David Helfgott, the concert pianist immortalised in Shine, awarded OAM for service to performing arts
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David Helfgott has been playing the piano since he was a child.
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Renowned Australian concert pianist David Helfgott has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal for his service to the performing arts following a career spanning seven decades.
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The Oscar-winning film Shine was based on his career and mental health battles
His wife Gillian says he is looking forward to performing again in 2021
His wife Gillian said he was over the moon with the recognition. It s an extraordinary honour for David, she said.
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Those receiving Order of Australia awards have campaigned for a diverse range of issues.
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Some dropped everything to help the vulnerable and others stood up for our natural wonders.
Others have dedicated their entire lives to improving the rights of Indigenous Australians.
This Australia Day, 844 people are receiving the country s highest honours, including Order of Australia awards, meritorious awards and distinguished and conspicuous awards.
Despite a determined effort by the Governor-General to celebrate more women, this year only 36.7 per cent of recipients are female a drop from 41.6 per cent last year.
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