Acknowledging and celebrating South Australian women in all their diversity. 2009

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN [women’s honour roll] SOUTH AUSTRALIAN [women’s honour roll] 2009 A message from the Hon Gail Gago MLC Minister for the Status of Women Congratulations to the 100 outstanding women selected for inclusion in the 2009 South Australian Women’s Honour Roll. The Honour Roll acknowledges and celebrates passionate and committed women who have made a positive contribution to the community.

The Women’s Honour Roll was one way of achieving this member established in 2008 and I am very recognition. Coober Pedy Senior Aboriginal pleased that in 2009 over 250 Women’s Council, are highlighted Too often, women are silent South Australian women have for their extraordinary contributions achievers, and this year a been nominated - over 100 more to . concerted effort has been made to than last year. acknowledge women who have The 2009 Women’s Honour Roll It is vital that we find ways to not generally been publicly also pays posthumous tribute to recognise and celebrate the congratulated. women whose legacy remains achievements of women who strong and relevant today. This year, ten nominations have contribute so much to our been identified for special community. I hope that this Honour recognition. This inspiring group of Hon Gail Gago MLC Roll will continue to be just women, which includes the seven Minister for the Status for Women

Office for Women acknowledges the Department of the Premier and Cabinet Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Division for their support and assistance in providing information on the Elders and Aunties who have passed away. This is by no means a complete list but represents the beginning of a collaboration between the two departments to respectfully acknowledge the enormous contribution made by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to our community. 1 2009 honorary acknowledgment

Betty Fisher

A strong and vocal feminist and advocate for Aboriginal rights and conservation. Betty was International Women's Day Committee president for eight years and has been a member of the Women’s Information Service [formerly the Women’s Information Switchboard] Support Group since its inception in 1978.

She served as the first female president of the Conservation Council of SA; received a Flinders University medal for services to women and a 1988 Bicentenary medal; served on the SA State Schools Organisations State Council and was a member of the National Fitness Council of Australia. Betty was also a key witness at the Hindmarsh Island Royal Commission where she produced notes and tape recordings from the 1960s which confirmed ‘secret women's business.’ She is currently writing the biography of and the history of the Aboriginal Women’s Council.

Betty acknowledged the remarkable achievements of over 2,000 South Australian women in a publication she produced in 2001 in conjunction with the International Women’s Day Committee [SA] Inc. The Women’s Roll of Honour for the 20th Century in South Australia, Volume 1 is an important record of the achievements of some of the remarkable women in our state and represents Betty’s ongoing work to publicly acknowledge the role of women in our community.

Betty’s mantra remains strong today: “In the name of peace we did what we could … and in the name of peace could the young people in our community please continue on this path.”

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Josie Agius [Auntie Josie] Kupa Piti Kungka Tjuta Khadija Gbla Outstanding Elder and positive Coober Pedy Senior Passionate and inspiring young African role model in the Aboriginal Aboriginal Women’s Council woman displaying courage and community. One of the first Aboriginal determination in assisting women, health workers in in the Emily Austin, Eileen Brown, youth and minority groups to have a 1980s, part of a team who set the Eileen Crombie, Martha voice at a local and state level. cultural context for how hospitals and Contribution to the community in community health services respond to Edwards, Ivy Stewart, Eileen creating and raising awareness about Aboriginal people. Aboriginal Wingfield, Angelina Wonga multiculturalism, mental health and Education worker for eight years at issues affecting young women. Seven women instrumental in the Taperoo Primary School and assisted Member of the Federal Government establishment of the Irati Wanti many young Aboriginal people to Initiative Steering Committee for the Campaign that successfully stopped develop their self esteem and cultural Australian Youth Forum. the dumping of radioactive nuclear pride through her ongoing work at waste in the South Australian outback, Kurruru Indigenous Performing Arts. a landmark event in South Australia’s Nora Phippen Fiercely independent and a pillar of history. They hold positions of seniority strength in the Aboriginal community Commitment over 40 years raising a in terms of Aboriginal traditional law and committed to sharing cultural core group of profoundly disabled and culture pertaining to their region. knowledge with non-Aboriginal people. children to adulthood. Cared for “We are the women who are fighting to hundreds of infants, children and youth keep the culture going. We’ve been in family crisis, from emergency Marjorie Bateson teaching the younger women and the placement, short-term and long-term Outstanding service in the community women that were taken away, teaching arrangements. Advocated for children sector for 18 years as a representative the people that lost the culture.” with disabilities to reach their in the Liquor Trades Union and the Ongoing work with the Umoona Aged maximum potential. Given countless Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Care Service at Coober Pedy and children, many with a disability, a Union whilst working at Holden pivotal in bringing about the genuinely loving family home Elizabeth. Involved at a state level in development of Tjamuku Kamiku Ara upbringing and a future. the transfer of the Liquor Trades Union Nintitjaku [Grandparents knowledge] into partnership with the Federated Program. Miscellaneous Union. Actively involved in the Country Women's Association, Garden Club, Salvation Army and Neighbourhood Watch in the northern region of Adelaide. 3 Diana Sautelle Dr Lesley Shorne Janette [Jan] Stirling OA Pro-active in developing projects and Outstanding women’s health Contribution to women’s basketball as events that build bridges between practitioner for over 25 years with a a coach, player and mentor. Significant communities and positive engagement deep commitment to making public role in promotion of professional with Aboriginal and Torres Strait health and health promotion work for development in the sport sector and Islander people. Founder, manager South Australian women. Senior raising the profile of women’s sport. and music director of the Medical Officer at Yarrow Place Rape Accomplished and respected coach Women’s Choir in and Sexual Assault Service and Cervix for over 20 years and winner of four 1996, worked intensively with women Screening SA. Tireless advocate for Women’s National Basketball League to reconstruct Dreaming songs from women, especially those Championships with Adelaide their childhoods. Tireless work in disadvantaged by class, race or socio- Lightning. Coached Opals to a Gold celebrating humanity, culture and economic circumstances. Forensic Medal at the 2006 World diversity with Aboriginal and non- medical examiner in the area of sexual Championships and Silver at Beijing Aboriginal people. assault making improvements in both Olympics. medical and legal processes for Eleanor Scholz women in South Australia. Developed Carol Sutherland protocols, guidelines and interpretation Active role in the Wudinna community of national guidelines for Cervix Significant professional contribution to contributing in a volunteer role with Screening SA. Acknowledged as an leadership in administrative services in local Council, St Johns Ambulance, expert in many areas of women’s tertiary education in South Australia at Aged Care, Wudinna and Districts health and forensic science. UniSA. Active in community roles as Telecentre and Children’s Services Progressed the field of forensic sexual member of Catherine House Trust, Regional Advisory Committee. assault medicine through her assisting in housing homeless women Negotiated and supported local commitment to high standards of in Adelaide. Developed relationships communities to establish Networking practice. Awarded a Churchill between UniSA and Catherine House, the Nation throughout rural and remote Fellowship in recognition of this work. promoting awareness and support communities, a communications through corporate sponsorship and centre that has internet access and fundraising activities. Previous Chair community based information. and current committee member of Assisted in establishing an increased United Nations Development Fund for profile for the TAFESA Campus and Women [UNIFEM], promoting increased accessibility for the local awareness of projects and gathering community. support from UniSA colleagues at the annual UNIFEM International Women’s Day Breakfast.

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Rachel Abdulla Karen Bartel Winifred Branson A proud woman providing Outstanding advocate and [1924 - 1972] an outstanding contribution through representative of working women’s Outstanding political activist and proud engaging and consulting with rights over the last thirty years. Narrunga woman with ties to Aboriginal communities and mentoring Currently Commissioner and Deputy and Kaurna. Developed support Aboriginal people in training, President of the South Australian networks and services for Aboriginal employment, health and housing. Industrial Relations Commission, the people and their families, especially Currently supporting Centacare and first woman to hold these positions. within the Port Adelaide area. Pro- Australian Services Union in best active in the1960s as State Secretary practice approach for working with Margie Berlemon for the Federal Council for the Aboriginal communities. Advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Inspirational leader as State Strait Islanders working alongside Faith Commissioner of Girl Guides South Bandler, Dr Nuggett Coombs and Sue Averay Australia and as Member on the Board Pastor Doug Nicholls. Pro-active contribution to the support of Girl Guides Australia. Pro-active in of women through mentoring leading a range of innovative programs programs with the YWCA and IPAA to empower girls and young women. Muyuru Burton and facilitating the Department of [1958 - 2008] Environment and Heritage Connecting Rose-Marie Berry Respected senior woman Women website. Currently Manager, from the Amata Aboriginal community. Corporate Planning and Development, Commitment to providing ongoing Active and passionate campaigner for Department of Environment and legal services in Coober Pedy for over women and children’s rights and safer Heritage. 13 years in a paid and volunteer communities. Involved as community capacity. An outstanding community health and welfare worker, Anangu member involved in advocacy for teacher and interpreter at Amata [Elizabeth] Anne women and Aboriginal heritage. School, senior officer of the Bachmann JPOAM Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara [NPY] Women’s Dedication and commitment to justice Dyan Blacklock Council and Chair NPY Women’s issues and involvement in selection Author and creator of nine children’s Council Governing Committee. and training of the state’s Justices of books and publisher at Omnibus the Peace. Currently community Books. Committed to engaging with Shirley Callaghan representative on the Department for and supporting local authors to have Correctional Services’ Prisoner their work published and currently Outstanding commitment over many Assessment Committee. involved in environmentally friendly decades in providing services for children, women and men dealing with publishing. issues relating to domestic and family violence in the southern region. Currently Regional Co-ordinator South, Relationships Australia South Australia. 5 Nicola Esti Caon Rosa Colanero Diane Dent Commitment to public advocacy for Outstanding leadership and advocacy Founder of the Blackwood social justice and human rights in the fields of education, women’s Reconciliation Group in 1994 assisting through participation as a volunteer in rights and multiculturalism for more in the reconciliation process in the the University of Adelaide branch of than 35 years. Currently Chief by helping to educate Amnesty International, Australian Executive of Multicultural Aged Care the community about Aboriginal Refugee Association and Oxfam and member of the Migrant Women’s heritage within the area. In partnership Australia. Lobby Group. with the Tji Tji Tjuta [former residents of the Colebrook Home] the Blackwood Helen Chalmers Kerry Colbung Reconciliation Group developed the Colebrook Reconciliation Park. Development of improved access to A proud woman providing a services in country health in Mount ‘voice’ for Aboriginal people through Gambier. Supporting the expansion of advising government at senior levels Violet Doreen Deuschle services including paediatrics, renal on the critical issues affecting [Auntie Vi] cancer and mental health. Currently Aboriginal people in the community. [1931 - 2009] Executive Director, Service Operations, Previous Chairperson of the South Proud Ngarrindjeri woman at the Country Health SA. Australian Aboriginal Advisory Council, forefront of the reconciliation currently Director of the South movement. One of the first members Australian Aboriginal Sports Training Dianne Chartres of the Aboriginal Housing Board in the Academy. Outstanding collaborative work across 1970s and heavily involved in the Land the health sector resulting in increased Rights Campaigns of the 1970s and community inclusion and the Constance Lilian 80s. As Chair of the Aboriginal protection of the rights of people living Dawkins Executive of South Australia’s Jubilee with a disability or mental impairment. Sesquicentenary Aboriginal Active participant in the Gawler Currently assists the Office of the Committee, secured recognition and community since 1943 as member of Public Advocate and the Guardianship development of Tandanya National the Gawler Women’s Branch of the Board in service development, Aboriginal Cultural Institute in 1986. Liberal Party, active participant as life advocacy and strategic planning. member of the Gawler Barossa Oratorio Choir and singer in the SA Joan Dicka Cathy Chong Country Choral Combined Choir. Instrumental in disclosing abuses of Notable contribution to the Chinese human rights within cross-cultural community through extensive voluntary relationships in the 1980s. Advocate for work as Management Member of the the rights and welfare of migrant Multicultural Communities Council of women victims of domestic violence, SA and President of Chinatown especially the ‘mail bride’ Adelaide. phenomenon. Now retired but continues to be involved in assisting 6 women to access appropriate services. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN [women’s honour roll]

Tracey Docherty Elaine Farmer JPOAM [Shirley] Ann Gates Commitment to disadvantaged people Over 40 years involvement in Surf Life [1936 - 2001] in the community through the co- Saving SA, helping lead and steer the Services to children and young people ordination of the Adelaide Christmas organisation with the objective of with intellectual disabilities and their Hamper project, distributing over ensuring that it remains a vibrant and families. Founded and co-ordinated 1,300 hampers and 1,000 children’s responsive emergency service based Interchange in 1988, an organisation gifts. Relinquishes her role each year agency. Heavily involved in education that continues to support families and as Senior Administration Services and awareness campaigns for the focuses on changing community Officer in Rural and Remote Service Nipper Safe Program. Currently attitudes to people with disabilities. Division of Uniting Care Wesley General Manager, Surf Life Saving SA. [Adelaide] to co-ordinate the service. Rose Geisler Margaret Garrett Role model in the 1960s working in Carmel Dundon Outstanding community involvement education and in the 1980s as Commitment to the environment, for over 20 years in Whyalla as a Workcover’s first Education Officer. linking city and rural people to engage trainer, counsellor, committee member Current commitment to the Goolwa with Trees for Life. Development of a and Chair of Lifeline. Volunteer community through active participation voluntary carbon offset program to participation as member of Plaza in Crisis Care, Primary School Breakfast complement revegetation objectives Youth Centre and Whyalla Club for disadvantaged children and as and enable the organisation to Conservation Park. Currently Co- a palliative care volunteer. participate actively in the global ordinator, Interagency Student warming debate. Currently Chief Behaviour Management, Northern Madeleine Glynn Executive Officer, Trees for Life. Country. Joined South Australian Police in 1976 and in 2002 became the first woman Lavinia Emmett-Grey Beverley Anne Garton appointed to the rank of Assistant Contribution to student activism and Outstanding long term commitment to Commissioner. Widely recognised by her peers, Government and the broader leadership in campaigning for student providing foster care for children with community for service, commitment rights. Pro-active in the inclusion of severe intellectual and physical and outstanding leadership. minorities in the university community, disabilities. Since 1992 provided safety quotas for women on the Adelaide and security to four children with University Union Board and disabilities, first through foster care Rosalie Haese implementation of Indigenous and then adoption. Actively involved in the community for mentoring scheme. Currently nearly 20 years as Councillor at City of President, Adelaide University Union West Torrens. Committed to Board and member of Premier’s championing environmental reforms in Council for Women. schools, including establishment of statewide recycling and solar power programs in Department of Education and Children’s Services. 7 Commitment to the Nepabunna Dr Patricia Lorraine Janet Haydon School as mentor and member of the Hamilton Contribution in developing Service School Council. Assisted in Excellence Program and Health establishing the Nantawarrina Advocate and mentor for rural women Promotion SA by empowering Indigenous Protected Area, located across the country through individuals and the community to adjacent to the southern boundary of involvement in Partnerships in Grain achieve better outcomes in customer the Gammon Ranges National Park. and Australian Women in Agriculture. service, health and wellbeing. Currently Currently volunteering as a mentor for Manager, Service Excellence Program the Office for Youth SA Ignite Program Erica Jolly in Community Connect. assisting young women on Kangaroo Tireless advocate and lobbyist Island to develop their skills and promoting equal opportunity for recently elected President, Australian Elizabeth Ho women and girls, Aboriginal Women in Agriculture. Commitment to promoting public Australians and the disadvantaged learning through programming events through education, law and welfare. Anne E Harvey that provide information, research, Role model for active retirement, ideas and solutions to global, social, published poet and editor. Current Vice Commitment to leading and fostering economic and cultural questions. President, Australian Federation of the sustainability agenda across Currently Director, Bob Hawke Prime University Women SA Inc. government. Responsible for Ministerial Centre at UniSA. establishing the Premier’s Roundtable on Sustainability and delivery of the Dr Doreen Kartinyeri state’s first ecological footprint Christine Hofmeyer [Auntie Doreen] calculation as a deliverable target in Outstanding role in palliative care [1935 - 2007] South Australia’s Strategic Plan. nursing for nearly 20 years and Outstanding leader and proud involvement in expanding services Ngarrindjeri woman from the Coorong through assistance in the development Ann-Marie Hayes regarded as the authority on South of the statewide plan for palliative care Outstanding leadership and advocate Australian Aboriginal genealogy. in SA. Currently Clinical Services Co- in engaging women in practical actions Assisted in developing the South ordinator, Lyell McEwin Palliative Care to improve health and wellbeing, to Australian Museum’s National Service. empower women and to ensure they Aboriginal Family History Project have access to the resources to increasing the understanding and achieve positive changes in their lives. [Nanna] Gertie Johnson knowledge of family connections and Currently Director, Health Informatics, [1919 - 2007] kinship ties. Leader in the campaign Performance, Planning and Outcomes Respected Adnyamathanha woman against construction of the Hindmarsh Unit at Children, Youth and Women’s from Nepabunna who shared her skills Island Bridge. The importance of Health Service. in language, Dreamtime stories and relationship and place was at the heart cultural wisdom to her own people and of her life’s work. non-Adnyamathanha people.

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health, justice and community service. Angela Keneally Currently Executive Director, Aboriginal Deb McCulloch Contribution in assisting Health Division, Department of Health. Ongoing commitment for over 35 disadvantaged young women, years fighting for equality and women’s Aboriginal women and women in the Mabel Jean Lochowiak rights. Appointed South Australia’s first community to access mentors, Women’s Adviser to the Premier [Don counselling and support. Current Pro-active for over 30 years in the Dunstan] in 1976, the only Council Member, Coober Pedy community as member appointment of its kind in Australia at and Executive Director In 2 Life Inc of the Aboriginal Land Trust, Aboriginal that time. Leading role in Women’s Connecting Youth and Community. Legal Rights Movement and National Electoral Lobby and instrumental in Aboriginal Education Committee. establishment of services for women in Currently South Australian delegate for Branka King the 1970s that continue to assist the National Aboriginal and Torres women today. Leadership and community service to Strait Islander Women’s Gathering. community and government Jan McMahon organisations through work with the Julie MacDonald Women’s Advisory Committee of the Leadership and commitment to social South Australian Multicultural and Extensive commitment to social justice justice, advocating for fairer Ethnic Affairs Commission, the Serbian and equity issues. Advocate on issues community services and equity for Community Choir and Women’s of public housing as Representative, workers. Negotiated significant Association and Guides SA. Housing Trust Tenant’s Association, improvements in the public sector, campaigning for water meters for including Paid Maternity Leave. public housing tenants and domestic Fiona Lange Currently first full time elected woman violence through WOWSafe [Women of General Secretary of the Public Service Developed strong business and the West for Safe Families]. Association. community partnerships to promote reading and literature to all age groups Maxeen Yetta Mason across Australia through the award- Susanne [Sue] Mickan winning Big Book Club and Little Big Contribution to the sport of swimming Leadership in a volunteer role for Book Club initiatives. and committed volunteer for nearly 30 years in South Australian SwimmingSA as Chief Timekeeper and Country Fire Services, Life Member Australian Timekeeper. Life Member April Lawrie-Smith Coonalpyn CFS and first female Jamestown Swimming Club, raising Deputy Group Officer in the CFS. Highly regarded member in her the profile and skill level of swimming Improved co-ordination of local community of Ceduna and proud officials in Mid and Upper North region emergency services and information and Kokatha woman. of the state. flow in times of emergency. Acknowledged for her contribution to the Aboriginal Homeland Movement and Native Title Affairs on the Far West Coast; leader in Aboriginal initiatives and statewide policy development in 9 reintegrate into the community. Strong Gail Mondy advocate for development and Carmel O’Loughlin Leader and role model to women implementation of accessible, Leader and long-time campaigner for through academic achievements and appropriate rehabilitation services. women in South Australia in many progression from the grass roots level roles including the Women’s of health to a senior level, maintaining Veronica [Bobbie] Novak Information Switchboard in the 1970s her vision for quality primary health and as previous Director at the Office care services. Currently Chief [1921 - 2008] for Women. Currently a Patron of Don Executive Officer, Children, Youth and Involvement and commitment within Dunstan Foundation. Women’s Health Service. the community of Glenelg in volunteer capacity through leadership in the Professor Rosemary Michelle Morton Catholic Women’s League. Active participation in fundraising projects for Owens Developed and initiated business Hutt Street Centre, Cancer Council, St Outstanding contribution to legal ventures that support recovery, reuse Vincent de Paul and Caritas. education in South Australia and and recycling of computers, TVs, research into various forms of electrical and electronic waste and precarious employment and the working with local government to Assina Ntawumenya impact this has on women. Previous deliver electronic waste collection Building relationships and partnerships Chair and current board member, days. Recently founded CRT through community engagement with Working Women’s Centre and Dean of Recycling, environmental recycling for over 300 women from Burundi, Law, University of Adelaide. cathode ray tubes. Rwanda and Congo. Promotion of health awareness and accessibility to Beth Mylius services. Currently undertaking Associate Professor Bachelor of Social Work, sole woman Development of community projects Debra Panizzon on Burrundian Executive and Cultural linking with business and local Contribution to removing barriers to Advisor at Gilles Plains Primary Health government to reduce the women’s participation in the highest Care Service. communities’ ecological footprint. levels of science and mathematics Established Sustainable Communities education. Support to outer in 2008 linking neighbours, council and Jean Oates metropolitan and rural teachers business in development of [1932 - 2009] through accessible learning environmental solutions. techniques. Currently Associate Early childhood educator and principal Professor, Flinders Centre for Science in Whyalla region for over 20 years. Education in the 21st Century, Flinders Formation of the Whyalla Rural Frances Nelson QC University. Commitment and dedication as Chair Association for Refugees, a weekly of the Parole Board of South Australia visitor to the Baxter Detention Centre for 24 years supporting offenders to and advocate and supporter for amend their behaviour and to released refugees.

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Natasha Veronika Pataki Thekla Anna Maud Agnes Rigney Committed active member of the City Reichstein [1939 - 2009] of Charles Sturt Youth Advisory Lifelong commitment to the Botanic Respected Elder of the Ngarrindjeri Committee and positive role model for Gardens of Adelaide, appointed as people and strong advocate for young women. Excellent leadership one of the first women trainee protection and preservation of skills and ongoing volunteer gardeners in 1956. Expertise and Aboriginal heritage and active contribution to youth in the community knowledge widely recognised in the participant in identification of sites. through Guides and Air Force Cadets. promotion and delivery of community Managed the Aboriginal Community education to improve the Centre in the for nearly 30 Rosemary Jean Penn OAM understanding of the plant world and years, member of First People’s of the Significant contribution through long its importance to a sustainable future. River Murray Native Title Claimant standing involvement with a number of Now retired, remains actively involved Group and member of South community organisations working with with the Botanic Gardens. Australian Murray-Darling Basin people with a visual impairment. Over Natural Resource Management Board. 30 years involvement with South Alma Lynette Kaye Australian Blind Cricket Club as Scorer Ridgway Tracy Ritchie and Secretary; volunteer reader, A proud woman providing [1944 - 2009] administrator and board member leadership in the Aboriginal community Radio for the Print Handicapped. Proud and respected Kaurna / as a strong and positive role model in Narungga woman who worked both strategic leadership, cultural Eileen Pomfrett tirelessly for the community. First of her awareness and child protection. family to achieve a tertiary education, Service to the community in a volunteer Co-author Clinical Guidelines for teacher at Kaurna Plains Aboriginal role for over 20 years with the Modbury Undertaking Psychological School at Elizabeth and Deputy Hospital Hospice, Ingle Farm Assessments with Aboriginal Families Principal for 11 years. Worked with Community Centre and Neighbourhood within SA to ensure appropriate Department for Corrections in the late Watch Pooraka. Dedication to assisting engagement with Aboriginal people. 1990s, providing support and the terminally ill, frail and elderly Currently Principal Aboriginal assistance to improve the social, providing support and care. Consultant, Families SA. educational and economic status of Aboriginal people and to decrease the Dorothy May Pyatt over representation of Aboriginal Joined South Australian Police in people incarcerated. 1947, first permanently based police woman at Port Augusta and the Far North between 1951 - 1967 allowing women and children to more easily report sexual abuse issues. Commitment to research and preservation of historical records. 11 Pat Rix Paquita [Kita] Scott Joan Stone Widely respected as a national leader Instrumental in improving Spokesperson for the ageing in bringing community and understanding of adult literacy issues community on behalf of residents of professional artists with and without a across the community and training retirement villages both in South disability together to perform. sectors. President of the SA Council Australia and nationally. Tireless Pioneered the Tutti Ensemble which for Adult Literacy, involved with lobbyist for improved treatment and offers opportunities to disabled and development of SA Adult Literacy acceptance of older South Australians. non-disabled people of all ages to be Action Plan [Secret Codes: Making Member South Australian Ministerial involved in concerts, music theatre and Literacy Everybody’s Business] and Advisory Board on Ageing and Chair choral programs. Tutti Ensemble currently at TAFESA Victor Harbor Aged Rights Advocacy Service. includes Tutti Choir, Club Tutti, Tutti Campus. Arts, Tutti Kids and Country Choirs. Vanessa Swan Moira Edna Ruth Outstanding commitment to providing Margaret Jean Roberts Shannon JPOAMAM a voice to women around the important issue of violence against [Auntie Connie] Commitment and contribution to the women, especially sexual violence. [1913 - 2007] Port Lincoln community assisting in the Instrumental in informing the national foundation of Yarredi Domestic Senior Ngarrindjeri Elder passionate plan to deal with violence against Violence Service for women, West about sharing cultural traditions and women. Currently Director, Yarrow Coast Youth Services, the Befrienders facilitated an exchange of ideas and Place Rape and Sexual Assault Club assisting elderly and isolated cultural values between people and Service. communities. Recognised for people in the community and ADAM Ngarrindjeri weaving and important House accommodation for people with Aboriginal art forms including carving, disabilities. Kerry Symons painting, dance and song. Travelled to Commitment to providing a national the United States and Canada in the Theodora [Roula] leadership role for the Australian Red late1990s to attend a traditional Cross in re-focusing their services to weaving conference. Soumas the most disadvantaged communities Dedicated outstanding volunteer, and activley engaging in reconciliation devoted carer and positive role model with Aboriginal communities. Currently Ruth Russell for the community through long Executive Director, SA Division of Political advocate for human rights, involvement with the City of Unley Australian Red Cross. peace and freedom at both national Community Visitors Scheme. Providing and international levels and plays a key friendship, companionship, role in the SA Women’s International socialisation opportunities for people League for Peace and Freedom. identified as isolated and lonely. Travelled to Iraq in 2003 as a Human Shield and to Bolivia in 2007 as part of the International Peace Voyage. 12 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN [women’s honour roll]

Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Jillian Tidswell Phoebe Wanganeen AM Yankunytjatjara [NPY] Women’s [1954 - 1979] [Auntie Phoebe] Council and member of the Kupa Piti Kungka Tjuta Senior Aboriginal Instrumental in bringing together the [1925 - 2007] broad base of women in 1977/78 who Women’s Council. Well known and respected Kaurna, developed the Rape Crisis Centre. Narungga, Barngarla Elder devoted to One of the first Neighbourhood Youth promoting the importance of education Deborah Welch Workers and Senior Youth Consultant in the Aboriginal community. Lifetime Outstanding contribution over 30 years in Department of Community Welfare commitment to education as member providing access, diversity, innovation in the 1970s. Provided support and of Tauondi College, member of the and a voice to under-represented leadership to women, especially South Australian Education people and issues through community disadvantaged young women. Consultative Committee and leading media. Instrumental in transforming role in the Aboriginal Lobby Group in Radio Adelaide into a dynamic, Val Tidswell the northern suburbs. Contribution to multicultural, multigenerational station. [1932 - 2009] the establishment of Kaurna Plains Currently Station Manager, Radio Aboriginal School and support to Adelaide and President Community Worked tirelessly to improve the lives disadvantaged and at risk families. Broadcasting Association of Australia. of women in South Australia alongside her daughter Jillian. Established effective working relationships with Rosemary Warmington Professor Hilary mainstream services to ensure the Tireless work for over 15 years to Winchester Rape Crisis Centre had support from advance the recognition and rights of Committed to social justice, increasing hospital and clinical services. This family carers through the development leadership opportunities for women service is today sustained by Yarrow of relationships between the grass and improving the quality of and Place Rape and Sexual Assault roots movement of carers and access to post-school education. Service. government. Active lobbyist for Provided leadership of the Northern improved services, conditions and Community Summit to develop allowances. Currently Chief Executive Debra Faye Walker strategies to reduce inequalities for Officer, Carers SA. A proud Ngarrindjeri woman promoting young people in the northern suburbs. improved health services for Aboriginal Currently Pro Vice Chancellor and Vice people through the development of Tjunmutja Myra Watson President Strategy and Planning Muna Paiendi, the first Aboriginal [1927 - 2009] UniSA. primary health care clinic for Central Elder and Senior Aboriginal woman of Northern Adelaide Health Service. the Pitjantjatjara people and sought Currently providing leadership, after as a cultural adviser. Witness to strategic direction and cultural advice the Maralinga Royal Commission, to Ambulatory and Primary Health active in the formation of the Care Directorate. Pitjantjatjara Council, first Chair of the 13 CONTACTS

Office for Women Ground floor, 101 Grenfell St Adelaide SA 5000 09 p 08 8303 0961 f 08 8303 0963 e [email protected] www.officeforwomen.sa.gov.au 2009 South Australian Women’s Honour Roll launch officiated by:

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Premier’s Council for Women Government House Tuesday 6 October 2009 Ground floor, 101 Grenfell St Adelaide SA 5000 p 08 8303 0961 f 08 8303 0963 e [email protected] www.officeforwomen.sa.gov.au

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