Alicia Beik (30): Businesswoman and migrant activist Businesswoman and community activist Alicia Beik is passionate about family, the migrant community and safe, affordable social housing. Tanya Hosch. "Because we have the conversation perennially — like every 12 months, we have the conversation — we have the same debates and the same ideas, but we don't ever seem to resolve it.". Australian of the Year: Tanya Hosch, the first Indigenous person and second woman appointed to the AFL executive; Jennifer Howard, CEO and founder of Safe Pets Safe Families; Dr Joy O'Hazy, initiator of Birthing Kits; and Professor Nicola Spurrier, paediatrician and SA Chief Public Health Officer. We’re proud to present our Playboy South Africa Playmate of the Year 2021 the ever-lovely Kate Morinaga. A proud member of the Kaurna and Adelaide Aboriginal community, Rodney O'Brien is passionate about sharing his knowledge, experiences and language with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people alike. Junior players are also developed at Goody Saints - with no tryouts or cuts. Senior Australian of the Year: Professor Richard Bruggeman, Pamela Catcheside, Peter Mungkuri (image: Rhett Hammerton, courtesy of Iwantja Arts) and Dr David Squirrell. For more information on the Australian of the Year Awards visit australianoftheyear.org.au, /images/transform/v1/crop/frm/GJZ5TVpAk84wrTzsQfLQRB/9c18dd3a-051f-413a-8cf9-b1a7279b0b64.png/r5_0_1915_1079_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman Isobel Marshall who started a company with her friend Eloise Hall. Chief Entrepreneur for South Australia Jim Whalley said it was pleasing to see a strong number of applications for the new Innovator of the Year Award. Alicia arrived Australia in 2011 as an asylum seeker, looking for a safe place to live and a better future. He is now a dedicated artist, working daily at the Iwantja Arts Centre in Indulkana Community. Ms Hosch said. This launched the Zonta Birthing Kit project which evolved into the Birthing Kit Foundation (now KIT International), which has distributed more than 2 million birthing kits and trained more than 10,000 traditional birth attendants. I don't think they're heroes, but you see their bravery, but I don't think that they're outstanding, but you say they generosity. She grew up in the north-eastern Adelaide suburb of Gilles Plains and now lives in the same area. His art has been acquired and exhibited by domestic and international institutions and collections including Art bank, the Art Gallery of South Australia, Foundation Opale, and the Art Gallery of NSW. The team also acknowledges and supports Indigenous causes. 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Since its founding, it has helped more than 800 clients and 1,000 animals. Her calm, honest and direct approach and sound public health advice have gained the trust of South Australians. Developed with Centacare Catholic Family Services and the South Australian Department for Education, the program challenges gender-based attitudes and promotes respectful relationships and an end to domestic violence. Throughout his career, he has provided expert advice to governments on disability services, legislation, inclusion and rights. The Chief Public Health Officer, Professor Nicola Spurrier, has been instrumental in the state's effective virus response. These have included ensuring appropriate signage in public places, guide and service dog toilet facilities at Adelaide Airport, tactile markers on city and suburban streets, and advocacy for the blind in hospitals and medical facilities. Since retiring as a medical consultant due to his own loss of sight and hearing, he has represented and lobbied for the vision impaired community at every level of government, with humour, empathy and understanding. "The reason that I did is I like to be in the room having the conversation and this is going to give me the opportunity — and has given me an opportunity — to do that. She helped secure an apology for Adam Goodes from the AFL and delivered a new industry framework to help prevent racist treatment of players. Allan has increased the profile of Clare, not only in SA, but also nationally and internationally. These have included ensuring appropriate signage in public places, guide and service dog toilet facilities at Adelaide Airport, tactile markers on city and suburban streets, and advocacy for the blind in hospitals and medical facilities. He also provides cultural awareness for non-Indigenous students and staff to enable them to contribute more meaningfully towards reconciliation. Sign up to receive our Breaking News Alerts and Editor's Daily Headlines featuring the best local news and stories. So, in 2018, she launched the Affordable Sustainable Housing Program. Photo: AAP/David Mariuz They are among 16 South Australians named today as in the running for the 2021 awards, including the state’s Local Hero, Young Australian and Senior Australian of the Year. Alicia arrived Australia in 2011 as an asylum seeker, looking for a safe place to live and a better future. Dr Spurrier, who has helped lead the SA government's response to the coronavirus pandemic, is among 16 South Australians in the running to be named SA's Local Hero, Young Australian of the Year, Senior Australian or Australian of the Year for 2021. SA chief public health officer Professor Nicola Spurrier has been nominated for the SA Australian of the Year 2021. David is actively involved in multiple committees and boards to ensure a voice for the vision impaired, many of whom also have other complex disabilities. Alicia Beik. Having a twin sister with a disability, Tori wanted to provide inclusive opportunities to explore the creative arts. Tori has also delivered programs and initiatives in schools, orphanages and organisations in Jamaica and Los Angeles. A single mum-of-three, Jennifer has dedicated seven years of her life to creating the registered charity Safe Pets Safe Families. In July 2017, 22-year-old Holly Scott began a 40-minute drive to her boyfriend's house but didn't arrive. The 2021 South Australian nominees are: Australian of the Year: Tanya Hosch, the first Indigenous person and second woman appointed to the AFL executive; Jennifer Howard, CEO and founder of Safe Pets Safe Families; Dr Joy O'Hazy, initiator of Birthing Kits; and Professor Nicola Spurrier, paediatrician and SA Chief Public Health Officer. Watch later. Isobel Marshall (22): Social entrepreneur At just 18 years of age, Isobel Marshall launched a social enterprise business to help women around the world by breaking down stigma around menstruation and providing greater access to hygiene products. Russell is also a passionate supporter of children living with disabilities and is a fundraising ambassador for disability services organisation, Novita. Here's your chance to relay South Australia's 2021 Australian of the Year ceremony. ATDW TIPS & TRICKS 2021 THE YEAR OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA WIE INTRODUCTION If there’s one thing that got us through the last 12 months, it’s rallying together and celebrating what we do best here in South Australia. Australian of the Year: Tanya Hosch, Jennifer Howard, Dr Joy O'Hazy and Professor Nicola Spurrier. Her calm, honest and direct approach and sound public health advice have gained the trust of South Australians. Tanya also helped found advocacy organisation The Indigenous Players Alliance. Australia 2021 – Calendar with holidays. Jennifer's passion, dedication and work ethic has seen Safe Pets Safe Families grow from an idea to an organisation of 450 volunteers. As President of the Adelaide branch of Blind Citizens Australia, he has successfully lobbied for changes that help empower the vision impaired, the blind deaf community, and people with other disabilities. The South Australian winners of each category will be announced on October 12 in a ceremony at Adelaide Oval which will be streamed live online. “Over the past few months, we have seen incredible levels of innovation and collaboration between industry and research, particularly in South Australia… At just 18 years of age, Isobel Marshall co-founded TABOO with school friend Eloise Hall, to help women around the world by breaking down stigma around menstruation and providing greater access to hygiene products. She was overwhelmed by challenges and barriers. Joy has dedicated her life professionally and as a volunteer to helping women and refugees in Australia and overseas. Dr David Squirrell is a tireless volunteer supporting South Australia's blind and blind-deaf community. Photographers from around the world are invited to submit their nature and wildlife photographs from the bioregion of Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and the New Guinea. She has held leadership roles in sport, the arts, culture, social justice and public policy. Nicola has also educated community groups, councils, professionals and clinicians in countless forums and sessions to ensure they are informed and up-to-date. She co-ordinates with government and non-government agencies and has been the South Australian lead on the national pandemic response. Australian of the Year South Australia's 16 nominees for the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards. Melanie volunteers countless hours to the organisation, inspiring hundreds of others to do the same. Craig has championed the SANFL Inclusive League, ensuring players with integration difficulties including mental and physical disabilities are wholly integrated into the club. Alicia Beik. A single mum-of-three, Jennifer has dedicated seven years of her life to creating the registered charity Safe Pets Safe Families. Your ad blocker may be preventing you from A police officer outside the club, since 1994 Craig has been involved in Operation Flinders, a new direction for at-risk youth. He is a dedicated volunteer, has sat on more than 20 non-government boards and committees, and is a prolific writer on topics of concern for the disability community. Young Australian of the Year: businesswoman and migrant activist Alicia Beik; social entrepreneur Isobel Marshall; founder and director of Lift Up Voices Tori Marshall; and road safety advocate Holly Scott. Pamela Catcheside (80): Mycologist At 58 years old, retired teacher Pamela Catcheside launched her second profession as a mycologist. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Alicia worked with academics, government, builders and communities to find sustainable and affordable solutions for building new homes. South Australia's Chief Public Health Officer, Professor Nicola Spurrier, has been nominated for the state's 2021 Australian of the Year Award. 2021 Young Australian of the Year Isobel Marshall, from Adelaide, South Australia. All four nominees for SA's Australian of the Year and all four of the state's Young Australian of the Year nominees are women, and include the first Indigenous person appointed to the AFL executive, Tanya Hosch. The South Australian winners of each category will be announced on October 12 in a ceremony at Adelaide Oval which will be streamed live online. Since its founding, it has helped more than 800 clients and 1,000 animals. He has played a vital role in the development of the university's recently launched Kaurna Learning Circle. In her voluntary role as Honorary Research Associate, Pamela has added more than 4500 specimens into the State Herbarium of South Australia and described new and threatened species. Professor Richard Bruggemann (76): Disability advocate At 76 years old, Professor Richard Bruggemann is continuing to make a difference to the lives of people living with an intellectual disability. Former footballer Russell Ebert OAM is a legendary figure with the Port Adelaide Football Club. Jennifer's work has enabled many to leave and seek safety, knowing their animals will be cared for. As Kaurna Cultural Advisor at the University of Adelaide, Rod provides cultural support to young Aboriginal people, drawing on his firsthand experience of the difficulties Indigenous students can face in a predominantly Western society. Joy has dedicated her life professionally and as a volunteer to helping women and refugees in Australia and overseas. Tanya also helped found advocacy organisation The Indigenous Players Alliance. She said the documentaries helped people — including footballers Goodes played against — recognise how long he had to endure the "horrible behaviour". Ray White SA chief auctioneer John Morris said it was “unusually busy” given auctions generally started to … Melanie volunteers countless hours to the organisation, inspiring hundreds of others to do the same. Melanie Tait. The organisation provides emergency services for people and their pets in times of crisis, such as domestic violence, homelessness, mental illness and medical emergencies. 116 talking about this. Picture: supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au, Russell Elbert OAM (71): Respectful relationships advocate. Jennifer is now working to make every domestic violence shelter pet friendly - and to raise awareness about the link between animal abuse and family violence. Ms Hosch was adopted at three weeks old by an Aboriginal father and a white mother. Rod dedicates his free time to several committees, including the Kaurna Warra Karrpanthi Aboriginal Corporation, Kaurna Yerta Aboriginal Corporation, and Kura Yerlo Inc. 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