(CNN) Pageants are known for wanting complete perfection from their contestants. This year, the Miss Australia pageant has a contestant in a wheelchair, showing just how perfect women of all kinds can be.
Justine Clark, 26, became the first contestant to compete in the Miss World Australia pageant in a wheelchair.
Although she didn't win, she could still progress to the nationwide final through the Beauty with a Purpose campaign, which raises money for local charities. If Clark raises the most money, she can wheel across the national stage.
I love my job. The impact I'm able to make just by being a part of other people's lives in whatever makes them feel whole. This year I decided to help people do more of what makes people happy. In case you missed it, over the weekend I hosted the Adelaide @missworldaustralia preliminary with contestant; Justine. @fitalicous_vegan_barbie Being in a wheelchair does not define her or limit her abilities to represent our country with the #missworld #crown and I congratulate my boss @pageantqueenaus for always supporting and empowering us women in more ways than our exterior beauty. Love, serve and nurture. I was in tears when I presented this group of girls. They make me proud to be a part of a social and emotional revolution which is changing history in the way beauty is being viewed. #lovemyjob #wellnesscoach #mc #presenter #Adelaide #author #healthyliving #wheelchair #eveningwear #beauty #beautywithapurpose #beautiful #model #rolemodel @dailymail
Clark is just happy she got to compete and show young girls that even though she's in a wheelchair, she can do anything.
"For somebody in a wheelchair to be able to compete is a big thing," Clark said to The Advertiser, a local Australian newspaper. "I really hope it sends a message that no matter what your race, size or disability — whatever makes you different — you are beautiful."
On Sunday, Justine Clarke became the first Australian woman in a wheelchair to compete in the Miss World Australia contest. 👑🙌🏼 #Pageant #MissWorld #MissAustralia #MissWorldAustralia #BeautyQueen
Clarke has been in a wheelchair for two years but won't reveal what happened to render her disabled, according to The Advertiser. "I don't really want to go in to what happened, but I want to be a role model and empower young women," she said.
Miss World Australia South Australian State Final 👑👏🏼 #beautywithapurpose