Australians with disability show great resilience and success despite many challenges faced by the sector 

Disability advocate El Gibbs is no exception, after isolation and several job rejections she transformed her experiences into a powerful political identity. Ms Gibbs says the community is the most valuable tool when it comes to progress staying connected.  

Powerd Media’s Emma Myers spoke with El Gibbs about her journey into becoming a disability advocate. 

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First aired on The Wire, Thursday 16 July 2026