04/06/2026
🌟 60 PLUS LOCAL HERO 🌟
ROSIE BATTY AO
Some people inspire…
And then there are those who change a nation forever.
Rosie Batty is one of the most courageous and influential women Australia has ever known.
After the heartbreaking loss of her son Luke in 2014, Rosie made a choice that would impact millions…
She chose to stand up, speak out, and fight for change not just for herself, but for every woman and child living in fear.
💛 Her achievements are extraordinary:
✨ 2015 Australian of the Year
✨ Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
✨ Founder of the Luke Batty Foundation
✨ Leader in bringing domestic violence into the national spotlight
✨ Key voice influencing government reform, funding, and support systems
✨ Advocate who helped shift Australia’s conversation around family violence
Rosie didn’t just raise awareness…
She forced a nation to listen.
Her voice has influenced policy, inspired survivors, and challenged outdated attitudes across Australia.
💬 Through countless speeches, media appearances, and advocacy work, she continues to:
✔️ Support victims and survivors
✔️ Push for stronger systems and prevention
✔️ Encourage Australians to speak up and stand together
✔️ Drive long-term cultural change
Her message is simple but powerful:
Violence thrives in silence… and change starts with all of us.
Rosie’s strength, grace, and determination remind us that even in life’s darkest moments…
✨ purpose can rise
✨ voices can be found
✨ and change is always possible
She is not just a survivor…
She is a leader, a voice, and a force for good.
💛 Rosie Batty, we honour you as a true
60 PLUS LOCAL HERO
