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Australians of the Year announced

Dylan Alcott of Australia during his mens quad wheelchair singles semi final match

Dylan Alcott, a paralympian and advocate, has been named 2022 Australian of the Year. Source: AAP

An athlete and philanthropist leading change for people with a disability. A volunteer dedicating her time to helping others in need. A young doctor re-inventing healthcare on the streets for people experiencing homelessness. And a woman changing the way rural Australia approaches alcohol use. These are the 2022 Australians of the year.


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By Brooke Young

Presented by Svetlana Printcev

Source: SBS




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An athlete and philanthropist leading change for people with a disability. A volunteer dedicating her time to helping others in need. A young doctor re-inventing healthcare on the streets for people experiencing homelessness. And a woman changing the way rural Australia approaches alcohol use. These are the 2022 Australians of the year.



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