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NSW Women of the year awards: NSW Aboriginal Woman of the year nominee: Aunty Fay Green

Armidale Catholic Schools would like to congratulate Dr Aunty Fay Green who was nominated for the NSW Women of the Year Awards. Aunty Fay was one of 5 nominees for the NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year category.

This category is described as: A dedicated pillar of her community, the NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year is a role model who promotes economic, cultural and/or social opportunities for Aboriginal people in NSW.  

Dr Aunty Fay Green OAM is a respected elder of the Walgett community, dedicated to fostering education and cultural cohesion within the Aboriginal community.

She has played a crucial role in establishing Aboriginal language programs in local schools, particularly in reviving the Yuwaalaraay language and culture. Her involvement extends to developing language resources and supporting student performances at community events.

Aunty Fay has been recognised for her work with an Order of Australia and an Honorary Doctorate from the Australian Catholic University. Even at 80, she remains committed to sharing her knowledge with both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities, exemplifying her lifelong dedication to cultural education and community empowerment.

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