From a singing scientist to a paediatric infectious diseases doctor, five remarkable women from the University of Melbourne have been inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women.
Announced by the Minister for Women, Ms Natalie Hutchins, at a ceremony lasty night, the Victorian Honour Roll of Women celebrates the lasting achievements of women in Victoria.
This year there are 24 inductees, including five past and present women from the University of Melbourne.
Dr Catriona Vi Nguyen-Robertson.
Emerging Leader: This category recognises a young woman redefining leadership in their chosen career, field or passion.
- Dr Catriona Vi Nguyen-Robertson is the singing scientist - an award-winning science educator who teaches science communication and advocates for accessibility and inclusion.
Change Agent: This category recognises a woman who has made an enduring commitment to their field of expertise, interest or work that has brought about significant and lasting change.
- Dr Linny Kimly Phuong is a Paediatric Clinical Teaching Fellow and paediatric infectious diseases doctor with the Royal Children's Hospital. Dr Phuong works to make healthcare fair and easy to access for everyone. She also founded a charity that provides free health education to people from refugee and migrant backgrounds.
- Professor Kerry Arabena has an enduring commitment to Indigenous health, education, and advocacy. She was the former Chair for Indigenous Health and Professor and Director, Onemda at the University of Melbourne. Professor Arabena is a compassionate leader and role model, devoted to social justice, transformation, sustainability and education.
- Ophthalmologist, the late Dr Nancy Lewis, was the first woman Medical Superintendent of the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in 1940-41 and set up the world-leading Eye Clinic at Royal Children's Hospital, transforming the lives of many children.
- Professor Kelly-Anne Phillips is a Consultant Medical Oncologist, Co-Lead of Breast Medical Oncology and a Senior Strategic Research Leader at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. An honorary with the University, she is committed to reducing the burden of breast cancer for women and their families by advancing and implementing knowledge in breast cancer risk assessment, prevention and treatment.
Ms Hutchins said each of these women have made an outstanding contribution. They join more than 750 women inducted to the Honour Roll since 2001 for their contributions to Victoria, Australia and beyond.
University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor Professor Emma Johnston AO congratulated the inductees and thanked them for their exceptional contributions.
"Each of these women have had a profound impact in their fields of expertise and the broader community," Professor Johnston said.
"Their academic excellence, resilience, and leadership set a powerful example – not just for women, but for all who strive to make a meaningful impact to the lives of others."
To see the full Victorian Honour Roll and find out more about this year's inductees, visit: https://www.vic.gov.au/victorian-honour-roll-of-women
