In honour of International Women’s Day – we celebrate Australia’s most inspiring women!
International Women’s Dayis a day to celebrate the awe inspiring women of the world who paved a path of equality and positive change for women.
Each year across the globe on March 8th, women unite and celebrate the economic, political and social achievements of women in the past, present and future.
Australian women have always stood up in what they believe.
Back in 1891 Lousia Lawson who was one of the first Australian voices of feminism said “Will it be believed, a hundred years hence, that such a state of things existed.” And well over 100 years later is a proud line of Australian woman that have changed the face of this nation.
So in celebration of International Women’s Day we take a look 10 inspiring Australian women who have positively changed our country.
[Rosie Batty](http://www.womansday.com.au/lifestyle/true-life-stories/2015/1/rosie-batty-named-australian-of-the-year-2015/) was named the 2015 Australian of the Year. After the tragic death of her son, she has become a passionate advocate to stop domestic violence.
Rosie Batty was named the 2015 Australian of the Year. After the tragic death of her son, she has become a passionate advocate to stop domestic violence.
[Turia Pitt](http://www.womansday.com.au/lifestyle/true-life-stories/2014/11/turia-pitt-takes-next-step-to-recovery/) inspired the entire country with her resilience after her incredible recovery after she was left with burns to 65 per cent of her body, after a fire broke out while she competed in an ultra-marathon run in Western Australia in 2011.
Turia Pitt inspired the entire country with her resilience after her incredible recovery after she was left with burns to 65 per cent of her body, after a fire broke out while she competed in an ultra-marathon run in Western Australia in 2011.
Olivia Newton John has touched the lives of so many with her charity work especially her cancer foundation.
Cate Blanchett and Deborah Mailman have been trailblazers in the Australian community, putting a spotlight on the nations talented and art community.
[Deborra-Lee Furness](http://www.womansday.com.au/celebrity/celebrity-headlines/2014/11/deborra-lee-furness-named-the-nsw-australian-of-the-year-2014/) was the New South Wales Australian of the Year for her work championing adoption rights and advocating the arts around the world.
Deborra-Lee Furness was the New South Wales Australian of the Year for her work championing adoption rights and advocating the arts around the world.
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Julia Gillard was Australia’s first female Prime Minister and has been an advocate for numerous charities as well as a huge focus on children’s education.
Stella Young was a comedian and disability advocate that passed away in December 2014. Stella was born with a bone condition known as osteogenesis imperfecta, which she often described simply as “having really dodgy bones”. She defied expectations and created a new voice for people with disabilities. Her amazing work was renown and she’ll be very missed.
[Terri and Bindi Irwin](http://www.womansday.com.au/celebrity/celebrity-headlines/2015/1/bindi-irwin-has-her-very-own-island/) are wildlife crusaders following in the footsteps of Steve Irwin. The mother-daughter duo , along have raised awareness worldwide and continue to help others in everything they do.
Terri and Bindi Irwin are wildlife crusaders following in the footsteps of Steve Irwin. The mother-daughter duo , along have raised awareness worldwide and continue to help others in everything they do.
Quentin Bryce was the first female Governor-General, who is a huge womens-rights advocate. She was awarded an Order of Australia in 1988 for her contribution to advancing human rights and equality, the rights of women and children and the welfare of the family and continues her great work to this day!
[Tracey Spicer](http://www.womansday.com.au/lifestyle/true-life-stories/2013/12/tracey-spicer-signs-up-to-mentor-young-women/) is a passionate ambassador for women’s rights, social justice and equal opportunity. The highly-respected journalist has worked with a range of charities and NGOs worldwide.
Tracey Spicer is a passionate ambassador for women’s rights, social justice and equal opportunity. The highly-respected journalist has worked with a range of charities and NGOs worldwide.
