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My Awesome Australian: Online exhibition

The Golden Heart and Humour Award by Ebony (12-15 years, ACT)

Drawing, Water colour
The Golden Heart and Humour Award
The Golden Heart and Humour Award presented to Hana. For being an extraordinary presence in my life. Your kindness, patience and unwavering support make every challenge easier and every success sweeter. You lift me up with your humour, sometimes sharp with sarcasm, and remind me that learning can be joyful. Your empathy, encouragement and understanding mean the world to me. You're more than a learning support assistant, you're a guide, a cheerleader, and a wonderful human being. Thank you for being you. You truly deserve this.

My Awesome Australian

The great Aaron Sansoni
The great Aaron Sansoni by Ethan
Mum
Mum by Zara
A Lifesaver
A Lifesaver by Quinn
Sister
Sister by Lavinia
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