Katharine Pyle

Katharine Pyle (1863-1938) had a rare combination of gifts for writing and illustration and achieved recognition through her short stories, poems, and plays for children.

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Eliza Mitchell

In 1915, she was working in the headquarters of the Australian Red Cross in London. When the Australian Detachment was formed, she was its Commandant.

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Leila Alloush

Leila Alloush’s focus on social justice for all ethnic groups has helped give women a greater voice in the community in Victoria, Australia.

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Maha Sukkar

In 2004, Maha Sukkar became the first Muslim policewoman in Victoria, Australia to wear a hijab, challenging stereotypes and setting a trailblazing example for police forces around the world.

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