James Fitzpatrick (Australia)

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James Fitzpatrick is an Australian medical science student at the University of New South Wales notable for his advocacy of rural and indigenous health issues. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of New England graduating with a Bachelor of Science in 1997. [1] For his volunteer work concerning suicide and health of Australian youth, he received the 2001 Young Australian of the Year Award. He was born on 26 February 1975. [1]

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  1. 1 2 "Young Australian of the Year 2001". National Australia Day Council . Retrieved 29 January 2014.
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