Northern Territory's Senior Australian of the Year 2016: The finalists

Updated October 15 2015 - 10:23am, first published October 14 2015 - 4:26pm
Margaret Borger
Margaret Borger

Margaret Borger, 77 - Community champion (Alice Springs)

Like many of her generation, Margaret Borger is endowed with a strong sense of community and social responsibility, perhaps born from Australia’s experiences during the war years and the hard work required to build a modern nation. Settling in theNorthern Territory as a young woman in the 1960s, Margaret supported the evolution of health, education, children’s and youth services in the small townships of Alice Springs, Tennant Creek and Nhulunbuy. Services then were basic or non-existent, but Margaret relished the opportunities to make a difference. During the 1980s and 1990s, when ‘grog strife’ had become the scourge of the community, Margaret became a leader in Alice Springs’ alcohol intervention activities, continuing to play a role today. In later years, the lack of opportunities for older Territorians has engaged Margaret’s attention and she is working towards a better future for seniors and their families. Her resilience in adversity, quest for knowledge, willingness to tackle difficult issues and her inclusiveness make her an inspiring role model for people of all ages.

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