A doctor at the heart of a mobile health clinic, the founder of a homeless charity and a young man collecting containers to create jobs are among the inspiring Queensland nominees for the 2026 Australian of the Year awards.

Four nominees from four categories will go on to represent Queensland in the national Australian of the Year Awards, to be presented on Australia Day Eve in January 2026.

The Queensland nominees in the four categories are:

The nominees for Queensland are among 134 people being recognised across all states and territories.

The Queensland award recipients will be announced on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in a ceremony at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre which will also be available to watch online at australianoftheyear.org.au.

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