Eleanor Harding | |
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| Born | Eleanor Nain 24 June 1934 Erub Island, Torres Strait Islands, Australia |
| Died | 14 June 1996 (aged 61) Melbourne, Australia |
| Other names | Eleanor Deacon, Eleanor Petersen |
| Occupation | Aboriginal activist |
| Children | 7, including Destiny Deacon |
Eleanor Harding (née Nain; 24 June 1934 – 14 June 1996) was an Indigenous Australian from the Torres Strait Islands who worked to attain civil rights for Aboriginal Australians. She advocated for women's rights and adequate educational opportunities, as well, serving with numerous organizations to attain equality for indigenous people. In 2012, she was inducted into the Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll by the State of Victoria.