Carrie Bickmore Named 2026 Australian of the Year for Victoria
Carrie Bickmore, a well-known broadcaster and dedicated cancer fundraiser, received the 2026 Australian of the Year award for Victoria. The award was presented at a ceremony in Melbourne on November 6.
Contributions to Brain Cancer Research and Advocacy
Bickmore's fight against brain cancer is deeply personal. Since 2015, she has raised over $27 million to support research aimed at finding a cure. This effort led to the creation of The Brain Cancer Centre in 2021, a cutting-edge facility that brings together top researchers.
The centre has backed numerous research projects nationwide and launched pioneering clinical trials, marking a major step forward in brain cancer treatment. Brain cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death among Australians under 40, a tragedy Bickmore knows well, having lost her husband Greg to the disease in 2010.
Other Notable Awardees
Alongside Bickmore, Bryan Lipmann AM, a passionate advocate for elderly homeless people, was named the 2026 Senior Australian of the Year for Victoria.
"Brain cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Australians under 40, as tragically experienced by Bickmore herself when she lost her husband, Greg, to the disease in 2010."
Summary: Carrie Bickmore's tireless fundraising and advocacy have led to major advances in brain cancer research, earning her the 2026 Australian of the Year award for Victoria.