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Stella Braund (nee Beltrame)

Stella is a Mental Health and Social Justice Advocate

She is a qualified Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Counsellor, Mental Health Practitioner, Carer Consultant, Trainer and Assessor, and Mental Health and Social Welfare Advocate with an extensive lived experience and professional expertise in Consumer Partnership and Engagement in the health system.

Biography
Stella is a first generation Australian. The daughter of Carlo Beltrame, who migrated from Italy and Maria Claros Serrano, who migrated from Spain post World War 2.

Stella was one of the first females studying at St Ignatius College in Adelaide.

She Attended the University of Adelaide, studying at the Elder Conservatorium of Music

Awards

 * 2024 Nominee for South Australian of the Year
 * 2023 South Australian Citizen of the Year
 * 2023 recipient of the Joy Noble Medal, South Australia's highest distinction for a volunteer
 * 2023 South Australian Womens Honor Roll
 * 2023 Carers SA Carer Achievement Ward
 * 2023 South Australian Child Protection Positive Impact Award
 * 2022 SA TAFE Chief Executive Award
 * 2022 SA TAFE Expanding Opportunities Award

Philanthropy
Stella, together with her husband Peter Braund have established a scholarship to support indigenous students and women wanting to enter STEM fields of study