Meet our 2025 winners

Meet the 2023 winners

A breakthrough in the fight against melanoma and a free tax clinic supporting vulnerable communities are among the nation’s most impactful university-led initiatives recognised in the 2025 Shaping Australia Awards.

With more than 42,500 Australians casting their votes—alongside decisions from an eminent judging panel—this year’s program celebrates six outstanding winners.

Together, these initiatives showcase the power of university-led research, innovation and community impact in shaping a stronger, fairer Australia.

The problem solver
The future builder
The community champion
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People's Choice

ACEMID: revolutionising early detection and the fight against melanoma

The University of Queensland

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People's Choice

Targeted hope: redefining treatment for pancreatic cancer

University of Wollongong

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People's Choice

Affiliated Schools Program: redefining teacher education through partnership

University of Canberra

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People's Choice

Step Up Into Teaching: opening doors to a new generation of teachers

Australian Catholic University

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People's Choice

Transforming access for Deaf and Deafblind Australians

Monash University

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Winner
People's Choice

CDU free tax clinic

Charles Darwin University

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