Adam Goodes named NSW Australian of the Year November 18, 2013 - 8:19PM 57 reading now NSW Australian of the Year: Adam Goodes. Sydney Swans star Adam Goodes has been named the NSW Australian of the Year at a ceremony at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Goodes, 33, was recognised for his commitment to community programs and for establishing and co-chairing the Goodes-O'Loughlin (GO) Foundation, which works with indigenous communities. The NSW Young Australian of the Year has gone to Paralympic swimmer Jacqueline Freney, 21. Born with cerebral palsy, she holds world records and is a motivational speaker for Swimming Australia. Peter Ford has been named NSW Senior Australian of the Year. The former news anchor, who is also a computer programmer, was acknowledged for inventing a device that lets people with disabilities communicate better. Reverend Graham Long has been named NSW Local Hero for his community leadership as the chief executive of the Wayside Chapel.