Media Identity Carrie Bickmore Named Victorian Australian of the Year
Radio host and former TV presenter Carrie Bickmore has been honoured as the 2026 Victorian Australian of the Year for her exceptional work in raising funds to advance brain cancer research.
Ms. Bickmore founded the Carrie's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer Foundation in 2015, inspired by the loss of her husband, Greg Lange, who passed away from brain cancer in 2010. Since then, she has raised over $27 million to support research efforts.
Significant Contributions to Research
In 2021, Bickmore launched The Brain Cancer Centre, a collaborative initiative that brings together researchers and clinicians to conduct clinical trials and projects aiming to enhance treatment options and improve survival rates for brain cancer patients.
The centre has attracted an additional $45 million in funding since its establishment to support research across Australia.
Other Victorian Award Recipients for 2026
- Victorian Senior Australian of the Year: Bryan Lipmann, advocate for elderly homeless
- Victorian Young Australian of the Year: Abraham Kuol, community mentor
- 2026 Local Hero for Victoria: Linda Widdup, farming community organiser
Carrie Bickmore’s dedication has significantly advanced brain cancer research in Australia, honouring her late husband’s legacy.
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