Congratulations to Local Hero, Rosemary Kariuki Rosemary fled tribal conflict in Kenya, arriving in Australia in 1999. After making her first friend at the airport — who listened to her story about escaping tribal wars and domestic violence — Rosemary has spent the past two decades returning the favour, helping isolated migrant and refugee women overcome domestic violence and financial distress in Western Sydney. In partnership with the African Women’s Group, Rosemary helped start the African Wo