Representations by Chris Bracken https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist Year 11 English - representation of concepts, identities, times and places en-us 2017-01-30 00:54:16 UTC 2023-01-23 21:12:04 UTC hello@padlet.com Lieutenant-General David Morrison https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150132616 The 2016 Australian of the year is represented as a strong and independent man who cares strongly about gender equality.]]> 2017-01-30 01:13:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150132616 Cathy Freeman https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150141485 Cathy Freeman is represented as a strong-willed woman who was able to show the nation by lighting the stadium's Olympic flame  symbolised how the Australian people's desires to reconcile with the Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders became. 
Jade]]> 2017-01-30 04:27:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150141485 Banjo Paterson https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150141731 Banjo Paterson was known as one of Australia's most iconic poet, journalist and author. His contribution to society through his songs and as a war correspondent, represents him as someone who is strong willed, brave and willing to give up his life.

Ella R]]> 2017-01-30 04:33:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150141731 Steve Irwin https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150141981 Steve Irwin was an iconic Australian personality known for his dedication to the protection of wildlife. Steve is represented as a strong, fearless conservationist who protects animals and loves Australia.
Calista]]> 2017-01-30 04:41:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150141981 Delta Goodrem https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150144335 Delta Goodrem is well known for her music but mostly because of her struggle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Despite her struggles, she continued to sing and recover from her illness. Delta is represented as strong willed and diligent, who gives and is generous through her support in charities.

Courtney  
 ]]> 2017-01-30 05:45:42 UTC https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150144335 Eddie Mabo https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150145688 Eddie Mabo was an Indigenous Australian man who is known for his role in campaigning for traditional Indigenous land rights. He is represented as an influential and determined person who changed land right laws in Australia through his perseverance. 
Emilia]]> 2017-01-30 06:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150145688 Dame Edna https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150146729 Dame Edna is a character created by Barry Humphries and is represented as being quirky and honest, due to her talk shows that poke fun at the events and politicians of her time. 
Zoe]]> 2017-01-30 06:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150146729 John Landy https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150156427 John Landy is best known for his sportsmanship at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. He is represented as a strong male, he is compassionate, kind-hearted, willing to give up his spot in the race to help another.  ]]> 2017-01-30 08:19:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150156427 Hugh Jackman https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150164185 Hugh Jackman is a successful Australian actor, dancer, and singer, who is best known for his action movies and stage musicals. Jackman has won international recognition for his roles in a variety of film genres. He is known for his long-running role as Wolverine in the X-men film series. Hugh Jackman is a global advisor of the 'Global Poverty Project', and is represented as a good-looking, friendly guy, with a kind and generous attitude which speaks positively for Australia. 

Grace
]]> 2017-01-30 09:03:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150164185 Fred Hollows https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150169832 Fred Hollows was a man who had a passion for medicine, in particular ophthalmology. He is represented a selfless man who cared more about helping people then he did for making money and becoming famous.  He had the opportunity to become famous and make lots of money from his career and instead he focused on what he thought as really important.

Maddie Pepper  
]]> 2017-01-30 09:34:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150169832 Keith Urban https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150170492 Keith Lionel Urban is a famous Australian icon launching what will be on the nation's leading entertainment venues. The musician inherited a passion for country music from his parents. He is represented as a talented and kind country song writer who loves to play his guitar.

Vivianne N]]> 2017-01-30 09:38:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150170492 Paul hogan https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150173159 Paul Hogan is best known for his performance in the Crocodile Dundee franchise. In 1985, Paul Hogan was named Australian of the Year. Paul Hogan is represented as a brave, caring, funny, dangerous and willing person.

Brooke M]]> 2017-01-30 09:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150173159 Cate Blanchett https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150178296 Cate Blanchett is an renowned Australian actress and theater director, acclaiming academy and golden globe awards. For her service to Australia Society, she was awarded the centenary medal by the Australian Government. Blanchett is represented as a strong and independent women, who has a leading and important role in her field of work. 

Gabby W ]]> 2017-01-30 10:22:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150178296 Ita Buttrose 8181721 https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150184505 Founder of Cleo magazine, Ita Buttrose encouraged young women to be liberated by the contraceptive pill, job opportunities and a new world that was exciting but sometimes confusing. Cleo magazine broke new ground. Buttrose wrote about subjects surrounding female sexuality that were barely discussed at home, let alone in print. Buttrose empowered young Australian women and introduced a new era of entertainment. She is represented an intelligent, inspiring and brave woman.

An Ly ]]> 2017-01-30 10:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150184505 Sir Donald Bradman https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150193198 Sir Donald Bradman is an Australian sporting legend. He was acricketer who was widely acknowledged as the greatest batsman of all time. During his 21 years of first-class cricket, Bradman achieved everything that was possible in the sport - he captained his South Australian Sheffield Shield team; was a State selector; Test selector; and captain of the Australian Team for almost a decade, including of the 1948 Australian Test team. No other sportsperson in Australian history has captured the respect and admiration of the sporting public the way 'The Don', has done. Don Bradman is unquestionably represented as the greatest cricketer of all time. 

April]]> 2017-01-30 11:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150193198 Li Cunxin https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150214972 Li Cunxin is a Chinese-Australian former ballet dancer, and current Artistic Director of the Queensland Ballet.
He moved to Melbourne in 1995 to dance in the Australian Ballet as a Principal Artist.
He has released an autobiography and he has recieved many awards for his contribution to the arts, including Queensland's Australian of the Year in 2014.
He is represented as strong, brave, graceful and inspirational.

Erin R-P]]> 2017-01-30 13:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150214972 Dawn Fraser https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150402264 Dawn Fraser is Australia's greatest Olympian and is regarded as the finest female sprint swimmer of them all. A winner of four gold and four silver Olympic medals, holder of 39 world records (27 of them individual) and first in her sport of either sex to win the same event at three consecutive Olympics. She was voted the person who best symbolizes Australia and in 1998 was included as one of Australia’s National Living Treasures. 

Charmi Jayasekera]]> 2017-01-30 21:59:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150402264 Nicole Kidman https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150413543 Nicole Kidman is an academy award winning Australian actress and producer and the founder of company Blossom Films . Her breakout role was in the feature film Dead Calm (1989) and has since gone on to star in many critically acclaimed movies. Kidman has been a Goodwill ambassador for UNICEF and 1994  was made a companion in the Order of Australia. Kidman's selfless and charitable work represents her as a courageous and inspiring individual, who is a true leader in her field of work
Hannah Kennelly

]]> 2017-01-30 23:45:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150413543 Coral Morris https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150416020 Australian Artist, Coral Morris is well known for her colorful paintings of natural Australian landscapes, Coral Morris captures the diversity and beauty or Australia's natural flora and fauna while focusing on the Australian spirit and essence of the landscapes she paints. Coral Morris was part of the royal Queensland art society and became president of the Rock hampton branch in 1994 and remained president untill 2010. She inspired many Australia's to paint their country's unique landscapes and actively contributed to support Australia's cultural heritage and community.

Emma. C]]> 2017-01-31 00:19:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150416020 Ian 'Molly' Medrum https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150416124 He was an Australian music icon who allowed us to develop a music culture unique to our country in the 1970s/80s, gaining extraordinary influence in international music and in that generation. In July 1985, he hosted Oz for Africa, a concert dedicated to raising funds for Live Aid, and was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 1986. 
Nicola F]]> 2017-01-31 00:20:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150416124 Margot Robbie https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150425237 Margot Robbie is an Australian actor who is represented as an inprirational strong women to peoplei australia who want to makw it big in the industry.
Ella B]]> 2017-01-31 02:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150425237 Ahn Do https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150425257 Anh Do is a Vietnamese-born Australian author, actor, comedian, and artist. He has appeared on many Australian TV shows such as Thank God You're Here and Good News Week, and was runner-up on Dancing With The Stars in 2007. He studied a combined Business Law degree at the University of Technology, Sydney. He is the brother of film director Khoa Do and has acted in several of Khoa's films, including Footy Legends, which he co-wrote and produced. In 2012, his TV show Anh Does Vietnam began airing. He was a finalist in the 2014 Archibald Prize. He is represented as a brave and funny man who cares about migration. 
Ashley Russell]]> 2017-01-31 02:20:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cbracken3k/d5wihjo4bist/wish/150425257