Literature
Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth's story is fictional, but heavily based on the experiences of this author from the 1800's
Louisa May Alcott
This scientist was the first female to win a Nobel Prize for her studies and is credited with creating the word 'radioactive'
Marie Curie
The first female vice president of the USA
Kamala Harris
In 2022 she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Joe Biden, another medal to add to her considerable collection from her Artistic Gymnastics Olympic career.
Simone Biles
This artist gave us a glimpse into her alter ego with her third Studio album, "I am Sasha Fierce"
Beyonce
She took down President Snow in the revolution set in Panem, many years into the future.
Katniss Everdeen
Nicknamed the lady with the lamp, this Italian lady is credited as the Founder of Modern Nursing
Florence Nightingale
Julia Gillard made history as the first female Prime Minister of Australia in which year?
2010
This tennis star has 39 Grand Slam titles to her name and is celebrated as one of the most influential and decorated female tennis players of all time.
Serena Williams
"It’s Disneyland every day. I honestly can’t believe I get to do this.". This quote from a director Director about her love of her career was beautiful, particularly given her latest movie cracked $781 million worldwide at the box office.
Greta Gerwig
This Australian author penned classics such as 'Possum Magic' and 'Where is the Green Sheep'
Mem Fox
She came the first woman to travel to space on June 16, 1963, when she orbited Earth as part of the Vostok 6 mission.
Valentina Tereshkova
Tally Ho! This UK Prime Minister worked briefly as a research chemist before becoming a barrister. Her political roles include MP, and Secretary of State for Educations and later Science.
Margaret Thatcher
This song was the inspiration for the name of the Australian football team who were founded in 1978, but rose to international fame during the 2023 World Cup.
Waltzing Matilda
ONJFF is an acronym for the Cancer research centre founded by this 'pink lady' who was passionate about medicine and helping others.
Olivia Newton John
This extraordinary little girl was portrayed by Mara Wilson in the movie adaptation of her book. Telekenisis and Trunchbulls - oh my!
Matilda
It all started with a big bang! Mayim Bialik plays neuroscientist Amy Farrah Fowler in the Big Bang theory, but she actually holds a doctorate in which scientific field?
Microbiology
This Leader navigated her country through COVID with care and compassion, famously confirming with her young residents that the Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy would remain active as essential workers throughout the pandemic.
Jacinda Ardern
Which city in Queensland does Tennis Legend Ash Barty call home?
Ipswich
This Australian Idol alum and Bran Nue Dae star is an ambassador for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation and Indigenous Literacy Project, using her platform to support and promote these critical causes.
Jessica Mauboy