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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.
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COTA congratulates 2021 Senior Australian of Year Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann AM
The peak body for older Australians, Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia, congratulates the 2021 Senior Australian of the Year, Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann AM, who received the honour in recognition of her exceptional work as an Aboriginal activist, educator, and artist.
Ian Yates AM, Chief Executive of COTA Australia, says the impact of Dr Miriam-Rose’s work will be felt for many years to come as she has worked tirelessly to empower Indigenous youth through education about their culture.
“Dr Miriam-Rose has worked tirelessly to connect Aboriginal children with the culture and land to which they belong.”