Florence Violet McKenzie was born on 28 September 1890 in Melbourne and died 23 May 1982. Florence taught over 12,000 women and men in Morse code during World War Two, to communicate with the other troops in Darwin. Florence Violet McKenzie is a role model to all people as she encourages people to never give up.

Alexia Kramis

Sir Ernest Edward (Weary) Dunlop (1907-1993) was an Australian physician who served in the Australian Army. At the outbreak of the war in 1939, he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Air Force and served in the Middle East before being captured in 1942. Despite horrible conditions, he became known for his leadership, compassion, and tireless efforts to care for fellow prisoners. He stood up to brutal guards, saved lives, and inspired resilience in others. After the war, he returned to Australia and continued to work in medicine and humanitarian causes.

Clementina Alvarez Rosas

My notable's name is Vincent Lingiari. He was born in 1919 and died in 1988. Vincent Lingiari’s Major achievement was leading the Wave Hill Walk Off at the Wave Hill Cattle Station in the Northern Territory. His Christian values are justice, compassion, humility and a belief in the inherent dignity of all people. 

Flynn Bevan

Nellie Melba was an Australian Opera singer and was born on the 19th of May 1861. She died on the 23rd of February 1931. Nellie Melba was one of the best sopranos of all time. She performed in many major opera houses. She was involved in fundraising for a World War I charity. Nellie Melba also set up a music school so she could teach young Australian singers all Nellie had learnt. She showed joy to the people in war because she helped raise money.

Amelia Cameron

Fredrick Cossom Hollows was a New Zealand - Australian ophthalmologist. He was known for his work in restoring eyesight for people in Australia and other countries. His life’s mission was to provide better access to eye health and living conditions for in indigenous Australians.

Emma Canete

Rod Laver is an Australian former professional tennis player. Laver was ranked as the world number 1 professional player indisputably for 5 years from 1965 to 1969. He also ranked as the number one amateur in 1961 and 1962. Laver won 200 singles titles across his amateur and professional careers, the most won by any tennis player. Laver is notable because he is the only one to win 2 Grand Slam (all 4 major Single titles in the same year) in 1962 and 1969.

Eric Canete

Cathy Freeman is a former Australian sprinter born February 16, 1973, in Mackay, Queensland. Cathy has a foundation called the Cathy Freeman Foundation. This foundation helps indigenous and non-indigenous Australians have the same education standards and opportunities in school and all education. Her major achievement is making this true. 

Sofia Castaldi

Mary Lee was an Irish lady that came to Australia to help find the women’s Suffrage League. Mary Lee was born on 14 February 1821 in Monaghan Ireland. Mary Lee died on 18 September 1909 in Adelaide, South Australia. Mary was passionate about advocacy for social justice and woman’s rights.

Christal Chivaurah

Hugh Jackman is an Australian actor and singer who is famous for his multiple roles in his movies such as Wolverine and The Greatest Showman. He is also a singer as he has sung numerous songs for musicals. He donates all profits from his foundation 'The Laughing Man' which supports educational activities for young people.

Andrew Creevey

Jessica Watson was born on the 18th of May 1993, in the Gold Coast, Queensland. She is an Australian sailor who, on May 15th, 2010, at the age of 16, became the youngest person to sail solo, non-stop, and unassisted around the world. She inspires us to be brave, follow our dreams, and never give up. Using her fame from sailing around the world she was able to advocate for the United Nations World Food Programme which gives food to kids and families who don’t have enough. As a Youth Representative, she visited countries like Laos and Jordan to learn how they support communities in need. 

Eloise Finlayson

Brian Schmidt is a 2011 Physics Nobel Prize winner for the discovery of dark energy, which is what allows our universe to expand rather than contract with dark matter. He discovered this by observing supernovae (exploding stars) in distant galaxies. This has paved the way for our modern day understanding of our galaxy. Brian Schmidt did this by forming a team of astronomers called the High-Z Supernova Search team to assist him in locating and observing supernovae to continue his work. 

Beau Greenaway

Cate Blanchett is an Australian actress who was born on the 14th of May 1969. She became famous through her role as Queen Elizabeth I in the movie Elizabeth (1998). She has been nominated for multiple Grammy and Academy Awards throughout her career, making her one of Australia's most successful actresses to show up on the big screen.

Hana Haughey 

Charles Kingsford Smith was born on the 9th of February 1897 and died on the 8th of November 1935. He was an Australian aviator who became famous after completing the first transpacific flight from California to Brisbane. He was a pioneer in the aviation industry.

Raymond Hu 

Julia Gillard was born on the 29th of September 1961. She was an Australian former politician who served as the 27th prime minister of Australia from 2010-2013. She was the first female prime minister, who exposed sexism and discrimination of women in modern day Australia.

Anika Jackson

David Warren was born on March 20th 1925. He became a notable Australian after he created the black box which is to this day an essential part of aviation. The flight is a data recorder that is crucial in investigating plane crashes and incidents. 

Will Jennings

Cyril Percy Callister invented Vegemite in 1923 and was also involved in developing processed cheese. He was an Australian chemist and food technologist, working for a couple of well-known companies. He demonstrated Christian values like perseverance, service, and humility by using his skills to help others and create lasting, positive impact during challenging times.

Madison Kane

Emma Watkins is an Australian performer best known as the first female member of The Wiggles, becoming a beloved icon for children. A skilled dancer and filmmaker, she helped modernise the group and promote inclusivity through Auslan (Australian Sign Language). After leaving The Wiggles in 2021, she created Emma Memma, a character focused on accessible music and dance. Emma is also pursuing a PhD in inclusive children's media. Her work blends entertainment, education, and advocacy for Deaf and hard-of-hearing children.

Mckenna Kane

Steve Irwin also known as the crocodile hunter, was born 22nd of Feb 1962 and died on the 4th of September, 2006 at the age of 44, due to a stingray piercing his lung. Steve Irwin was a devoted zookeeper who spent all his time saving animals. Over his life, Steve Irwin saved a whopping 10,000 animals, from snakes to crocodiles, nothing was in his way. Steve Irwin helped animals and tried to make people swear of what is happening to the environment.

Katelyn Lariviere

Tim Cahill was an Australian football player who was born on the 6th of December 1979. He was well-known as an important player for Everton, a team in the English Premier League. Tim Cahill was the first Australian to score at a FIFA World Cup. He donated $50,000 to the John Moriarty Football (JMF) association. 

Eli Maleki

Edith Cowan was a small but powerful woman. Edith Cowan was born on 2nd of August in 1861 and died on 9th of June 1932. Edith's husband was James Cowan who was born in 1879 and died in 1932. Edith Cowan had a passion for fighting for what was right. All of Edith’s jobs were as a social worker, a woman’s rights activist and a politician. What makes Edith Cowan notable is that she was the first ever woman to be elected to parliament. She changed the daily lives of everyone around her. In the the wise words of Edith Cowan -“One says that i cannot achieve. Well that one now says, ‘I cannot think properly.” 

Mila Martinovic-Duncan

Greg Mullins is a fire fighter and was born on the 18th of June 1959. He became a major national figure in the 2019-20 bushfires crisis, the most devastating and hottest bushfires ever recorded. He is internationally recognized and helps with natural disasters he served as President, Vice President and Board Chair of the Australasian Fire, Emergency Service Authorities’ Council, and as Deputy Chair of the NSW State Emergency Management Committee

Annabelle Moriarty

Sir Edmund Toby Barton was born on the18th of January 1849 and died 7th of January 1920. His biggest achievement was Australia’s first prime minister. He presented many Christian values throughout his time as Prime Minister, with love and faith being spread to his community.

Tino Mustaca

Dr John Flynn (Ophthalmologist) was born on the 25th of November 1880 and died on the 5th of May 1951. He established ‘The Royal Flying Doctor Service’ because there was very little medical help and treatment to those who lived outside of cities. His charity is still running to this day and helps about 345,136 Australians per year.

Chloe Ong

Ken done was born on June 29, 1940. He is famous for his bright, child like paintings. Apart from his artworks, he takes up the position of a UNICEF Australian Goodwill Ambassador. While taking this position, he has been actively involved in fundraising and raising awareness for children’s rights and well-being.

Maddie Ozinga

Mary Reibey is remembered as a highly successful businesswoman who overcame a difficult start in life to become a respected figure in colonial Sydney. She is often remembered as one of Australia’s earliest examples of female entrepreneurship and resilience. Mary Reibey is an inspiring lady in Australia from the 1800s. 

Mila Pemberton

Guy Theodore Sebastian was born October 26th, 1981. He was a former winner of Australian Idol and was a role model for future generations try-Outs. He is also a famous singer around the world. Other than being a global sensation Guy created a charity called the Sebastian foundation with his wife Jules Egan. This charity raises money for children with mental health. The Christian values that he shows is that as his charity is giving young Australians the resilience and confidence they need to grow and be their best. Guy also donates a lot of money to other charities like WWF.

James Perrett

Mary MacKillop was born in 1842 and died in 1909. One of her major achievements is she was the founder of the Sisters of St Joseph. One of her Christian values is her faithfulness to God. Mary consistently follows the teaching of God; despite the hard paths she faced in life. Mary shows that commitment to God's work can make a difference in the world. 

Harper-Lee Seaman

Howard Walter Florey was born on September 24nd. This notable Australian is widely known for contributions to the creation of penicillin with 2 other people, Ernst Boris Chain and Alexander Fleming. Together they won the Nobel Prize for medicine. I think the catholic value that he most represents is compassion, as he is saving millions upon millions of lives around the world.

Arhan Shah

Ash Barty is an Australian former tennis player. She was born on the 24th of April 1996. Her major achievement was winning three Grand Slam singles titles in 2019. She was the first Australian woman to win the Australian open since 1978. Her Christian values are humility and grace. She also maintains a focus on living a life aligned with her values beyond athletic achievements.

Emilia Siclari

Paul Desmond Scully-Power is an Australian-born American oceanographer, technology expert, business executive and astronaut. In 1984, while a civilian employee of the United States Naval Undersea Warfare Center, he flew aboard NASA Space Shuttle mission STS-41-G as a Payload Specialist.

Roy Song

Helen Reddy was an Australian-born singer best known for her 1972 feminist anthem I Am Woman. The song became a No.1 hit in the U.S. and a defining voice of the women’s liberation movement. Known for her smooth, refined style, she had a string of hits in the 1970s, including Angie Baby and Delta Dawn. Though she disliked the spotlight, her work left a lasting cultural impact. Reddy had two children, retired in 2002, and briefly returned to the stage before her death in 2020 at age 78.

May Sonoda

Claire Smith was born on the 15th of July 1957. She is a wildlife rescuer and was named Queensland's Local Hero for 2025. She uses her platform to raise community awareness and support for koala conservation. She was the founder of wildlife rescue Sunshine Coast.

Alice Valterio

Awer Mabil is an Australian soccer player who played for CD Castello as a midfielder. Awer Mabil is notable for his achievements as an experienced soccer and compassionate work, especially with the charity Barefoot to boots. Awer Mabil was named the 2023 Young Australian of the Year for his efforts to raise awareness about refugees and promote social justice. 

Jayden Wang

Evonne Fay Goolagong Cawley was born on the 31st of July 1951. Former Australian professional tennis player, Evoone Goolagong, won seven Grand Slam singles titles including two Wimbledon Championships. In 1983 she officially retired and since then it has been her duty to make a positive impact on the world particularly for Indigenous children. She shows the Christian values of generosity and perseverance using it to her ability to pursue through her games. Evonne is notable for receiving the Member of the Order of the British which was awarded in 1972 by Queen Elizabeth the ll and since then she has tried to change the world for the better.

Amaya Watts

Robert Irwin was born on December 1, 2003. He is a conservationist. He is a great photographer of animals. He is also featured in the television series Robert’s Real-life Adventures and Discovery kids' television series. Robert Irwin works at the Australia zoo doing things that his dad who is also very famous used to do like crocodile wrestling. The Christian values he demonstrates is an appreciation for wildlife, noting that animals are God’s creation and we must care from them.

Oscar Yan

John Bradfield is known for his role in the design and construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. He was the chief engineer for project and is often referred to as the “father” of the bridge. Beyond the bridge, Bradfield also made significant contributions to Sydney's infrastructure that include planning for the city's electric train network and overseeing other engineering projects like the Cataract and Burrinjuck dams.

Jayden Yang

Olivia Newton-John (1948-2022) was a famous singer and actress. With over 100 million records sold, she is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. In 1992 she was diagnosed with breast cancer. After this diagnosis, Olivia Newton-John became an advocate for breast cancer research and other health issues. Olivia Newton John also founded her own cancer centre in her home town in Australia. Her Christian values were Charity and kindness.

Emily Young

Cliff Obrecht is the co-founder and the COO of the forty billion-dollar company Canva. He and his wife launched the online designing software and simplified the use of online designing tools.  He and his business partner, wife, are the tenth wealthiest Australian. The couple launched Canva in 2013 along with Cameron Adams, an ex-google employee as its third co-founder. Though initially, Canva was just an idea, it has grown into a massive company. There are millions of users using Canva for designing in over 179 countries. 

Marcus Li