A digital addiction specialist tackling online harm, a distinguished botanist, advocates empowering young men to embrace respectful relationships, and an Indigenous construction leader have been honoured at Western Australia's 2026 Australian of the Year Awards on November 13.

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Australian of the Year for Western Australia

Digital addiction and gaming disorder specialist Dr Daniela Vecchio has been named the 2026 Australian of the Year for Western Australia.

Dr Vecchio is head of mental health and addiction services at Fiona Stanley Hospital. She is the pioneer in establishing the first publicly funded gaming disorder clinic in Australia in 2

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