Francesca Merenda

 

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Francesca Merenda, born in North Queensland, Australia of Italian ancestry, began work with Department of Immigration in 1969 as the first ever Italian speaking welfare worker. She was awarded the Order of the British Empire - Member (civil) in 1976 for community service. Ms Merenda was a member of the group appointed by Malcolm Fraser in 1977, chaired by Sir Frank Galbally, to review post-arrival migrant programmes and services.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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