Twenty-three remarkable Victorian women who helped shape the state and the nation were recognised recently when they were inducted into this year’s Victorian Honour Roll of Women.
Minister for Women Natalie Hutchins congratulated the 23 inductees, including one inductee who was recognised posthumously, at a ceremony at the Arts Centre, early this month.
“Victoria is full of remarkable women who are leading the nation in their chosen fields and in their communities –these honours are about celebrating their achievements,” she said.
This year’s inductees included emerging leaders on climate, women leading through disaster and those working to support vulnerable communities.
The youngest inductee was 18-year-old Anjali Sharma who has been recognised for her work in climate change and equality.
Other inductees included Aunty Merle Miller, a Yorta Yorta woman who helped establish the Dunguludja Dana Youth Group in Shepparton and Victoria Police commander Debra Robertson who has been instrumental in advocating for greater gender equality in Victoria police employment policy.
Victoria’s only female Premier, the late Joan Kirner, created the Honour Roll and more than 700 Victorian women from diverse backgrounds have been named since the roll began in 2001.
