A Kanahooka woman who founded the youth-focused mens’ charity, Top Blokes Foundation, has been announced as the NSW Young Australian of the Year.
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Melissa Abu-Gazaleh, 29, was tired of seeing young men painted as drunk and violent no-hopers, setting up the foundation when she was just 19.
NSW Australia Day Council chairman Angelos Frangopoulos announced the state recipients at a ceremony in Sydney on Monday night.
Former Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick was named NSW Australian of the Year for her work as a “social change innovator”.
Australia’s longest serving emergency department director Professor Gordian Fulde, 67, was awarded NSW Senior Australian of the Year, while Sydney’s Dr Catherine Keenan was named “Local Hero” for her work as a youth educator.
These recipients will join recipients from the other states and territories as finalists for the national awards on January 25.
