundation. Both organisations seek to accelerate the inclusion of people with disability through the creation of authentic media and education on inclusive principals. Learn more about: attitude.org.au and startingwithjulius.org.au.
Read more about Angel, the Ambassador council and citizen-led research agenda here
Featured Publications
Creating systems that increase dignified experiences for people with disability
Published 12th July 2022
Defining dignity at the intersection of disability: a scoping review
Published 24th January 2024
