Tom Calma Tom Calma i(10273693 works by)
Born: Established: 1953 Darwin, Darwin area, Northern Territory, ;
Gender: Male
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Kungarakany
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Professor Thomas Edwin ' Tom' Calma, elder and human rights and social justice campaigner. Since 2014, he held the position of sixth Chancellor of the University of Canberra. Becoming the first Aboriginal person to become Chancellor of an Australian University.

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Personal Awards

2023 winner Australian of the Year Awards — Senior Australian of the Year
2013 winner Australian of the Year — ACT Australian of the Year
2012 Order of Australia — Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) For distinguished service to the Indigenous community as an advocate for human rights and social justice, through contributions to government policy and reform, and to cross cultural understanding.
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