Fighting mind over matter
When it came to developing dementia in 2008, it was a matter of sooner – not later – for Kate who was preparing to celebrate her 50th birthday.
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The woman with “the best job in the world”
ANDREA Mason is working hard to integrate elements of corporate Australia to create employment, support health and wellbeing, and tackle domestic violence in the community.
“Australia gave me everything I have”
DENG Adut arrived in Sydney with little education and no English and set about rebuilding his life in Australia and dedicating himself to improving the country that gave him a cherished second chance.
How science can deliver a rosy future
ALAN Mackay-Sim’s groundbreaking work with stem cells has given hope to thousands of Australians with spinal cord injuries.
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Speaking up for those without a voice
ROSIE Martin sees language as a means to breaking the cycle of disadvantage that sees too many poorly educated people in the justice system.
Tackling kids’ troubles through sport
FORMER Canberra Raiders captain Alan Tongue is a nominee for Australian of the Year thanks to his social work with young people.
“If we can’t make it work, nobody can.”
AUSTRALIA is the “best in the world” when it comes to resettling refugees says Paris Aristotle who thinks we can solve the problems surrounding this complicated issue.
Giving the less fortunate a hand up
VISITING vulnerable communities led Andrew Forrest to direct his energy to finding parity not just for indigenous Australians but for all people.
“It’s pretty freestyle and that’s the beauty of it.”
WHEELCHAIR Motocross competitor Tim Lachlan has literally done backflips for the sport he loves.
Meet a real knight in shining armour
AS the fulltime knight at Kryal Castle near Ballarat, former Army commando Phillip Leitch gets paid to live out his boyhood dreams.
Cricket coach with the ability to teach every body
TRAINING cricketers of all abilities is how David Clifton gives back to the community.
Why Sarah loves working with children and animals
SARAH founded Canine Comprehension to help at-risk students learn with the assistance of dogs and says children and animals work wonderfully together.
Why an apple a day can keep the doctor away
A YOUNG scientist’s work in Orange bears major scientific fruit that holds promise for the rest of the world.
“Growing up in a refugee camp I saw a lot of people die”
BORN in Burundi, Ezekiel was just three when he was forced to flee with a group of strangers after civil war erupted there.
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