Published: March 4, 2010
PARKVILLE CLIMATE CHANGE PIONEER ADDED TO HONOUR ROLL
Melbourne University’s leading astrophysicist and climate change pioneer Professor Rachel Webster has been added to the 2010 Victorian Honour Roll of Women in recognition of her outstanding achievements in the scientific field.
Announcing the inductees, Minister for Women's Affairs Maxine Morand said in the 10th year of the Honour Roll there were some exceptional additions.
“This year we celebrate a remarkable group of women who have used their tenacity, vision, outstanding leadership, commitment and just plain hard work to succeed in their chosen field and have a lasting impact in our community,” Ms Morand said.
“Whether they have worked behind the scenes in support of local communities or on the international stage, each of these women has achieved significant success in their chosen field.
“Their passion, ingenuity and dedication have marked these extraordinary Victorian women for special mention.
“More than 450 women have now been inducted onto the Victorian Honour Roll of Women – every one is a role model and their achievements stand as an inspiration to us all.”
Ms Morand said while women made up around half the population they were under represented in senior and leadership positions.
Member for Melbourne Bronwyn Pike said Professor Webster was Victoria’s first and Australia’s second full-time female physics professor and today, thanks to her work and example, there are numerous female professors of physics.
“She also chairs the Victorian Geothermal Assessment Report which is considering the potential for developing geothermal power in Victoria, a project she almost single-handedly recognised, fundraised and coordinated,” Ms Pike said.
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NAME
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ACHIEVEMENT
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SUBURB/TOWN
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Doreen Akkerman AM
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Developer of internationally acclaimed service supporting cancer sufferers and their carers
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Northcote
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Dr Anne Astin
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Pioneer for women in biochemistry and advocate for rural women
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Endeavour Hills
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Eleanor Bourke
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Respected elder and warrior for Aboriginal education
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Australia’s first female Nobel Prize Winner
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Visiting from the US
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Dame Marie Breen (deceased - 1902–1993)
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Exemplary services to families and Victoria’s first female Federal Senator
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Eileen Capocchi
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Epitome of community participation and social justice
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Northcote
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Bev Cook OAM
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Mentor, leader and inspiration for women in the Mallee; championing rural health
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Nandaly
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Dr Sally Cockburn MBBS
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Harnessing media to improve health communications
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Hampton
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Sister Ann Halpin PBVM (deceased - 1939–2009)
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Empowering isolated women; founder of Wellspring for Women (worked in the cities of Greater Dandenong and Casey)
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Lesley Hewitt
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Advocate for victims of sexual assault and the socially isolated
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Daylesford;
employed by Monash University
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Keran Howe
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Championing the cause of women with disabilities
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Williamstown
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May Hu
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Broadcaster and ambassador for the Chinese community
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Noble Park
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Dr Fay Marles AM
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Victoria’s First Equal Opportunity Commissioner/first woman Chancellor at University of Melbourne
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East Melbourne
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Colonel Janice Mccarthy
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Decorated veteran and leader in military nursing
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Seymour
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Mary Anne Noone
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Legal and community advocate
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South Melbourne
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Dr Fanny Reading (deceased - 1884–1974)
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A heart for social justice
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Helen Smith
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Triple Olympian, Commonwealth champion and nine times Australian fencing champion; defending gender equality in fencing
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Williamstown
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‘Aunty’ Maria Starcevic
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Advocate for Indigenous and local communities
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Advocate for Indigenous and local communities
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Selina Sutherland (deceased - 1839–1909)
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Lifelong protector of neglected children and campaigner for social justice.
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Sutherland Homes started in Latrobe Street, Melbourne. Later, it had a 'receiving home' in Drummond Street, Carlton and a 'country home' in Diamond Creek.
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Professor Rachel Webster
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Leading astrophysicist and climate change pioneer; role model for women in traditionally male-dominated field; investigating potential for developing geothermal power in Victoria
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Parkville
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Brief profiles of the 2010 Honour Roll inductees are available from www.women.vic.gov.au
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