Sophie Delezio

The little girl who suffered burns to 85 per cent of her body when a car slammed into her daycare centre has grown into an incredible young woman.

To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, we honour nine extraordinary Aussie females.

The Woman's Day team remove the filter behind the juiciest stories of the week.

Australia’s brave little bandage girl has blossomed into the belle of the ball.

The courageous little girl is all grown up – and still showing the world you can overcome anything with true grit.

She's one unstoppable teen!

In 2003, she was trapped under a burning car that had ploughed into her daycare. Three years later she was hit by a car at a pedestrian crossing.