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Chloe Hayden
Award Winning Speaker, Actor, Author, Influencer & Disability Rights Activist

Chloe Hayden is an award winning speaker, actor, author of a bestselling book, content creator with over a billion views, and a powerful disability rights activist and advocate. The heart of which these all intersect being her passion for creating change, celebrating diversity, and pushing towards a better future.

Diagnosed as autistic and ADHD at the age of thirteen and feeling ostracised from society, Chloe started an anonymous blog to share her feelings and to find a community and ended up building something bigger than she ever dreamed.

Chloe is a powerhouse in advocacy and a worldwide known name, with platforms of over a million followers and over a billion views. This includes a TED talk, global speaking tours and working with places of power including the Australian education system, Screen Australia and the Australian Government to ensure a future where all can exist. Chloe is sparking change to everyone that hears her message, demanding a future where everyone has an equal chance to thrive, and where differences are no longer belittled, but celebrated.

Chloe stars as 'Quinni' in 3 seasons of Netflix's smash hit series "Heartbreak High", which in its first season soared to number 1 in Australia, and top 10 in more than 45 countries and won an International Emmy. Chloe won the 2022 AACTA Audience Choice for Best Actress Award and was nominated for 2023 Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent at the 2023 Logies. In Playing 'Qunii', Chloe made history, becoming Australia's first ever mainstream autistic actress, and one of the autistic characters actually played by an autistic person.

Chloe's other notable works includes playing 'Tara' with Guy Pearce in "Inside", Grace in the hit series "Counter Girls" and parts in "Spooky Files", "Reef School" and "Playschool". Chloe's passion for change is also showcased in Taryn Brumfitts documentary, "Embrace Kids".

At 2022 Australian Fashion Week, Chloe closed Australia's first ever adaptive runway with her viral runway moment showcasing a jacket stating the words, "Fix The System, Not Me", with Vogue calling it 'a highlight and unmissable', and Marie Claire calling it 'the most powerful moment of Fashion Week.' Chloe is the owner and creator of her disability clothing and support line, manufacturing sensory-friendly clothing and creating communication cards that are being used by psychologists, educators, and individuals globally. Chloe's book "Different Not Less: A Neurodivergents Guide to Embracing Your True Self And Finding Your Happily Ever After", was released in August 2022, and is an Australian and worldwide best seller. Chloe hosted the podcast
Boldly Me' which was presented by Nova Podcasts.

Chloe is breaking down barriers and raising up voices and inclusion in every realm.

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