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2020 TASMANIAN SENIOR AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR
Aboriginal necklace maker Lola Greeno’s awardwinning talent champions the traditions and culture of the indigenous women of Cape Barren and Flinders islands. Ms Greeno, of Launceston, works with school groups to share cultural knowledge with future generations.
Dorothy Hallam, 94, during her two decades in television, from 1961-1983, had 176 films produced to record the transformation of the Tasman Peninsula from a place where access was by boat and farmers bartered and travelled on slow dirt roads, to the tourism hub it is today.
For 20 years, Hobart sail trainer and youth mentor Sarah Parry has helped young Tasmanians develop their leadership skills and access recreation and employment in marine industries.
Graeme Stevenson has been promoting healthy soils in Tasmania for 30 years. Dr Stevenson, of Somerset, has been a passionate advocate and volunteer for Landcare Tasmania.
2020 TASMANIAN YOUNG AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR
As coach of the Big Issue Street Soccer Program, Hobart’s Matthew Etherington helps improve the quality of life of people experiencing disadvantage, homelessness and disability, through participation in a team focused on inclusion. He is also involved in mental health promotion.
Police officer Will Smith’s desire to help disadvantaged young people has taken him from local football clubs in Northern Tasmania to Lebanon where he helped isolated young Syrian refugees by setting up soccer competitions.
Madeline Wells is a passionate human rights advocate, especially for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in smaller communities. The North-West woman has been involved in campaigns addressing domestic violence, climate justice and incarceration. Hobart filmmaker, law student and human rights advocate Grace Williams understands the power of storytelling in educating others about human rights. She inspires the community to take a more compassionate and courageous response to others.
2020 TASMANIAN LOCAL HERO
Community choir leader Betsy Hanson, of Sandford, fosters an atmosphere of inclusiveness and encouragement. She also volunteers to help vulnerable young people.
Hobart’s Simon Reade has been Hobart City Band musical director for more than 20 years. A champion of modern music and composer himself, he also mentors emerging Australian composers. University of Tasmania Cricket Club president Dr Charles Rose has worked tirelessly to create a culture of inclusion, both in the club and the greater community.
Hobart’s Tom Windsor is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for major health issues affecting men, including depression and prostate cancer. He founded Mobart Mo Bros, Australia’s top Movember fundraising team for the past four years.