More than 1,000 Australians have been recognised in the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours List, including a former prime minister, actors, journalists, politicians, local leaders and sporting heroes.
Hundreds of Australians have been recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd will receive the top Queen's Birthday honour this year. Source: AAP
The awards include people who have achieved excellence in the fields of science, arts, community service, education and business.
"It doesn't matter who you are, where you are from or whether you're known to millions or just a few," said his Excellency General, the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove.
Hugh Jackman featured in the new DoMore anti-racism campaign. Source: AAP
"Some names on today's list are well known. Many more are known only to those they help and serve day-in-day-out. They are all wonderful people and are all worthy of recognition and celebration."
While there are many high-profile names, local heroes were also among those recognised for their contribution to the community.
Co-founder of Story Factory, Catherine Keenan is one of the award recipients.
She's being recognised for her work with children, helping them to tell their stories and have their voices heard.
Several indigenous community leaders have been recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday honours list for their cultural contributions.
Melbourne woman Carolyn Briggs has also been awarded for her work with the community, including preserving her native language.
Indigenous elder Carolyn Briggs has made it her life mission to preserve her native Boonwurrung language.
She says she also works with non-indigenous children to help them understand their place in society and to respect aboriginal stories.
Indigenous elder Carolyn Briggs has been awarded an AM in the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours List. Source: Supplied
Women make history in Queen's honours list
More women than ever before are included on this year's Queen's Birthday Honours list.
Women make up 40 per cent of recipients across all tiers of the awards, including five out of the 12 people receiving the top honour, the Companion of the Order of Australia (AC).
ABC chair Ita Buttrose was among the participants at the Dementia Action Week panel. Source: AAP
They include A-B-C chair Ita [[EYE-tuh]] Buttrose and former union boss Sharan Burrow.
