Bill Armstrong (born 28 June 1936) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL). In 2003 Bill was made an Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AO) "For service to the international community... and raising awareness of social justice and human rights issues". His achievements have since been recognised through a perpetual award in his name, the Bill Armstrong AO Human Rights Award.

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Bill Armstrong (born 28 June 1936) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL). In 2003 Bill was made an Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AO) "For service to the international community... and raising awareness of social justice and human rights issues". His achievements have since been recognised through a perpetual award in his name, the Bill Armstrong AO Human Rights Award. Early life Bill grew up on a sheep farm in Alexandra, central Victoria. He completed his Intermediate Certificate at St Bedes College Mentone and then an apprenticeship in Fitting and Turning. From 1958 until 1963 he worked as a youth worker with the Young Christian Workers (YCW) Movement. Australian football career Bill is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He played two AFL league games for Carlton Football Club and won the seconds best and fairest in 1958. Working life and retirement Bill Armstrong has been involved in Australian volunteering throughout his working, and retired life.

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