Hayley Nicholls

Hayley Nicholls is a whistleblower and former support worker from New South Wales, Australia, who has bravely spoken out about the abusive conditions she witnessed in disability group homes. After initially being drawn to the caring profession, Nicholls found herself in a toxic work environment where staff ignored violence and neglect towards residents. Her testimony contributed to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability, highlighting the urgent need for reforms in the care sector.