Book IWD Speaker: Jessi Hooper

Jessica Hooper is a nationally recognised disability advocate, award-winning community leader, and sought-after motivational speaker who brings lived experience, policy insight, and powerful storytelling to every stage she steps onto. A finalist for the National Disability Leadership Award and Semi Finalist in the 7News Young Achiever Awards, Jessica has spoken at the Royal Disability Commission, in State Parliament as the first wheelchair user to do so, and across major forums including YACVic, VicHealth, Disability Sports Australia, and national panels on identity, inclusion, and allyship.

Her presentations combine honesty, humour, and practical insight to challenge how audiences think about disability, leadership, inclusion, and social change. Jessica speaks from real experience navigating systems, advocating for reform, and working directly with government, community organisations, and sporting bodies to create accessible and inclusive pathways for people with disability and women.

Audiences can expect to gain a deeper understanding of disability inclusion beyond compliance, learn how everyday attitudes shape access and opportunity, and walk away with practical strategies to create environments where everyone belongs. Jessica covers topics including lived experience advocacy, inclusive leadership, representation, breaking stigma, community change, and how organisations can move from intention to meaningful action.

Jessica’s ability to connect personal narrative with systemic insight leaves audiences inspired, reflective, and equipped to think differently. Event managers seeking a speaker who is authentic, impactful, and able to both motivate and educate will find Jessica’s sessions memorable, actionable, and highly relevant across sectors including education, health, community services, sport, and government.

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