Lin Hatfield Dodds
| Lin Hatfield Dodds | |
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| Australian of the Year (ACT) | |
| In office 2008–2009 |
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| Preceded by | Michael Milton |
| Succeeded by | Mick Dodson |
| President of the Australian Council of Social Service | |
| In office 2005–2009 |
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| Preceded by | Andrew McCallum |
| Succeeded by | Simon Schrapel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 June 1965 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Greens |
| Spouse(s) | Dr Steve Hatfield Dodds |
| Alma mater | University of Canberra |
| Website | http://greens.org.au/linhatfielddodds |
Lin Hatfield Dodds (born Linda Hatfield), Australian social activist and former Churchill Fellow, was an unsuccessful candidate for political office for the Australian Senate representing the Australian Capital Territory at the 2010 federal election, for the Australian Greens.
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[edit] Early life and background
Hatfield Dodds became an activist in the Uniting Church of Australia as a teenager. She completed an Honours Degree in Psychology[1] and a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology,[2] and began working in the areas of drug rehabilitation, trauma, and abuse. Her activities in the Uniting Church led to her appointment as National Director of UnitingCare Australia, an agency representing 1,300 community services associated with the Uniting Church.[3] During her term as National Director of UnitingCare, Hatfield Dodds was awarded a Churchill Fellowship to examine the design and implementation of holistic poverty reduction strategies that address the underlying causes of social disadvantage.[4] In 2005, she was voted President of the Australian Council of Social Service, the peak advocacy body representing people affected by poverty and inequality; stepping down in 2009, citing family reasons.[5]
In 2008, Hatfield Dodds was invited to be a torch bearer in the 2008 Olympic Torch Relay. However, amid significant local and international media attention, she declined to accept, stating that she was
- ...very grieved to see violence come in to play between China and Tibet. I have felt that the meaning of the running in the torch relay has shifted. For a lot of people, it still carries the meaning of harmony but for an increasing number of the global community watching it is carrying a lot of meaning about human rights..... I hope it sends a message to the world that human rights matter.[6][7][8][9]
In early 2010, the Australian Greens announced that Hatfield Dodds would stand as a candidate in the 2010 federal election for the Australian Senate representing the Australian Capital Territory.[10] She was unsuccessful in winning the second Senate seat from Liberal Gary Humphries.,[11] the Greens were unsuccessful.[12][13] The candidacy of Hatfield Dodds followed the Greens failed 2007 campaign to elect Kerrie Tucker to the Senate, representing the ACT.
[edit] Awards and honours
Hatfield Dodds has been recognised with an International Women's Day Award in 2002[14] and, in 2008, a winner of the ACT Australian of the Year Awards.[2][14][15] Hatfield Dodds, together with her husband, Dr Steve Hatfield Dodds, an Australian economist, was a delegate at the invitation only national 2020 Summit[16] and from 2004 to 2008, was a member of the ACT Community Inclusion Board, including Chair, from 2006 - 2008.[17] She is presently a Director of the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture.[18]
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[edit] References
- ^ "Honouring our Local Women: Recipients of the ACT International Women’s Day Awards 2002-2004". Australian Capital Territory Chief Minister's Department. 2004. pp. 7–8. http://www.dhcs.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/39059/honouringourlocalwomen.pdf. Retrieved 2010-06-11.
- ^ a b "2008 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient". University of Canberra. 2008. http://www.canberra.edu.au/40/alumni-awards/2008-distinguished-alumni-award-winners/lin-hatfield-dodds. Retrieved 2010-08-15.
- ^ "About UnitingCare Australia". UnitingCare Australia. 2010. http://www.unitingcare.org.au/about-us.html. Retrieved 2010-06-11.
- ^ Hatfield Dodds, Lin (2004-06). "Report by - Lin Hatfield Dodds - 2003 Churchill Fellow". Churchill Fellowship. Winston Churchill Memorial Trust. http://www.acoss.org.au/News.aspx?displayID=99&articleID=3643. Retrieved 2010-08-15.[dead link]
- ^ "Annual Report - 2009". Australian Council of Social Services. 2009. http://acoss.org.au/images/uploads/ACOSS_2008-09_Annual_Report_final.pdf. Retrieved 2010-08-15.
- ^ Marksin, Kathy (2008-04-23). "Jakarta torch relay is scaled down as Canberra puts up wall of steel". The Independent on Sunday (Independent Print Limited). http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/jakarta-torch-relay-is-scaled-down-as-canberra-puts-up-wall-of-steel-814067.html. Retrieved 2010-08-15.
- ^ Cowan, Jane (2008-04-22). "Torch relay pull-out a 'peaceful protest' says Smith". The World Today (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2008/s2224313.htm. Retrieved 2010-08-15.
- ^ Narushima, Yuko (2008-04-23). "On its way: the six-ring circus". The Sydney Morning Herald (Fairfax Media). http://www.smh.com.au/news/beijing2008/on-its-way-the-sixring-circus/2008/04/22/1208742940197.html. Retrieved 2010-08-15.
- ^ AAP (2008-04-22). "ACOSS head pulls out of torch relay". The Australian (News Limited). http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/acoss-head-pulls-out-of-torch-relay/story-e6frg6nx-1111116128572. Retrieved 2010-08-15.
- ^ "Greens Name ACT Senate Candidate". ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). 2010-02-15. http://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2010/02/15/2820431.htm. Retrieved 2010-06-11.
- ^ Symons-Brown, Bonny (2008-08-13). "Greens to fall just short in ACT Senate". The Sydney Morning Herald (Fairfax Media). http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/greens-to-fall-just-short-in-act-senate-20100813-122xh.html. Retrieved 2010-08-15.
- ^ "2010 Federal Election Senators Elected - Provisional". Virtual Tally Room. Australian Electoral Commission. 2010-09-15. http://vtr.aec.gov.au/SenateDownloadsMenu-15508-csv.htm. Retrieved 2010-09-15.
- ^ "Liberals claim ACT Senate seat". ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). 2010-08-21. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/08/20/2988583.htm. Retrieved 2010-09-15.
- ^ a b "ACT Australian of the Year Award Recipients Announced". Australian of the Year Awards 2008. National Australia Day Council. 2008. http://www.australianoftheyear.org.au/pages/page361.asp. Retrieved 2010-08-15.
- ^ "UnitingCare National Director is ACT Australian of the Year". Journey Online. Queensland Uniting Church. 2007-11-15. http://www.australianoftheyear.org.au/pages/page361.asp. Retrieved 2007-11-15.
- ^ "2020 Summit participants". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2008. http://www.abc.net.au/news/opinion/documents/files/2020_participants.pdf. Retrieved 2010-08-15.
- ^ "ACT Community Inclusion Board - Report 2004 - 2008". Australian Capital Territory Chief Minister's Department. 2008. http://www.cmd.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/120001/cib-eot-rpt.pdf. Retrieved 2010-08-15.
- ^ "ACCC Board". 2007. Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture. 2009. http://www.csu.edu.au/special/accc/about/people.htm. Retrieved 2007-11-17.
