Carrie Bickmore Named 2026 Australian of the Year for Victoria
Carrie Bickmore OAM, broadcaster and cancer fundraiser, was honoured as the 2026 Australian of the Year for Victoria at a ceremony in Melbourne on November 6.
Contributions to Brain Cancer Research
Since 2015, Bickmore has helped raise over $27 million to support brain cancer research. In 2021, she founded The Brain Cancer Centre, uniting top researchers nationwide to develop a cure. The centre leads groundbreaking clinical trials for patients, marking global firsts in this field.
Brain cancer kills more Australian children than any other disease, and more people under 40 than any other cancer, including Bickmore's late husband, Greg, who died in 2010.
Other 2026 Victorian Australian Award Recipients
- Senior Australian of the Year: Bryan Lipmann AM, advocate for elderly homeless people and founder of Wintringham, which now assists 3,000 individuals with housing and care.
- Young Australian of the Year: Abraham Kuol.
Author's summary: Carrie Bickmore's dedication to brain cancer research and community care earned her the 2026 Victorian Australian of the Year, alongside key contributors in senior and youth categories.
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