Susan Alberti AC is an esteemed philanthropist renowned for her substantial contributions to medical research and various charitable causes throughout her illustrious business career. Her dedication to serving the community has been duly recognized through prestigious accolades such as the Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) Award on Australia Day 2016, honoring her exceptional philanthropic and fundraising endeavors. In 2018, Susan was named the Victorian of the Year, receiving the Victoria Day Council Award for Community and Public Service. Her commitment to public service was further solidified when she was elected as a Director of Volunteering Australia in November of the same year. Susan's remarkable influence transcended beyond philanthropy, as evidenced by her nomination as one of "The 50 Most Influential Aussie Women in Sport" by the Herald Sun in January 2019. Notably, in February 2019, she was presented with the esteemed 2018 Victorian State Government Outstanding Contribution to Sport Award, underscoring her multifaceted contributions to society.

Akec Makur Chuot grew up in a refugee camp in Kenya. Her mother Helena Yar Enoch, recently widowed and in need of medical treatment, had taken her there as a baby from their village in South Sudan. It was some years before she was able to bring together all her children – Akec's seven siblings – and some more years again before they were finally granted visas to Australia. Akec Makur Chuot made history by becoming the first woman of African descent to be drafted into the AFLW.

Romy Teitzel is an Australian rugby league footballer who plays for the Brisbane Broncos in the NRLW Premiership and for the QLD Maroons in the State of Origin 2023. She previously played for the Newcastle Nights when they won the 2022 NRLW Grand Final and the North Queensland Gold Stars in the QRL Premiership.