Dylan Alcott OAM

Dylan Alcott OAM is one of Australia’s most accomplished athletes and a leading voice for inclusion and accessibility. A four-time Paralympic gold medallist and 15-time Grand Slam singles champion, Dylan made history in 2021 by achieving a Golden Slam—the first male athlete in any form of tennis to win all four major Grand Slams and Paralympic gold in the same year.

Born with a rare spinal tumour that required surgery as a newborn, Dylan overcame extraordinary challenges to become one of Australia’s most widely recognized Paralympians. He began his elite sporting career in wheelchair basketball, winning Paralympic gold at Beijing 2008 and a World Championship title in 2010. Transitioning to wheelchair tennis, Dylan quickly rose to the top, winning multiple Grand Slam titles and Paralympic gold medals, and making history as the first wheelchair athlete to win the prestigious Newcombe Medal.

Off the court, Dylan is a passionate advocate and entrepreneur. He founded the Dylan Alcott Foundation, providing scholarships, grants, and mentoring to young Australians with disabilities. He also co-founded Get Skilled Access, a social enterprise helping organisations improve accessibility and inclusion, and launched Ability Fest, Australia’s first fully accessible music festival. He has used his platform to raise significant funds for charity, including setting a world record for continuous wheelchair tennis play to raise $100,000.

Recognised for his outstanding contributions, Dylan was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2009 and named Australian of the Year in 2022—the first person with a visible disability to receive the honour. As a speaker, Dylan shares insights on resilience, leadership, inclusion, and purpose, inspiring audiences to challenge limits, embrace diversity, and create positive change.