Lesley Hall
From the early 1970s, Lesley Hall was committed to improving the rights of women in Australia and in particular, women with disabilities.
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Gina Bundle
Gina Bundle has been instrumental in providing high-quality maternity care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
Halima Mohamud
Halima Mohamud’s extensive work continues to touch the lives of Somalis, particularly women, in Victoria, Australia.
Vivienne Vy Nguyen
Vivienne Nguyen has given countless hours of service to the Vietnamese community in Australia.
Linda Fenton
Aunty Linda Fenton was a great inspiration for the women of the Wamba Wamba people.
Sarah Atkinson
1800s Irish philanthropist and author
Kitty Lunn
Founder of Infinity Dance Theater, a nontraditional dance company in New York City that features dancers with and without disabilities, including those in wheelchairs.
Dr Nancy Millis
Professor Nancy Millis made significant contributions to agriculture, protection of the environment, science, medicine and engineering.
Dr Mary Atkinson
Aunty Mary Atkinson was a Wiradjuri and Bangerang elder, highly respected for her involvement in Aboriginal education and Women’s Business.
Margaret Wirrpanda
Margaret Wirrpanda worked hard for the advancement of Aboriginal Australian people, particularly women and children, and a strong voice for Aboriginal land rights.