Famous Aussies
This woman was the first female Prime Minister of Australia
Julia Gillard
This legendary motorcross racer placed 3r in his first ever Dakar Rally, where he ran as a water-boy
Toby Price
The Sydney Olympics were held in this year
2000
This Aboriginal AFL player became a role model for standing against racism
Adam Goodes
She is an Australian singer who stared in the movie Grease
Olivia Newton-John
This man was known as “Crocodile Hunter” and taught people about wildlife
Steve Irwin
This runner won Olympic gold in the 400m sprint at the Sydney Olympics
Cathy Freeman
The Brisbane Olympics are set to be held in this year
2032
This NRL player is known for his leadership on and off the field, and for standing proud of his Indigenous heritage
Johnathan Thurston
This actor played Thor in the Marvel movies
Chris Hemsworth
She is one of Australia’s most successful authors and wrote Looking for Alibrandi
Melina Marchetta
This tennis player has won more than 20 Grand Slam titles, including Wimbledon, and has an arena named after him
Rod Laver
He is a speed-skater who won Australia’s first Winter Olympics gold medal
Steven Bradbury
This activist helped build a school for Indigenous children in 1973
Eddie 'Koiki' Mabo
He plays Wolverine in multiple Marvel movies
Hugh Jackman
This Australian scientist won a Nobel Prize for discovering penicillin
Howard Florey
She is one of the world’s top female tennis players, known for her humility and skill
Ash Barty
This swimmer broke world records in both the 100m and 200m freestyle
Ian Thorpe
This eye doctor worked to restore sight for people in poor communities
Fred Hollows
This Australian actor played the Joker in The Dark Knight
Heath Ledger
He was a famous Aboriginal activist and the first Indigenous person elected to Federal Parliament
Neville Bonner
This cricketer is often called “The Don” and is considered the greatest batsman of all time
Sir Donald Bradman
This female athlete was the first Australian to win gold in the marathon at the Olympics
Lisa Martin
This Indigenous elder was a respected voice for culture and a respected actor, known as "Uncle Jack"
Jack Charles
This singer is known for his hit song "You Shook Me All Night Long"
Bon Scott