The national nominees for the annual awards include athletes, advocates, founders, scientists and community leaders.
On 25 January, community members who are making a difference and inspiring others will be recognised at the annual Australian of the Year Awards. The Australian of the Year nominees include agriculture pioneers, a cultural leader, a child protection expert, and founders of organisations dedicated to health, the environment, education, kindness and inclusivity.
" She was inspired to open up more conversations about mental health, and aims to improve how wellbeing is understood for First Nations youth through her PhD research. In 2020, O'Gradey-Lee co-founded the Orygen Global Youth Mental Health Fellowship, and facilitated one of the largest global conversations on mental health. The program has now reached over 21,000 people and trained 76 youth advocates across 42 countries.
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