This exhibition paid tribute to the eight extraordinary state and territory recipients of the 2015 Australian of the Year Awards, including national winner Rosie Batty.
The 2015 Australian of the Year exhibition was on show at the National Museum of Australia from 17 December 2014 to 28 February 2015.
Explore the objects
The National Museum uses objects to tell stories, to connect with others and make us think. We asked the Australian of the Year recipients from each state and territory to choose an object of personal significance to go on display. Each object tells us something about their lives, aspirations and experiences.
Toy cart and bottles from Deborra-lee Furness
Coolamon and clap sticks from Rosalie Kunoth-Monks OAM
Carved shell from Professor Lyn Beazley AO
Candle with box and cloth from Glenn Keys
Talking stick from Hetty Johnston AM
Briefcase and contents from Dr Gill Hicks MBE
Brooch from Professor Lyn Beazley AO
This exhibition was also on show at:
- Australian Museum, Sydney, 4 August to 29 November 2015
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