Gynaecologist Fariba Behnia-Willison named SA's Australian of the Year

ABC News Australia · George Yankovich, Daniel Keane · 2026-11-05 23:30 UTC

An endo-gynaecologist specialising in pelvic floor treatments has been named the South Australia's 2027 Australian of the Year in a ceremony where the former recipient doubled down on her wish to secure a spot on a future space mission.

Iranian-Australian gynaecologist Dr Fariba Behnia-Willison has been named SA's Australian of the Year for 2027.

The outgoing Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg also made a speech, saying the apparent choice between space and cost of living is "one we need to reframe"

A violence prevention advocate, a palliative medicine specialist and a space educator were among this year's South Australian recipients.

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