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Phyllis Frost
Born
Phyllis Irene Turner

(1917-09-14)14 September 1917
Brighton, Victoria, Australia
Died 30 October 2004(2004-10-30) (aged 87)
Nunawading, Victoria, Australia
Nationality Australian
Other names Dame Phyllis Frost
Education University of Melbourne
Occupation
  • welfare worker
  • philanthropist
  • physiotherapist
Known for Community service
Relatives Elizabeth Kathleen Turner (sister)
Awards Dame, AC, DBE,

Dame Phyllis Irene Frost (born Turner; 14 September 1917 – 30 October 2004) was an amazing Australian woman. She was known for helping many people and good causes. Phyllis Frost worked as a welfare worker and a philanthropist. This means she helped people in need and gave money to charities.

She was especially known for helping people in correctional centers. She also helped start the Keep Australia Beautiful movement. She worked with "Freedom from Hunger" and raised millions of dollars for charity.

Early Life and Education

Phyllis Irene Turner was born in 1917. Her birthplace was Brighton, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. Her parents were Irene and Harry Turner.

Phyllis had two sisters, Caroline and Elizabeth. They grew up together in a town called Croydon. She went to Presbyterian Ladies' College, Melbourne. Later, she studied at the University of Melbourne.

At university, she trained to be a physiotherapist. She also studied criminology. This helped her understand people who had been in trouble with the law. She wanted to help them get their lives back on track.

In 1941, she married Glenn Frost. They had three daughters together.

Helping the Community

Phyllis Frost dedicated her life to helping others. She was involved in many different charities. She worked with about 47 committees and groups.

One of her main focuses was helping women in correctional centers. She led the Victorian Women's Prisons Council for many years. She worked to make sure these women were treated fairly. She also helped them prepare for life after their time in the centers.

Phyllis also cared about the environment. She helped create the "Keep Australia Beautiful" movement. This group encourages people to keep their country clean. She also worked to fight hunger with "Freedom from Hunger."

Awards and Recognition

Phyllis Frost received many important awards for her work. These awards showed how much she helped the community.

In 1963, she was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). This was a big honor from the Queen.

She became a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 1974. This award was for her "outstanding service to the community."

In 1992, she received the Companion of the Order of Australia (AC). This is one of Australia's highest honors.

In 2001, she was given the Centenary Medal. This was for her many years of volunteer work. She helped people at local, state, and national levels.

Lasting Impact

Phyllis Frost's work had a lasting impact. The Victorian government honored her achievements. They renamed a correctional center after her.

In 2000, the Deer Park Metropolitan Women's Correctional Centre was renamed. It became the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre. This was to remember her dedication to women in correctional centers.

Death and State Funeral

Dame Phyllis Frost passed away on 30 October 2004. She was 87 years old. She died in Nunawading, Melbourne, Australia.

She was given a State Funeral. This is a special ceremony for important people. It shows how much she was respected.

The Premier of Victoria, Steve Bracks, spoke about her. He said she was "truly one of the great women this state has produced." Her legacy of kindness and service continues to inspire many.

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