Frances Mathyssen-Briggs
Aunty Frances Mathyssen-Briggs has a lifelong commitment to family, welfare, health, land rights and culture.
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Geraldine Briggs
Aunty Geraldine Briggs AO is remembered for her contribution to the Aboriginal community’s health and cultural identity.
Yasmin Lalani
Passionate about using tech for equity, inclusion, and impact.
Beryl Ingold
Australian farmer recognized for her service to the rural community in the areas of regional development and education.
Anne Jane Carlile
Irish temperance pioneer and philanthropist
Fay Stewart-Muir
Aunty Fay is a highly respected Aboriginal Australian Elder who has served the Victorian community for over 40 years.
Anne Margaret Rowan
1800s Irish novelist, historian, and political activist
Alexis Pauline Gumbs
Alexis Pauline Gumbs is the author of several works of poetry as well as “Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Animals” and “Survival Is a Promise: The Eternal Life of Audre Lorde.”
Alida Montiel
Native American activist and dancer
Carol Serventy
Conservationist Carol Serventy was chairman of the Interim Steering Committee that established The Australian Museum Society (1972-1973) and a member of the Australian Museum council (1976 – 1986), and the National Photographic Index of Australian Wildlife Council.