The national finalists for the 2022 Australian of the Year Awards include a diverse group of people, from doctors and scientists, to athletes, volunteers and community leaders.
and Western Australia's cyber safety educator and campaignerAbla Tohamy KadousShe created the Islamic Women's Welfare Association, a not-for-profit organisation that helps Islamic women participate in their communities through anti-discrimination forums, school-readiness programs, youth camps and cooking classes among other events.
Dr Dillon, 77, has been awarded the Australian Police Medal and was made a member of the Order of Australia for his service to the Indigenous community in 2013.
After overcoming her own adversities and mental health issues, she founded Fuyana Support - a youth-orientated consultancy firm that provides social and emotional wellbeing support to young people. A law and psychology student, she also works with youth at the Don Dale Youth Detention Centre.Ahmed Hassan
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