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“The National Assistance Card has been life-changing for me as an Autistic and disabled person. It reduces the pressure to always communicate verbally, especially in overwhelming situations like airports, and helps others understand and support me with dignity. As a Black Autistic person, it also provides a sense of safety and reduces anxiety in social interactions. It’s a simple tool, but one that makes the world far more accessible and equitable.”
Khadija Gbla is a disabled, queer, award-winning human rights activist, inspirational speaker, writer, and philanthropist. Born in Sierra Leone, raisedin Gambia and now based in Australia, they bring powerful lived experience as a refugee, Black African Indigenous person, Autistic ADHDer and community leader.
Khadija Gbla is a disabled, queer, award-winning human rights activist, inspirational speaker, writer, and philanthropist. Born in Sierra Leone, raisedin Gambia and now based in Australia, they bring powerful lived experience as a refugee, Black African Indigenous person, Autistic ADHDer and community leader.
Khadija is the founder and lead campaigner of Ending Female Genital Mutilation Australia and their TEDx talk "My Mother's Strange Definition of Empowerment" has been viewed close to 3 million times worldwide. They are also a member of the LGBTQIAP+ Minister's Council and the Autistic Parent Co-Design Group.
Through their consultancy, Khadija Gbla Cultural Consultancy, they deliver webinars, training packages and bespoke consultancy, on racism, disability, neurodivergence, gender equality, cultural diversity, human rights and inclusion. Recognised with numerous awards, including 2025 SA Woman of the Year Community Champion, Khadija utilises their voice to drive both systemic change and everyday actions toward true equality.