Kangaroo Island community advocate Sabrina Davis joins SA Women's Honour Roll

Mrs Davis from western Kangaroo Island became an advocate after losing her house and farm in the bushfire of January 3, 2020.

She founded the Humans of Kangaroo Island project in the wake of the fires and has since gone on to write a book featuring her human profiles, organise a film and literature festival and continues to raise funds to equip the Island's farm firefighting units.

She said she was delighted to have been chosen for the Honour Roll and that it was real priviledge to meet the other recipients at last night's function.

"Like all regional women, I just want to help my community where I can without expecting any recognition for it," Mrs Davis said.

"To be part of the 2021 honour roll by the office for women was an incredible honour though, and a great way to celebrate what an important role women play in our society."

See: Humans of Kangaroo Island now published

Mrs Davis joins a fierce child protection advocate, a pioneering gynaecologist and a domestic violence leader, who are among the 19 outstanding South Australian women who were last night November 17 inducted into roll.

Held every two years, the Honour Roll acknowledges and celebrates the diversity of women in our community and their commitment to effecting change.

Last night, the women were recognised at a reception at Government House, hosted by SA governor Frances Adamson AC.

Minister for Human Services Michelle Lensink congratulated the new inductees for going above and beyond in their exceptional contributions to the South Australian community as leaders, inspiring role models and champions of change.

"Each and every one of these women are inspiring our next generation of women leaders by showing just how much is possible," Ms Lensink said.

"Their work reflects the many South Australian women actively involved in making a difference in our community in everything from medicine, to child protection, domestic violence and the arts.

"I congratulate these remarkable women on their diverse work and volunteering efforts which have each made rich and important contributions to our society.

"This year's Honour Roll inductees stand as a testament to what South Australian women can achieve."

Ms Lensink said the state government's new Women's Leadership and Economic Security Strategy 2021-24 initiative had a strong focus on increasing recognition and visibility of female leaders and role models as an important step in achieving gender equality.

"The (state) overnment is focused on supporting our women and our young girls so they can thrive now and into the future," she said.

Eligible women included in the SA Women's Honour Roll are nominated for the Australian of the Year Awards each year to provide national recognition for the contribution they make to the community.

For more information on the full list of women honoured, please visit the Office for Women website at https://officeforwomen.sa.gov.au/womens-policy/womens-leadership/awards-and-honours

The 2021 Women's Honour Roll inductees are: