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Bryce Pace is an up in coming advocate for acceptance and inclusion. He was diagnosed with autism at the age of 9 and after not being given a voice in primary school due to his diagnosis hid his autism for several years. Since Bryce broke his silence mid 2016 he has dedicated his time to changing the stigma that surrounds the autism spectrum. Bryce was a 2016 recipient of a Warrnambool youth achiever award, a recipient for the John King citizenship award and He was also elected as one of 15 Executive Board members for the Victorian Student Representative council in 2016 � 2017. As a young advocate, he has been invited to write and speak on behalf of autistic students on many occasions. Bryce Pace also won the 2017 Victorian Disability awards emerging leader award for his work in advocating for autism acceptance and inclusion. To read more about Bryce�s story please visit: www.brycepaceautismadvocate.wordpress.com
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Distinguished and Famous people from Darwin
Here are some of the distinguished and famous individuals who were born in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia according to Wikipedia:
- Bill Bryson - An American-British author known for his travel books and popular science books.
- Julia Gillard - The 27th Prime Minister of Australia from 2010 to 2013, and the first woman to hold this position.
- Warwick Thornton - An award-winning Australian director, screenwriter, and cinematographer, best known for his film "Samson and Delilah" which won the Camera d'Or at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.
- Michael Long - A former Australian rules footballer who played for the Essendon Football Club in the AFL.
- Kristy Lee Cook - An American country singer and television personality, known for her participation in the seventh season of American Idol.
- Rebecca Frith - An Australian actress known for her roles in films such as "Love and Other Catastrophes" (1996) and "The Home Song Stories" (2007).
- Jimmy Little - An Australian Aboriginal musician, actor, and pastor, known for his contributions to the Australian music industry.
- Chris Ahrens - An Australian rugby league footballer who played for the Wests Tigers in the NRL.
- Dick Ward - An Australian politician and member of the Australian Senate representing the Northern Territory from 1996 to 2011.
- Vika and Linda Bull - Australian vocal duo of Tongan descent, known for their gospel and soul-inspired music.
- Paul Henderson - The 11th Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, serving from 2007 to 2012.
- Gower Wilson - An Australian politician who served as the Mayor of Darwin from 1980 to 1983.
- Brooke Neindorf - An Australian journalist and television presenter for ABC News.
- Emily Gapara - An Australian actress and singer, known for her work in Indigenous theatre and film.
- Margie Abbott - The wife of former Prime Minister of Australia, Tony Abbott.
Please note that this is just a selection of famous individuals associated with Darwin, and there are many others who have made valuable contributions in various fields as well.
