Professor Linda Kristjanson is a pioneer in palliative care research. She currently directs the Cancer, Palliative Care and Family Health Research team at Edith Cowan University and is the Chair of Palliative Care for the Cancer Foundation of Western Australia. Since immigrating to Australia in 1997 to take up her current professorial position, Linda has successfully developed research institutes and centres within Australia.

As Managing Director of Julia Ross Recruitment, Julia Ross oversees the administration and operational management of a business that has 14 branches in Australia and one in London. In 2000, the company became the largest female-owned business and the largest single-owner business ever to list on the Australian Stock Exchange. Julia Ross Recruitment has a turnover of $160 million per annum.

Sally Evans is Corporate Development Director for Eurest, the country's largest dedicated food service company. Her role takes her to many countries within the Asia Pacific region, developing new healthcare and aged care accounts for Eurest, these include retirement villages, nursing homes and hospitals.

Professor Linda Kristjanson is a pioneer in palliative care research. She currently directs the Cancer, Palliative Care and Family Health Research team at Edith Cowan University and is the Chair of Palliative Care for the Cancer Foundation of Western Australia. Since immigrating to Australia in 1997 to take up her current professorial position, Linda has successfully developed research institutes and centres within Australia.

At age 21, Kirsty Dunphey launched her own real estate business, becoming the youngest licensed real estate manager and owner in Tasmania. In just 18 months, M&M Real Estate has sold close to $20 million in real estate and the company continues to flourish in the Launceston property market. Kirsty was one of three finalists for this year's Young Australian of the Year Award.