Inspirational women honoured at Australian of the Year awards

2021 Australian of the Year winner Grace Tame.

2021 Australian of the Year winner Grace Tame during the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards ceremony. Source: AAP

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The winners of the 2021 Australian of the Year awards are all women from diverse backgrounds. A young woman who advocates for sexual assault survivors, an Aboriginal elder dedicated to cultural independence and education, a social entrepreneur helping women access personal hygiene products and a migrant woman helping others in distress and isolation.

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