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Victorian Senior of the Year 2022 (Promotion of Multiculturalism) Award to Marie Pietersz from Camberwell Nominated by: Dilrukshie Perera, President, Australia South Asia Society By Marie Pietersz The Award ceremony was held at Government House on 26 October 2022 and officiated by the Governor, Hon Linda Dessau, AO, and the Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers, Hon Colin Brooks, MP. “Marie volunteers in many sectors of the wider community with her all-round skills as a dance teacher, writer, English tutor and editorial consultant. This amazing lady contributes so many unpaid hours and spreads her volunteering capacity across many community sectors and age groups,” says Dilkie Perera, nominator and President of the Australia South Asia Society. Marie migrated from Sri Lanka in 1972 and was successful in obtaining many significant roles during her State Government career. Coming from a background of limited opportunity, she was grateful and readily accepted the many ...