Victorian_Honour_Roll_of_Women
The Victorian Honour Roll of Women was established in 2001 to recognise the achievements of women from the Australian state of Victoria. The Honour Roll was established as part of the celebrations of Victoria's Centenary of Federation.[1]
Public nominations for the Honour Roll open in the second half of each year and the inductees are reviewed by an independent panel of women.[2] A short list of candidates is then sent to the Victorian Government Minister for Women for her consideration and selection.[3]
The Honour Roll celebrates exceptional women in Victoria who have made significant and lasting contributions to their communities, the nation or the world.[4] Women are recognised for their achievements in a broad range of fields, including science, arts, environment, law, social justice, family violence prevention, research, health, media and education.[3]
As of 2021[update], more than 600 women have been inducted onto the Honour Roll.[5] The Office of Women's Policy produces commemorative booklets that contain biographical sketches of each woman inducted onto the Honour Roll.[6]
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| Name | Image | Birth–Death | Year | Area of achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diana R. Abruzzi | 2020 | Founder and International Chairman of the International Women's Federation of Commerce and Industry (IWFCI)[7] | ||
| Mary Agostino | 2021 | Leadership in health during COVID-19 pandemic[8] | ||
| Doreen Akkerman | 2010 | Director at Cancer Council Victoria[9] | ||
| Susan Alberti |  | (1947–) | 2014 | Businesswoman, philanthropist and Vice President of the Western Bulldogs Football Club[10] |
| Lilian Helen Alexander |  | (1862–1934) | 2007 | Co-founder of Queen Victoria Hospital[11] |
| Elizabeth Alfred | (1914–2015) | 2001 | Head Deaconess, and first woman priested in Melbourne[12] | |
| Beth Allen | (1958–) | 2004 | Rural community nurse[13] | |
| Rowena Allen | 2009 | Advocate for GLBTI communities, refugees, youth and single parents[14] | ||
| Dianne Alley | 2001 | Women's rights activist | ||
| Lyn Allison |  | (1946–) | 2012 | Member of the Australian Senate from 1996 to 2008[15] |
| Leila Alloush | 2006 | Founding member of the Islamic Women's Welfare Council of Victoria[16] | ||
| Betty Amsden | (1926-2017) | 2013 | Volunteer, philanthropist and supporter of arts and animal welfare organisations[17] | |
| Alice Elizabeth Foley Anderson | (1897–1926) | 2020 |
Mechanic, and owner of Alice Anderson Motor Service[7] | |
| Carla Anderson | 2008 | Advocate for Victoria's Deaf and Deafblind community[18] | ||
| Marilyn Anderson | 2014 | FAA, FTSE[10] | ||
| Maybanke Anderson |  | (1845–1927) | 2001 | Reformer involved in women's suffrage and federation |
| Mary Anderson | (–1956) | 2001 | Salvation Army Officer[19] | |
| Phyllis Andy | 2007 | Indigenous community leader[11] | ||
| Vasso Apostolopoulos | (1970–) | 2004 | Medical researcher[13] | |
| Alice Appleford |  | (1891–1968) | 2008 | War heroine, nurse and humanitarian[18] |
| Brenda Appleton | 2017 | |||
| Robyn Archer | (1948–) | 2001 | Singer, writer, stage and director, artistic director, and public advocate of the arts | |
| Lillian May Armfield | (1884–1971) | 2001 | Pioneering Sydney female police detective | |
| Jean Armstrong | 2008 | Engineer[18] | ||
| Hana Assafiri | 2017 | |||
| Jill Astbury | 2008 | Researcher into violence against women[18] | ||
| Anne Astin | 2010 | Biochemist and forensic scientist[9] | ||
| Tilly Aston |  | (1873–1947) | 2001 | Blind writer and teacher who founded the Victorian Association of Braille Writers and the Association for the Advancement of the Blind |
| Varvara Athanasiou-Ioannou | (1953–) | 2003 | Human resources consultant[20] | |
| Geraldine Atkinson | 2008 | Koori educator[18] | ||
| Mary Atkinson | 2001 | |||
| Elizabeth Austin |  | (1821–1910) | 2012 | Pioneer and philanthropist during the late 19th century[15] |
| Ruth Austin | (1922–) | 2003 | Provider of welfare for infants[20] | |
| Maya Avdibegovic | 2020 | Advocate for victims of family violence[7] | ||
| Samia Baho | 2008 | Social justice activist[18] | ||
| Dianne Bailey-Tribe | 2007 | Community worker concerned with autism[11] | ||
| Rosanna Baini | (1963–) | 2002 | Community worker and Commissioner of the Victorian Multicultural Commission[21] | |
| Heather Baird | 2023 | Foster care | ||
| Bianca Baldassi | 2001 | Worked with the Association of Senior Italian Citizens Clubs of Victoria and the Italian Pensioners Club of Northcote | ||
| Esmerelda Bamblett (Aunty Esme) | 2023 | Bangerang, Wiradjuri and Taungurung woman, community advocate, educator, researcher and writer | ||
| Muriel Bamblett | 2011 | Yorta Yorta indigenous leader[22] | ||
| Faith Bandler | (1918–2015) | 2001 | Civil rights activist of South Sea Islander heritage. She is a campaigner for the rights of Indigenous Australians and South Sea Islanders. Bandler is best known for her leadership in the campaign for the 1967 referendum on Aboriginal Australians. | |
| Nola Barber | (1901–1985) | 2001 | Mayor and community worker | |
| Helen Barnacle | (1953–) | 2004 | Legal rights and social justice activist[13] | |
| Jody Barney | 2021 | Advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disabilities[8] | ||
| Susan Barton | 2012 | Founder and Director of the Lighthouse Foundation for Homeless Youth[15] | ||
| Nina Bassat | (1939–) | 2003 | Leader in Victoria's Jewish community[20] | |
| Karen Batt | 2001 | Victorian branch secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union | ||
| Gracia Baylor | (1929–) | 2003 | One of the first two women elected to the Victorian Legislative Council in 1979[20] | |
| Isabel Joy Bear | 2005 | Scientific researcher[23] | ||
| Annette Bear-Crawford | (1853–1899) | 2007 | Women's suffragist and federationist[11] | |
| Rosalyn Beaton | 2009 | Advocate for English as a second language students[14] | ||
| Marilyn Beaumont | 2007 | Executive Director of Women's Health Victoria[11] | ||
| Beryl Beaurepaire | (1923–2018) | 2001 | Activist and politician | |
| Linda Beilharz | 2006 | First Australian woman to reach the South Pole[16] | ||
| Jane Bell | 2013 | Nursing advocate and pioneer[17] | ||
| Laura Bell | (1936–) | 2001 | Gunditjmara educator who chairs the Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Incorporated (VAEAI) and founded the Winda-Mara Aboriginal Co-operative[24] | |
| Lisa Bellear | (1961–2006) | 2008 | Indigenous Australian poet, photographer, activist, spokeswoman, dramatist, comedian and broadcaster.[18][25] | |
| Carmel Benjamin | (1932–) | 2004 | Criminal justice advocate[13] | |
| Concetta Benn | (1926–2011) | 2002 | Social justice activist[21] | |
| Lou Bennett | 2017 | Musician and performer [26] | ||
| Mary Bennett | (1881–1961) | 2001 | Educator and advocate of Aboriginal rights[27] | |
| Elleni Bereded-Samuel | 2006 | Community worker and advocate for migrant women[16] | ||
| Dagmar Berne | (c. 1865–1900) | 2001 | Medical doctor and the first female student to study medicine in Australia | |
| Maria Berry | 2020 | Women's football player, administrator, coach and board member[7] | ||
| Wilma Beswick | 2013 | Clinical educator[17] | ||
| Gulghotai Bezhan | 2021 | Afghan community leader[8] | ||
| Carrie Bickmore | (1980–) | 2017 | radio and television presenter | |
| Patricia Bigham | 2017 | |||
| Jocelyn Bignold | 2009 | Supporter of women prisoners[14] | ||
| MaryAnn Bin-Sallik | 2001 | Academic, Indigenous studies | ||
| Nancy Bird Walton |  | (1915–2009) | 2001 | Aviator and the founder and patron of the Australian Women Pilots' Association |
| Ruth Bishop | (1933–) | 2001 | Leading member of the team that discovered the human rotavirus | |
| Hope Black | (1919–2018) | 2012 | Marine biologist and the first female curator at Museum Victoria[15][28] | |
| Josie Black | 2007 | Community activist and educator[11] | ||
| Elizabeth Blackburn |  | (1948–) | 2010 | Biological researcher who studies the telomere, a structure at the end of chromosomes that protects the chromosome. Blackburn co-discovered the enzyme telomerase and was awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.[9] |
| Jean Edna Blackburn | (1919–2001) | 2002 | Academic, educator and policy maker[21] | |
| Margaret Blackwood | (1909–1986) | 2001 | Botanist and geneticist [29] | |
| Penny Blazey | 2005 | Advocate for sustainability and East Timorese women[23] | ||
| Walda Blow | 2012 | Yorta Yorta elder and community activist[15] | ||
| Dianne Boddy | 2014 | Hon FIE Aust, CPEng[10] | ||
| Pamela Bone | 2001 | Journalist | ||
| Anna Booth | 2001 | Business executive | ||
| Eleanor Bourke | 2010 | Pioneering Aboriginal activist[9] | ||
| Margaret Bourke | 2001 | |||
| Terry Bracks | 2011 | Advocate for youth and women and founder of Western Chances[22] | ||
| Antoinette Braybrook | 2020 | Campaigner against family violence, particularly in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community[7] | ||
| Marie Breen | (1902–1993) | 2010 | Member of the Australian Senate representing the Liberal Party of Australia[9] | |
| Carolyn Briggs | 2005 | Elder of the Bunurong people[23] | ||
| Geraldine Briggs | 2001 | |||
| Ivy Brooks | 2001 | |||
| Joyce Brown | (1938–) | 2001 | Australian netball team coach[30] | |
| Sally Brown | (1950–) | 2003 | Family court judge and first woman Chief Magistrate of Victoria[20] | |
| Fanny Brownbill | (1890–1948) | 2003 | Australian Labor Party Member for Geelong, Victoria, serving from 1938 until 1948. Brownbill was the first woman to win a seat for Labor in Victoria.[20] | |
| Anne Brunell | (1970–) | 2007 | Paralympic athlete[11] | |
| Lucy Meredith Bryce | (1897–1968) | 2001 | Hematologist [31] | |
| Dorothy Buckland-Fuller | (1922–2019) | 2001 | Human rights activist, migrant community advocate and sociologist | |
| Vivian Bullwinkel | (1915–2000) | 2001 | Nurse, prisoner of war | |
| Gina Bundle | 2020 | maternity care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women[7] | ||
| Eva Burrows |  | (1929–2015) | 2001 | 13th General of the Salvation Army |
| Betty Burstall | (1926–2013) | 2001 | Founder, La Mama[32] | |
| Muriel Bush | 2001 | |||
| Betty Butcher | (1925–1999) | 2006 | Cricketer[16] | |
| Ita Buttrose |  | (1942–) | 2001 | Journalist and businesswoman. She was the founding editor of the women's magazine Cleo and served as the editor of The Australian Women's Weekly |
| Sheila Byard | 2017 | Services to women | ||
| Val Byth | 2001 | |||
| Karen Cain | 2023 | Community leadership | ||
| Helen Caldicott |  | (1938–) | 2001 | Physician, author, and anti-nuclear advocate who founded several associations dedicated to opposing the use of nuclear power, depleted uranium munitions, nuclear weapons, nuclear weapons proliferation, war and military action in general. |
| Kate Isabel Campbell | (1899–1986) | 2001 | Physician and paediatrician | |
| Louise Margaret Cannon | 2009 | Melbourne's first woman fire station officer[14] | ||
| Elaine Canty | 2006 | First female sports broadcaster on ABC radio and television[16] | ||
| Eileen Capocchi | (1925–2019) | 2010 | Advocate for migrant and working women's rights[9] | |
| Carol Carey | 2020 | International resuscitation educator[7] | ||
| Simone Carson | 2016 | sustainable food security[33][34] | ||
| Fay Carter | (1935–) | 2004 | Aboriginal community leader[13] | |
| Rebecca Casson | 2021 | First woman CEO of Master Builders Victoria[8] | ||
| Marie Elizabeth Amy Castilla |  | (1868–1898) | 2007 | Co-founder of Queen Victoria Hospital[11] |
| Evonne Cawley | (1951–) | 2001 | Tennis player | |
| Hilary Charlesworth | (1955–) | 2001 | Pioneer in feminist international law scholarship | |
| Deborah Cheetham | (1964–) | 2015 | Aboriginal opera singer, actor, and playwright. | |
| Wes Wai-Sum Chau | 2012 | Community organiser and advocate for cultural diversity[15] | ||
| Jean Cheshire | 2006 | Religious educator[16] | ||
| Joan Child | (1921–2013) | 2001 | First woman Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives | |
| Caroline Chisholm |  | (1808–1877) | 2001 | Progressive 19th-century English humanitarian known mostly for her involvement with female immigrant welfare in Australia |
| Betty Churcher | (1931–2015) | 2001 | Artist and director of the National Gallery of Australia from 1990 to 1997 | |
| Catherine Cini | 2019 | CEO of GriefLine Family and Community Services[35] | ||
| Adrienne Clarke | (1938–) | 2001 | Professor of Botany at University of Melbourne | |
| Billi Clarke | (1958–) | 2004 | Campaigner against family violence[13] | |
| Sally Cockburn | (1958–) | 2010 | Medical practitioner, activist and radio personality[9] | |
| Judith Cohen | (1926–) | 2002 | Lawyer, Commissioner of the Australian Conciliation and Arbitration Commission and founding member of the National Council of Jewish Women's Foundation[21] | |
| Carola Cohn | (1892–1964) | 2007 | Artist, author and philanthropist best known for her work in sculpture in a modernist style and famous for her Fairies Tree in the Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne[11] | |
| Marie Coleman | (1933–) | 2001 | Activist, public servant and journalist | |
| Colleen Mary Condliffe | 2009 | Advocate for rural farmers[14] | ||
| Zoe Condliffe | 2021 | She's a Crowd founder and advocate to end gender-based violence[8] | ||
| Margaret (Madge) Connor | (c.1874–1952) | 2019 | Advocate for policewomen's rights[35] | |
| Cecilia Conroy | 2011 | Educator of special needs children[22] | ||
| Bev Cook | 2010 | Community leader from Mallee[9] | ||
| Lynn Corcoran | 2013 | Laboratory head Molecular Immunology Division Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Melbourne[17] | ||
| Edwina Cornish | 2013 | Professor at Monash University[17] | ||
| Suzanne Cory | (1942–) | 2001 | Biologist and President of the Australian Academy of Science | |
| Kay Cottee | (1954–) | 2001 | First female sailor to perform a single-handed, non-stop circumnavigation of the world. She performed this feat in 1988 in her 37 feet (11 m) yacht Blackmore's First Lady, taking 189 days | |
| Lynne Coulson Barr | 2014 | [10] | ||
| Margaret Court | (1942–) | 2001 | Tennis player | |
| Edith Cowan |  | (1861–1932) | 2001 | Politician, social campaigner and the first woman elected to an Australian parliament |
| Dorothy Crawford | (1911–1988) | 2004 | Pioneer in Australian television drama[13] | |
| Joanne Crawford | 2021 | Gender equality, sustainable development and anti-poverty work[8] | ||
| Susan Crennan | (1945–) | 2013 | Judge and lawyer[17] | |
| Catherine Crock | 2013 | Pioneer of patient-centred care[17] | ||
| Mary Crooks | 2001 | |||
| Ruth Hope Crow | (1916–1999) | 2008 | Community activist[18] | |
| Elizabeth Crowther | 2012 | Chief Executive of the Mental Illness Fellowship of Victoria[15] | ||
| Martha Curnow | 2014 | [10] | ||
| Pamela Curr | 2009 | Human rights campaigner[14] | ||
| Betty Cuthbert |  | (1938–2017) | 2001 | Olympic athlete |
| Margaret Cuthbertson | 2001 | |||
| Marg D’Arcy | (1950–) | 2003 | Campaigner against violence directed towards women[20] | |
| Janice Margaret Dale | 2005 | Nurse and mentor to women[23] | ||
| Zelda D'Aprano | (1928–2018) | 2001 | Unionist and women's equal pay activist, best known for chaining herself to the Commonwealth Building in Melbourne when a court case failed to secure equal pay for women in the meat industry.[36] | |
| Dur-e Dara | 2001 | Philanthropist and restaurateur | ||
| Lisa Darmanin | (1991–) | 2016 | competitive sailor and activist for women's equality[33] | |
| Louise Davidson | 2008 | Fundraiser for breast cancer research[18] | ||
| Anne Davie | 2005 | Community worker in southwest Gippsland[23] | ||
| Sandie de Wolf | 2011 | Children's welfare activist[22] | ||
| Linda Dessau | (1953–) | 2018 | 29th Governor of Victoria and first female[37] | |
| Maria Dimopoulos | (1965–) | 2012 | Women's rights activist[21] | |
| Noeleen Dix | 2016 | netball administration[33][34] | ||
| Maria Dudycz | 2018 | Human rights for people with disabilities[37] | ||
| Henrietta Dugdale |  | (1827–1918) | 2001 | Feminist who initiated the first female suffrage society in Australasia. Her campaigning resulted in breakthroughs for women's rights in Australia. |
| Fay Duncan | 2014 | [10] | ||
| Trisha Dunning | 2014 | AM[10] | ||
| Fanny Durack |  | (1889–1956) | 2001 | Swimmer |
| Helen Durham | (1968–) | 2014 | [10] | |
| Ella Ebery | (1915–) | 2004 | Journalist and community advocate[13] | |
| Patricia Edgar | (1937–) | 2001 | Author, television producer and educator, best known as the founding director of the Australian Children's Television Foundation | |
| Diana Egerton-Warburton | 2018 | Emergency medicine and public health[37] | ||
| Mary Jeevaranee Eliezer | 2001 | |||
| Liz Ellis |  | (1973–) | 2006 | Netball player[16] |
| Ngaire Elwood | 2022 | Advancing regenerative medicine, cord blood, stem cells and cancer research. | ||
| Mary Evans | 2001 | |||
| Yvonne Evans | 2009 | Community worker[14] | ||
| Marguerite Evans-Galea | 2017 | Scientist and advocate and mentor for women in STEMM | ||
| Elizabeth Evatt | (1933–) | 2001 | Reformist lawyer and jurist who sat on numerous national and international tribunals and commissions, was the first Chief Judge of the Family Court of Australia, the first female judge of an Australian federal court, and the first Australian to be elected to the United Nations Human Rights Committee | |
| June Factor | 2001 | Children's author | ||
| Beatrice Faust | (1939–2019) | 2001 | Author and women's activist. She was a co-founder of Women's Electoral Lobby and President of the Victorian Abortion Law Repeal Association. | |
| Lynette Fearn-Wannan | 2009 | Pioneer in child care and community services[14] | ||
| Linda Fenton | (1956–2000) | 2003 | Aboriginal community leader[20] | |
| Doseena Fergie | 2016 | Aboriginal wellbeing[33][34] | ||
| Dale Fisher | 2011 | First woman to be Chief Executive of the Royal Women's Hospital[22] | ||
| Julia Flynn | 2001 | educationist | ||
| Christine Forster | (1939–) | 2004 | Conservationist and natural resource manager[13] | |
| Maria Forsyth | 2020 | Chemistry researcher making Australia environmentally sustainable[7] | ||
| Lilian Fowler | (1886–1954) | 2001 | Australia's first female mayor | |
| Irene Frangioudaki | 2013 | Journalist in Victoria's Hellenic community[17] | ||
| Miles Franklin |  | (1879–1954) | 2001 | Writer and feminist who is best known for her novel My Brilliant Career, published in 1901 |
| Dawn Fraser |  | (1937–) | 2001 | Swimmer and politician |
| Cathy Freeman |  | (1973–) | 2001 | Sprinter who specialised in the 400 metres event |
| Phyllis Frost | (1917–2004) | 2001 | Welfare worker and philanthropist who chaired the Victorian Women's Prisons Council, established the Keep Australia Beautiful movement, and worked for Freedom from Hunger, raising millions of dollars for charity | |
| Jan Fullerton | 2001 | |||
| Belinda Gabbe | 2018 | [37] | ||
| Raffaela Galati-Brown | 2001 | Principal of the Northern College of the Arts & Technology | ||
| Rhonda Louise Galbally | (1948–) | 2005 | Founding CEO of Our Community Pty.[23] | |
| Mary Galea | (1951–) | 2014 | [10] | |
| Jessica Gallagher | (1986–) | 2018 | Board Director Vision 2020 Australia[37] | |
| Jill Gallagher | 2009 | Community activist[14] | ||
| Michelle Gallaher | 2018 | Life sciences and health sector advocatea[37] | ||
| Elfreda Hilda Gamble | (1871–1947) | 2007 | Co-founder of Queen Victoria Hospital[11] | |
| Sherryl Garbutt | (1948–) | 2016 | Labor politician[33][34] | |
| Helen Garner | (1942–) | 2001 | Novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and journalist | |
| Mary Gaudron | (1943–) | 2001 | Lawyer and judge who was the first female Justice of the High Court of Australia | |
| Mary Gaunt | (1861–1942) | 2002 | Novelist[21] | |
| Virginia Geddes | 2016 | [33] | ||
| Sylvia Gelman | 2012 | Jewish community elder; Life Governor and President of the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia[15] | ||
| Amanda George | 2001 | |||
| Jennie George |  | (1947–) | 2001 | Former President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, and Australian Labor Party member of the Australian House of Representatives from 2001 to 2010 |
| Sandra George | 2005 | Community leader and educator[23] | ||
| Paula Gerber | 2011 | Academic specialising in Construction Law and International Human Rights Law[22] | ||
| Pearl Gibbs | (1901–1983) | 2001 | Indigenous Australian activist, and the most prominent female activist within the Aboriginal movement in the early 20th century. She was a member of the Aborigines Progressive Association (APA), and was involved with various protest events such as the 1938 Day of Mourning. | |
| Lynda Gibson | (1956–2004) | 2007 | Comedian[11] | |
| Hetty Gilbert | 2001 | |||
| Mary Gilmore |  | (1865–1962) | 2001 | Socialist poet and journalist |
| Mary Glowrey | (1887-1957) | 2015 | Victorian born and educated doctor who spent 37 years in India, where she set up healthcare facilities, services and systems. She is believed to be the first Catholic religious sister to practise as a doctor | |
| Gwenyth Marie Goedecke | 2009 | Councillor and advocate for women[14] | ||
| Sally Goldner | 2016 | LGBTI rights[33][34] | ||
| Vida Goldstein |  | (1869–1949) | 2001 | Feminist politician who campaigned for women's suffrage and social reform |
| Monica Gould | (1957) | 2018 | [37] | |
| Nellie Gould | (1860–1941) | 2011 | WWI nurse | |
| Helen Gow | 2001 | |||
| Mary Grant Bruce | (1878–1958) | 2002 | Children's author and journalist[21] | |
| Michelle Grattan |  | (1944–) | 2001 | Journalist who became the first woman to become editor of an Australian metropolitan daily newspaper. Specialising in political journalism, Grattan has written and edited for many significant Australian newspapers. |
| Germaine Greer |  | (1939–) | 2001 | Writer, academic, journalist and scholar of early modern English literature, and a significant feminist voice of the later 20th century |
| Flos Greig | (1880–1958) | 2001 | Lawyer and the first woman to be admitted to practise as a barrister and solicitor in Australia | |
| Jane Stocks Greig | (1872–1939) | 2007 | Co-founder of Queen Victoria Hospital[11] | |
| Janet Lindsay Greig |  | (1874–1950) | 2007 | Co-founder of Queen Victoria Hospital[11] |
| Diana Gribble | (1942–2011) | 2001 | Publisher, book editor and businessperson | |
| Pamela Griffin | (1939–) | 2002 | Koori educator and community worker[21] | |
| Doreen Griffiths | 2001 | |||
| Laureen Grimes | 2020 | Army Reservist since 1980[7] | ||
| Patricia Grimshaw | (1938–) | 2008 | Pioneering women's historian[18] | |
| Bella Guerin | (1858–1923) | 2001 | Feminist, women's activist women's suffragist, anti-conscriptionist, political activist and schoolteacher | |
| Carmel Guerra | 2005 | Founder of Ethnic Youth Issues Network and the Centre for Multicultural Youth Issues[23] | ||
| Margaret Guilfoyle | (1926–2020) | 2001 | Senator for the state of Victoria from 1971 to 1987 | |
| Robyn Guymer | 2021 | Macular degeneration specialist[8] | ||
| Be Ha | 2016 | multiculturalism[33][34] | ||
| Molly Hadfield | (1922–) | 2006 | Social justice activist[16] | |
| Jean Hailes | (1926–1988) | 2012 | Established the first women's health clinic in Australia at Prince Henry's Hospital in 1971[15] | |
| Janine Haines | _BANNER.jpg) | (1945–2004) | 2001 | First female federal parliamentary leader of an Australian political party |
| Edith Hall | (1933–2011) | 2001 | Suffragist and campaigner for the disabled[38] | |
| Lesley Hall | 2014 | [10] | ||
| Gertrude Halley | (1867–1939) | 2007 | Co-founder of Queen Victoria Hospital[11] | |
| Ann Halpen | (1939–2009) | 2010 | Founder of Wellsprings for Women[9] | |
| Amara Hamid | 2012 | Advocate for women from culturally and linguistically diverse communities[15] | ||
| Julia Hammer | 2001 | |||
| Felicity Hampel | (1955–) | 2001 | Human rights lawyer and judge of the County Court of Victoria | |
| Clare Hanlon | 2018 | Advocate for women in sport[37] | ||
| Roz Hansen | 2001 | Urban planner | ||
| Lisa Happ | 2013 | [17] | ||
| Lisa Hardeman | 2019 | Policewoman and women's AFL supporter[35] | ||
| Nessie Ivy Hardy | (1936–2007) | 2009 | Environmental campaigner[14] | |
| Shirley Harlock | 2012 | Advocate for women in Victoria's dairy industry[15] | ||
| Tricia Harper | 2011 | Social justice activist and advocate for single mothers[22] | ||
| Norasiah Hasan | 2001 | |||
| Sherene Hassan | 2018 | Ambassador for Muslim community[37] | ||
| Joanna Hayter | 2016 | Gender equality advocate[33][34] | ||
| Karen Hayes | 2017 | |||
| Muriel Heagney | (1885–1974) | 2001 | Trade unionist and feminist | |
| Karen Heap | 2020 | CEO of Ballarat and District Aboriginal Cooperative[7] | ||
| Jessie Henderson | 2001 | Social welfare worker | ||
| Helen Herrman | (1947–) | 2013 | Professor of Psychiatry[17] | |
| Lesley Hewitt | 2010 | Advocate for sexual assault victims[9] | ||
| Nora Heysen | (1911–2003) | 2001 | First woman to win the prestigious Archibald Prize in 1938 for portraiture and the first Australian woman appointed as an official war artist | |
| Dorothy Hill | (1907–1997) | 2001 | Geologist who was the first female professor at an Australian university and the first female president of the Australian Academy of Science. | |
| Kathy Hilton | 2008 | Youth advocate[18] | ||
| Yvonne Ho | 2013 | [17] | ||
| Barbara Hocking | 2006 | Barrister and advocate for Native title in Australia[16] | ||
| Elizabeth Hoffman | 2001 | Aboriginal rights activist | ||
| Caroline Hogg | (1942–) | 2003 | Politician for the Australian Labor Party who was a member of the Victorian Legislative Council from 1982 to 1996 and a minister in the governments of John Cain and Joan Kirner[20] | |
| Janet Holmes à Court | (1943–) | 2001 | Businesswoman and one of Australia's wealthiest women. She is the Chair of Heytesbury Pty Ltd. | |
| Jane den Hollander | 2019 | Vice-Chancellor of Deakin University and leader in higher education innovation[35] | ||
| Janet Horn | 2001 | |||
| Shirley Horne | 2001 | |||
| Philomena Horsley | 2001 | Medical anthropologist and social inequalities advocate | ||
| Keran Howe | 2010 | Advocate for women with disabilities[9] | ||
| Josie Howie | 2018 | Advocate for high risk youth[37] | ||
| May Hu | 2010 | Broadcaster and ambassador for Melbourne's Chinese community[9] | ||
| Sian Hughes | 2006 | Paediatrician[16] | ||
| Jessica Hull | (1915–2000) | 2004 | Social activist for women's rights[13] | |
| Catherine Humphreys | 2016 | safety of women and children[33][34] | ||
| Ruby Hutchinson | 2001 | Founder of Choice | ||
| Nellie Ibbotti | 2001 | |||
| Nazra Ibrahim | (1963–) | 2002 | Community worker in the Islamic community[21] | |
| Adelaide Eliza Ironside | (1831–1867) | 2001 | Artist | |
| Donna Jackson | 2001 | Founder of the Women's Circus | ||
| Helen Jackson | 2009 | Educator[14] | ||
| Margaret Jackson | (1953–) | 2001 | Corporate executive | |
| Marjorie Jackson | (1931–) | 2001 | Olympic athlete and former Governor of South Australia | |
| Aunty Lola James | 2021 | Aboriginal health and child welfare and foster carer[8] | ||
| Margaret Ellen James | 2021 | Advocate for women's right in universities[8] | ||
| Ann Jarvis | 2005 | Farm manager and advocate of rural education[23] | ||
| Sandie Jeffs | 2001 | SANE Australia ambassador | ||
| Dagmar Jenkins | 2020 | Providing people with cognitive and speech-related disabilities with access to tailored sexual assault response services[7] | ||
| Misty Jenkins | 2020 | Advocate for gender equity, Aboriginal health and education[7] | ||
| Barbara Jennings | 2007 | Community leader in women's health[11] | ||
| Chris Jennings | 2011 | Advocate for women with disabilities[22] | ||
| Margaret Jennings | (1949–) | 2009 | Cricketer[14] | |
| Yvonne Jennings | 2012 | Community leader[15] | ||
| Alana Johnson | 2018 | Advocate for gender equality[37] | ||
| Gertrude Johnson | (1894–1973) | 2005 | Coloratura soprano and founder of the National Theatre in Melbourne[23] | |
| Melva Johnson | (1935–) | 2002 | Koori activist and community leader[21] | |
| Liz Jones | (1946–) | 2002 | Actress and artistic director of La Mama Theatre[21] | |
| Mel Jones | (1972–) | 2017 | Cricketer and television cricket commentator | |
| Jill Joslyn | 2011 | Nurse, businesswoman and community services professional[22] | ||
| Stella Kariofylldis | 2001 | Councillor | ||
| Margaret Keats | (1893–1970) | 2008 | Veterinary science pioneer[18] | |
| Marie Kehoe | 2006 | Director at Australian Catholic University[16] | ||
| Annette Kellerman |  | (1886–1975) | 2001 | Professional swimmer, vaudeville and film star, and writer. She was one of the first women to wear a one-piece bathing costume, instead of the then accepted pantaloons, and inspired others to follow her example. |
| Catherine Mary Kelly | 2016 | marginalised students[33][34] | ||
| Moira Kelly | (1964–) | 2014 | humanitarian[10] | |
| Gaby Kennard | (1944–) | 2001 | First Australian woman to circumnavigate the globe by airplane | |
| Mary Kenneally | 2016 | women in the arts and comedy[33][34] | ||
| Kate Kennedy | 2021 | human rights advocate[8] | ||
| Elizabeth Kenny |  | (1880–1952) | 2001 | Nurse who promoted a controversial new approach to the treatment of poliomyelitis in the era before mass vaccination eradicated the disease in most countries. Her findings ran counter to conventional medical wisdom; they demonstrated the need to exercise muscles affected by polio instead of immobilizing them. Kenny's principles of muscle rehabilitation became the foundation of physical therapy, or physiotherapy. |
| Jill Ker Conway | (1934–2018) | 2001 | Academic and author | |
| Nerida Kerr | 2013 | [17] | ||
| Sika Kerry | 2008 | Advocate for women and migrants and the first woman councillor in Footscray[18] | ||
| Zuleyha Keskin | Advocate for the Australian-Muslim community[7] | |||
| Winifred Kiek | (1884–1975) | 2001 | In 1927 first woman ordained to Protestant Christian church in Australia | |
| Lynne Killeen | 2019 | Advocate for Aboriginal women in custody[35] | ||
| Christine Kilpatrick | 2014 | [10] | ||
| Priscilla Kincaid-Smith | (1926–2015) | 2001 | Physician and researcher, specializing in nephrology | |
| Dr Skye Kinder | Health equality advocate[8] | |||
| Bronwyn King | 2018 | Anti-tobacco campaigner[39] | ||
| Donna King | 2006 | Advocate for prisoners[16] | ||
| Ethleen King | 2006 | Lawyer and founder of organisations[16] | ||
| Ingeborg King | 2016 | sculptor[33][34] | ||
| Rosie King | 2021 | Advocate for gender equality in sport[8] | ||
| Rae Kingsbury | 2017 | |||
| Aviva Kipen | 2001 | Rabbi | ||
| Maria Kirk | 2001 | Temperance advocate and social reformer | ||
| Joan Kirner | (1938–2015) | 2001 | 42nd Premier of Victoria, the first woman to hold the position | |
| Betty Kitchener |  | (1951–) | 2011 | Mental health educator who founded mental health first aid training[22] |
| Lillian Kloot | 2001 | |||
| Emily Kngwarreye | (1910–1996) | 2001 | Aboriginal artist from the Utopia community in the Northern Territory. She is one of the most prominent and successful artists in the history of contemporary Indigenous Australian art | |
| Licia Kokocinski | (1951–) | 2007 | Australian Labor Party member of the Victorian Legislative Council from 1988 to 1996, representing Melbourne West Province. She was the first woman from a non-English speaking background to be elected to the Victorian parliament.[11] | |
| Ayse Köksüz | 2006 | Community leader[16] | ||
| Kim Koop | 2017 | Mental health advocate | ||
| Ellen Koshland | 2018 | [37] | ||
| Margo Koskelainen | 2006 | Softball umpire[16] | ||
| Jayashri Kulkarni | 2011 | Mental health researcher[22] | ||
| Ngarla Kunoth-Monks | 2001 | |||
| Tamara Kwarteng | 2020 | Advocate for equitable access to effective sexual and reproductive health programs in the Pacific[7] | ||
| Jean Laby | (1915–2008) | 2009 | Pioneer atmospherics physicist[14] | |
| Marilyn Lake | (1949–) | 2006 | Historian known for her work on the effects of the military and war on Australian civil society, the political history of Australian women and Australian racism including the White Australia Policy and the movement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander human rights[16] | |
| Cuc Lam | 2007 | Councillor active in the migrant community[11] | ||
| Mary Lambe | 2001 | |||
| Toni Lamond | (1932–) | 2001 | Cabaret singer, stage and television actor, dancer and comedian | |
| Taryn Lane | 2021 | Community energy and community-led climate activist[8] | ||
| Marcia Langton | (1951–) | 2001 | Leading Aboriginal scholar who holds the Foundation Chair in Australian Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne | |
| Eleanor Latham | (1878–1964) | 2001 | Charity worker | |
| Carmen Lawrence |  | (1948–) | 2001 | Former Premier of Western Australia and the first woman to become Premier of a State of the Commonwealth of Australia |
| Marion Lau | 2011 | Advocate for migrant women[22] | ||
| Louisa Lawson |  | (1848–1920) | 2001 | Poet, writer, publisher, suffragist, and feminist. She was the mother of the poet and author Henry Lawson. |
| Betty Lawson | (1920–) | 2003 | First woman President of the Technical Teachers Association of Victoria[20] | |
| Judith Lazarus | 2013 | [17] | ||
| Mary Lee |  | (1821–1909) | 2001 | Irish-Australian suffragist and social reformer in South Australia |
| Ilma Lever | 2001 | Founding member of Disabled Motorists Australia | ||
| Sharon Lewin | 2019 | Infectious disease physician and researcher[35] | ||
| Pranee Liamputtong | 2007 | Advocate for migrant women[11] | ||
| Celeste Liddle | 1978– | 2017 | Indigenous feminist and unionist | |
| Joan Lindros | 2001 | Environmentalist | ||
| Beryl Lindsay | 2001 | |||
| Nicole Livingstone | (1971–) | 2006 | Olympic swimmer, television sports commentator, and radio presenter[16] | |
| Jenny Lloyd | 2021 | Bushfire recovery work[8] | ||
| Lorna Lloyd-Green | (1910–2002) | 2001 | Obstetrician and gynecologist | |
| Susan Lockwood | 2005 | Advocate for breast cancer survivors[23] | ||
| Morag Loh | (1935-2019) | 2008 | Writer, historian and teacher[18] | |
| Rafaela Lopez | 2017 | Historian, social researcher and advocate for refugees | ||
| Iris Lovett-Gardiner | 2001 | Founder of Aboriginal Community Elders Services (ACES) | ||
| Selba Gondoza Luka | 2021 | Youth mental health of African-Australians[8] | ||
| Margaret Lusink | (1922–) | 2004 | Leader in law, women's health and education[13] | |
| Lottie Lyell | (1890–1925) | 2001 | Actress, screenwriter, editor and filmmaker. Lyell is regarded as Australia's first film star, and also contributed to the local industry during the silent era with her collaborations with Raymond Longford. | |
| Helen Lynch | 2001 | |||
| Enid Lyons |  | (1897–1981) | 2001 | First woman to be elected to the Australian House of Representatives as well as the first woman appointed to the federal Cabinet. Prior to these achievements, she was best known as the wife of the Premier of Tasmania and later Prime Minister of Australia, Joseph Lyons. |
| Elizabeth Macarthur |  | (1766–1850) | 2001 | The first soldier's wife to arrive in New South Wales, Macarthur held court amongst officers of the New South Wales Corps, naval officers and members of the colonial administration. |
| Natalie MacDonald | 2020 | Public sector policy reformer[7] | ||
| Jean Macnamara | (1899–1968) | 2001 | Australian medical doctor and scientist, best known for her contributions to children's health and welfare | |
| Jessica Macpherson | 2017 | |||
| Helen Macrae | 2008 | Advocate for adult and community education[18] | ||
| Judy Maddigan | (1948–) | 2001 | Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 2003 to 2005. She was the member for the seat of Essendon from 1996 to 2010, representing the Australian Labor Party. | |
| Eve Mahlab | 2001 | Co-founder and convener of the Australian Women Donors Network | ||
| Gloria Mahoney | 2009 | Promoter of volunteerism[14] | ||
| Bertha Main | (1873–1957) | 2007 | Co-founder of Queen Victoria Hospital[11] | |
| Tricia Malowney | 2013 | [17] | ||
| Ida Mann | (1893–1983) | 2001 | Ophthalmologist who diagnosed a trachoma epidemic amongst Indigenous people in the Kimberleys and traveled extensively in Western Australia in order to examine and treat Indigenous Australians. | |
| Kerryn Manning | (1976–) | 2006 | Harness racer[16] | |
| Patti Manolis | 2016 | Librarianship[33][34] | ||
| Helen Marcou | 2017 | Activist and advocate for Victorian music industry | ||
| Melba Marginson | 2001 | |||
| Betty Marginson | 2001 | |||
| Hyllus Maris | (1933–1986) | 2001 | ||
| Ivy Marks | 2005 | Leader in the Lake Tyers Aboriginal Community[23] | ||
| Fay Marles | (1926–) | 2010 | First Equal Opportunity Commissioner and the first woman Chancellor at the University of Melbourne[9] | |
| Felicity Marlowe | 2019 | Campaigner for the rights of diverse families and the LGBTIQ community[35] | ||
| Carol Martin | (1957–) | 2001 | Member for the Western Australian Legislative Assembly seat of Kimberley for the Australian Labor Party, having first been elected to that position in 2001 following the retirement of Ernie Bridge. She was the first Aboriginal woman to be elected to any Australian Federal, State or Territory Parliament.[40] | |
| Sue Maslin | 2018 | [37] | ||
| Bernice Masterson | 2001 | |||
| Frances Mathyssen | 2001 | |||
| Helen Mayo |  | (1878–1967) | 2001 | Medical doctor and medical educator |
| Danielle Mazza | 2020 | improving the lives of women, particularly the most disadvantaged, through access to better sexual and reproductive health care[7] | ||
| Janice McCarthy | 2010 | Military nursing leader[9] | ||
| Lorna McConchie | (1914–2001) | 2004 | Physical educator and netball administrator[13] | |
| Isabella McDonagh | (1899–1982) | 2001 | Actor | |
| Paulette McDonagh | (1901–1978) | 2001 | Film director | |
| Phyllis McDonagh | (1900–1978) | 2001 | Film producer and production designer | |
| Carol McDonough | 2008 | Community activist[18] | ||
| Mary McGowan | 2019 | Paediatric oncology nurse[35] | ||
| Lee McIntosh | 2001 | |||
| Heather McKay | (1941–) | 2001 | Squash player | |
| Kristy McKellar | 2017 | |||
| Florence McKenzie |  | (1890–1982) | 2001 | Australia's first female electrical engineer, founder of the Women's Emergency Signalling Corps (WESC) and lifelong promoter for technical education for women.[41] |
| Shirley McKerrow | (1933–) | 2001 | ||
| Mary MacKillop | (1842–1909) | 2001 | Australian nun who has been declared a saint by the Catholic Church, as St Mary of the Cross. She was a co-founder of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart (the Josephites), a congregation of religious sisters that established a number of schools and welfare institutions throughout Australia and New Zealand, with an emphasis on education for the rural poor. | |
| Fiona McLeod SC (barrister) |  | (1964–) | 2014 | [10] |
| Margaret McLorinan | (1887–1932) | 2002 | Founder of the Obstetrics Department at the Queen Victoria Hospital[21] | |
| Ruth McNair | 2017 | |||
| Elizabeth Grace McNeill | 2020 | First woman to serve in an executive role in any form of government administration in Victoria[7] | ||
| Hilary McPhee | 2001 | Publisher, editor and businessperson | ||
| Doris McRae | (1893–1988) | 2001 | ||
| Effie Meehan | 2006 | Community worker with disabled migrants[16] | ||
| Joy Mein | 2001 | |||
| Nellie Melba |  | (1861–1931) | 2001 | Operatic soprano who became one of the most famous singers of the late Victorian Era and the early 20th century. She was the first Australian to achieve international recognition as a classical musician. |
| Jean Melzer | (1926–2013) | 2006 | Senator representing the Australian Labor Party and Victoria[16] | |
| Valli Mendez | 2009 | Advocate for sex industry workers[14] | ||
| Voula Messimeri-Kianidis | 2007 | Advocate for migrant women[11] | ||
| Janet Michelmore | 2013 | [17] | ||
| Maggie Millar | (1941–) | 2007 | Actress[11] | |
| Aunty Merle Miller | 2022 | Yorta Yorta woman, educator, community leader emotional and spiritual wellbeing support worker, and writer[42][43] | ||
| Leanne Miller | (1963–) | 2004 | Indigenous affairs activist[13] | |
| Natalie Miller | 2017 | |||
| Nancy Millis | (1922–2012) | 2003 | Microbiologist, who introduced fermentation technologies to Australia and created the first applied microbiology course taught in an Australian university.[20] | |
| Noreen Minogue | 2001 | |||
| Roma Mitchell | (1913–2000) | 2001 | First Australian woman to be a judge, a Queen's Counsel, a chancellor of an Australian university and the Governor of an Australian state. | |
| Merle Mitchell | 2001 | |||
| Elizabeth Mitchell | 2001 | |||
| Heather Mitchell | (1958–) | 2001 | Stage, television and film actor | |
| Vicki Mitsos | 2001 | |||
| Tracey Moffatt | (1960–) | 2001 | Photography and video artist | |
| Halima Mohamud | 2008 | Advocate for Somali women[18] | ||
| Helen Monkivitch | 2014 | RSM AO[10] | ||
| Joan Montgomery | (1925–2024) | 2004 | Leading educator[13] | |
| Anna Moo | 2017 | |||
| Eleanor Moore | (1875–1949) | 2008 | Pacifist and women's rights activist[18] | |
| Patricia Moore | 2020 | Women's health expert[7] | ||
| Shorna Moore | 2022 | Leader in the justice, youth and homelessness sectors[44] | ||
| Maxine Morand | 2020 | Advocate for women's rights, equality and healthcare[7] | ||
| Barbara Morgan | 2008 | Surf lifesaving leader[18] | ||
| Leonie Morgan | 2001 | |||
| Edith Joyce Morgan | (1919–2004) | 2005 | Social and economic justice activist[23] | |
| Belinda Morieson | (1942–) | 2001 | Nursing leader and unionist[13] | |
| Lorna Morris | 2019 | Owner/editor of Numurkah Leader[35] | ||
| May Moss | (1869–1948) | 2008 | Suffragist, welfare worker and women's rights activist[18] | |
| Myrtle Muir | (1932–) | 2002 | Koori elder and community worker[21] | |
| Brigitte Muir | (1958–) | 2001 | First Australian woman to climb Everest | |
| Josie Mullet | 2005 | Leader in the Lake Tyers Aboriginal Community[23] | ||
| Elisabeth Murdoch |  | (1909–2012) | 2001 | Philanthropist; widow of newspaper publisher Sir Keith Murdoch and the mother of Rupert Murdoch |
| Joy Murphy | 2020 | Longest serving policewoman in Australasia[7] | ||
| Joy Murphy Wandin | 2001 | Indigenous Australian, Senior Wurundjeri elder of the Kulin alliance in Victoria, Australia. She has given the traditional welcome to country greeting at many Melbourne events and to many distinguished visitors | ||
| Brenda Murray | (1930–) | 2003 | Councillor and community worker in East Gippsland[20] | |
| Sue Nattrass | 2001 | |||
| Marcia Neave | (1944–) | 2006 | Justice appointed to the Supreme Court of Victoria, Court of Appeals division in 2006[16] | |
| Deborah Neesham | 2008 | Gynaecological oncologist[18] | ||
| Judith Newnham | 2001 | |||
| Cam Nguyen | (1940–) | 2003 | Advocate for immigrants who helped establish the Australian Vietnamese Women's Welfare Association[20] | |
| Vivienne Vy Nguyen | (1971–) | 2002 | Advocate for Vietnamese youth[21] | |
| Gladys Nicholls | (1908–1961) | 2008 | Indigenous community leader[18] | |
| Sandra Nicholson | 2008 | Victoria Police officer[18] | ||
| Elizabeth Nissen | 2001 | |||
| Christine Nixon |  | (1953–) | 2001 | Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police from 2001 to 2009 |
| Mary Anne Noone | 2010 | Community and legal advocate[9] | ||
| Oodgeroo Noonuccal | (1920–1993) | 2001 | Poet, political activist, artist and educator. She was also a campaigner for Aboriginal rights.[45] Oodgeroo was best known for her poetry, and was the first Aboriginal Australian to publish a book of verse.[46] | |
| Ada Norris | (1901–1989) | 2001 | Women's rights activist and community worker. She founded the UNAA National Status of Women Network in 1974 and served as President of Australia's National Council of Women. In 1975 Norris headed the Australian International Women's Year Committee. | |
| Casey Nunn | 2019 | Leader in civic responsibility and emergency services[35] | ||
| Elizabeth O'Brien | 2005 | Educator of women prisoners[23] | ||
| Sheila O'Sullivan | (1944–) | 2004 | Leading public relations professional[13] | |
| Margaret Oats | 2001 | |||
| Ailsa O'Connor | (1921–1980) | 2001 | sculptor | |
| Deirdre O'Connor | (1941–2024) | 2001 | ||
| Margaret O'Connor | 2023 | palliative care | ||
| Bridie O'Donnell | 2021 | gender equality in sport[8] | ||
| Lowitja O'Donoghue | (1932–) | 2001 | Aboriginal Australian retired public administrator. She was inaugural chairperson of the now dissolved Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC). | |
| Robyn E. O'Hehir | 2019 | Allergy and asthma researcher[35] | ||
| Marjorie Oke | (1911–) | 2002 | Social justice activist and campaigner for Indigenous rights[21] | |
| Nilgun Olcayoz | (1951–) | 2004 | Turkish community leader[13] | |
| Clare Oliver | (1981–2007) | 2009 | Journalist who campaigned to ban the use of tanning beds before dying from melanoma.[14] | |
| Lecki Ord | 2001 | Architect and the first woman to be Lord Mayor of Melbourne | ||
| Lucy Osborn | 2001 | |||
| Ethel Osborne | (1882–1968) | 2008 | Advocate for better working conditions for women[18] | |
| Pat O'Shane | (1941–) | 2001 | Magistrate of the Local Court of New South Wales and former head of the New South Wales Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs and Chancellor of the University of New England | |
| Mary Owen | (1921–2017) | 2001 | Feminist and unionist; co-founder of the Working Women's Centre in Melbourne[47] | |
| Nettie Palmer | (1885–1964) | 2001 | Poet, essayist and leading literary critic | |
| Rosetta Parisotto | 2009 | Advocate for women councillors and multicultural communities[14] | ||
| Judith Parker | (1950–) | 2001 | ||
| Milly Parker | 2014 | [10] | ||
| Bruna Pasqua | 2007 | Advocate for migrant communities[11] | ||
| Mary Paton | 2001 | Co-founder of the Nursing Mothers' Association | ||
| Sharon Paton | 2020 | Gunai policewoman advocating for Aboriginal women[7] | ||
| Georgia Paxton | 2016 | refugees and asylum seekers[33][34] | ||
| Michelle Payne |  |
(1985–) | 2016 | First woman jockey to win the Melbourne Cup[33][34] |
| Millie Peacock | (1870–1948) | 2002 | First woman elected to the Parliament of Victoria[21] | |
| Colleen Pearce | 2016 | public advocate[33][34] | ||
| Muriel Peck | (1882-1947) | 2001 | Sister and nurse in the infant welfare movement in Victoria in the first half of the 20th century[48] | |
| Aunty Pam Pedersen | 2018 | [37] | ||
| Lois Peeler | 2020 | Aboriginal educator[7] | ||
| Kerryn Pennell | 2021 | Youth mental health advocate[8] | ||
| Nova Peris | (1971–) | 2001 | Olympic athlete | |
| Dot Peters | 2011 | Aboriginal elder and community leader[22] | ||
| Anne Phelan | (1944–2019) | 2008 | Actress and HIV activist[18] | |
| Ann Polis | 2020 | Improving justice and education in the community[7] | ||
| Yasmin Poole | 2021 | Youth advocate[8] | ||
| Muriel Lylie Porter | 2009 | Campaigner for equality in the Anglican Church[14] | ||
| Maureen Postma | 2007 | General secretary of the Victorian Council of Churches[11] | ||
| Janet Powell | (1942–2013) | 2001 | Senator for Victoria, representing the Australian Democrats and later the Australian Greens | |
| Jeanne Pratt | 2001 | Journalist, philanthropist, and spouse of Richard Pratt | ||
| Joyce Price | (1915–2009) | 2006 | Leader of Girl Guides Australia and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).[16] | |
| Thelma Prior | (1922–) | 2003 | Union leader and advocate for women's rights[20] | |
| Susan Provan | 2017 | Director of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival[49] | ||
| Wendy Poussard | 2011 | International development worker[22] | ||
| Tara Rajkumar | 2001 | |||
| Asha Rao | 2021 | Advocate for gender equality in mathematical sciences[8] | ||
| Margaret Ray | (1933–) | 2009 | Social justice advocate[13] | |
| Dorothy Jean Reading | 2020 | cancer control and prevention activities in Victoria, Australia, and globally[7] | ||
| Fanny Reading | (1884–1974) | 2010 | Social justice activist[9] | |
| Dimity Reed | (1942–) | 2003 | Architect and promoter of public housing and urban design[20] | |
| Mary Reibey |  | (1777–1855) | 2001 | Englishwoman who was transported to Australia as a convict but went on to become a successful businesswoman in Sydney |
| Jill Reichstein | 2001 | |||
| Belle Reid | (1883–1945) | 2007 | Pioneer veterinary surgeon[11] | |
| Elizabeth Anne Reid | (1942–) | 2001 | development practitioner, feminist and academic with a distinguished career in and significant contribution to national and international public service. She founded, established and worked with a number of pioneering and specialised United Nations institutions, government agencies and non-governmental organisations. Reid was appointed the world's first advisor on women's affairs to a head of state by the Australian Labor Government of Gough Whitlam in 1973.[50] | |
| Margaret Reid | (1935–) | 2001 | First woman to be President of the Australian Senate | |
| Marilyn Renfree | (1947–) | 2019 | Zoologist and conservationist[35] | |
| Irene Renzenbrink | 2001 | |||
| Brenda Richards | 2011 | Founding member of the Council of Single Mothers and their Children[22] | ||
| Fay Patricia Richards | 2016 | disabilities[33][34] | ||
| Ethel Richardson | (1870–1946) | 2001 | ||
| Bessie Rischbieth |  | (1874–1967) | 2001 | Influential and early Australian feminist and social activist. A leading or founding member of many social reform groups, such as the Women's Service Guilds, the Australian Federation of Women Voters and their periodical The Dawn, Rischbieth sought to establish international campaigns for social change and human rights. |
| Mavis Robertson | 2001 | |||
| Irene Robins | 2001 | |||
| Ute Roessner | 2020 | Professor researching metabolomics[7] | ||
| Mary Catherine Rogers | (1872–1932) | 2001 | Community and political worker[51] | |
| Wendy Rose | 2012 | Co-founder and first President of the International Women's Development Agency[15] | ||
| Doreen Rosenthal | 2007 | Researcher into sexuality and reproductive health[11] | ||
| Melodie Potts Rosevear | 2020 | Working to overcome educational disadvantage[7] | ||
| Coral Ross | 2019 | Mayor Emeritus of Boroondara Council[35] | ||
| Dominica Rossi | 2001 | |||
| Jane Rowe | 2012 | Advocate for vulnerable children and founder of the Mirabel Foundation[15] | ||
| Marilyn Rowe | (1946–) | 2001 | First graduate of the Australian Ballet School to be appointed its director, in 1999 | |
| Janice Rowley | 2020 | Advocate for human rights of people with disabilities[7] | ||
| Nicola Roxon |  | (1967–) | 2014 | Former Attorney-General of Australia and member of the Australian House of Representatives representing the seat of Gellibrand[10] |
| Jodie Ryan | (1975–) | 2003 | Indigenous leader[20] | |
| Shabnam Safa | 2021 | Supporter of refugees[8] | ||
| Nouria Salehi | 2021 | Nuclear physicist and biophysicist in Afghanistan and Australia[8] | ||
| Mary Salce | 2001 | |||
| Shirley Neta Sampson | (1927–2007) | 2009 | Pioneer in girls' education[14] | |
| Liberty Sanger | 2019 | Advocate and change agent for gender equality, women's rights and social justice[35] | ||
| Louisa Angelina Santospirito | 2001 | |||
| Val Sarah | 2006 | First female announcer on BTV6 in Ballarat[16] | ||
| Delys Sargeant | 2012 | Educator, medical scientist, and advocate for human rights[15] | ||
| Louise Sauvage |  | (1973–) | 2001 | Paralympic wheelchair racer |
| Susan Sawyer | 2013 | [17] | ||
| Vera Scantlebury Brown | (1889–1946) | 2001 | Medical practitioner and pediatrician | |
| Jane Scarlett | (1940–2010) | 2011 | Teacher and leader with Girl Guides and the Salvation Army[22] | |
| Carol Schwartz | 2011 | Businesswoman, board member and community advocate[22] | ||
| Evelyn Scott | (1936–2017) | 2001 | Chair of the National Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation and advocate for Indigenous Australians[52] | |
| Joan Scott | 2019 | Advocate for people with disability or mental illness in the Victorian justice system[35] | ||
| Margaret Scott | (1922–2019) | 2001 | South African-born dancer who participated in the negotiations with the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust that led to the formation of The Australian Ballet in 1962. Scott was appointed director of the Australian Ballet School in 1964, heading the school until 1990. | |
| Jocelynne Scutt | (1947–) | 2001 | Feminist lawyer, writer and commentator | |
| Peta Searle | 2017 | |||
| Lorraine Sellings | 2005 | Leader in the Lake Tyers Aboriginal Community[23] | ||
| Frances Separovic | (c.1954–) | 2018 | Change agent[37] | |
| Kay Setches | (1944–) | 2001 | ||
| Hannah Mary Helen Sexton | (1863–1950) | 2007 | Co-founder of Queen Victoria Hospital[11] | |
| Anne Sgro | 2005 | Community activist[23] | ||
| Sylvie Shaw | 2001 | |||
| Leonie Sheedy | 2020 | CEO and co-founder of Care Leavers Australasia Network (CLAN)[7] | ||
| Michelle Sheppard | 2023 | Gender equity advocate | ||
| Una Shergold | 2001 | |||
| Sunila Shrivastava | 2021 | Leader of Indian community[8] | ||
| Rien Silverstein | 2008 | Advocate for rural women[18] | ||
| Virginia Simmons | 2011 | Advocate for vocational education[22] | ||
| Diane Sisely | 2011 | Chief Executive and Conciliator of the Victorian Equal Opportunity Commission[22] | ||
| Fiona Smith | 2012 | Public interest lawyer and Chair of the Victorian Equal Opportunity Commission from 2003 to 2008[15] | ||
| Helen Smith | (1953–) | 2010 | Olympic fencing champion and first Australian woman to become a qualified Fencing Master at Arms[9] | |
| Jill Smith | (1948–) | 2003 | Theatre administrator at the Playbox Theatre[20] | |
| Catherine Helen Spence |  | (1825–1910) | 2001 | Author, teacher, journalist, politician and leading suffragette |
| Nancy Spence | 2001 | |||
| Melinda Spencer | 2020 | Advocate for people with autism[7] | ||
| Faye Spiteri | 2019 | Advocate for human rights and gender equity[35] | ||
| Fleur Spitzer | 2004 | Philanthropist and feminist[13] | ||
| Maria Starcevic | 2010 | Advocate for Indigenous communities[9] | ||
| Cathie Steele | 2023 | Improving food security for regional communities[53] | ||
| Wendy Steendam | 2017 | |||
| Sarah Stegley | 2001 | |||
| Anna Stewart |  | (1947–1983) | 2001 | Trade union official and pioneering advocate for women's rights in labour law |
| Nellie Stewart |  | (1858–1931) | 2001 | Actress and singer, known as "Our Nell" and "Sweet Nell" |
| Fay Stewart-Muir | 2020 | Aboriginal Elder and Boon Wurrung language educator[7] | ||
| Lilian Stojanovska | (1952–) | 2004 | Macedonian community leader and international educator[13] | |
| Emily Mary Page Stone |  | (1865–1910) | 2007 | Co-founder of Queen Victoria Hospital[11] |
| Grace Clara Stone |  | (1860–1957) | 2007 | Co-founder of Queen Victoria Hospital[11] |
| Constance Stone |  | (1856–1902) | 2001 | First woman to practice medicine in Australia. Stone played an important role in founding the Queen Victoria Hospital in Melbourne |
| Cecile Storey | (1933–1997) | 2004 | Feminist, human rights and equal opportunity campaigner[13] | |
| Jessie Street |  | (1889–1970) | 2001 | Suffragette, feminist and human rights campaigner |
| Shirley Strickland |  | (1925–2004) | 2001 | Athlete who won more Olympic medals than any other Australian in running sports |
| Maha Sukkar | 2018 | [37] | ||
| Anne Summers | (1945–) | 2001 | Writer, columnist, feminist, editor and publisher. She was formerly Australia's First Assistant Secretary of the Office of the Status of Women. | |
| Selina Sutherland | (1839–1909) | 2010 | Social justice activist and advocate for neglected children[9] | |
| Lyn Swinburne |  | (1952–) | 2002 | Women's advocate, inspirational speaker and founder of Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA)[21] |
| Dorothy Tangney |  | (1911–1985) | 2001 | Politician and the first woman member of the Australian Senate |
| Collette Tayler | (1951–2017) | 2018 | Contribution to early childhood education[37] | |
| Bronwyn Taylor | (1962–) | 2004 | Pre-school teacher and community volunteer[13] | |
| Jean Taylor | (1944–) | 2002 | Feminist and lesbian activist[21] | |
| Mavis Taylor | (1915–2007) | 2003 | Humanitarian who worked for the people of East Timor[20] | |
| Gwynnyth Taylor | 2001 | |||
| Florence Taylor |  | (1879–1969) | 2001 | First qualified female architect and the first woman to train as an engineer in Australia |
| Helena Teede | 2012 | Professor and community health advocate[15] | ||
| Judy Tegart-Dalton | (1937–) | 2019 | Advocate for the advancement of female tennis players[35] | |
| Katherine Teh-White | 2003 | Campaigner against sexual harassment[20] | ||
| Mary Temby | 2001 | |||
| Ethel Mary Temby | 2001 | |||
| Doreen Thomas | 2019 | Academic and advocate for women in engineering and mathematics[35] | ||
| Trang Thomas | 2005 | Advocate for migrant health[23] | ||
| Freda Thompson | (1909–1980) | 2001 | Pioneer aviator and the first Australian woman to fly solo from the United Kingdom to Australia | |
| Christine Tippett | 2017 | Obstetrician and gynaecologist improving maternal health, founder Monash Health Maternal Fetal Medicine Unit | ||
| Jean Tom | 2001 | |||
| Pauline Toner | (1935–1989) | 2001 | First female cabinet minister in the Parliament of Victoria | |
| Ann Tonks | 2013 | Arts Management practitioner, academic and consultant [17] | ||
| Patricia Toop | 2016 | workers' rights[33][34] | ||
| Thanh-Kham Tran-Dang | 2020 | Australian-Vietnamese community worker[7] | ||
| Gaye Tripodi | 2012 | Horticulture industry leader[15] | ||
| Judith Troeth | (1940–) | 2012 | Member of the Australian Senate[15] | |
| Kim Thien Truong | 2020 | Advocate for multiculturalism, the environment and prevention of violence against women[7] | ||
| Marge Tucker | (1904–1996) | 2001 | Indigenous activist and writer | |
| Elizabeth Turnbull | 2001 | |||
| Elda Vaccari | 2001 | |||
| Jessie Vasey |  | (1897–1966) | 2001 | Founder and President of the War Widows' Guild of Australia. Honoured in 2001 and 2008.[18] |
| Peggy van Praagh | (1910–1990) | 2011 | Ballet dancer, choreographer, teacher, repetiteur, producer, advocate and director[22] | |
| Marisa Vedar | 2021 | Filipino community leader, working on bushfire and COVID-19 pandemic relief[8] | ||
| Svetha Venkatesh | 2018 | [37] | ||
| Claire Vickery | 2005 | Campaigner against eating disorders[23] | ||
| Aunty Joan Agnes Vickery | 2016 | Aboriginal health[33][34] | ||
| Hong Vo | (1957–) | 2001 | Vietnamese Australian social worker from Melbourne and member of pro-democracy organization Viet Tan who was arrested in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam in 2010 for participating in a peaceful political demonstration in Hanoi, Vietnam affirming Vietnam's sovereignty over the Paracel and Spratly islands | |
| Beverley Vollenhoven | 2019 | Reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist[35] | ||
| Kay Vrieze | 2007 | Counsellor for Nursing Mothers Australia and community worker in Narre Warren[11] | ||
| Manasi Wagh | 2023 | Financial literacy | ||
| Joanne Wainer | (1946–) | 2002 | Health activist[21] | |
| Noel Waite | 2001 | |||
| Sally Ann Walker | 2014 | [10] | ||
| Vicki Walker | 2001 | |||
| Jude Wallace | 2001 | |||
| Therese Walsh | 2013 | [17] | ||
| Sylvia Walton | (1941–) | 2014 | [10] | |
| Deborah Wardley | 2001 | |||
| Lyn Warren | 2019 | Aboriginal Elder and cultural awareness educator[35] | ||
| Gai Waterhouse | (1954–) | 2001 | Horse trainer, businesswoman and former actress | |
| Kathryn Watt | (1964–) | 2019 | Racing cyclist and photographer[35] | |
| Betty Watson | 2006 | Olympic basketball player[16] | ||
| Kathleen Watson | 2013 | [17] | ||
| Kaele Way | 2007 | City of Whitehorse Councillor and proponent of local governance[11] | ||
| Ivy Weber | (1892–1976) | 2001 | First woman elected at a general election in Victoria and the first non-major party woman in Australia to win a seat | |
| Rachel Webster | (1951–) | 2010 | Astrophysicist and researcher on climate change and alternative energy[9] | |
| Wendy Weeks | 2005 | Women's rights activist[23] | ||
| Ellen Weeks | 2001 | |||
| Eva West | (1888–1969) | 2018 | [37] | |
| Jennifer Wills | 2008 | Fitzroy City Councillor and advocate of social planning[18] | ||
| Beth Wilson | 2008 | Victoria's Health Services Commissioner[18] | ||
| Jan Wilson | (1939–2010) | 2017 | Politician, chairman of Greyhound Racing Victoria, and animal welfare activist [54] | |
| Linzi Wilson-Wilde | 2014 | [10] | ||
| E. Marelyn Wintour-Coghlan | 2014 | Physiologist who has focused her career on the endocrinology of the pregnant mother and foetus[10] | ||
| Margaret Wirrpunda | (1936–) | 2003 | Advocate for Indigenous Australians[20] | |
| Carolyn Worth | 2012 | Social justice advocate and campaigner for victims of sexual assault[15] | ||
| Diane Wright | 2013 | [17] | ||
| Wilma Xiberras | 2001 | |||
| Bessie Yarram | 2008 | Indigenous leader[18] | ||
| Dianne Yerbury | (1941–) | 2001 | Academic and university administrator. Yerbury was the Vice-Chancellor of Macquarie University from 1987 to 2005. | |
| Simone Young |  | (1961–) | 2001 | Conductor |
| Stella Young | (1982–2014) | 2017 | Disability rights activist | |
| Wilma Young | (1916–2001) | 2001 | Nurse with the Australian Army during World War II | |
| Panagiota Zacharias | (1940–) | 2002 | Volunteer in the Greek community[21] | |
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