Australian History
I was named 2011 Young Australian of the Year and awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2012 for "service to sailing and to youth through the achievement of sailing solo and unassisted around the world, and as a role model for young Australians".
Who is Jessica Watson?
In WWII, what was the number of women that listed in a branch of the women's services?
A. Over 6000
B. Over 66,000
C. Over 600,000
D. Over 166,000
What is B. Over 66,000?
In what year were women granted the right to vote in Australia?
When is 1902?
Reading a statement at her father's public memorial service in 2006, which young Australian woman-to-be brought tears to the eyes of millions of people in Australia and around the world?
Who is Bindi Irwin?
Liz Ellis played an amazing 122 games over 14 years for Australia in which sport?
What is netball?
Who did Luciano Pavarotti describe as "the voice of the century"?
Who is Dame Joan Sutherland?
This British Royal served in the Auxiliary Territory Service within a year of turning 18.
Who is Queen Elizabeth II?
I was born in Wales and moved to Australia at the age of 5. I was sworn into Australia's highest political seat in 2010. Who am I?
Who is Julia Gillard?
This Western Australian born model was named as the 'face of Australia in Italy' by the Australian Tourist Commission in 2003. What is her name?
Who is Megan Gale?
I am an English/Australian woman, who was married to an Australian cricketer. I established a foundation to help fund the support of Australian women suffering from breast cancer. Who am I?
Who is Jane McGrath?
This Officer of the Order of Australia and Australian of the Year was awarded due to her publicly speaking about her experiences as a survivor of domestic violence and the loss of her son to raise public awareness and advocate for social changes.
Who is Rosie Batty?
What increased rights did Australian women achieve as a result of their service in WWII?
What is more liberation, pay rises and more opportunities?
In 2009, this Queenslander became the first woman in Australia to lead her political party to a state election victory.
Who is Anna Bligh?
Mem Fox AM is known as one of Australia's most prominent author of children's books. What is the title of her 1983 book that sold over 1 million copies in its first ten years of publication?
What is Possum Magic?
In 2009, this woman was a driver of the pink 'Team McGrath' V8 Supercar and also had a husband who was also racing in the V8 Supercar series in Australia. Who am I?
Who is Leanne Tander?
My name is Elizabeth Kenny. I am credited for being a self-trained bush nurse who developed a controversial approach to treating polio. What medical field did my principles become the foundation of?
What is physical therapy?
On average women were roughly paid how much less then men before the war?
What is half as much?
This person become the first woman to be elected to the Australian House of Representatives.
Who is Enid Lyons?
Who was the founding editor of the women's magazine Cleo?
Who is Ita Buttrose?
This female track athlete won a gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, winning the 400m race in a time of 49.11 seconds.
Who is Cathy Freeman?
Moving from England and becoming an Australian citizen, which plastic surgeon is well-known for making a difference to burns victims throughout the Australasian region?
Who is Fiona Wood?
What month and year was the Australian Women's Army Service (AWAS) established?
When is October 1941?
In 2017, I was sworn in as Australia's first female Chief Justice of the High Court . Who am I?
Who is Susan Kiefel?
I am an Australian actress who is considered to be one of the first to break through to Hollywood with my US debut film "Father and the Boys". Who am I?
Who is Louise Lovely?
Kerryn McCann won a gold medal at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in which athletic discipline?
What is marathon?