03 July 2023
Congratulations to these outstanding people on being recognised as National NAIDOC Week Award finalists. Selected from a pool of almost 200 nominees, these finalists exemplify the spirit of NAIDOC, which is a week-long celebration of Blak excellence across the Country. View all finalists.
Your service and achievements shine a light on the co-operative and mutual sector:
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Aunty Dr Naomi Mayers OAM, Aunty Dr Naomi was one of the founders and a pioneering force in establishing the Aboriginal Medical Service Redfern (AMS) in 1971.
- Dr Aunty Matilda played a key role in establishing Winnunga-Nimmityjah Aboriginal and Community Services in 1982
- William Tilmouth, Former Chair of Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Health Service
- Professor Jacinta Elston, Former Chair of the Townsville Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Health Service
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