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Kai McGrath

@kai.mcgrath007

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Sometimes, it’s the people no one imagines anything of who do the things no one can imagine.
🌟Disability Advocate 🌟Actor
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I’m so grateful to @sydneychicmagazine for giving me the opportunity to share my story and my voice.
At a time like this, it’s more important than ever that people with disabilities are seen, heard and valued.

If I could give anyone with a disability who is considering modelling one piece of advice, it would be this: know your value and never let anyone take advantage of you. Your disability does not diminish your worth, your talent or what you have to offer.

With so much uncertainty and change surrounding the NDIS right now, I think it’s especially important that people with disabilities know their worth, understand where their funding is going and feel confident to ask questions.

If you are being asked to pay for workshops, styling or other services in order to be represented, make sure you understand exactly what you’re paying for and that you are being paid correctly and on time for your work. Your NDIS funding should be protected and used for its intended purpose, not taken advantage of.

Thank you again to @sydneychicmagazine , Albert, @victoriakirpichnikov @fa_tea_ma_ and the rest of the team for giving me a platform to share my story and for helping create space for these important conversations.

#diversemodels #DisabilityRepresentation #InclusionMatters #KnowYourWorth #disabilityadvocacy by @kai.mcgrath007

Never did I ever expect how far I’d come or where all my hard work would lead me. Let alone walking into my local newsagency and picking up a fashion magazine with a feature all about me.
If I could say one thing to my younger self, the one struggling in an abusive school environment, with no friends, no support, no sense of purpose, and who had almost lost hope it would be this;
In just 18 months, you’ll be living a life you never thought was possible.
It won’t be perfect. You’ll still face challenges. You’ll lose friendships you thought would last forever, and you’ll learn that some people will try to take advantage of your kindness. I’ve experienced a lot of that over the last few months. But despite the heartbreak and setbacks, the positives have far outweighed the negatives.
You’ll keep pushing forward, you’ll achieve your goals, and you’ll prove to yourself and to anyone who ever doubted you just how strong and resilient you really are.

After all, the best revenge is success.

An immense thank you to @sydneychicmagazine , Albert, @fa_tea_ma_ , and @victoriakirpichnikov for believing in me and taking a chance on me. Your support has meant more than you’ll ever know, especially at a time when I needed it most.

Be sure to check out my feature in the latest @sydneychicmagazine issue. It’s all about my journey, breaking into the modelling industry as a person with a disability, the challenges I’ve overcome, and why representation and inclusion in fashion matter. I hope my story inspires others to chase their dreams, no matter the obstacles.
#breakingbarriers #inclusion #diversity by @kai.mcgrath007

Confidence on the runway #gravityzonemenswear
Fashion Runway @sydneychicmagazine
Model @kai.mcgrath007
Social influencer @dkpfashionista @dkp.studio
Content creator @sauravsayami by @kai.mcgrath007

A little taste of my interview on @abilitv
Press on the link in my bio if you would like to watch the full episode or tune in to watch the final episode of AbiliTV Season 3!
Such a phenomenal show and opportunity.
#autismacceptance #breakingbarriers #inclusion #goals by @kai.mcgrath007

A little taste of my interview on @abilitv
Press on the link in my bio if you would like to watch the full episode or tune in to watch the final episode of AbiliTV Season 3!
Such a phenomenal show and opportunity. by @kai.mcgrath007

A little taste of my interview on @abilitv
Press on the link in my bio if you would like to watch the full episode or tune in to watch the final episode of AbiliTV Season 3!
Such a phenomenal show and opportunity. by @kai.mcgrath007

A little taste of my interview on @abilitv
Press on the link in my bio if you would like to watch the full episode or tune in to watch the final episode of AbiliTV Season 3!
Such a phenomenal show and opportunity. by @kai.mcgrath007

Magazine Feature:
@sydneychicmagazine
Photography:
Albert Shlemon
Clothing:
Thrifted 1962 navy flared suit from LA, thrifted orange linen wide collar 1970’s shirt, 1970’s wide tie, and thrifted snakeskin shoes.
#thriftedstyle #thrift by @kai.mcgrath007

Runway:
@sydneychicmagazine
@fa_tea_ma_
@ishtarphotography

Location:
@statelibrarynsw

Proudly supporting:
@schf.kids

Sponsors:
@coachdbytee
@c9_wetherillpark
@thearcturianco
@release.sydney
@alsultanperfumery_au
@anitasflowers
@alignedcommunitycare
@al_harmain_perfumes
@Baxtervodka
@_beauteclinique
@biomedspa_
@lillysperfectlashes
@liteatomemorabiliaphotobooth
@rinaslaserandbeautyclinic
@sobeargummies
@silverlineandco

Designer: @gravityzonemenswear by @kai.mcgrath007

@sydneychicmagazine Charity State Gala 2026 @statelibrarynsw supporting @schf.kids
So honoured and grateful for this amazing opportunity and to share it with such elite models and beautiful people including my little sister, Lily. Thank you again @sydneychicmagazine for continually supporting me and believing in me.

Runway:
@sydneychicmagazine
@fa_tea_ma_
@ishtarphotography

Proudly supporting:
@schf.kids

Sponsors:
@coachdbytee
@c9_wetherillpark
@thearcturianco
@release.sydney
@alsultanperfumery_au
@anitasflowers
@alignedcommunitycare
@al_harmain_perfumes
@Baxtervodka
@_beauteclinique
@biomedspa_
@lillysperfectlashes
@liteatomemorabiliaphotobooth
@rinaslaserandbeautyclinic
@sobeargummies
@silverlineandco

Designer: @gravityzonemenswear and @bymicapontoriero
Makeup: @jcrisn_makeupartist
#breakingbarriers #runwaymodel by @kai.mcgrath007

Very excited to share my second feature in @sydneychicmagazine October issue, out now. Make sure you grab your copy at selected news agencies or online.

I’m so incredibly grateful to @sydneychicmagazine for continuing to support me and believe in me. As someone living with disabilities, having people who see beyond my disabilities and recognise my talents, passion and potential means more to me than words can say.

Thank you for giving me opportunities to share my story, follow my dreams and be part of an industry where diversity and inclusion matter. Your support means so much to me, and I’m truly thankful to Albert, @fa_tea_ma_ @coachdbytee @victoriakirpichnikov @ishtar_photography and to be part of the @sydneychicmagazine family.

#SydneyChicMagazine #InclusionMatters #DisabilityRepresentation #BreakingBarriers by @kai.mcgrath007

Once I watched them own the runway.
Now I’m walking it alongside them.
From watching the dream to living the reality.
Models @joanna.gunay @sonjaparkertc #facesoffoma

Runway:
@sydneychicmagazine
@fa_tea_ma_
@ishtar_photography

Proudly supporting:
@schf.kids

Sponsors:
@coachdbytee
@c9_wetherillpark
@thearcturianco
@release.sydney
@alsultanperfumery_au
@anitasflowers
@alignedcommunitycare
@al_harmain_perfumes
@Baxtervodka
@_beauteclinique
@biomedspa_
@lillysperfectlashes
@liteatomemorabiliaphotobooth
@rinaslaserandbeautyclinic
@sobeargummies
@silverlineandco by @kai.mcgrath007