Lowitja O’Donoghue

Quick Facts

Full Name	Lowitja O'Donoghue
Occupation	Nurse
Date Of Birth	Aug 1, 1932(1932-08-01)
Age	92
Birthplace	South Australia
Country	Australia
Horoscope	Leo

Lowitja O'Donoghue Biography

Lowitja O'Donoghue is one of the most popular and richest Nurse who was born on August 1, 1932 in South Australia, Australia.

Lowitja O'Donoghue Net Worth

Lowitja O'Donoghue is one of the richest Nurse from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lowitja O'Donoghue 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Lowitja Lois O’Donoghue Smart, AC, CBE, DSG (born Lois O’Donoghue; 1 August 1932) is an Aboriginal Australian retired public administrator. In 1990-1996

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Who is Lowitja O'Donoghue Dating?

According to our records, Lowitja O'Donoghue married to Gordon Smart. As of December 1, 2023, Lowitja O'Donoghue’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Coert Ranked on the list of most popular Nurse. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Lowitja O'Donoghue celebrates birthday on August 1 of every year.

Top Facts about Lowitja O'Donoghue

1. Lowitja O’Donoghue is an Aboriginal Australian retired public administrator.
2. She was born in 1932 and is of Yankunytjatjara and Irish descent.
3. O’Donoghue was the first Aboriginal woman to head a government department.
4. She played a key role in establishing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC).
5. O’Donoghue received numerous awards for her contributions to Indigenous rights.
6. In 1999, she was named Australian of the Year.
7. She has been a strong advocate for reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
8. O’Donoghue has worked tirelessly to improve health outcomes for Indigenous communities.
9. She has been involved in various organizations promoting Indigenous education and cultural preservation.
10. O’Donoghue’s life story reflects resilience, determination, and leadership in overcoming adversity.
11. Note: Please keep in mind that these facts are based on available information at the time of writing and may not include all details about Lowitja O’Donoghue’s life and achievements.

What did lowitja O'Donoghue do?

She was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1983 and Australian of the Year in 1984, during which time she became the first Aboriginal person to address the United Nations General Assembly.

How did lowitja O'Donoghue became famous?

After going to work with the Mother Teresa program in India in 1961, Lowitja returned to Australia to work as a trained nurse and welfare officer in remote Aboriginal communities. It was during her 10 years in this work that she built a reputation for her ability to advocate for justice for Indigenous people.

Is lowitja O'Donoghue married?

Lowitja O’Donoghue
Spouse(s)| Gordon Smart (deceased)

How do you pronounce lowitja O Donoghue?

Lowitja – you pronounce her name “ LOW-ija “, the middle is sort of blurred – is a role model for me. She is a national treasure. I first met her when she was chair of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission [ATSIC].

Was lowitja O'Donoghue part of the Stolen Generation?

Lowitja O’Donoghue is a Pitjantjatjara woman and a member of the Stolen Generations. She was born in 1932 in Iwantja (Indulkana) in central Australia. Her mother was a Pitjantjatjara woman and her father Irish. At the age of two, O’Donoghue was taken from her mother, and she did not see her again for 33 years.