Our co-patrons

Lowitja O'Donoghue and Pat Anderson AO
Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue AC CBE DSG and Pat Anderson AO

Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG

1 August 1932 – 4 February 2024

Lowitja Institute was named in honour of its founding patron, the late Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG, when it was established in January 2010. Dr O’Donoghue’s lifetime contribution to the advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights produced significant outcomes in health, education, political representation, land rights, and reconciliation.
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Pat Anderson AO

Pat Anderson AO, an Alyawarre woman and powerful advocate for the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Indigenous peoples globally, retired as Lowitja Institute chairperson after nearly 20 years in the role, and was honoured as co-patron in 2021.
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Lowitja O'Donoghue, charge sister at Royal Adelaide Hospital
Lowitja O'Donoghue Charge sister at Royal Adelaide Hospital
Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue AC CBE DSG at the launch of the Lowitja Institute 2010
Lowitja O'Donoghue at launch of Lowitja Institute 2010
Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue AC CBE DSG at Lowitja Institute Conference 2016
Lowitja O'Donoghue at Lowitja Institute Conference 2016

Read more about Dr O’Donoghue’s life and achievements

Visit the Lowitja O’Donoghue Foundation website

Pat Anderson AO 2023
Pat Anderson AO - Lowitja Institute Conference 2023
Pat Anderson AO wins Lifetime Achievement Award at Lowitja Institute Awards 2023
Pat Anderson AO wins Lifetime Achievement Award at Lowitja Institute Awards 2023
Pat Anderson doctorate

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land across Australia and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices and names of deceased persons.

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