Lowitja O'Donoghue
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 (94 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Australia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 22,973 | $1,380,000 | 1,243$ |
| Totals | 1 | 25,499,884 | 22,973 | $1,380,000 | 1,243$ |
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Australia:
Lowitja O’Donoghue is a founding chair of ASIC who was awarded an AC in 1999.
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United Kingdom:
Lowitja O'Donoghue was a prominent Aboriginal leader and the first Aboriginal nurse to study at the Royal Adelaide hospital.
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