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My Awesome Australian: Online exhibition

Adam Goodes by Matthew (8-11 years, VIC)

Drawing
Adam Goodes
Adam Goodes after his AFL career he has written many great Aboriginal books and is known for being a kind person. He has also influenced many young people. He has spent time working with troubled youth, including those in youth detention centres. Together with his cousin and former teammate Michael O'Loughlin, Adam Goodes established the Go Foundation which empowers the next generation of Indigenous role models in all walks of life. I would give Adam Goodes a great person award.

My Awesome Australian

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My principal Mr Jones
My principal Mr Jones by Alex
Audrey
Audrey by Rosie
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