Emmah Money

BIO

Emmah Money is a 2020 Australian of the Year, South Australia Local Hero, Cystic Fibrosis Ambassador and Author. When Emmah was born she was diagnosed with CF and was given up for adoption as Doctors said that her chance of survival was so low. Not long before her 17th birthday, out of the blue Emmah reunited with her biological family by chance who had believed she had passed away. Emmah who is now in her thirties and is a mother of two has gone above and beyond to help and raise money for people with CF. Throughout her time as ambassador for the Cure4CF Foundation, Emmah has raised awareness and more than $50,000, whilst also winning a 3 year battle with the Australian Government to put the life-changing drug, Orkambi, on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Emmah is a regular speaker across many schools in Australia, motivating and inspiring students about overcoming hurdles in life including bullying and depression and also what it is like to live with an invisible disability.

SKILLS

Public Speaking | Leadership | Social Media | Motivation | Resilience | Event Planning and Management | Adversity | Authoring |

ACHIEVEMENTS

Australian of the Year - South Australia South Australian Local Hero (2020) Westfield Marion Local Hero (2020) Australia Day Women Hold Up Half the Sky Award (2019) South Australian Women Honour Role (2019) Commonwealth Games - Queens Baton Bearer (2018) Westpac - Women of Influence Award Winner Westpac - CEO Community Award Winner