What's it all about

Amazing Australians is a website dedicated to highlighting those members of the community who devote their hearts and minds to helping others.

There are many selfless Australians among us who make a great difference to the lives of those they touch, Australians who give a piece of themselves every day just to help out one of their fellow humans.

These people are the unsung heroes of our community who you may pass in the street or see at a local sporting event, people who may otherwise blend into the background of society.

Amazing Australians celebrates these wonderful people and their contributions, contributions which make Australia a better place.

  • Mary Orenstein
  • 16 December 2008
  • Health

Mary Orenstein

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Mary Orenstein coordinates fundraisers for the Eating Disorders Foundation, providing support for sufferers of eating disorders, their family and carers.

The multi-talented Mary uses her vast array of skills, from visual arts and design to administration, to raise essential funds for the Eating Disorders Foundation. At least four months of her year is dedicated to coordinating the annual 'Pearl Ball', a cocktail party and silent auc ...

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  • Tracey Hansford
  • 16 December 2008
  • Family

Tracey Hansford

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Scouts Group Leader teaching children practical outdoor skills, encouraging healthy activities and strengthening community ties.

Disenchanted with her corporate career Tracey saw an opportunity to make a difference by accepting a role within Scouts Australia. Stirred by the work and impact of the organisation, she now dedicates endless hours each week above and beyond her role as an employee by volunteering as the coordinator for th ...

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  • David and Cheryl Smith
  • 10 November 2008
  • Sport

David and Cheryl Smith

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David and Cheryl Smith are joint Vice-Presidents of Souths Junior Rugby Club. They facilitate and fundraise for Souths Juniors, encouraging kids to lead active lifestyles through football.

Originally helping out with matches when their children played football, this husband and wife team fell in love with the game and the tight knit community that surrounds the club. David and Cheryl have now been volunteering for Souths Junior Rugby C ...

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  • Chris Rowe
  • 17 November 2008
  • Humanitarian

Chris Rowe

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Juvenile Support Officer, assisting police with children taken into custody who are without a parent or guardian.

Each year thousands of children are taken into police custody. Unfortunately, many of these are without a parent or guardian to help them through the legal process and to change what can become a vicious circle of behaviour.

Chris is on-call twenty-four hours a day, six days a week. He is always ready to help ...

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