Dylan Alcott named Australian of the Year

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The tennis champion and golden slam winner is the first person with a disability to receive the national honour in its 62-year history.

has been named the 2022 Australian of the Year, recognised for his unparalleled record as an athlete and powerful advocacy for people with a disability.

National Australia Day Council chairwoman Danielle Roche said Alcott and the other winners had shown courage, determination and fearlessness, inspiring Australians everywhere. Alcott has 23 quad wheelchair grand slam titles and a Newcombe Medal, and founded the Dylan Alcott Foundation to provide scholarships and grant funding to Australians with a disability.

Founder and chief executive of Sober in the Country, Shanna Whan, was named 2022 Local Hero. The charity offers peer support, advocacy and education for people battling addiction.made headlines on Tuesday after offering a stern expression during a photo opportunity with Mr Morrison at The Lodge.

 

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