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In 2001, Carol Martin OAM was the first Aboriginal woman to be elected to an Australian parliament.

Lisa Bellear’s work as an artist, poet, photographer, broadcaster, activist and academic continues to inspire change and educate.

Lady Gladys Nicholls was a leading Aboriginal activist whose dedicated community service was an inspiration to many.

In the early 1970s, Evonne Goolagong-Cawley was the first Aboriginal woman to represent Australia in world tennis and compete at Wimbledon.

Tenacious campaigner who fought segregation in Australia

In 1991, Dr Evelyn Scott became the first female chair of Australia’s Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation.

Aunty Esme is a Bangerang, Wiradjuri and Taungurung woman, community advocate, educator, researcher and writer.

Kaurna woman who made South Australian legal history

World-renowned Aboriginal Australian opera singer, composer, playwright and creator of Australia’s first Aboriginal opera.

At her home Olympics in 2000, Cathy Freeman was the first Aboriginal Australian to win an individual Olympic gold medal.