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Barbara Holborow

Barbara Holborow was the first woman recipient in Australia of the Jean Harris award for promoting the development and progress of Women and Children's issues in Australia. This is the highest award given by Rotary both in Australia and internationally.

Barbara is also the recipient of the Order Of Australia Medal
In July 1997 at the Entertainment Awards in Sydney, Barbara received the Variety Club of Australia's Humanitarian Award, once again this award is the highest acknowledgment given by Variety both in Australia and internationally.

Barbara's life was relatively uneventful until she was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 13. In April 2003 she was awarded the Kellion Victory medal Diabetes Australia for surviving 60 years of Type 1 Diabetes. Self discipline then became the catch-cry of her life. After leaving school, working as a legal secretary, marrying and having her family, Barbara decided to put her discipline to the test and at the age of 32, began to study law.

Barbara's opinions are highly respected and she is a sought after speaker, addressing audiences all sectors of the community - both corporate and private to deliver her inspirational, emotionally charged and thought provoking message.

Barbara is Patron of 9 Children's charities and believes that every child is the responsibility of everybody. Barbara is also an Australia Day Ambassador.