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My Awesome Australian: Online exhibition

Nature by Ava (8-11 years, VIC)

Drawing
Nature
I chose this person because he is a great Australian and is a role model to kids and adults because he takes care of animals and cares for other people. He works at Australian Zoo to take care of animals, protect and feed them. If I could give Robert Irwin an award I would give him a brave, courageous and intelligent award because he doesn't just care for himself and is very selfless.

My Awesome Australian

My Fantastic Nanny
My Fantastic Nanny by Naia
Daniel Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo by Zak
Ned Kelly: Wanted dead or alive!
Ned Kelly: Wanted dead or alive! by Obie
My Mum
My Mum by Grace
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