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Being named the 2026 Victorian Local Hero has helped Linda Widdup shine a bigger light on the work of Aussie Hay Runners.
Hear what the recognition has meant to Linda.
Discover more: australianoftheyear.org.au/r…
We're pleased to welcome @melissadoyle AM as Chair of the National Australia Day Council.
A trusted storyteller and proud Australian, Melissa brings a lifelong passion for sharing the stories of people making a difference across the nation.
Congratulations, Melissa.
Sometimes the most important part isn’t the activity. It’s the catch-up afterwards. 💛
The 2026 ACT Local Hero, Ben Alexander, and the Running for Resilience community have created a space where people can move, connect and feel safe saying when they’re not OK.
The 2026 Senior #AusoftheYear, Professor Henry Brodaty AO, is helping put brain health on the national agenda. A recently launched initiative is helping Australians understand their dementia risk and the steps they can take to reduce it.
Learn more: health.gov.au/dementia
The 2026 Australia’s Local Hero, Frank Mitchell, wants to see greater support and mentoring for First Nations apprentices so more people can thrive in Australia’s construction industry. Hear why it matters. 👇
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Bronwyn Herbert OAM, the 2025 QLD Senior #AusoftheYear. [1/4]
For more than six decades, Bronwyn dedicated her life to supporting children and families experiencing hardship. Her work and research changed countless lives and helped improve our understanding of homelessness and how to break its cycle.
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The 2026 Senior #AusoftheYear, Professor Henry Brodaty AO, has been taking conversations about dementia & brain health from community events in Darwin and Adelaide to ABC Nightlife. His message is simple. It’s never too early, or too late, to think about your brain health.
What happens when seeds that travelled to space are grown alongside seeds that stayed on Earth? 🌱🚀Mission Sprouts is bringing real space science to Aussie classrooms, with free kits for up to 1,000 schools. Registrations close 23 August. space.gov.au/katherine-benne…
Homelessness doesn’t always look the way we expect. As Nedd Brockmann shares, many people are living in cars, temporary accommodation or on a mate’s couch.
Nedd’s Uncomfortable Challenge runs 19–28 October.
Learn more at neddsuncomfortablechallenge.…
70,000 wheelchairs and counting. The 2025 Senior #AusoftheYear, Brother Olly Pickett AM, and the Wheelchairs for Kids team have reached an incredible milestone, giving children greater freedom and independence. The Wangara workshop has also been named in Olly’s honour. 👏
Nominations for the 2027 Australian of the Year Awards are now closed.
Thank you to everyone who shared the story of someone making a difference. The selection process now begins, with state and territory nominees announced later this year.
Last call, Australia ⏰ Nominations for the 2027 Australian of the Year Awards close at midnight tonight!
Know someone extraordinary? Now’s the time. nominate.australianoftheyear…
Only a few days left to nominate. What starts with a nomination can become a powerful platform for change. Think about the people making your community better. The volunteers, leaders, innovators, mentors and quiet achievers whose actions inspire others.
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A nomination can amplify someone’s impact.
It can open doors, elevate important causes and help more people see the work already making a difference. One nomination can make a lasting impact.
Nominate before 31 July: nominate.australianoftheyear…
An early start, a great crowd & plenty of inspiring storiesđź’™Joined this morning by Katherine Bennell-Pegg, Nedd Brockmann, Frank Mitchell, Linda Widdup & Ben Alexander, who shared what drives them & encouraged everyone to think about the people making a difference around them.
Nominations for the 2027 Australian of the Year Awards close this Friday.
Who will you nominate? 💙Nominate someone extraordinary at nominate.australianoftheyear…
The clock is ticking.
If you’ve been thinking about nominating someone, this is your sign.
Nominations close 31 July.
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