Australian of the Year Local Heroes 2021 are a portrait of compassion, courage and creativity
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After a year of extraordinary adversity, Australians have continued to strive to better their communities with compassion and resolve.
From supporting drought-stricken farmers to re-thinking our relationship with plastic and combating family violence, the finalists for the Australian of the Year s Local Hero award have made their corner of the world a better place.
They have given shelter to those experiencing homelessness, provided education and employment opportunities for young people, and helped migrants find their feet in a new country.