Children's Book Council of Australia Awards (2003) Honour Book, older readers.

In 1999 Maureen received the Inspiring Woman of Australia Award.

Deepak Bista - Winner of the 2010 pride of Australia Award for fair go medal.

His novels have been shortlisted many times for the Children's Book Council of Australia Awards.

The 14th Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards, given on 7 November 2004, honored the best in film for 2004.

(Younger Readers) 2004 Children's Book Council of Australia Awards.

The film won the Film Critics Circle of Australia Award for "Best Screenplay".

The 15th Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards, 2006, honored the best in film for 2006.

The 15th Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards, given on 14 November 2005, honored the best in film for 2005.

She has received a Variety Club of Australia Award and a Mo Award.