Emmanuel Asante is an emerging leader, advocate, and visual artist with disability hailing from Western Sydney who has already made a significant impact through his work in community arts and cultural development since arriving in Australia in 2015.

Emmanuel demonstrates unparalleled dedication and passion in his advocacy, drawing from his personal experience as a young Ghanaian-Australian man and mental health advocate.

As a community leader, Emmanuel prioritises fostering inclusive environments through person-centred arts mentoring, facilitation and advocacy, specifically aimed at empowering the Deaf and Disabled communities, youth, young men confronting stigma or marginalization, and refugee communities. Additionally, he is dedicated to creating nurturing and inclusive spaces where new and emerging communities are empowered to tell their stories through art.