Change the narrative and policy around refugees— Craig Foster | AOTY | ABC Australia

The former Socceroo and award-winning sports broadcaster has spent the past decade campaigning for refugee rights and marginalised communities. He also promotes anti-racism, allyship and ‘active multiculturalism’. #AusOfTheYear Craig Foster receives the 2023 NSW Australian of the Year award. Stream the full collection on ABC iview: https://ab.co/AusOfTheYear2023 Subscribe ✅ and tap the notification bell 🔔 to be delivered Australian stories every day: http://ab.co/ABCAus-subscribe ___________________________________________ Each year our nation celebrates the achievements and contributions of eminent Australians through the Australian of the Year Awards by profiling leading citizens who are role models for us all. They inspire us through their achievements and challenge us to make our own contribution to creating a better Australia. The Awards honour an exceptional group of highly respected Australians who ignite discussion and change on issues of national importance. The Australian of the Year Awards provides everyone with the opportunity to recognise any Australian who makes them proud. The four Australian of the Year categories are: • Australian of the Year • Senior Australian of the Year (those aged 65 years or over) • Young Australian of the Year (ages 16 to 30) • Australia's Local Hero ___________________________________________ Web: http://abc.net.au/ Facebook:   / abc   Twitter:   / abcaustralia   Instagram:   / abcaustralia   ___________________________________________ This is an official Australian Broadcasting Corporation YouTube channel. Contributions may be removed if they violate ABC's Online Conditions of Use http://www.abc.net.au/conditions.htm (Section 3).