Quentin Bryce has enjoyed a rich and distinguished career as an academic, lawyer, community and human rights advocate, senior public officer, university college principal, and vice-regal representative in Queensland and Australia. Her contribution to advancing human rights and equality, the rights of women and children, and the welfare of the family was recognised in her […]

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Alan Jones is one of Australia’s most respected and influential broadcasters. In 2004, Jones received a Queen’s Birthday Honour – an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) partly for his service to the media and sports’ administration, but also for helping many charities, including Youth Off The Streets, the Children’s Hospital, Starlight Children’s Foundation, the […]

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John Eales AM (born 27 June 1970) is an Australian former rugby union player and the most successful captain in the history of Australian rugby. “I first met Perry in the hospital in Brisbane immediately following his accident. Even though he couldn’t say much at that point, you could see from his eyes that this […]

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Adam Craig Gilchrist, AM (born 14 November 1971), nicknamed ”Gilly” or “Churchy” is an Australian former international cricketer who currently captains Kings XI Punjab and captained Middlesex.  He is considered to be one of the greatest wicket-keeper–batsmen in the history of the game. “It was in July 2004 that Perry was kind enough to share […]

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Nathan Patrick Grey is a former Australian rugby union footballer. He has been a defence and skills coach for the Melbourne Rebels since the team’s inaugural Super Rugby season in 2011. “Perry Cross, a guy who gets on with  the job at hand, no complaints, no whinging or finding excuses. A truly inspirational bloke who […]

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Ben Ikin played 150 games in the NRL, represented QLD 17 times, played 2 tests for Australia, and still holds the record as the youngest player ever to play State of Origin football. Ben was also part of the Brisbane Broncos premiership team in the 2000 season. Ikin currently works with Fox Sports as the […]

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Nathan Sharpe is an Australian rugby union player and former captain of the Australian Wallabies. He plays lock and was the captain of the Western Force from 2006-2011. “Perry Cross is a role model for people across the world. His attitude, strength and will to succeed are examples to all who want the most out […]

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