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.
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A broad field of candidates are in the running for the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards.
Thirty-three Australians have been listed as finalists across four award categories: Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year and Australia’s Local Hero.
National Australia Day Council chief executive Karlie Brand said following a year of bushfires and the coronavirus pandemic, the finalists showcased the extraordinary ways Australians responded amid times of crises. The past year has been particularly challenging and many of the finalists have shown incredible leadership or stepped up to help in extraordinary ways, she said.