The Young Australian of the Year award is Australia’s peak award recognising the tremendous and important contributions that young people make to Australian society. We are a proud sponsor of the Young Australian of the Year award.
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About the Australian of the Year Awards
The Australian of the Year Awards celebrates the achievements of inspiring Australians who contribute to the community. Their stories remind us that we can all make a difference.
The Department of Education is a proud sponsor of the Young Australian of the Year award. We’ve committed $1.2 million to be the official partner of the award in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Learn more about the Australian of the Year Awards2022 Young Australian of the Year
In 2022 we celebrated Dr Daniel Nour, the 2022 Young Australian of the Year. Daniel is a doctor who established Street Side Medics in August 2020.
Read Dr Daniel Nour’s story2023 Young Australian of the Year
The 2023 Young Australian of the Year is Socceroo Awer Mabil. Awer is co-founder of the not-for-profit organisation Barefoot to Boots, which aims for better health, education, policies and gender equality for refugees.
Read Awer Mabil’s story