This exhibition paid tribute to the 8 extraordinary state and territory recipients of the 2015 Australian of the Year Awards, including national winner Rosie Batty.
2015 Australian of the Year Awards exhibition was on show at the National Museum of Australia from 17 December 2014 to 28 February 2015.
Other categories
Meet the Australians nominated for senior, young and local hero awards.
Explore the objects
The National Museum uses objects to tell stories, to connect with others and make us think. We asked the Australian of the Year recipients from each state and territory to choose an object of personal significance to go display. Each object tells us something about their lives, aspirations and experiences.
Doll and clothes from Rosie Batty
Toy cart and bottles from Deborra-lee Furness
Coolamon and clap sticks from Rosalie Kunoth-Monks OAM
Carved shell from Professor Lyn Beazley AO
Candle with box and cloth from Glenn Keys
Badge from Rodney Croome AM
Talking stick from Hetty Johnston AM
Briefcase and contents from Dr Gill Hicks MBE
Brooch from Professor Lyn Beazley AO
2015 Australian of the Year Awards exhibition was also on show at:
- Australian Museum, Sydney, 4 August to 29 November 2015
- National Museum of Australia, Canberra, 17 December 2014 to 28 February 2015