Co-op and mutual leaders among National NAIDOC Week Award finalists

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:

  • 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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