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Ipswich’s Aunty Faye Carr named 2017 National NAIDOC Female Elder of the Year

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Yuggera Elder Aunty Faye Carr from Ipswich, Queensland has been named the 2017 National NAIDOC Female Elder of the Year for her long contribution to her community.

Badimaya man Ollie George named 2017 National NAIDOC Male Elder of the Year

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Badimaya man Ollie George has been named the 2017 National NAIDOC Male Elder of the Year Award for his tireless work preserving the Badimaya language.

Congratulations to 2017 NAIDOC Award Winners

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Congratulations to all 2017 NAIDOC Award winners.

Patrick Mills is the 2017 National NAIDOC Person of the Year

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Patrick Mills has been named the prestigious 2017 National NAIDOC Person of the Year for his outstanding success on the basketball court and his inspirational role off it.

Top National NAIDOC Award recognises Di Ryder’s lifetime of service

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Noongar woman Di Ryder is the 2017 National NAIDOC Lifetime Achievement Award winner.

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