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Australian of the Year: Emmah Money, Cystic fibrosis advocate #AOTY2020 #ausoftheyear
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3:26Now PlayingCystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common life-threatening hereditary illness in Australia, affecting the lungs and digestive system – and limiting average life expectancy to 37 years. Diagnosed with CF as a newborn, Emmah Money was given up for adoption after doctors believed she wouldn't survive.
Just before her 17th birthday, Emmah found her biological family by chance, who believed she had passed away. Now in her thirties and mother of two, Emmah has a list of credible achievements to her name.
As an Ambassador for the Cure4CF Foundation, Emmah raises awareness and funds for Cystic Fibrosis and won a three-year battle with the Australian Government to put the life-changing drug, Orkambi, on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Through her social media platform, CF Mummy, Emmah has raised more than $50,000 to support research into a cure.
Emmah regularly speaks in schools across Australia, inspiring students with her powerful account about overcoming obstacles, including bullying and depression, and living with an invisible disability.
Australian of the Year awards:
Each year our nation celebrates the achievements and contributions of eminent Australians through the Australian of the Year Awards by profiling leading citizens who are role models for us all.
They inspire us through their achievements and challenge us to make our own contribution to creating a better Australia.
The Awards honour an exceptional group of highly respected Australians who ignite discussion and change on issues of national importance.
The Australian of the Year Awards provides everyone with the opportunity to recognise any Australian who makes them proud.
The four Australian of the Year categories are:
Australian of the Year
Senior Australian of the Year (those aged 65 years or over)
Young Australian of the Year (ages 16 to 30)
Australia's Local Hero
The Awards operate at two levels - State/Territory and national.
State and Territory selection committees select four nominees for each Award category, with one of these nominees being announced as the State/Territory Award recipient.
The National Australia Day Council Board selects the Australians of the Year from the group of 32 State and Territory recipients.
The prestigious year-round program culminates in the announcement of the National Award recipients in Canberra on Australia Day Eve.
For more information on the Australian of the Year Awards, read about the history of how recipients are chosen:
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