Hayley Paterson is committed to social justice and serves as an ally to the Traditional Custodians of Sydney. She learns Dharawal Eora culture and language, delivers acknowledgments of Country in language, and has created an app of Sydney’s seasons that she shares with local schools.
Passionate about supporting marginalised communities, Hayley also engaged in queer and refugee advocacy through fundraising and representation. She is a volunteer mapmaker, serving global charities and rescue organisations by mapping areas in countries including Mauritania, Grenada and Pakistan to help facilitate emergency responses.
Hayley was appointed to the NSW Department of Education’s Minister’s Student Council for 2024–2025, where she advocates for meaningful change.