David Bussau: Empowering The Poor

David Bussau was a multi-millionaire by the age of 35. Abandoned at an orphanage as a child, he set up his first business – a hotdog stand at the footy – by the age of 15. David's entrepreneurial spirit wasn't satisfied with just being rich, he also wanted to make a difference. When Cyclone Tracey struck Darwin, David found his first opportunity to help. It set him on a path that would see him become the co-founder of O pportunity International - a charity that fights poverty through microfinance loans. His dream was to help the poor help themselves. David Bussau was awarded the Order of Australia and named Senior Australian of the Year in 2008. Further information: Don't Look Back: How an abandoned child became a champion of the poor by Phillipa Tyndale Watch David Bussau on Australian Story: You can find Dr Paul Roe online at theoutbackhistorian.com.au

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David Bussau: Empowering The Poor is an episode from Australia's Invisible History by Hope 103.2 Digital Team.

This episode is 12:00 long.

This episode was published on Apr 11, 2022.

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