Young Australian of the Year finalists committed to helping those in need
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Be it a passion they are born with or one they learn through circumstance, this year's Young Australian of the Year finalists all share the same drive to better the world for others.
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This year's contenders all share a passion for helping others in need
The Australian of the Year awards will be broadcast live by the ABC on January 25
But with a variety of backgrounds behind their drive, including poverty, disability, misfortune or a foundation in humanitarianism, any award will be a footnote on what is already a long list of achievements.