Charity co-founder Brother Thomas Oliver Pickett AM has been named 2025 Senior Australian of the Year.

84-year-old Pickett co-founded Wheelchairs For Kids in 1996, which provides adjustable wheelchairs and occupational therapy expertise for children in developing countries.

His volunteer-run organisation has built and fitted more than 60,000 custom-made wheelchairs for children in 80 countries and is staffed by 250 retirees, who pitch in to help.

Luke Grant chats to Brother Thomas Oliver Pickett AM all about his remarkable story and what the award means to him.

Charity co-founder Brother Thomas Oliver Pickett AM has been named 2025 Senior Australian of the Year.
84-year-old Pickett co-founded Wheelchairs For Kids in 1996, which provides adjustable wheelchairs and occupational therapy expertise for children in developing countries.
His volunteer-run organisation has built and fitted more than 60,000 custom-made wheelchairs for children in 80 countries and is staffed by 250 retirees, who pitch in to help.
Luke Grant chats to Brother Thomas Oliver Pickett AM all about his remarkable story and what the award means to him.

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