
Mikac Walter
B Pharm AM
VIC, AUSTRALIAWalter's courage and dignity in the face of unimaginable horror had a profound and far reaching
effect. It was a journey requiring immense strength and courage, played out under the glare of the
media spot-light.
His desire to create something positive from the devastation won him universal acclaim. In 2018
he was a finalist in the Human Rights Commission Medal , a NSW state finalist in the Australian of
the Year and was acknowledged with a Member of the Order of Australia for work involving gun
reforms and for work in helping children who have suffered from violence through numerous
school programs of the Alannah and Madeline Foundation.
Along with PM John Howard, Walter was integral in having the National Firearms Agreement 1996
bought into law. In 1997 one of Australia's leading childrens charity , The Alannah and Madeline
Foundation was formed and has since helped over 2 million children . Its anti bullying
programs such as Buddy Bear and E-Smart are run all over Australia and in all public libraries.
HRH Princess Mary of Denmark became
Walter's courage and dignity in the face of unimaginable horror had a profound and far reaching
effect. It was a journey requiring immense strength and courage, played out under the glare of the
media spot-light.
His desire to create something positive from the devastation won him universal acclaim. In 2018
he was a finalist in the Human Rights Commission Medal , a NSW state finalist in the Australian of
the Year and was acknowledged with a Member of the Order of Australia for work involving gun
reforms and for work in helping children who have suffered from violence through numerous
school programs of the Alannah and Madeline Foundation.
Along with PM John Howard, Walter was integral in having the National Firearms Agreement 1996
bought into law. In 1997 one of Australia's leading childrens charity , The Alannah and Madeline
Foundation was formed and has since helped over 2 million children . Its anti bullying
programs such as Buddy Bear and E-Smart are run all over Australia and in all public libraries.
HRH Princess Mary of Denmark became
