Allison Baden-Clay's daughters honour mum in first public appearance

Allison Baden-Clay’s two eldest daughters have made their first public appearance to award a young ballerina a scholarship in their mother’s name.

Sarah Baden-Clay, 14, and sister Hannah, 16, joined family at the Queensland Ballet Dance Academy on Saturday determined to make sure their mother's memory lives on through dance.

Hannah, like her mother, has become a ballet student to the delight of Allison's sister Vanessa Fowler - following Allison's 2012 death at the hands of her husband Gerard.

"Her eldest daughter is following in her mum's footsteps with a passion for dance," Ms Fowler said during a heartfelt speech.

Her family gathered on Saturday to award $5,000 to a ballet scholarship at the prestigious school.

"Its wonderful to have Allison's daughters here today to see their mum's efforts being recognised and that to know she will continue to help others to succeed," Ms Fowler said.

Year 12 student Taji Hennessy became the first recipient of the award from the Allison Baden-Clay senior program scholarship.

"Thank you so much for this generous scholarship in memory of Allison," she said.

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Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk attended the ceremony and heaped praise on the girls in their first public appearance and hoped the award would allow Taji to fulfill her dreams.

"I'm very very happy that Allison's family has joined us today for this special announcement," Premier Palaszczuk said.

“I announced the scholarship in July, on Strive to be Kind day, the annual day held by the Allison Baden-Clay Foundation, to commemorate Allison and to raise awareness of domestic and family violence and the need for respectful relationships.”