Nicholas Layton
Brad ROWSWELL (Sandringham) (09:54): Today I would like to acknowledge Nicholas Layton, a deaf swimmer from Beaumaris whose story goes far beyond the pool. In the pool Nicholas has achieved extraordinary success, setting the deaf short-course world record in the 50-metre butterfly, winning gold at the Australian championships and earning a place on the Australian team for the upcoming Deaflympics in Tokyo. But it is his work outside the pool that truly sets him apart. As an ambassador for Deaf Children Australia, Nicholas is a passionate advocate for inclusion, showing young people that deafness is not a barrier to connection, ambition or belonging. Nicholas’s dedication, resilience and advocacy work exemplify the spirit of our community and serve as an inspiration to many.