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My Awesome Australian: Online exhibition

Explore the creativity of young Australians in this special online exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Australian honours system.

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My Awesome Australian: Online exhibition

The Great Donator

Alex

Unbreakable

Sophia

Adam Goodes

Manny

Smiling Riccardo

Isaac

Brilliant Bindi

Sienna

Oscar

Felix

Colonel Harry William Murray

Louis

My Inspiration

Twara

Ava

Freida

My Mum

Nina

Julia Gilliard

Livia

Peter Carey

Jayden

Chris

Deon

Alexander The Great Volkanovski

Lewis

My Awesome Australian

Iris

Nature

Ava

My sister with the medal

Miranda

my little angel

Chloe

My Dad

Ruby

Fabulous Fred Hollows

Adam

Featured on the Australian $50 note

Jonathan

Chris, the lollipop lady

Olive

Linda

Matilda

Mum

Mora

The Croc Legend

Olivia

Me and grandpa

Haley

Dr. Eyes

Andreas

The True Aussie

Bailey

Daniel Ricciardo

Zak

My P.E. Teacher Mr Rice

Claire

My Parents

Walter

Fearless Flight

Olivia

A Tiny Gift, A Big Smile of Mummy

Clara

Amazing acting of Angourie Rice

Savannah

My Dad

Oscar

Thor: The God Of Thunder

Aarush

Grandpa, A Lifelong Teacher

Everly

Pricipal Duncan

Emily

Markaya

Amelie

In the Green Room with Grandpa