Les Twentyman
Australian social worker and activist (1948–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Leslie Jack Twentyman OAM (3 February 1948 – 30 March 2024) was an Australian youth outreach worker and community activist.[2] Raised in Braybrook, Victoria, he was a football player and coach, before becoming a social worker in the City of Sunshine. He was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 1994 and Victorian of the Year in 2004 for his outreach work. Twentyman also was an independent candidate for the Victorian Legislative Council in 1992 and 1996, and in the 2008 Kororoit state by-election. He was one of Victoria's best-known social campaigners on issues ranging from homelessness, drug abuse, prison reform, and welfare.
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Les Twentyman OAM | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Leslie Jack Twentyman | ||
Date of birth | 3 February 1948[1] | ||
Place of birth | Melbourne, Australia | ||
Date of death | 30 March 2024 (aged 76) | ||
Playing career | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1967 | Williamstown reserves | ||
Coaching career | |||
Years | Club | Games (W–L–D) | |
1977 | Yarraville reserves | ||
1981 | Yarraville | ||
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