லட்சுமி லோகதாசன் அவர்களை தமிழ்முரசுஒஸ்ரேலியா வாழ்த்துகின்றது

2014 New South Wales Young Woman of the Year எனும் மதிப்பும், கௌரவமும் கொண்ட விருதை லட்சுமி லோகதாசன் எனும் சிட்னி நகரில் வாழும் 18 வயது தமிழ்ப்பெண் பெற்றுள்ளார். லட்சுமியின் சமூக சேவைகளைப் பாராட்டி இந்த விருதை NSW மாநில Premier Barry O Farrell வழங்கி கௌரவித்தார். இந்த விருதை NSW மாநில அரசு இந்த ஆண்டு அறிமுகம் செய்தபின்னர் இந்த விருதை முதன் முதலாக பெற்றிருப்பவர் லட்சுமி என்பது இன்னும் அதீதச் சிறப்பு.

இந்த விருதைப்பெற பரிந்துரைக்கப்பட்ட 239 பேரில் லட்சுமி தெரிவுசெய்யப்பட்டிருப்பது நம்மை வியக்கவைக்கிறது. University of Western Sydney எனும் பல்கலைக் கழகத்தில் International Studies and Law எனும் பிரிவில் படித்துவரும் லட்சுமி, எதிர்காலத்தில் வழக்கறிஞராக ஒடுக்கப்படும் இனங்களுக்காக சர்வதேசரீதியில் பணியாற்றுவது தமது கனவு என்று குறிப்பிடுகிறார்.

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Young Woman of the Year winner and finalists. Premier Barry O’Farrell, Harvey Norman’s Young Woman of the Year finalist Bee Orsini, Harvey Norman’s Young Woman of the Year finalist Jennifer Star, Harvey Norman’s Young Woman of the Year finlaist Kimberley Abbott,

Harvey Norman’s Young Woman of the Year winner Lakshmi Logathassan, Katie Page (CEO Harvey Norman), Minister for Women Pru Goward.

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2014 Women of the Year Awards Winners

2014 WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS WINNERS

WINNER OF PREMIER'S AWARD FOR WOMAN OF THE YEAR 2014

TURIA PITT FROM NARRAWALLEE NEAR ULLADULLA

Mining engineer, burns survivor, life champion

"Never, Never, Never Give up. Live life to its fullest. Be determined. Persevere".

Turia Pitt is a mining engineer. Attending her first undergraduate lecture, a fellow student told Turia she was "in the wrong class". Challenging assumptions and prevailing against the odds was to become a theme in Turia's life. Not only did she carve out a successful engineering career in the traditionally male-dominated mining industry, but when the catastrophic Kimberley fires of 2011 almost took her life, she survived and refused to be limited by her injuries.

WINNER OF HARVEY NORMAN'S YOUNG WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD 2014

LAKSHMI LOGATHASSAN FROM HOLSWORTHY

"Not many people have the good fortune of growing up in a country of freedom and equal opportunity. I am one of the lucky few – so why not make the most of my chance to help those less fortunate."

Lakshmi Logathassan is a high-achieving law student from the University of Western Sydney who at just 18, dedicates her time to developing and implementing projects that provide access to education and promote the values of equality and a fair-go for all.

WINNER OF A.H. BEARD'S COMMUNITY HERO AWARD

FATEN EL DANA OAM FROM MT PRITCHARD

"I quickly developed a passion for helping these migrant women to settle in Australia and to improve their awareness about important health issues."

Faten El Dana OAM is the president of the Muslim Women's welfare of Australia. She is also very active in the community as an ambassador for migrant women. She is a program coordinator at 2MFM and is involved with numerous community projects around women's health, family issues, job searching, interpretation and many others.

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2014 Premier's Award for Woman of the Year

2014 PREMIER'S AWARD FOR WOMAN OF THE YEAR

2014 HARVEY NORMAN'S YOUNG WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD FINALISTS

KIMBERLEY ABBOTT FROM WERRI BEACH

"I believe the way to help people is not to give them a hand out - it's about giving them a hand up. It's about empowering people with the skills and knowledge so that they can help themselves."

At 23, Kimberley Abbott has already established a reputation as a young leader, entrepreneur, and inspirational change-maker. She is passionate about empowering women to think outside the box and explore all opportunities available to them.

LAKSHMI LOGATHASSAN FROM HOLSWORTHY

"Not many people have the good fortune of growing up in a country of freedom and equal opportunity. I am one of the lucky few – so why not make the most of my chance to help those less fortunate."

BEE ORSINI FROM FIVE DOCK

"I share my story because the issue of youth homelessness is so hidden and young people aren't reaching out and getting the help they need."

Bee Orsini is a school liaison officer, presenter and workshop facilitator for The Salvation Army's Education and Outreach Initiative. Bee is dedicated to breaking down barriers that hold young people back from reaching their full potential, by equipping young people to better support themselves and others.

JENNIFER STAR FROM GOULBURN

"Being an Australian woman is a privilege -the work I do to empower women and girls in a culture that often does not afford similar support and freedoms has opened my eyes to the opportunities that are available to women in NSW."

Jennifer Star is a young and enthusiastic teacher, who has always excelled academically and in sport. Despite having many options for a bright future in a comfortable, safe environment Jennifer has chosen to dedicate her life to women and children who don't have access to the education and resources that most of us take for granted.

Thanks http://www.women.nsw.gov.au/