The Senior Australian of the Year Award - 2001

State and National awards, which recognise and celebrate the contribution of older Australians to the community. This award is managed by the National Australia Day Council.

Prof. Graeme Clark AO

Graeme pioneered the development of the Bionic Ear, and his achievements have been acknowledged on both a national and international scale. His research into cochlear implants has meant that over 15,000 deaf people can now hear again. He has also worked to achieve the integration of the deaf into the hearing world. In 1983 he received an Order of Australia for services to medicine.

Visit the Australian of the Year website for more information about the 2001 Senior Australian of the Year Awards.