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Aboriginal Australian community worker whose career spans welfare work, education, public service and voluntary service of her local community.

Aunty Maria survived a tough upbringing to become a keen advocate for Aboriginal communities and their rights over 30 years.

Among many achievements, Aunty Marge was the first Aboriginal woman to serve on the Aboriginal Welfare Board.

Aunty Iris Lovett-Gardiner was a beloved Gunditjmara elder and leader in Aboriginal education.

Aunty Hyllus Maris was a Wurundjeri, Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta activist, poet, scriptwriter and educator

Aunty Frances Mathyssen-Briggs has a lifelong commitment to family, welfare, health, land rights and culture.

Aunty Geraldine Briggs AO is remembered for her contribution to the Aboriginal community’s health and cultural identity.

Aunty Fay is a highly respected Aboriginal Australian Elder who has served the Victorian community for over 40 years.

Aunty Fay Carter worked for more than 30 years to support and improve living conditions for Aboriginal Australians.

In 1937, Pearl Gibbs co-founded the Aborigines’ Progressive Association in Australia.