Australian of the Year
The Australian of the Year Awards celebrates the achievements of inspiring Australians who contribute to the community. Their stories remind us that we can all make a difference.
Learn more about the awards at the Australian of the Year website
Australian of the Year
The Australian of the Year Awards celebrates the achievements of inspiring Australians who contribute to the community. Their stories remind us that we can all make a difference.
Learn more about the awards at the Australian of the Year website
Young Australian of the Year awards
The Young Australian of the Year award is Australia’s peak award recognising the tremendous and important contributions that young people make to Australian society.
The Office for Youth is proud to be the official partner of the Young Australian of the Year award.
2023 Young Australian of the Year
On Wednesday 25 January, Awer Mabil was named the Young Australian of the Year at the 2023 Australian of the Year Awards in Canberra.
Socceroo Awer Mabil is co-founder of the not-for-profit organisation Barefoot to Boots, which aims for better health, education, policies and gender equality for refugees.
Read his inspiring story on the Australian of the Year website
2022 Young Australian of the Year
In 2022 we celebrated Dr Daniel Nour, the 2022 Young Australian of the Year. Daniel is a doctor who established Street Side Medics in August 2020.
Read Dr Daniel Nour's story on the Australian of the Year website