Body-image campaigner Taryn Brumfitt, whose struggle to accept her body inspired millions of people worldwide, has been named the 2023 Australian of the Year.
The Adelaide mum-of-four directed the 2016 documentary Embrace, which explored how she learned to love her body, and why so many woman are unsatisfied with how they look.
She is also the author of four best-selling books, and has a new documentary – Embrace Kids – which aims to help children appreciate and understand their bodies.
