His exploits in the pool have made him a household name, but what is less known is that Ian Thorpe has spent more than a decade as a passionate advocate for Indigenous people and young Australians. His Fountain for Youth charity is working with twenty remote communities across the country.
Thorpe has taken a hands-on role in his Fountain for Youth charity, which is working with twenty remote communities across the country to build better literacy for Aboriginal children. His work has extended beyond the Foundation to becoming an active advocate as the Co-Patron for the Close The Gap campaign.
Human rights medal
Winner