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A world leading quantum physics professor whose work could revolutionise drug design, weather forecasting, self-driving vehicles & artificial intelligence - the 2018
#Ausoftheyear
is Prof Michelle Yvonne Simmons
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The 2019 Australians of the Year are Craig Challen and Dr Richard Harris their incredible act of selflessness in using their expertise in the rescue of a soccer team and their coach from flooded Thai caves inspired Australia and the World and filled every Australian with pride
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A vibrant teacher making mathematics fun and accessible - 2018 Australia's Local Hero is Eddie Woo
#Ausoftheyear
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A stellar athlete and international role model for women's sport - the 2018 Young
#Ausoftheyear
is Samantha Kerr
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Danzel Baker has been announced as the 2019 Young Australian of the Year. Danzel has achieved mainstream success rapping in the Yolngu Matha language and uses his talent to inspire Indigenous youth to embrace their culture and take up leadership positions.
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Announcing your 2023 Young Australian of the Year, Awer Mabil!
@awermabil17
@Socceroos
@BarefootToBoots
@FootballSouthAu
@FootballAUS
@AusGovEducation
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Congratulations to our 2020 Young Australian of the Year, Ash Barty.
#ausoftheyear
@woolworths
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The 2020
#NSW
#AusoftheYear
is orthopaedic surgeon and human rights advocate Professor Munjed Al Muderis.
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Congratulations to your 2021 Australian of the Year, Grace Tame!
#ausoftheyear
#reflectrespectcelebrate
Thanks to our Australian of the Year category partner,
@auspost
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A scientist who has dedicated his career to finding sustainable farming solutions in a changing climate - the 2018 Senior
#Ausoftheyear
is Dr Graham Farquhar AO
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A scientist and international leader in stem cell research, the 2017
#AusoftheYear
is Professor Alan Mackay-Sim
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The 2017 Senior
#AusoftheYear
is Sister Anne Gardiner AM. She has devoted her life to supporting the Tiwi culture.
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That completes the 2018
#Ausoftheyear
Awards. Congratulations to our outstanding Award recipients: Dr Graham Farquhar AO, Prof Michelle Yvonne Simmons, Eddie Woo and Samantha Kerr.
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2016 Australian of the Year is David Morrison AO, recognised for his unwavering commitment to equality & diversity.
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Our 2019 Senior Australian of the the Year is Dr Suzanne Packer AM. She continues to work tirelessly for the welfare of children, particularly those suffering the trauma of child abuse
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This mans’ determination and love of life provides inspiration to all Australians - the 2019 NSW
#AusoftheYear
is athlete and advocate Kurt Fearnley AO.
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Deborra-lee Furness is 2015 NSW
@ausoftheyear
for her work as a child advocate & adoption campaigner. Congrats
@Deborra_lee
@AdoptChangeAU
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The 2018 VIC
#AusoftheYear
is actor and fundraiser for cancer research, Samuel Johnson OAM.
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And your 2024 Australians of the Year is…Professor Georgina Long AO and Professor Richard Scolyer AO
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2016 Young
#AusoftheYear
are Nic Marchesi & Lucas Patchett, who run a free mobile laundry service for the homeless.
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Congratulations to our 2020 Australian of the Year, Dr James Muecke AM.
#ausoftheyear
@auspost
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The gang's all here! What a night to celebrate our amazing Aussies. We needed that! Thank you for tuning into our 61st Australia of the Year Awards.
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The 2020
#QLD
Young
#AusoftheYear
is professional tennis player Ashleigh Barty.
@woolworths
@ashbarty
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Congratulations to your Senior Australian of the Year for 2021, Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann AM!
#ausoftheyear
Thanks to our Senior Australian of the Year category partner,
@healthgovau
@MiriamRoseFound
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Congratulations to your Senior Australian of the Year for 2023, Professor Tom Calma AO!
@healthgovau
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Champion on and off the field. Reconciliation advocate and AFL legend, Michael Long is the 2019 NT
#AusoftheYear
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The 2020
#NSW
Young
#AusoftheYear
is Indigenous mentor and fundraiser Corey Tutt.
@woolworths
@corey_tutt
@DeadlyScience
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Australia's Local Heros for 2019 are Kate and Tick Everett - their legacy to their daughter is to educate the community and help develop strategies to prevent childhood bullying
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As 2015 draws to a close, let's applaud the work of 2015 Australian of the Year, Rosie Batty.
#domesticviolence
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The 2017 Young
#AusoftheYear
is acclaimed fashion designer and international business entrepreneur Paul Vasileff of Adelaide, SA.
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Australia's Local Hero 2017 is Vicki Jellie, who united her community to raise funds for better regional cancer services.
#AusoftheYear
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A pioneer in her field of maths and statistics, the 2019 VIC Senior
#AusoftheYear
is Alison Harcourt.
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A community giver, role model and great Australian - Johnathan Thurston is the 2018
#QLD
#AusoftheYear
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2016 Senior
#AusoftheYear
is Professor Gordian Fulde. Gordian's been head of emergency
@SVHSydney
for over 30 years.
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2017
#NSW
#AusoftheYear
is
@DengAdut1
, whose story of triumph over tragedy has inspired the nation – congratulations!
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This morning we recognised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australian of the Year State and Territory recipients and those who work with indigenous communities at the
@RecAustralia
breakfast. Good luck to all at this evening’s Awards ceremony!
#ausoftheyear
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Destigmatising mathematics and making education equitable via social media,
@misterwootube
founder Eddie Woo is the 2018
#NSW
Local Hero
#AusoftheYear
.
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Congratulations to your 2021 Young Australian of the Year, Isobel Marshall
#ausoftheyear
Thanks to our Young Australian of the Year category partner,
@ausgov
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2018 VIC
#ausoftheyear
Samuel Johnson and
#QLD
#ausoftheyear
Johnathan Thurston catching up at
#GovernmentHouse
in
#CBR
👍🏻
@loveyoursister
@nthqldcowboys
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The 2015 Australian of the Year is Rosie Batty. Her courage & willingness to speak out is an inspiration to us all.
@RosieBatty1
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Shoutout to
@misterwootube
for capturing the mood after the Awards! Congratulations to all recipients! 👏👏
#ausoftheyear
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Congratulations to our 2019 Australians of the Year - Craig Challen and Dr Richard Harris, Senior Australian of the Year -Dr Sue Packer
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Congratulations to our 2020 Senior Australian of the Year, Professor John Newnham AM.
#ausoftheyear
@healthgovau
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2015 Australian of the Year Awards presentation tonight 6pm. Broadcast live
@ABCTV
@ABCNews24
@abclocal
& streaming
http://t.co/DXjaCCH289
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Congratulations to
@RaidersCanberra
legend Alan Tongue, who has just been announced the 2017 ACT
#AusoftheYear
for his community work.
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Congratulations to Australia’s Local Hero for 2022, Shanna Whan!
@SITCBUSHCHARITY
@SITC_CEO_Shanna
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The 2018 VIC Young
#AusoftheYear
is 17-year-old campaigner for transgender youth, Georgie Stone.
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NT Senior
#ausoftheyear
Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann AM is an Aboriginal elder from Nauiyu & artist, activist, writer & public speaker, dedicated to driving reconciliation at a grassroots level. Follow Miriam’s story and watch the Awards on 25 Jan from 7.30pm (AEDT) on
@abctv
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Professors Long & Scolyer, 2024 NSW Australians of the Year, have shifted the melanoma battle, boosting survival rates significantly. Facing his own fight with brain cancer, Richard's courage propels cancer research forward. Watch their story at
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Elevating the conversation about homophobia and inclusion in Australian sport, 2017 VIC Young
#AusoftheYear
is Jason Ball.
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Risking his life to save 12 boys and their coach from a flooded cave in Chaing Rai, Thailand - the 2019 SA
#AusoftheYear
is Specialist Anaesthetist and cave diver, Richard Harris SC OAM.
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Congrats to the 2017
#AusoftheYear
recipients - Alan Mackay-Sim, Sister Anne Gardner, Paul Vasileff, & Vicki Jellie
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Dr Catherine Keenan is Australia’s Local Hero 2016. Catherine empowers children with literacy and storytelling.
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Recognise an Australian worthy of attention in the 2017
#AusoftheYear
Awards & nominate now
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"To be named an Australian of the Year is both a personal privilege & an even greater shared symbol of progress and hope for the future."
@tamepunk
Find out who the 2022
#AusoftheYear
is TOMORROW! Watch from 7:30pm (AEDT) on
@abctv
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Congratulations to your Senior Australian of the Year for 2022, Valmai Dempsey!
@StJohnAmbACT
@healthgovau
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COURAGE. SACRIFICE. KINDNESS.
This is what makes an Australian of the Year.
Think about your family, friends, colleagues and community. Do you know someone who’s doing the hard yards, speaking up or giving back?
#NominateNow
via
#Ausoftheyear
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The National Australia Day Council is saddened by the passing of 2020 ACT Senior Australian of the Year, Sue Salthouse. Sue was such a vibrant woman who lived life to the full. She was a huge force for change in the disability sector.
#AusoftheYear
@IDPwD
@healthgovau
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Australia, your National
#ausoftheyear
recipients!
@DylanAlcott
@StJohnAmbACT
@StreetSideMed
@SITCBUSHCHARITY
@SITC_CEO_Shanna
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Congratulations to our 2019 Young Australian of the Year - Danzal Baker and Australia's Local Heroes - Kate and Tick Everett
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Watch 2021
#NSW
#AusoftheYear
@ShaneFitzAU
deliver his acceptance speech at Monday night's awards ceremony:
Thanks to
#AusoftheYear
Category Partner
@auspost
.
#reflectrespectcelebrate
#wereallpartofthestory
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We pay tribute to 2018
#NSW
Senior
#AusoftheYear
Dr Catherine Hamlin AC, who has passed away peacefully in Ethiopia where she lived for 61 years. Catherine and her late husband Reginald founded a hospital network to help women suffering from childbirth injuries.
@fistulaethiopia
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A surgical pioneer restoring dignity to thousands of vulnerable women,
@fistulaethiopia
founder and 2018
#NSW
Senior
#AusoftheYear
Dr Catherine Hamlin AC:
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"Speak up when violence against women is trivialised... don't shy away from this uncomfortable topic."
@RosieBatty1
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2015
@ausoftheyear
Rosie Batty message to girls: "Embrace being strong women. Look & be who you want to be."
http://t.co/DCwPZcgtnK
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Announcing your Senior Australian of the Year for 2024, Yalmay Yunupiŋu
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Trooper Mark Donaldson VC Young
@ausoftheyear
2010.
#anzac
tribute
#AustraliaDay
http://t.co/wCMUwbHkmX
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It’s been a busy time as NSW Young
#ausoftheyear
@corey_tutt
&
@DeadlyScience
have been working to help schools affected by bushfires receive books & supplies they need. Click to learn more about Corey & why his nomination for the Awards are important to him.
@woolworths
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Congratulations Professor Veena Sahajwalla, the 2022 NSW Australian of the Year!
Veena is pioneering research that's transforming waste into a new generation of green materials and products at
@UNSW
!
Thank you to
#AusoftheYear
category partner,
@auspost
🙌
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Our finalists are excited to be in Canberra for the
#ausoftheyear
awards! Good luck to all tonight. Make sure to tune into
@ABCTV
tonight at 7:30 pm AEDT.
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The 2020
#NT
Senior
#AusoftheYear
is artist, cultural activist and environmental adviser Banduk Marika AO.
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“I’m a teacher because I find joy in seeing children grow, opening their eyes to the world around them and helping them find their unique place in it”
@misterwootube
founder Eddie Woo, 2018
#NSW
Local Hero
#Ausoftheyear
:
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2015
@ausoftheyear
recipients
@RosieBatty1
@Drisanalg
@GIVIT_Juliette
@Ozlaureate
&
@TonyAbbottMHR
@BenRobertsSmith
http://t.co/KRumF8eATd
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WA young
#ausoftheyear
@GraceAForrest
is the powerhouse behind
@WalkFree
, an international human rights organisation working to eradicate modern slavery. Learn more about her journey and watch the Awards 25 Jan, 7.30pm (AEDT) on
@abctv
and iview.
@ausdaywa
@ausgov
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Two decades working to reduce the burden of mental illness in Aboriginal people, Dr Tracy Westerman is the 2018
#WA
#Ausoftheyear
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A humanitarian, advocate and activist for people with dementia, Kate Swaffer is 2017 SA
#AusoftheYear
.
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A round of applause for your 2024 Young Australian of the Year, Emma McKeon AM
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"I invite all Australians to support people such as the Tiwi to be visible as Australian to all Australians." 2017 Snr
#AusoftheYear
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Using technology to solve issues of contemporary concern the 2017 WA Young
#AusoftheYear
is social innovator, Abdullahi Alim.
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An
@AFL
@sydneyswans
star who stands up against racism, Adam Goodes
@adamroy37
is Australian of the Year 2014.
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2017 ACT Senior
#AusoftheYear
is Sports scientist & coach, Dick Telford, for his pioneering research in 'physical literacy'.
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Leader and advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
@tanyahosch
has been named 2021 SA
#AusoftheYear
. To find out more about how Tanya has changed the lives of many Australians, visit . Thanks to
#AusoftheYear
category partner
@auspost
.
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Congrats
@misterwootube
, 2018
#AusoftheYear
nominee. Recognised for educating & inspiring students worldwide for free.
#BeGreatandNominate
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"That’s what true diversity is about.” David Morrison, 2016 Australian of the Year
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"Take a moment to recognise somebody who's making a fantastic contribution to our nation."
@DoctorKarl
's encouraging Australians to
#NominateNow
for the 2021
#AusoftheYear
Awards. Go to .
#ReflectRespectCelebrate
#WereAllPartOfTheStory
@ACMVora
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Congratulations to the 2017 NSW Australian of the Year Awards recipients Deng Adut, Dr John Knight AM, Arthur Alla & Josephine Peter.
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An initiative to “restore that basic human right of clean clothes and conversation." 2016 Young
#AusoftheYear
recipients
@OSLaundryAU
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