Lowitja O'Donoghue

Lowitja O'Donoghue

politician Australia

Lowitja O'Donoghue was a prominent Indigenous Australian leader and nurse, renowned for her advocacy for Aboriginal rights. Born in 1932, she experienced the trauma of being a stolen child, taken from her family and raised in a missionary home. Despite facing significant barriers, she became the first Aboriginal nurse to study at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, paving the way for future generations. O'Donoghue played a vital role in pivotal moments in Australian history, including the 1967 referendum and the Native Title Act of 1993. Throughout her life, she was a beacon of hope and resilience, dedicating herself to improving the lives of Indigenous Australians. A celebrated figure, O'Donoghue's legacy continues to inspire as her contributions are acknowledged through exhibitions and commemorations.

Born on Jan 01, 1932 (93 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
18,264
Power
726$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 9.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 18,264 $2,700,000 726$
Totals 1 67,886,011 18,264 $2,700,000 726$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Lowitja O'Donoghue was a prominent Aboriginal leader and the first Aboriginal nurse to study at the Royal Adelaide hospital. 9

The Guardian: ‘I knew those things couldn’t sit in a box’: Lowitja O’Donoghue’s niece sheds new light on her extraordinary life | Indigenous Australians