Australian of the Year: Corey Tutt, fundraising for science in schools скачать в хорошем качестве

Australian of the Year: Corey Tutt, fundraising for science in schools

Through his organisation, Deadly Science, proud Kamilaroi man Corey Tutt gathers donations of science resources and sends them to remote schools around Australia. As well as receiving book donations from high-profile scientists such as Professor Brian Cox and Doctor Karl Kruszelnicki, Corey has raised more than $33,000 to purchase books and equipment, and distributed more than 4,300 books and 70 telescopes. He is engaged with over 90 schools around Australia. In a recent survey, these schools showed a 25% increase in engagement in STEM-related subjects. Deadly Science has given 28 Deadly Junior Scientist Awards, encouraging young Indigenous kids to follow their dreams. Corey particularly wants to ensure that every remote Australian school has a copy of Bruce Pascoe's book Dark Emu – a history of Indigenous science and agriculture – to help educate them about the real story of Australia's past. Corey's actions inspire Indigenous children to believe in themselves and understand their environment – for the benefit of Australia and all its people. Australian of the Year Awards: Each year our nation celebrates the achievements and contributions of eminent Australians through the Australian of the Year Awards by profiling leading citizens who are role models for us all. They inspire us through their achievements and challenge us to make our own contribution to creating a better Australia. The Awards honour an exceptional group of highly respected Australians who ignite discussion and change on issues of national importance. The Australian of the Year Awards provides everyone with the opportunity to recognise any Australian who makes them proud. The four Australian of the Year categories are: Australian of the Year Senior Australian of the Year (those aged 65 years or over) Young Australian of the Year (ages 16 to 30) Australia's Local Hero The Awards operate at two levels - State/Territory and national. State and Territory selection committees select four nominees for each Award category, with one of these nominees being announced as the State/Territory Award recipient. The National Australia Day Council Board selects the Australians of the Year from the group of 32 State and Territory recipients. The prestigious year-round program culminates in the announcement of the National Award recipients in Canberra on Australia Day Eve. For more information on the Australian of the Year Awards, read about the history of how recipients are chosen: https://www.australianoftheyear.org.a... Join the ABC Australia community on social media! http://abc.net.au/ Facebook:   / abc   Twitter:   / abcaustralia   Instagram:   / abcaustralia   #AOTY2020 #ausoftheyear