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Cheryl Kickett Cheryl Kickett i(A122932 works by) (a.k.a. Cheryl Kickett-Tucker)
Born: Established: Perth, Western Australia, ;
Gender: Female
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Noongar / Nyoongar / Nyoongah / Nyungar / Nyungah/Noonygar
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Cheryl Kickett belongs to the Wadjuk, Balladong, and Yued areas of the Noongar people. With a research background complemented by a number of accolades, Kickett-Tucker is passionate about Child Health.

Recording traditional stories taught to her during her childhood in the Waarda Series for Young Readers is another way for Kickett-Tucker to teach Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children about Noongar culture and encourage literacy.

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Personal Awards

2020 recipient Order of Australia — Member of the Order of Australia (AM) For significant service to tertiary education, and to the Indigenous community.
2019 winner Australia's Local Hero — WA Local Hero
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