Rosie Batty facts for kids
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Rosie Batty
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Batty speaking at the Women's Lunch on Day One of the 2015 ACTU Congress
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Rosemary Anne Batty
1962 (age 62–63) Laneham, Nottinghamshire, England
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| Citizenship | British, Australian |
| Known for | Domestic violence campaigner |
| Children | Luke Batty (2002–2014) |
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Rosemary Anne "Rosie" Batty (born in 1962) is an Australian who works to stop domestic violence. She became well-known for this work in 2014. This was after her 11-year-old son, Luke Batty, was sadly killed by his father, Greg Anderson.
Rosie Batty has shared her own experiences with domestic violence to help others. She speaks publicly to make people more aware of the issue. She also works to bring about important changes in society. Many people believe Rosie Batty has greatly influenced how Australians think about domestic violence. She has also helped improve government efforts, funding, support services, and police and legal procedures related to this issue in Australia.
In 2016, the Prime Minister of Australia at the time, Malcolm Turnbull, praised Rosie Batty. He said that for big cultural changes, you need a great leader. He felt Rosie had done this in a way no one else had before. She was named Australian of the Year in 2015. In 2019, she was also given a special award called an Officer of the Order of Australia.
Rosie Batty's Early Life
Rosie Batty was born in England. She grew up on a farm in a place called Laneham in Nottinghamshire. She lived there with her father and three brothers.
When Rosie was six years old, her mother passed away. After that, nannies and her grandmother helped raise her. Rosie has said that her mother's death had a lasting effect on her.
After finishing high school, she took a secretarial course. She worked for a short time as a bank clerk. She also worked as a nanny in Australia.
Rosie Batty moved to Australia for good in 1988. She had visited before in 1986.
Awards and Recognition
Rosie Batty has received many important awards for her work. In 2014, she was given the Pride of Australia's National Courage Medal. The next year, in 2015, she was named the Australian of the Year. This is a very high honor given to an Australian who has made a big difference.
She also received an honorary doctorate from the University of the Sunshine Coast. In 2016, Fortune magazine listed her as number 33 on their list of the World's Greatest Leaders.
In 2015, an artist named Jacqui Clark painted a picture of Rosie Batty. The painting was called Meeting Rosie Batty. It was chosen for a special art prize called the Portia Geach Memorial Award.
In October 2018, Rosie Batty was recognized again. The Australian Financial Review included her in their list of 100 Women of Influence. This was for her work in social projects and non-profit groups.
On June 10, 2019, she received another high honor. She was made an Officer of the Order of Australia. This award was given to her during the Queen's Birthday 2019 Honours. It recognized her "distinguished service to the community" as a leader and supporter for stopping family violence.
Other Important Activities
On October 10, 2023, Rosie Batty joined 24 other people who had been named Australians of the Year. They all signed an open letter to support the "Yes" vote in the Indigenous Voice referendum. This referendum was about giving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples a voice in the Australian Parliament. The letter was started by a psychiatrist named Patrick McGorry.
See also
In Spanish: Rosie Batty para niños
