Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann speaking to media at the eventThe continuing impact of forcible removal policies on families of the Stolen Generations.
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AFTER nearly half a century serving Ipswich and helping to bring generations of local families into the world, Dr Bob McGregor has decided it is time to hang up the stethoscope and pull down the shingle.
The 75-year-old has played a monumental role in shaping both of the city’s hospitals since he arrived in Ipswich in 1974.
He admits he lost track of the number of babies he’s helped deliver a long time ago. Dr Bob McGregor.
The paediatrician will officially finish up on Tuesday night after chairing his final meeting for the St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital’s medical advisory board.
»Who is Grace Tame, Australian of the Year Who Fought for Right to be Called Sexual Abuse Survivor?
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Who is Grace Tame, Australian of the Year Who Fought for Right to be Called Sexual Abuse Survivor?
Grace Tame names Australian of the Year 2021
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Grace Tame became the first woman in Australia ss Tasmania state to win the right to publicly name herself as a sexual abuse survivor.
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A 26-year-old woman who pushed for legal changes so she could speak out about being a survivor of sexual abuse has been named Australian of the Year for her advocacy work on behalf of abuse survivors.
This article contains references to sexual assault
Australian of the Year Grace Tame says more must be done to support survivors of child abuse and sexual assault while telling them you are not alone .
The 26-year-old sexual abuse survivor was on Monday night recognised for her tireless advocacy, particularly her fight to overturn Tasmanian laws preventing survivors from speaking out.
The legislation had stopped Ms Tame from telling her harrowing story of being groomed and abused as a 15-year-old by her high school maths teacher.
She told SBS News “more change” is needed to reform laws and better support survivors.
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2021 Senior Australian of Year
Congratulations Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann AM from the Northern Territory, who has been named the Senior Australian of the year for 2021.
Dr Ungunmerr Baumann was recognised for her contribution to children’s education, demonstrating an admirable commitment to making Australia a better place.
Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services, Richard Colbeck, said Dr Ungunmerr Baumann had gone above and beyond in her service to education in the Top End.
“Miriam-Rose became the first fully qualified Aboriginal teacher in the Northern Territory in 1975, and later served as the principal of the Catholic school in her home community,” Minister Colbeck said.