Our latest Better Together story highlights the National NAIDOC Award winners for the outstanding contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have made to improving lives and making a difference to communities.
- Person of the Year – Ashleigh Barty
- Lifetime Achievement Award – Dr Stanley Grant Sr.
- Male Elder Award – Uncle Jack Charles
- Female Elder Award – Dr Lois Peeler
- Education Award – Professor Bronwyn Fredericks
- Sportsperson Award – Buddy Franklin
- Youth Award – Elijah Manis
- Creative Talent Award – Lowell Hunter
- Caring for Country and Culture Award – Walter Jackson
- Innovation Award – Koori Mail
Volunteering Australia recognises that Indigenous Australians are at the very heart of our society and their contribution to advocacy work builds towards our nation becoming better together.
Thank you to this year’s National NAIDOC Award winners for your inspiring contributions, for championing change and building stronger communities.
