Born: Established: 1930 Point Pearce, Central Yorke Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia, ;
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O'Brien has been Aboriginal Elder of the Year (1997), Winner of the South Australian Local Hero award (2003) and an Honorary Fellow of the University of South Australia.
Personal Awards
- 2014 Order of Australia — Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) For distinguished service to the indigenous community of South Australia as an elder and educator, and to the promotion and protection of indigenous culture and heritage.
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