Having a family member who has a disability Celeste has always been passionate about advocating for improved opportunities and access to services for people living with a disability. Celeste has a bachelor’s degree and has studied across the disciplines of Sociology, Law, Community Development and Community Services, giving her a strong theoretical basis for her advocacy role.
Celeste spent years working in the disability sector whilst also pursuing her interest in working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Communities. Through her volunteer positions at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre and English language schools, Celeste was exposed to the associated difficulties of settling in Australia and became engaged in advocating for the rights of people seeking asylum, refugees and migrants.
Celeste’s advocacy role at ADEC has combined her passions and has given her an insight into the experiences of people from a CALD background living with a disability and their family members. Helping her to understand the importance of educating the people she supports about the Australian system, assisting them to overcome the barriers they face and building their capacity to advocate for themselves.
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