Jessica Smith
Paralympian, Speaker, Author
Jessica Smith is a leading global disability inclusion consultant, public & motivational speaker and children’s author.
As a public speaker, writer, lecturer and using her social media presence, Jessica helps facilitate honest conversations about diversity and accessiblity, to highlight practical solutions to improve the lack of inclusivity within society.
She has an incredible story of triumphs and tribulations. Born missing her left arm, then suffering an horrific accident when she was a toddler where she sustained burns to 15% of her body, Jessica defied odds and went on to represent her country in the sport of swimming for seven years, culminating in her selection onto the Australian Paralympic team in 2004.
The former Australian Paralympic Swimmer, is internationally recognised for her advocacy work and has taken the stage at hundreds of events around the world.
Jessica’s dedication to both sport and the community was recently recognised when she was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia, the highest honoured bestowed to an Australian.”
