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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Dr John William FARMER, Drouin Vic 3818 For service to optometry, and to the community. Service includes: Optometry: Therapeutic Optometrist; Senior Partner, L & F Eyecare (previously Leunig and Farmer Eyecare), since 1978. Developed the LogMAR letter charts for clinical use, 1983. Co-developer, 'Optomate', practice management software, 1985. Developed a Zoom Ophthalmoscope (and awarded a US patent), 1996. Senior Clinical Instructor, Department of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Melbourne, 1987-1992. Board Member, West Gippsland Hospital, 1988-1990. Board member, National Vision Research Institute, 1991-1999. Committee Member, Australian National Optometry Competencies, Optometry Board of Australia, 1994. Mentor of optometry students working with Indigenous communities, North Western Australia, Judy Glover Scholarship, since 2012. Papua New Guinea Education Manager and Head of Department of Eye Care, Divine Word University, Fred Hollows Foundation New Zealand, 2010-2012. Co-authored 'PNG National Eye Plan 2011-2015', in 2011. Facilitated revitalisation of the Papua New Guinea Prevention of Blindness committee and Member, since 2011. Initiated, developed and conducted the 10 week eye nurse training courses in Papua New Guinea, 1994, 1997 and 2001 and at annual conferences from 1995-2001 and support visits to course graduates. Instrumental in establishing “PNG Eye Care” (a Non-Government Organisation providing low cost glasses in conjunction with ophthalmologists in Papua New Guinea and the Brien Holden Vision Institute), 2007 and Board Member since 2007. Undertakes twice yearly visits to teach ophthalmology trainees at Port Moresby General Hospital and the University of Papua New Guinea, since 2012. Arranged for donation of major eye examination equipment for Papua New Guinea, including the Port Moresby General Hospital, since 2013. Undertook numerous trips to Papua New Guinea providing eye care, 1982-1993. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Drouin, 2000. Recipient, Ivor J Lewis Memorial Medal, for outstanding contributions to optometry, Australian Optometry Association, 1995. Recipient, Alumnus Award, Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences, University of Melbourne, 2016.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Benjamin John FAWCETT, PO Box 202, Bacchus Marsh Vic 3340 For service to sport as a gold medallist at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. Service includes: Gold Medallist and Paralympic Champion, Wheelchair Rugby, Rio Paralympic Games, 2016. Other achievements include: Silver Medallist, Canada Cup, Vancouver, 2016. Gold Medallist, Japan Para Invitational Championships, Japan, 2016. Silver Medallist, Rio Test Event, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, 2016. Silver Medallist, IWRF Asia/Oceania Zone Championships, Japan, 2015. Gold Medallist, IWRF, Asia/Oceania Zone Championships, South Africa, 2013.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mrs Maureen Dorothy FEGAN, Five Dock NSW 2046 For service to children and their families. Service includes: Director, Kids and Traffic, New South Wales Early Childhood Road Safety Education Program, in partnership with Transport for New South Wales and Macquarie University, since 1995. Contact Inc: (An Australian organisation helping to address the impacts of isolation for children, families and communities. Operating for more than three decades as a follow on program from the International Year of the Child, Contact Inc. serves the community by working across all child and family sectors, providing service delivery in ways that best fit local child and family need). Public Officer since 1989. Inaugural and Past President on six occasions (18 years), between 1989 and 2014. Founding Committee Member, 1979. Program advisor and volunteer 1979-1989. Lady Gowrie Child Care Centre (now Gowrie NSW): Vice President 1993-1996. Board Member 1990-1993. Member, Project Advisory and Management Subcommittees, 1978-1986. Member, Education Committee, Kindergarten Union of NSW (now KU Children's Serv 1982-1989. Management Executive and Secretary, Ella Community Child Care Centre, Haberfield, 1984-1988. Academic staff member: Schools of Behavioural Science and Education, Macquarie University, 1972-1975. Sydney Kindergarten Teachers College, 1976-1983. Institute of Early Childhood Studies, Sydney College of Advanced Education, 19831989. Institute of Early Childhood, Macquarie University, 1990-2002. (Seconded to the Curriculum Directorate, New South Wales Department of School Education, 19921993).
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Ms Janice Dawn FERGUSON, PO Box 101, Semaphore SA 5019 For service to the Indigenous communities of the Northern Territory. Service includes: Managing Director, Ninti One Ltd, 2005-2014. (Ninti One Ltd is a national not-for-profit organisation established in 2003 to conduct research, training and research application in remote Australia. It manages the intellectual property from the former Desert Knowledge CRC and administers the CRC for Remote Economic Participation.) Managing Director, Cooperative Research Centre for Remote Economic Participation, 2010-2014. Managing Director, Desert Knowledge Cooperative Research Centre, 2005-2010. Director, Brien Holden Vision Institute Foundation, 2014-2015. Board Member, Outback Communities Authority, since 2015. Member, Ministerial Committee on Indigenous Economic Participation, 2010. Member, Northern Territory Government Land and Sea Management Board, 2010. Chairperson, Red Hot Arts Alice Springs, 2009-2010. Member, Territory 2030 Steering Committee, Northern Territory Government, 20092010. Member, Friends of the Desert Park, Alice Springs, 2008-2010. Member, Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Task Force, 2004-2005. Executive Director, Policy Planning and Community Services, Department for Administrative and Information Services, South Australia, 2000-2005 and Chair, Steering Committee, 2005. Director, Office of the Chief Executive, Department for Transport, Urban Planning and the Arts, South Australia, 1997-2000. Director, Human Resources, Department of Transport, South Australia, 1994-1997. Executive Officer, Major Events Steering Committee, South Australia, 1994. Chief Consultant, Department for Industrial Affairs, South Australia, 1990-1994. Research Officer/Industrial Officer/Senior Industrial Officer, Public Service Association of South Australia, 1985-1989. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Telstra Business Women of the Year, SA Public Sector Category, 1997. Recipient, SA Training Award, 1997. Recipient, Merit Award for Service and Innovation; Transport SA, 1996.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr John Abbott FERGUSON, Clayfield Qld 4011 For service to sailing, and to the community. Service includes: Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron: Commodore, 1992-1994. Past Director, Squadron Marina, 'for 6 years'. Past Junior Flag Officer, 'for 4 years'. Member, since 1957. Life Member. Yachtsman of the Year, 1985. Australian Olympic Team: Team Manager, Yachting, 1984 and 1988. Member, Yachting Team, 1968 and 1976, and 1980. Rotary Club of Fortitude Valley: President, 1982-1983. Past Commodore, Yachting Rotarians. Recipient, Paul Harris Fellowship, 1998. Member, since 1970. Past Director, University of Queensland Press, 'for 23 years'. Managing Director, Fergie's Print and Mail (formerly James Ferguson Pty Ltd), since 1976 and Director, 1969-1976.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Dr Allan Anthony FIFE, Kirribilli NSW 2061 For service to aged welfare, to business, and to the property sector. Service includes: Chair, Anglican Retirement Villages, Anglican Diocese of Sydney, 2008-2014 and Board Member, 1997-2014. Former benefactor, Aboriginal Art, Art Gallery of New South Wales. Chief Executive Officer, FIFE Capital, since 2006. Member, Investment Committee, Terra Australis Property Fund, current. Manager, Australian Industrial REIT, 2013-2015. Led and established, Grant Samuel Property, Grant Samuel Group, 1990-2006 and Past Coordinator, Grant Samuel Art Collection and Supporter, Lou's Place, 19981999. Australian Property Institute Inc. Fellow, current. Recipient, Peter Barrington Gold Medal Award, 1994 and 2002. Member, Judging Panel, NSW Excellence in Property Industry Awards, 2009 and 2012. Adjunct Professor of Property, School of Economics and Finance, College of Business, Western Sydney University, 2007-2012. Recipient, UWS Partnership Award, 2014.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Charles David FIGALLO, 29 Weemala Crescent, Rostrevor SA 5073 For service to business, and to the community of South Australia. Service includes: Managing Director, Basetec Services Pty Ltd (Environmental Engineering Services), since 1999. Chief Executive Officer, Novafast Pty Ltd (Innovative Composite Products), since 2000. Chief Executive Officer, Dennis Southam & Associates Pty Ltd (Consulting Engineering Services), since 2014. Chief Executive Officer, Nova Property Pty Ltd (Asset Management Services), since 2015. Chief Executive Officer, Roadsafe Pty Ltd (Infrastructure Solutions), since 2006. Director, South Australian Management Committee, Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc, since 2013. Ambassador, Defence Reserves Support Council of SA, since 2016. Chief Executive Officer, Malta Anzac Memorial Committee South Australia, 20112015. Member, Water Industry Alliance Member Engagement Subcommittee, since 2016. Member, Adelaide South Australia Business Development Managers Group, since 2013. Member, Australian American Association in South Australia Inc., since 2011. Patron, South Australian Maltese Guild Association, since 2012. Freemason, Leonardo DaVinci Lodge No 238 South Australia, since 2014. Member, Morialta Residents Association, since 2001. Author, Adelaide, A Multicultural One World City of Dreams', 2013. Supporter of various charitable organisations including: Make a Wish Foundation, Diabetes South Australia, Variety Club of South Australia, and the Mary Potter Foundation. Awards and recognition includes: Knight of Grace, The Sovereign Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem Knights of Malta, since 2015.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Frederick Bradley FINCH, Kyogle NSW 2474 For service to maritime history preservation. Service includes: Founder and Coordinator, Finch Family Maritime Museum, 'for over 60 years until 2015. Co-Author, 'Forgotten Fleet', 1995 (dedicated to Australian mariners who served with the U.S Army Small Ships Section during World War II). Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Third Gold Laurel Clasp, Australian Merchant Navy Service Cross, 2008 (for 60 years contribution to the Australian Merchant Navy).
Mr Paul James FINCH, 10 Ultramarine Parade, Griffin Qld 4503 For service to the community, particularly to social welfare. Service includes: Crisis Care Worker, Administrator and Fund-raiser, St Vincent de Paul Society, Queensland, since 1974. Parishioner, St Mary's Catholic Church, Ipswich, 1971-1976. Parishioner, St William's Catholic Church, Grovelly, 1976-1980. Conference President, Our Lady of the Way Catholic Church, Petrie, since 2013 and Treasurer, 1984-2013 and Parishioner, since 1980.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Simon Brett FINNEY, 56 Wattle Valley Road, Canterbury Vic 3126 For service to the community through children's medical organisations. Service includes: The Royal Children's Hospital Pied Pipers (a voluntary fundraising group which was established in 1969 to support the Royal Children's Hospital): Member, since 1969. President, 'for 2 terms'. Vice-President, 'for 3 terms'. Committee Member, 'for many years'. Honorary Life Member, 1987. Voluntary Club Caretaker, 'for 30 years'. Honorary Life Governor, The Royal Children's Hospital, 1976. Area Controller, Good Friday Appeal, 'for 20 years'.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Associate Professor Gayle Olivia FISCHER, Erskineville NSW 2043 For service to medicine in the field of dermatology. Service includes: Associate Professor, The Northern Clinical School, The University of Sydney, current and Doctor of Medicine, 2011 and Lecturer, since 1991. Senior Dermatology Visiting Medical Officer, Royal North Shore Private Hospital, since 2006. Senior Dermatology Visiting Medical Officer, The Mater Hospital, since 2012. Senior Dermatology Visiting Medical Officer, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Wahroonga, 2005 2011. Senior Dermatology Visiting Medical Officer, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, 1996 2011. Co-Founder and Manager, 'CareDownThere' group, current. Author, over 75 peer reviewed articles, book chapters and books. Member, Editorial Board, Medicine Today, since 2012. Member, Editorial committee, Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 2008 - 2010. Member, Editorial Board, Paediatric Dermatology, since 2006. Australasian College of Dermatologists: Dean of Education, Board of Directors, 2013 - 2015. Member, Board of Directors, 2013 - 2015. Member, Public Affairs Committee, since 2014. Chair, Academic Futures Committee 2011 - 2014. Chair, Dean of Education, National Education Committee, 2013-2015. Member, Pre-Eminent Academic Status Pathway Assessment Committee, since 2013. Member, Medical Special Interest Committee, since 2012. Chief Examiner, Board of Censors, 2010 - 2012 and Member, 2002 - 2010 and Chief Examiner Elec, 2009 - 2010 and Examiner, since 2000. Member, International Medical Graduate Assessment Committee, 2010 - 2012. Member, International Medical Graduate Academic Subcommittee, 2011 - 2012. Editorial Committee, 2007 - 2009. Member, Education Committee, NSW Branch, 1996 - 1999. Chair, NSW Faculty, 2007 - 2009 and Member of Faculty, 1993 - 1999. Member, Appeals Committee, 2007 - 2009. Member, Training Taskforce, 2005 and Member since 2013. Fellow, since 1998. President, Australian and New Zealand Vulvovaginal Society, 2008 - 2011 and VicePresident, 2005 - 2008. Member, International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease, current. Member, Steering Committee, Australasian Society for Study of Vulvar Disease, 2004-2008. Member, Australian Medical Association, since 1988. Member, Society for Paediatric Dermatology and American Academy of Dermatology and National Vulvodynia Association, current. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, F & E Bauer Award, 'for best original research presentation at meeting', Australasian College of Dermatologists, 2011 and 2000 and 1994. Recipient, Best Paper, International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease, 2011.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION The late Mr Wayne Stanley FISHER, (WEF 16 March 2015) Late of Seaford Vic 3198 For service to veterans and their families. Service includes: Returned and Services League of Australia: President, Seaford Sub-Branch, 2000-2003 and 2008-2016. Committee member, 1982-2004 and 2008-2016. Life Membership, 2004. Member, 1981-2016. President, Seaford Football Netball Club, 1993-1994 and Vice-President 1995 and Member, 'for many years'.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Jack Miller FLETCHER, PO Box 1362, Subiaco WA 6904 For service to the primary industry sector in Western Australia. Service includes: Co-founder and Managing Director, Australian Land and Cattle Company (ALCCLO), 1967-1985. (Developed 7 cattle stations comprising 4.2 million acres, stocked with 100,000 head of cattle and 1,500 horses, feed yards. ALCCO exported 37% of all beef products produced from the Kimberley region in Western Australia). Director, Derby Meat Processing Company (DEMCo), Broome and Derby, Western Australia, since 1991. Founder and Managing Director, Investment Down Under Pty. Ltd., since 1971. Co-Founder and Director, Bodoquena Ply. Ltd., 1991. Involved in the Port of Broome becoming a deep water port, 1980. Co-founder, Looma, an Indigenous community in the West Kimberley, 1970. Pioneered development of primary industry innovations in countries such as Bahrain, Belize, Dominican Republic, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria and Libya. Discovered the world's largest known artesian basin in Libya in 1960 which resulted in the $29 billion 'Man Made River Project' where 4,000kms of pipeline were laid across the Sahara Desert to provide water to Benghazi and Tripoli. Author of a range of publications including: 'To Dam or be Damned: the mighty Fitzroy River', (Edited by Brian Hernan and Rosalie Hamilton, Self-Published, Subiaco, WA, 2008). 'Texas Jack's Australian outback dream: a pioneering investment journal' (Salt Lake City, Utah: American University & College Press, 2001). Member, Australian National Committee, International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage. Member, Soil Conservation Society of America. Awards and recognition includes: Inductee, Hall of Fame, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences, Sul Ross State University, Texas, 2011 and Distinguished Alumnus Award, 1981.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Ms Robyn Nancy FLORANCE, 12/6 Regent Place, Bomaderry NSW 2541 For service to community history and heritage preservation. Service includes: Shoalhaven Historical Society and Nowra Museum: President, 1996-2005. Life Member, since 2005. Committee Member, 1987-2015. Foundation and Committee Member, Shoalhaven Family History Society, 'for many years', and Journal Editor, 1994-1997. Coordinator, Centenary Commemoration of Gallipoli, and the Waratah March, 20152016. Past member/historian, Kiama Heritage Study Review, Kiama Municipal Council, 2000. Past member/historian, Heritage Study, City of Shoalhaven, circa 1995-1998. Author of a range of publications, including: 'Heroes Of The Dardanelles', 2015 'Nowra Red Cross - Celebrating 100 Years, 1914-2014', 2014. 'The Soldiers Memorial Gates, Nowra', 2011. 'Broughton Village in Past Times', 2011. 'The Old Catholic Cemetery, North Street, Nowra', 1990. 'German Immigrants in Shoalhaven, 1850-1900', 2013. 'A Touch of Greece in Junction Street', 2006. 'The Chinese in Shoalhaven', 2004.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Dr John Murray FLYNN RFD, Armidale NSW 2350 For service to medicine, and to medical education. Service includes: Consultant Physician, Armidale Hospital and the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, since 1981. Rural Medical Adviser, New South Wales Ambulance Service, 1991-2001. Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, since 1980. Fellow, Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, since 1999. Fellow, Australasian College of Tropical Medicine, since 2004. Tutor in Clinical Medicine, University of Sydney, 1978-1980. Director of Clinical Training, Armidale and New England Hospital, 1990-1997. Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Rural Medicine, University of New England, since 2008. Conjoint Associate Professor, Joint Medical Program, University of Newcastle, 2008 2014. Conjoint Associate Professor, Centre for Australian Military and Veteran's Health, University of Queensland, 2011-2014. Honorary Colonel, Royal Australian Army Medical Corps NSW, 2014-2016.
Dr John Terence (Terry) FLYNN, Moss Vale NSW 2577 For service to medicine, and to medical administration. Service includes: Director, Medical Services, Bowral District Hospital, current. South Western Sydney Local Health District: General Practitioner, Moss Vale, Kangaroo Valley, Bowral and District Hospital, and Southern Highlands Private Hospital, 1978-2015. Chair, Peer Review Committee, Bowral and District Hospital. Chair/Vice-Chair/Secretary, Medical Officers' Association. Chair, Southern Highlands Division of General Practice (now South Western Sydney Local Health District). Medical Officer: Chevalier College, 1980-2003 and Board Member, School Council, 1987-1990. Member, Moss Vale Catholic Parish Council. Member, Sutton Forest Cemetery Trust, current.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Michael Francis FOLEY, 46 Witherden Street, Nakara NT 0810 For service to the community of the Northern Territory. Service includes: Musician, singer and songwriter for over 60 years: since 1967 in Australia and since 1978 in the Northern Territory. Founder and President, Seniors of Excellence Northern Territory Inc., since 2014. Board Member, Northern Territory Branch, Variety - the Children's Charity, 2010-2012 and Public Officer, 'for 2 years' and Volunteer, since 2007. Involved with a range of community service and charitable organisations including: Board Member, Brown's Mart Arts Trust, 1985-2010. Christmas in Darwin Association, 2007-2015. Top End Life Education, 1993-1996. Board Member, National Heart Foundation, 1985-1988. Handicapped Person's Association Northern Territory (now known as HPA Disability Services), 1983-1987. Volunteer, NT Palliative Care Hospice, current. Human Ethics Research Council, Charles Darwin University, current.
Dr Albert Edward FOREMAN, ENT Clinic, 54 Ellengowan Drive, Nakara NT 0810 For service to medicine, particularly in rural and remote areas. Service includes: Principal, Ear Nose and Throat and General Practitioner Clinic, since 1998. Senior Ear Nose and Throat Hospital Medical Officer, Royal Darwin Hospital, 1991-1998. Former Practitioner, Royal Flying Doctor Service, 1984 in South Australia and 1990 in the Northern Territory. Otolaryngologist, research and clinical, since 1986. General Practitioner, since 1979. Fellow, Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, since 2000. Member, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, current. Past Committee Member, Deafness Association of the Northern Territory (now DeafNT), 1994. Researcher, Menzies School of Health Research, Darwin, 1986-1991. Member, Engineers Australia (Northern Territory Branch), current. Member, Institution of Civil Engineers, United Kingdom, current. Senior Engineer, Roads and Aerodromes in the Northern Territory and Papua New Guinea, 1960s. Civil Engineer, 1955-1970. Life Member, Papua New Guinea Medical Association, current. Member, Papua New Guinea Association of Australia, current.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Frank Reginald FRASER, New South Wales For service to community music. Service includes: Pipe Major, Burwood Sub-Branch, The Returned and Services League of Australia, since 2005. Member, Sydney University Regiment Pipe Band, 1973-2005 and Pipe Major 'for 27 years'. Pipe Major, Scots College Pipes and Drums, Edinburgh Tattoo, 1973. Pipe Major, Combined RSL Centenary of ANZACS Pipes and Drums (at Fromelles and Poziers, France), 2016 Worshipful Master, Masonic Lodge Hurlstone Park United, 2013-2015 and Member, Freemasons NSW and ACT, since 1989.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Clinical Professor Gregory Ronald FULCHER, Dee Why NSW 2099 For service to medicine, and to medical administration. Service includes: Royal North Shore Hospital: Director, Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, 1999-2015. Senior Staff Specialist in Endocrinology, since 1993. Clinical Associate in Endocrinology, 1991-1993. Clinical Superintendent, 1990. Chair, Priority Advisory Committee, 2006-2007. Member of a range of committees including: Research Advisory Committee, 2011 Food and Nutrition Group, 2008-2009 Clinical Reference Group 2007-2009 Campus Redevelopment Committee 2006-2008. Northern Sydney Local Health District: Clinical Director, Chronic and Complex Medicine, 2011. Chair, Diabetes MOC Implementation Committee, since 2015. ACI Liaison, 2014-2015. Clinical Lead Integrated Care, since 2014. Chair, Clinical Council, 2013-2015. Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service: Chair, Diabetes Network, 2009-2012 Member, Health Advisory Council (AHAC), 2005-2010. Member, Clinical Council, since 2013. Visiting Medical Officer, General Medicine/Endocrinology: North Shore Private Hospital, since 1993. Manly District Hospital, 1993-2004. Sydney Adventist Hospital, 1993-2004. Mater Misericordia Hospital, 1993-2004. Clinical Professor of Medicine, Northern Clinical School, University of Sydney, since 2006. Chief Medical Officer, Bioatrix, since 2011. Member, Clinical Advisory Committee, Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI), 2011. Board Member, Biomed North, 2011-2013. Member, Governance Committee, Greater Metropolitan Clinical Taskforce (GMCT), 2007-2010 and Member, Steering Committee, Endocrinology Network, 2008-2011. Invited speaker at over 30 international scientific meetings, 1955-1970. More than 130 book chapters, publications and research articles. University Affiliated Postgraduate Teaching, Post Graduate Committee of Medicine (PGCM) 1990-1995. Member, Courses and Programs Sub-committee (PGCM) and Course Convener, 1990-1995. Internal Medicine Course, 1990-1995. Medical Professional Assessors, 1990-1995. Councillor of the Australian Post-Graduate Federation, 1990-1995. Registrar training: Long and Short Case Examiner, since 1993. Supervisor, Advanced Trainee in Endocrinology, since 1993. Term Supervisor, Basic Trainee during Endocrine Rotation, since 1993. Endocrinology Tutorial Programme at RNSH, Coordinator, 1993-2003. Assistant Examiner for the Basic Physician Examination (FRACP) Clinical Superintendent, 1990-1991. Senior Medical Registrar, 1987 Professional Associations Australian Diabetes Society (ADS) and Director 2005-2009 and Council Member, 1996-1998.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Michael Noel GAINGER, Victoria For service to the community through children's charitable organisations. Service includes: Schools Liaison Officer, Good Friday Hospital Appeal, The Pied Pipers, since 2010. Area Controller, Yarra Valley Grammar School, current and a range of executive roles, including as Treasurer, Member, since 1978 and Honorary Life Member. Benefactor, a range of charitable organisations in Cambodia, including New Future for Children Orphanage, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, since 2011. Independent Honorary Member, Audit and Risk Committee, Multiple Sclerosis Victoria, 2002-2010. General Manager, Smart Health Australia, 2008-2011. Chief Executive Officer, Nursery and Garden Industry Victoria, 2004-2006. Partner, KPMG, 1994-2001.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mrs Robin Louise GALLEN, Waterford West Qld 4133 For service to community health. Service includes: Volunteer, Logan Entertainment Centre, since 2014. Involved in establishing, Logan Seniors Network, 2011 and Member, since 2011. President, Crestmead 40+ Club, 2002-2005 and 2010-2014 and Life Member, 2010. Volunteer, Guide Dogs Queensland, 2010-2014. Volunteer, Talbarra RSL Care, 2009-2011. Youth Leader, Girls' Friendly Society, St Mark's Anglican Church, Slacks Creek, 19891992. Residential Carer, Tufnell Residential and Community Care Program (for abused and neglected children), 1992-1994. Board Member, Wesleyan Methodist Church, Logan and Member, Pastoral Team, 2015-2016. Diversional Therapy Association (now Diversional Therapy Australia): Founding Member, 1976. Awarded first Life Membership, NSW Branch, 1985. Supported the foundation of the Divisional Therapy Association Queensland (DATQ) and Honorary Member, 1997. Diversional Therapy Teacher and Coordinator, Logan City Business Academy, 19971998. Senior Diversional Therapist at a range of nursing homes including the Madonna Villa Nursing Homes at Mitchelton and Clayfield and at the Melrose Village Hostel, and at the Pendle Nursing Home, 1979-1997. Teacher in Charge, Lidcombe Hospital Red Cross Day Care, (Returned ex-service men), 1972-1979. Primary School Teacher, 1956-1972. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Mayor's Spirit of Logan Award, Logan City Council, 2013 and Recipient, Most Active Senior, 2009.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Wayne Darwin GARDINER RFD, 1 Isola Close, Inglewood WA 6052 For service to military history, and to veterans and their families. Service includes: Army Museum of Western Australia: Assistant Manager, since 2010. Curator, 1996-2010. Deputy Curator, 1985-1996. Volunteer, 1978-1984. President, Military History Society of Australia, WA Branch, since 2009 and 1986-1991 and Member, since 1972. Honorary Expert Commentator, ANZAC Day Parade, Perth, ABC TV, since 1995. Conducts fundraising auctions twice a year for Perth Legacy, since 1997 and Legatee, since 2002. Member, Highgate Sub-Branch, The Returned and Services League of Australia, current. Secretary, Western Australia Returned and Services League of Australia (WA R&SL) Centenary of Federation Committee, 1999-2001 and Member, Commemoration Committee, 1999-2001. President, Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Western Australia, 1997-1999. Founder and Owner, Wayne Gardiner and Associates, Valuers and Consulting Auctioneers, 1996-2015 (retired). General Manager and Principal Valuer, Gregsons Auctioneers and Valuers, 19931996 and employee from 1985-1996. Member, Australian Army Reserve, since 1973. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, ANZAC of the Year Award, The Returned and Services League of Australia, 2015.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Dr Jennifer Anne GARDNER, Linden Park SA 5065 For service to conservation and the environment. Service includes: Curator, Waite Arboretum, since 1986. Manager, Urrbrae House Gardens and Waite Conservation Reserve, the University of Adelaide, current. Co-Founder and Committee Member, Friends of the Waite Conservation Reserve, since 1997. Co-Founder and Committee Member, Friends of the Waite Arboretum, since 1994. Co-Founder, Tree and Roadway Experimental and Educational Network (TREENET), since 1997. Involved in the establishment, 'Avenues of Honour 1915-2015' project, since 2004. Awards and recognition includes: Named in her honour, 'The Dr Jennifer Gardner Prize for Waite Arboretum Research', 2015.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Dr Darryl John GAULD, PO Box 8, Rainbow Beach Qld 4581 For service to education, and to social justice and human rights. Service includes: Established, Macquarie Education Group Australia, 2004. Founding Principal, Macquarie Grammar School, 2004-2015. Head of Department, Redlands, Sydney Church of England Co-Educational Grammar School, circa 1991-1995. Teacher, primary, secondary, and tertiary schools, RTOs/TAFEs, universities, and corporations, 1983-2014. Vice-President, Graduate Management Association of Australia Inc, 2009-2014 and National Executive Committee Member, since 2009 and Committee Member, NSW Chapter, since 2008 and Fellow. Presenter, contributor and supporter, Foundation for Young Australians Safe Schools Coalition, since circa 2012. Treasurer/Media Spokesman, Gay and Lesbian Teachers and Students Inc, 19911995. President, Team Sydney Inc, since 2014 and Member/supporter, since 2006. Representative and Volunteer, The Federation of Gay Games, 2001-2014. Member and Volunteer, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, 1988-2014. Member, Sydney Committee, Transphobia, 2011-2012.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Angelo GAVRIELATOS, 4 Hilltop Avenue, Padstow Heights NSW 2211 For service to industrial relations, and to educational organisations. Service includes: President, Australian Education Union, 2008-2015 and Deputy President, 2003-2008. Senior Vice Deputy President, New South Wales Teachers Federation, 2002-2008 and Organiser, 1992-2002. Project Director, Education International, Brussels, Belgium, current. Chair, Committee of Management, Union Aid Abroad, since 2009 and Member, Committee of Management, since 2006. Director, Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership, 2009-2015. High School Teacher, New South Wales Department of Education, circa 1987-1992.
Mrs Valerie May GEORGE, 31 Gregory Terrace, Lapstone NSW 2773 For service to the women's health, and to the community of the Nepean Valley. Service includes: Zonta International: Founder and Co-ordinator, Breast Care Project (producing and distributing mastectomy cushions), since 2005. Member, Zonta Club of Nepean Valley, since 2009 and Co-ordinator, a range of fundraising projects to support Domestic Violence Support Networks in the Penrith area, current. Driver and Delivery Person, Blue Mountains Meals on Wheels, 'for 5 years'. Awardee, Hidden Treasures Honour Roll, Rural Women's Network, New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, 2014.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Eric Mervyn GIBLETT, PO Box 264, Byford WA 6122 For service to veterans and their families. Service includes: President, Serpentine-Jarrahdale Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 2005 and Foundation Member. Pension and Advocacy Officer, Vietnam Veterans Federation, Western Australian Branch, current. Pension and Advocacy Officer, SAS Association (WA Branch), Campbell Barracks, Swanbourne, current. Member, Veterans Affairs Committee, Returned and Services League of Australia, Western Australian Branch. Member, Armadale Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, 20022005. Member, SAS Association, (WA Branch), current.
Dr Patrick Hudson GIDDINGS, Albury NSW 2640 For service to rural and remote medicine. Service includes: Chief Executive Officer, Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS), since 2006. Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM): Fellow, since 1999. Director, 2003-2011. Treasurer/Chair, Finance Subcommittee, 2005-2011. Chair, International Medical Graduates Assessment Committee, 2011-2015. Chair, Rural Emergency Skills Training Standards and Development Committee, current. Fellow, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, since 1989. General Practitioner Obstetrician, Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service and Albury Wodonga Health, since 2006. Visiting Medical Officer, Albury Wodonga Health, since 2008. Chief Executive Officer, Bogong General Practice Training, 2002-2006. General Practitioner, Bright Victoria, 1988-2000.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mrs Sandra Campbell GORRINGE, 22 Elizabeth Street, Cottesloe WA 6011 For service to education administration, and as drama teacher. Service includes: Oracy Australia Association (formerly English Speaking Board): Executive Board Member, Western Australian Branch, since early 2000s; Chair, 2003. Oral Communication Assessor, since 1971. Co-Founder and Foundation Member, since 1969. Iona Presentation College: Artistic and Executive Director of College Productions (relief and contract work), since 2007. Head, Senior School Performing Arts Department, 1997-2006. Teacher of Performing Arts, 1994-1997. Chair, Independent Schools Drama Association; Co-Founder, with Anthony Howes, late 1960s. Adjudicator, Performing Arts Festival for Catholic Schools and Colleges, Catholic Arts, since 1996; Committee Member, since 1992. Past Member, Syllabus Committee for Drama, Curriculum Council of Western Australia; Past Member, Drama Studies Committee; Past Author, Drama Syllabus. Past National and State Examiner, Speech and Drama, Australian Music Examinations Board. Honorary Research Officer and Consultant, Theatre Memorial, St George's Anglican Cathedral, 2013. Committee Member, Friends of the Festival of Perth, ‘for 8 years’. Volunteer, Volunteering WA, current. Speech and Drama Teacher, since 1951.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Leonard James GRAFF, PO Box 662, Nelson Bay NSW 2315 For service to sports administration, and to the community. Service includes: Treasurer, Regional Academies of Sport New South Wales, since 2011 and Western Region Academy of Sport Delegate, since 2008. Western Region Academy of Sport: Treasurer, 1995-2004. Director, 1994-2004. Life Member, since 2004. Board Member, Harness Racing New South Wales, 1994-1999, and Harness Racing New South Wales Representative, Harness Racing Australia. Board Member, New South Wales Totalisator Agency Board (TAB), 1996-1997. Bathurst Harness Racing Club: President, 1987-1994. Treasurer, early 1980s. Board Member, 1977-1994. Life Member. Inaugural President, Bathurst Gold Crown Festival Committee and Festival Committee Member, 1984-1993. Past Treasurer, Bathurst Rugby Club and Past Coach and Trustee, 'for 30 years'. President and Treasurer, Eglinton School Gymkhana, 1985-1990. Cabinet Member, District 201N4, Lions Clubs Australia, 'for 8 years'. President and Executive Member, Bathurst Macquarie Lions Club, 'no dates' and Charter Member, 'for more than 40 years'. Trustee, Bathurst Showground Trust, 1988-1993. Treasurer, Bathurst Senior Citizens Centre, 'for 5 years' and Past Steering Committee Member. (The Committee planned, financed and built the centre). Treasurer, Elizabeth Chifley Memorial Pre-School, 1975-1995 and Past Steering Committee Member and Committee Treasurer, (The Committee planned, financed and built the pre-school). Treasurer, Bathurst Girl Guides, 'no dates' and Past Steering Committee Member and Committee Treasurer, (The Committee planned, financed and built the Bathurst Girl Guides Hall).
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Athol David GRAHAM, PO Box 463, Benalla Vic 3671 For service to the community of Benalla. Service includes: Country Fire Authority Victoria: Member, Benalla Rural Fire Brigade, since 1991. Member, Hurstbridge Rural Fire Brigade, 1956-1962. Assistant Chief Officer, Bendigo, 1979-1981. Senior Instructor, Fiskville Training Centre, 1978-1981. Regional Officer, 1964-1979. Trainee Regional Officer, 1962-1964. Chairman, Benalla Bowls Club Inc, 2002-2014 and Committee Member, 1998-2014 and' Life Member, since 2015. Justice of the Peace, since 2005. Member, Benalla Sub-Branch, The Returned and Services League of Australia, since 2005. Volunteer, L2P Mentoring Young Drivers Program, Benalla Rural City, since 2013. Member, Miniature Steam Trains, Eddington, since 1982. Volunteer, Maldon Steam Railways Castlemaine and Maldon Railway Preservation Society, 1983-2014 and Fireman and Driver, 1987-2012. Board Member, Cooinda Village Inc (Aged Care), 1998-2001.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Dr John Richard GRAHAM, PO Box 2014, Neutral Bay Junction NSW 2089 For service to medicine as a gastroenterologist. Service includes: Sydney Hospitallers: President, 1987-1988 and Vice-President, 1989-1994. Honorary Treasurer, since 1994 and Councillor, since 1971. Sydney Hospital: Honorary Emeritus Consultant Physician, since 2004. Consultant Gastroenterologist, 1974-2004. Head, Department of Medicine, 1997-2010. Chairman, Medical Staff Council, 1995-1997 and Deputy Chairman, 1992-1995. Life Governor, 1978. Recipient, Archie Telfer Prize, 'for consistent contribution at a high level to the high academic reputation of Sydney Eye Hospital and Sydney Hospital through his teaching and clinical activities', 2011 and 1989. Visiting Consultant, various hospitals including: Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital, 1974-2010. Sydney Adventist Hospital, 1974-2000. Prince of Wales Hospital, 1983-1991. St Luke's Hospital, 1973-2006. Ryde District Hospital, 1974-1979. Balmain Hospital, 1974-1978. Director (Trustee), Sydney Foundation for Medical Research (now the National Foundation for Medical Research and Innovation), since 2002. Clinical Tutor in Medicine, University of New South Wales, 1984-1991 and at the University of Sydney, 1972-1983. Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, 1975 and Member, 1972 and Examiner, 1986-1989. Ministerial Appointee, Medicare Participation Review Committee, since 1986. Australian Medical Association Representative, Health Commission of New South Wales Drug Committee, 1980-1986 and Coppleson Postgraduate Medical Committee, 1979-1980 and Section of Specialists in Internal Medicine, 1973-1986. National Vice President, Australian Council of Professions, 1995-1997 and Member, New South Wales Council of Professions, 1986-1993 and President, 1991-1992. Member, Bar Council Disciplinary Tribunal Number 10, 1987-1988. Medical Consultant, Wales), 1989-2010.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Peter Ross GRAHAM, Henley Beach SA 5022 For service to swimming. Service includes: Swimming SA: Chair, Board of Management, since 2015. Director, Board of Management, since 2004. Chief Announcer, since 1986. Life Member, 2008. Pool Deck Commentator, multiple Australian Championship events, Swimming Australia, since 1986 and Life Member, 2009. South Australian Olympic Council: Swimming announcer, since 2000. Life Member, 2015. Stadium/venue announcer for swimming at the following: Sydney Olympic and Paralympic Games, 2000. Athens Olympic and Paralympic Games, 2004. Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games, 2008. London Olympic and Paralympic Games, 2012. Commonwealth Games, Melbourne, 2006. Commonwealth Games, New Delhi, 2010. FINA World Championships and other international swimming meets, since 1991. Life Member, Henley and Grange Swimming Club, 1991 and Member, Management Committee, 1982-1992 and Volunteer, since 1981.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Ms Ellia Tiriseyani GREEN, Dee Why NSW 2099 For service to sport as a gold medallist at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Service includes: Gold Medallist and Olympic Champion, Women's Rugby Sevens Rio Olympic Games, 2016. Other achievements include: A Team of the Year, I Support Women in Sport Awards, 2016. Winner, 2015-16 World Rugby Women's Sevens World Series. 1st, 2015-16 World Rugby Women's Sevens World Series, Atlanta, United States of America. 1st, 2015-16 World Rugby Women's Sevens World Series, Sao Paulo, Brazil. 1st, 2015-16 World Rugby Women's Sevens World Series, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. 2nd, 2015-16 World Rugby Women's Sevens World Series, Clermont-Ferrand, France. World School Games Representative, Qatar, 2009.
Mr Graham Norman GREENWOOD, 5 Elle Court, Mount Gambier SA 5290 For service to the print media as a journalist in rural areas. Service includes: Chairman, 'The Border Watch' newspaper, since 2015; Acting Chairman, 2012-2014; Director, 2005-2011; Manager, 2003-2005; Editor, 1981-1987; Assistant Editor, 1978; Sports Editor, 1976; Weekly Columnist, 'for many years'; Journalist and Employee, since 1963. Editor-In-Chief, Western Farmer and Elders Weekly (Rural Press), 1989-2003. Cadet Journalist Trainer, Rural Press Training Division, 1991-2001. Regional Journalist, The Stock Journal (Rural Press), 1987 and Assistant Editor, 1988. Author, several books on local identities including the Scott Family (owners of the Border Watch), 'over many years'. Life Member, North Gambier Sportsmen's Cricket Club, 1987 and Representative Cricketer, 1963-1988. Representative Player, baseball and basketball, 1963-1988. Member, Rotary Club of Mount Gambier, 1984-1988 and Recipient, 'Pride of Excellence Award', 2008.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mrs Janet Elizabeth GRIEVE, North Adelaide SA 5006 For service to the community through a range of organisations. Service includes: Member, Commonwealth Remuneration Tribunal, 2000-2010. Board Member, Flinders Partners, Flinders University, 2003-2008. Director, Totalisator Agency Board of South Australia, 1996-2001. Meals on Wheels South Australia: Director, 2008-2016. Past Chair, Marketing and Communications Committee. Past Member, Finance and Risk Management Committee. National Heart Foundation (South Australia): Vice-President, 2001-2004. Director, 1994-2004. Member, Heart Fund Committee, 1993-1996. Life Member, since 2004. Save the Children Australia: Director, 2009-2012. Past Chair, Remunerations and Nominations Committee. Past Member, Membership and Fundraising Committee. Honorary Consul for France in South Australia, French Consulate in Adelaide, 19981999. Chairman, Board of Governors, State Theatre Company of South Australia, 19951997. Chairman, Michels Warren (public relations firm), 2003-2007 and Managing Director, 1989-2003.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Donald Stuart GRUBER, Evatt ACT 2617 For service to the community of the Australian Capital Territory. Service includes: Co-Founder, Melba Men's Shed, 2008; Secretary, 2009-2013; Board Member, 2008-2014. Rotary Club of Ginninderra: President, 2014-2015 and 2000-2001. Treasurer, 'for 4 years'. Member, since 1993. Served on a range of Club and Rotary District 9710 committee's including: NZ Twin Exchange, Rotary Youth Leadership Award, Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment and Ambassadorial Scholars. Established 'Lunchtime Melodie's in West Belconnen. Volunteer, Book Fair, Lifeline Canberra, since 2006. Board Member, Uniting Church Greenhills Centre, since 2010 and Convenor, Finance Committee.
Mr Kazimierz GRZESIAK, 65 Doyle Street, Avondale Heights Vic 3034 For service to the Polish community of Victoria. Service includes: President, Polish Charity Association of Sunshine, since 1995; Executive Member, since circa 1976. Association incorporates the Polish Community Centre John Paul II. Co-founder, Polish Seniors Citizens Club Ardeer, 1986. Supporter, Polish Saturday School, Ardeer. Supporter or Member, Ardeer Soccer Club. Committee Member and Co-founder, Society of Polish Culture in Victoria, current; supporter/volunteer, Polish Festival at Federation Square, since circa 2005; supporter of a range of cultural events for many years. Past Committee Member, Polish Community Council of Victoria; established and maintains, Archive, current. Past Committee Member, Australian Polish Benevolent Association. Co-founder, Wesole Nutki - youth song and dance ensemble, circa 1985-1995. Initiator, Polish Ladies Association, 1981.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Christopher John HANLEY, 31 Paterson Street, Byron Bay NSW 2481 For service to literature, and to Indigenous education. Service includes: Founder and Chair, Northern Rivers Writers' Centre, since 1996. Founder and Chair, Byron Bay Writers' Festival, since 1996. Mentor, Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience program for Indigenous Students, Southern Cross University, current. Member, Byron Town Centre Committee, Byron Shire Council, current. Principal, First National Real Estate, Byron Bay, since 1996.
Mr Ricky John HANLON, PO Box 462, Bungalow Qld 4870 For service to Australian rules football. Service includes: AFL Queensland: Program Manager, AFL Cape York, since 2006. QLD Development Manager, Cairns region, 1998-2005. Founder, AFL Cape York Ltd and AFL Cape York House, Alliance for education and training, 2013. Founder, Pyramid Power AFL Club, Cairns, 2005. Life Member, AFL Cairns Juniors, 2008. Tasmanian Football League: Hall of Fame Inductee, 2010. Former Player, New Norfolk District Football Club, Northern League, 1979-1991 and 1997 and Life Member, 1998. Former Player/Coach, Scottsdale Football Club, Northern League, 1992-1994. Former Player/Coach, North Hobart Football Club, State League, 1995-1996. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, William Leitch Medal, 'Best and Fairest Award', Tasmanian Football League, 1990. Recipient, 'Best and Fairest' Medal, Northern Tasmanian Football League, 1992. Recipient, Australian Sports Medal, 2000.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Daryl James HANLY, Red Hill Qld 4059 For service to secondary education in Queensland. Service includes: Principal Education Consultant, Daryl J Hanly Education Consultancy, current. Principal, St Joseph's Nudgee College, 2002-2014. Principal, Kelvin Grove State High School, Brisbane, 1984-1994. Principal, Kirwan State High School, Townsville, 1979-1983; Deputy Principal, Townsville State High School, 1974-1978. Board Chair, Stuartholme School, current. Board Chair, St Leo's College, since 2015. Chair, Faculty of Education Advisory Committee, Queensland University of Technology, 1991 -2004. Director, Principals Australia Institute, 2011-2013. Chair, Principals Australia Council, 2011-2012. Fellow, Australian Council for Educational Leaders, 2012. Chair, Catholic Secondary Principals Australia, 2010-2013. Director and Chair, Catholic Secondary Principals Association of Queensland, until 2013. Education Queensland: Director, Education Queensland International, 2000-2001. Director, Centre for Leadership Excellence, 1995-1999. Deputy Director, Metropolitan East Region, 1994. Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority: Board Member, 2010-2014. Chair, Accreditation and Recognition Committee, 2010-2014. Member, Curriculum Committee, 2010-2014 and 1984-1988. Member, P-12 Reference Committee, 2007-2010. Chair, Arts Syllabus Advisory Committee, 1986-1997. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Honorary Doctor of the University, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to QUT and to education, Queensland University of Technology, December 2014. Recipient, Professor Betty Watts Memorial Award for Outstanding Contribution to Teaching, Excellence in Teaching Awards, Queensland College of Teachers, 2014.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mrs Jennifer Gibson HAPPELL, 7 Talbot Crescent, Kooyong Vic 3144 For service to the community through voluntary roles with horticultural organisations. Service includes: Volunteer Guide, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, since 1983; Primary Contributor to the Camellia Census which involved reclassifying approximately 950 Camellias which led to the Royal Botanic Gardens being named a Camelia Garden of Excellence by the International Camellia Society, since 1991. Honorary Life Membership, Geelong Botanic Gardens, 1988. Member, International Dendrology Society, 2002-2016. Selector, Australian Open Garden Scheme, 1997-2001.
Mrs Eleanor Joy HARDIE, 208 Pianta Road, Echuca Vic 3564 For service to aviation through administrative roles. Service includes: Office Manager, Mid Murray Flying Club, 1966-2004 and Life Member, 1995. Member, Echuca Aero Club, since 2004. Board Member, Royal Federation of Aero Clubs of Australia, 1998-2008. Regional Director, Victoria/Tasmania, Royal Federation of Aero Clubs of Australia, 1998-2008. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Federation Award, The Royal Federation of Aero Clubs of Australia (RFACA), 1997 and the Jack Fahey Memorial Award, 2009. Recipient, Australian Sports Medal, 2000.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Vaughan Mark HARDING, Inglewood WA 6052 For service to aged care organisations. Service includes: Chairman, Aged and Community Services Australia, 2012-2015. Chair, Aged and Community Services Western Australia, 2012-2015; Past Deputy Chair; Past Chair, Housing and Retirement Living Committee; Life Member, since 2005. Chief Executive, Uniting Church Homes t/as Juniper, since 1992; Executive Director, 1989-1992. Past National Committee Member, UnitingCare Australia; Past Chair, Aged Care Network. Former Provider Representative, Ageing Consultative Committee, Department of Health and Department of Social Services. Chamber of Commerce and Industry: General Council Member, 2007-2012. Past Chair, Health and Community Forum. Past Deputy Chair, Social Policy Committee.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr John Mitchell HARDY, PO Box 779, Tolga Qld 4882 For service to veterans and their families. Service includes: Secretary, Advisory Committee, Rocky Creek War Memorial Park, 1999 - 2014 and Committee Member, current. Involved in establishment, Committee Member and Events Organiser, Afghanistan Avenue of Honour, Yungaburra, since 2013. National Servicemen's Association of Australia (Qld) Inc.: Committee Member/Minutes Secretary, State Management Committee, Queensland Branch, 2005-2013. Assistant Editor, 'Nasho News', 2014-2016 and Editor, 'Branch News', current. President, Tableland Branch, since 2015 and Member, since 2001 and has served as Secretary, Treasurer, Publicity Officer and Committee Member. Author, 'Tableland Branch History 2001 -11'. Author, 'Tableland Branch National Service Day 2016 - Dedication of Memorial Plaques'. Involved in the refurbishment of 2nd AIF WII Military Campsite Markers, 2002 and 2013. Member, Mareeba Sub-Branch, The Returned and Services League of Australia, since 2009 and Member, Atherton Sub-Branch, 1975-2009 and Committee Member, 1988 to 1990. Representative, Tableland and Western area, 51 Battalion Association Inc., 1990-2015 and Member, since mid 1970s. Committee Member, Atherton Shire Council, 60th Anniversary Victory in the Pacific Commemoration, 20042005. Member, Tableland Military Vehicle Club, since 2011. Committee Member, The Great Wheelbarrow Race (a three-day charity event which takes competitors 140km along the Wheelbarrow Way from Mareeba to Chillagoe in the footsteps of the district's pioneers), since 2010 and Event Time Keeper, since 2007. Community Organisations: President, Lions Club of Tolga and District, 2002-2004 and Member, 2000-2015. Friend of Rotary, Rotary Club of Atherton, 'no dates', and Committee Member, Rocky Creek WWII Igloo Restoration Committee, since 2014. Farm Inventor Co-ordinator, Combined Rotary Clubs of Atherton and Mareeba Machinery Field Days, 20072015 and involved in biannual Rural Inventors Competition including as a judge, since 1990s. Volunteer Bus Driver, Community Services Tablelands, on an as required basis since 2015. Rocky Creek Community Representative, Community Consultative Committee, Mount Emerald Wind Farm, current. Author, '50th Anniversary Diploma Graduates Year Book 2016', University Queensland Gatton Past Student Association and fundraiser in 2007. Member, Association of Australian Assistance Dogs (NQ), 2003-2005 and Puppy Walker and Co-Trainer, 2002-2004. President, Tableland Dog Obedience Club, 'for 2 years' and Foundation Member and lnstructor, 1990-1994. Chairman, Atherton Maize Festival Committee, 1985 and Committee Member from 1980 to 1990. Cooperative Weather Observer, Bureau of Meteorology, Mareeba area, 1990 to1997 and Walkamin area, 1998 to 2012, and Tolga area, since 2012. Queensland Department of Primary lndustries and Fisheries: Research Facility Manager, Walkamin Research Facility, 1997-2012. Research Facility Manager, Southedge Research Facility, 1990-1997. Research Technician and Experimentalist, Agronomy, Kairi Research Station, 1968-1990. Cadet, Biloela Research Station, 1967-1968. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Paul Harris Fellowship 2015 - Double Sapphire Pin. Recipient, Rowland Williams Memorial Trophy, National Servicemen's Association, 2008 and Life Membership, 2016
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mrs Deirdre Joan HARGREAVES, Ormiston Qld 4160 For service to the community of Ormiston. Service includes: Co-ordinator, Black Swamp Bushcare Group, since 1999. President, Friends of St Andrew's Church, Ormiston, since 1992; Member, 'for over 40 years'. Pastoral Care, St Andrew's Anglican Church, Ormiston, 'for many years'. Volunteer, Cleveland District, Meals on Wheels, since 1978 and Life Member, 2013. President, Ormiston Garden Club, 'for 3 years' and Member, since 2006. Volunteer, the Redland Museum, since 2006. Area Coordinator, Ormiston North Neighbourhood Watch. Awards and recognition includes: Nominee, Environment and Sustainability Award, Australia Day Awards, Redland City Council, 2016. Recipient, Citizen of the Year, Redland City Council, 2003.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Jonathan Bruce HARRIS, Oatley NSW 2223 For service to sport as a gold medallist at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. Service includes: Gold Medallist and Paralympic Champion Mixed Three Person Sonar, Rio Paralympic Games, 2016. Other achievements include: International Association for Disabled Sailing (IFDS) World Championships: Bronze Medallist, Mixed Three Person Sonar, Medemblik, Netherlands, 2016. Silver Medallist, Mixed Three Person Sonar, Melbourne, 2015. Bronze Medallist, Mixed Three Person Sonar, Halifax, Canada, 2014. Bronze Medallist, Mixed Three Person Sonar, Kinsale, Ireland, 2013. Silver Medallist, International Sailing Federation (ISAF) World Cup, Miami, United States of America, 2016. Gold Medallist, Melbourne, 2015. Director, Cronulla Sailing Club, 2006-2010 and Member, current. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Sailor of the Year with a Disability Award, Australian Sailing, 2016 and 2013 (joint winner).
Mrs Rosemary HARRIS, 86 Mount View Avenue, Hazelbrook NSW 2779 For service to the community of Oberon. Service includes: Chair, Oberon Health Council, 'for 2 years', and Past Secretary and Member, circa 20062014. President, Oberon United Hospital Auxiliary, 'for 12 years' and Member 'for many years'. Member, Blue Mountains Division, Legacy Australia, since 2013 and President, Bathurst Division, 'for 2 years' and Legatee/Member, 'for 12 years'. Opened and Managed, Bathurst Branch, Shepherd Centre for the Hearing Impaired, 'until retirement'. Special Education Teacher in Early Childhood Development. Awards and recognition include: Name included on the Hidden Treasures Honour Roll, Rural Women's Network, NSW Department of Primary Industries, and the Centre for Volunteering, 2014.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Colin Anthony HARRISON, Victoria Park WA 6100 For service to sport as a gold medallist at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. Service includes: Gold Medallist and Paralympic Champion, Mixed Three Person Sonar, Rio Paralympic Games, 2016. Other achievements include: Bronze Medallist, Mixed Three Person Sonar, Beijing Paralympic Games, 2008. International Association for Disabled Sailing (IFDS) World Championships: Bronze Medallist, Mixed Three Person Sonar, Medemblik, Netherlands, 2016. Silver Medallist, Mixed Three Person Sonar, Melbourne, 2015. Bronze Medallist, Mixed Three Person Sonar, Halifax, Canada, 2014. Bronze Medallist, Mixed Three Person Sonar, Kinsale, Ireland, 2013. International Sailing Federation (ISAF) - World Sailing World Cup: Silver Medallist, Miami, United States of America, 2016. Gold Medallist, Melbourne, 2015. Gold Medallist, Weymouth, United Kingdom, 2015. Silver Medallist, Hyeres, France, 2015. Bronze Medallist, Hyeres, France, 2014. Bronze Medallist, Medemblik, Netherlands, 2012. EUROSAF Events: Silver Medallist, Garda, Italy, 2016. Gold Medallist, Medemblik, Netherlands, 2015. Bronze Medallist Medemblik, Netherlands, 2014. Member, Royal Perth Yacht Club, since 2002. Volunteer, Sailability, current. Awards and recognition includes: Winner, Nations Cup, 2015 and 2014 (Australian Paralympic Sailing Team). Recipient, Australian Sailor of the Year with a Disability Award, Australian Sailing, 2016, 2014, 2013 and 2005 (Team winner). Recipient, Sailor of the Year with a Disability Award, Western Australia, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2009. Recipient, Team of the Year Award, Western Australia Sports Association, 2016, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, and 2004.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Robert Gordon HARRISON, 59 Woronora Crescent, Como West NSW 2226 For service to surveying, and to professional organisations. Service includes: Institution of Surveyors NSW (ISNSW): President, 2001-2003. Secretary, 1999-2001. Treasurer, 2007-2011 and 2016. Board Member, 1999 -2012 and 2016. Chairman, Property Sub-Committee, since 2007. Member, since 1969. Board Member, Surveying and Spatial Information, since 2013. Association of Consulting Surveyors NSW (ACS): Chairman, 1994, 1995. ACS Representative, Institution Survey Practice and Legislative Sub-Committee, since 1992. Board Member, 1990-1996. Chairman, Professional Surveyors Occupational Association, 1999-2001, 2008-2009 and Board Member, 'for 20 years'. Member, Method of Measurement Committee, Property Council of Australia, 19961997 and since 2009. Co-founder, Harrison Friedman and Associates, 1980. Apex Foundation: Chairman, Apex Children's Chalet Committee, since 2013 and Board Member, since 1987 and Secretary, 'for 2 years'. Apex Club of Janali: Has held most positions including as Zone President. Helped establish Apex in Thailand. Life Member, Jannali Apex. Member, 1976-1989. Awards and recognition includes: Fellow, Institution of Surveyors NSW, 2003. Fellow, Institution of Surveyors Australia, 2005. Professional Surveyor of The Year, Association of Consulting Surveyors NSW, 2014. Honorary Life Member, Apex Foundation, 1996
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Ian Lance HATCHER, 18 Kitto Road, Moonta Bay SA 5558 For service to lawn bowls. Service includes: Runner-up, Australian Fours, 1993. Winner, Fours Past Presidents, 1992. Quarter-finalist, Australian Singles, 1985 State Selector, 2004-2009. State Manager, 2006-2009. Winner, Prestige Medley, 2008. Winner, Prestige Medley, 2003. Winner, Country Fours Champions, 2001-2002. Winner, State Fours Champions, 1995-1996. State Fours Champions, 1992-1993. 147 games for South Australia, 1983-2002. Peninsula Championships, 9 victories. Captain, Regional Round Robin Side, 1976-2015. Selector, Yorke Peninsula Region. Coach, Yorke Peninsula Region, 15 years. 13-time Singles Champion and 12-time Pairs Champion, Moonta Memorial Park Bowling Club, 1975-2010. President, Moonta Memorial Park Bowling Club, 1977-1979 and 1999-2001; VicePresident, 1974-1976 and 1996-1998; Accredited Umpire, 1999-2010; Club Coach, 1999-2010; Selector, 'for many years'; Life Member, since 2004. Tournament Director, Moonta Memorial Park International Test Series, 2011.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Geoffrey Eugene HEALY, 1601/183 Kent Street, Millers Point NSW 2000 For service to the broadcast media through technical and engineering roles. Service includes: Seven West Media Limited: Director of Production and Engineering, 1960s -1980s. Executive Producer, Bathurst 1000 telecast, 'for 27 years'. Executive Technical Producer, Seven Network Australia, Moscow Olympic Games 1980. Broadcast Consultant, Barcelona Olympic Games 1992. Head of Engineering and Technical Operations, Sydney Olympic Broadcasting Organisation, International Olympic Committee, Sydney Olympic Games 2000. Head of Engineering and Technical Operations, Broadcasting, International Olympic Committee, Athens Olympic Games, 2004. Chief Operating Officer, Broadcasting, IMG Australia and New Zealand, Melbourne Commonwealth Games 2006. Head of Engineering and Technical Operations, Broadcaster, Doordarshan, Commonwealth Games New Delhi 2010. Broadcast Consultant, Organising Committee for Host Broadcaster, Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014 and Consultant, Global Television Australia, Host Broadcaster. Broadcast Consultant, Organising Committee, Gold Coast Commonwealth Games 2018. Australia Post issued a stamp commemorating the Racecam in 2004 - 'Racecam TV Sport Coverage 1979'. Principal, Healy Associates, since 2001. Chairman, Engineering Committee, Federation of Commercial Broadcasters of Australia. Engineering Director, Galaxy Cable Co (now known as Foxtel). Awards and recognition includes: Recipient of 'Several' Australian Logie Awards (including Production of the Bathurst Great Race from 1962 to 1988 and Best Sports Program Australia). Awarded Life Fellowship, Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, New York, 2002. Recipient, 2 Emmy Awards, 'team awards' and 1 Emmy Award to Seven Network Australia for 'services to Sport Television in the United States of America', National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, New York. Recipient, Golden Rings Award, For Excellence in Broadcasting of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Summer Games', International Olympic Committee, 2000.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Thomas John HEANEY, 37 Waller Street, Benalla Vic 3672 For service to the community of Benalla. Service includes: Foundation Chair, Benalla Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Memorial Committee, since 1994; Member, since 1994. President, North East Victoria Sub-Branch, National Servicemen's Association, 20102013; Past Vice-President; Member, since 1998; Life Member. President, Benalla Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, 20102011; Member, Stewarton Hall Committee and Member, 1972- 2004. Member, Benalla Historical Society, current. Volunteer, Broken River Water Trust, 'for many years'. Shire President, Benalla Shire Council, 1978 and 1990 and Councillor, 1972-1994. Captain, Stewarton Fire Brigade, 1972-1990; Volunteer, 'for many years'. Member, North Eastern Road Safety,' and President, 'for one year'. Member, Golden Valley Regional Library, 'for many years' and President, 'for one year'.
Mrs Dawn Lorrainne HEFFERNAN, 1213B Burke Road, Kew Vic 3101 For service to education, and to the community. Service includes: Manningham University of the Third Age: Social Philosophy Tutor, since 1991. Foundation Member, 1991; Life Member. Box Hill University of the Third Age: Social Philosophy Tutor, since 2003.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Neville Maxwell HEFFERNAN, 1213B Burke Road, Kew Vic 3101 For service to education, and to the community. Service includes: Manningham University of the Third Age Italian Reading and Conversation Tutor, since 1991. President, 1994-1997. Foundation Vice-President, 1991-1994. Foundation Member, 1991; Life Member, since 1998. Past District Chairman and Cabinet Member, District 201V5, Lions Clubs of Australia. Past President, Doncaster Lions Club, 2 terms. Department of Education and Training, Victoria: Principal, Tottenham North Primary School, 1983-1986. Principal, Bundoora Primary School, 1979-1982. Principal, The Basin Primary School, 1977-1978. Vice-Principal, Blackburn East Primary School, 1976-1977. Teacher, Syndal South Primary School, 1973-1976. Teacher, Pascoe Vale North Primary School, 1967. Library Services Staff Member, 1962-1966. Teacher, Doncaster East Primary School, 1960-1961. Teacher, Beverley Hills Primary School, 1959-1960. Teacher, Abbotsford Primary School, 1959.
Mr Alexander John HEHR, Barrington Drive, Ashwood Vic 3147 For service to the broadcast media, particularly through community radio. Service includes: Station Manager, Golden Days Radio 95.7 FM, since 2000; Presenter, since 1999; Member, Station Sub-Committee, many years. Presenter, 88.3 Southern FM, 1994-1999. Presenter, 3CR Community Radio 855 AM, circa 1994.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Darren Franz HELLMANN, Tarneit Vic 3029 For service to the community of Wyndham through a range of sporting clubs. Service includes: Hoppers Crossing Sports Club: President, since 2004/05; Board Member, since 2001/02; Life Member, since 2013. President, Hoppers Crossing Junior Netball Association, since 2015; Committee Member, since 2009; Administration Manager, 2013-2015. President, Hoppers Crossing Cricket Club, 1999/00-2001/02; Committee Member, 1995/96-2002/03; Top Cats Coterie Group Founder and Manager, since 2005/06; Member, since 1985; Life Member, since 2004. Past President, Hoppers Crossing Sports Club Netball Club, 2 years; Committee Member, since 2007. Member, Werribee Football Club; Club Person of the Year, 2014.
Mrs Heather Emily HEWETT MBE, Horsham Vic 3400 For service to the Indigenous community of the Northern Territory. Service includes: Translation, to Maung, Gospel of Mark, a project of the Northern Regional Council of the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress and the Uniting Church in Australia Northern SYNOD, 2009-2016. Co-authored Maung Grammar with the noted linguist Arthur Capell, 'Texts and Vocabulary' (published in 1974). Assistant, Bilingual education program, Nungalinya College, introduced to the school in 1972. Started recording the Maung alphabet with the elders, included linguistic analysis, bible translation, translation and discussion of educational material including electoral information and land rights legislation, 1966-1974. Nursing sister, appointed to the Methodist Overseas Mission at Warruwi, 1957-1979. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, The Order of the British Empire - Member (Civil), 1978, for services to Aboriginal linguistics, health and religion.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Terry Alan HEWETT, 27 Custance Street, Lathlain WA 6100 For service to adventure tourism, and through fundraising roles for charitable organisations. Service includes: Managing Director and Founder, Adventure Out Australia, since 1987; Organiser, Urban Descent charity events (as Managing Director of Adventure Out, the Nominee utilises his contacts and equipment to host events raising money for charities and community groups), since 2002. Founding President, Outdoors WA, 2000-2003; President, 2007-2009; Board Member, 2000-2006. Committee Member, Cave Management Advisory Committee, Department of Environment and Conservation (Western Australia), 1992-1994 and 1997. President, Climber's Association of Western Australia
Mr Anthony William HICKEY, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 For service to the community of the Gold Coast, and to charitable organisations. Service includes: Chairman, Red Shield Appeal Gold Coast, The Salvation Army, since 2000. Chair, Somerset College School Board, since 2011 and Deputy Chair, 2005-2011 and Director since 2003. Inaugural Mentor, Vice Chancellor's Mentoring Program, Bond University, since 2014 and Benefactor, Indigenous Education and Engagement. Deputy Chair, Board of Directors, Bleached Arts Ltd, current. Board Member, Mayor's Arts and Culture Advisory Board, City of Gold Coast, 20142015. Director, Titans Rugby League Pty Ltd, since 2015. Director, Trustee Company for Gold Coast Lady Mayoress' Charity Fund, since 2012. Professional service: Chairman and Founder, Hickey Lawyers, current.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr David Hedley HICKS, PO Box 558, Cammeray NSW 2062 For service to the community through charitable organisations. Service includes: Supporter, The Royal Flying Doctor Service Outback Car Trek, since 2004. Volunteer, Tribal Warrior Mentor Program, Tribal Warrior Association. Founding Director, David Hicks and Co Chartered Accountants, since 1977. Consultant, Brookfield Multiplex. Consultant to the Construction Industry.
Mrs Jennifer Joy HILL, ‘Wandaloo’, Freemans Road, Miles Qld 4415 For service to the rural community of Queensland. Service includes: Country Women's Association: Queensland: State President, 2011-2013. Vice President, Southern Region, 2008-2011. Division President, 2 years. Division Vice-president, 3 years. Division International Officer, 3 years; President, Miles Branch, current and Member, since 1999. International Officer; Branch Treasurer. New South Wales: Group Secretary , 3 years; Member, Gloucester Evening Branch, 1969-1999. Involved with a range of community groups including: Secretary/Treasurer, Queensland Angus Society, current. Area Council, NSW Farmers Federation. State Advisory Council, Rural Youth New South Wales. Advisory Committee, Rural Counselling, Gloucester, New South Wales. Member, Ladies Show Auxiliary, Gloucester, New South Wales. Member, Chinchilla Field Naturalists Club, current. Member, Murilla Garden Club, current and Secretary. Member, Cameby District Hall Committee and Treasurer.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Kevin Herbert HILL, 26 Lewis Way, Newington NSW 2127 For service to local government, and to the community of Bankstown. Service includes: Mayor, Bankstown City Council, 2000-2001, 1996-1998, 1992-1993 and 1985-1988; Deputy Mayor, 1983-1984; Councillor, 1977-2008. Executive Member, Local Government Association, 1991-1992; City Delegate, 1991. NSW Local Government Representative, Trade Waste Authority, 1987-1989. Chairman, Electricity Authority, Sydney County Council, 1987; Member, 1984-1990. Chairman, Sister Cities Australia (formerly Australian Sister Cities Association), 19882007; Treasurer, 1987-1998; Life Member, since 2005. Founding Member and Chairman, Bankstown Sister City Committee, 1987-2008. Member, Honorary Board, Sister Cities International, since 2007. Chairman, Bankstown City Aged Care, since 1990; Director, since 1984. Chairman, Management Committee, Bankstown Senior Citizen Centre, 2008. Justice of the Peace, 1977-2007. President, Chullora School Parents and Citizens, 1973-1983; Member, 1971-1983. Member, Chullora Wolves Soccer Club, since 1972; Manager, Under 7s, 1972-1979; Publicity Officer, 1974; Life Member, current. Founder and Owner, K&C Agencies Pty Ltd (trading as Kevin Hill's Top Ten' Australian Artists), since 1980. Fundraising for a range of organisations through art and memorabilia auctions, including Steve Waugh Udayan Children's Fund, Careflight, Rotary Club of Tamworth West, and Bankstown Frail Aged Care. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Eisenhower Medal, Sister Cities International, 2000.
Mr Peter Donald HITCHENER, Vic For service to the broadcast media as a journalist and television presenter, and to the community. Service includes” Held a range of roles with the Nine Network since 1974 including Nightly news presenter, Melbourne, since 1998; Chief Weekend news presenter, Melbourne, 19741998; and announcer and news presenter, Sydney, 1974.
Patron, Able Australia, since 1998. Patron, Dogs Victoria, since 2011. Patron, Barwon Health, since 2004. Ambassador, Lort Smith Animal Hospital, since 2004.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Michael Joseph HOBBS, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011 For service to the visual arts as a supporter and benefactor. Service includes: Has gifted works and supported various New South Wales Art Institutions including: The Art Gallery of New South Wales. Wollongong Art Gallery. Gold Coast City Gallery. Maitland Regional Gallery. University Art Gallery, University of Sydney. Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. University of New South Wales. Patron, Steven Mori Gallery, 1980s-1990s. Has commissioned and sponsored the making of films, production of art performances, festivals and recitals, 'for many years'. Board Member, The Biennale of Sydney, 'during the 1980s', including Treasurer, 'for 8 years'. Founding Chairman, 'Art Monthly', 1989-1999.
Mr Charles HOLCKNER, Victoria For service to the community through support for a range of organisations. Service includes: Benefactor: Jewish Care Victoria, 'for over two decades'. Jewish National Fund, 'for many years'. Cabrini Foundation, since 2011. Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, since 2004. McAuley Community Services for Women. Epworth Medical Foundation, Epworth HealthCare. University of Melbourne. Chair, Fundraising Group, Cystic Fibrosis Victoria, 1996-1997. Chairman, Holckner Group, since 1995 and Director, Encore Tissue, since 1998 and Director, TKG Australia Pty Ltd. Past Director, Smorgon Family Group/Smorgon Consolidated Industries.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mrs Barbara Claire HOLDEN, Frank Vickery Village, Sylvania NSW 2224 For service to lawn bowls. Service includes: Finance Director, Women's Bowls NSW, current; State Treasurer 2008-2012; Chair, Umpires Board, 1996-2000; National Umpire, 1986-2013. Taren Point Delegate, Sutherland Shire Women's Bowling Association, 'for many years'; Inaugural Secretary, 1986-1994. Secretary, Taren Point Women's Bowling Club, since 2006; President and VicePresident, 1991-1994; member, since 1988.
Mr William Geoffrey HOLDICH, St Georges SA 5064 For service to Rugby Union in South Australia. Service includes: President, South Australia Rugby Union, 2000-2012; Commissioner, Code of Conduct, since 2013, Member, Board of Management, 1996-1999; Vice-President, 1994. President, Old Collegians Rugby Union Football Club, 1993; Treasurer, 1979, 1986. Finance Director, Golden Oldies Rugby Festival, 1999. Chairman, ACH Group (not-for-profit organisation which supports older South Australians with retirement and residential accommodation options, respite choices and short-term transition services), current. Chairman, BRM Holdich (South Australian based chartered accounting and commercial advisory practice), current. Fellow, Australian Institute of Chartered Accountants.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Robert George HOLLAND, 5/68A Brighton Avenue, Toronto NSW 2283 For service to cricket. Service includes: Southern Lakes: President, 1988-2004. Secretary 1974-1979. Treasurer 1972-1974. Has held a range of other positions including Vice-President, Committee Member, Selector, Club Captain, Gear Steward, Practice Captain, Grants Co-ordinator and until recently was responsible for the assembling and printing of the Annual Report. Committee Member, current. Grounds Co-ordinator and Wet Weather Officer, current. Delegate to Newcastle and District Cricket Association Annual General Meeting, 'for many years'. Administrator, Toronto Academy of Cricket Excellence (in association with Cricket Southern Lakes and Newcastle and District Cricket Association, 'for many years'. Played 11 Test Matches for Australia, 1984-1986; took 34 wickets. Played 95 first class matches for New South Wales and Wellington (New Zealand Domestic league), 1978-1988; took 316 wickets. Played 427 matches for Southern Lakes/Toronto Workers Club, across all grades, 1960s-2000s; took 1,127 wickets. Awards and recognition includes: Life Member, Cricket Southern Lakes (Juniors), since 2010. Life Member, Newcastle and District Cricket Association, 1993. Man of the Match, Australia versus West Indies, SCG Test Match, 30 December 1984. Life Member, Cricket Southern Lakes (Seniors), since 1978. Life Member, Cricket NSW, 2009.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Dr David Barry HOLLOWAY, 104 Beach Street, Port Melbourne Vic 3207 For service to military history organisations. Service includes: A range of roles with the Victorian Branch, Royal Australian Armoured Corps Association, as President, Vice-President, Honorary Life Member and Committee Member, 1964-1986. President, 4th/19th Prince of Wales' Light Horse Regiment Association, 2009-2015. Honorary Member, 4th Light Horse Regiment Association, 1977-1989. Member, 4th Light Horse Regiment Memorial Association, since 1989 and Patron since 2012. Volunteer Guide, Shine of Remembrance, Melbourne, since 2007. Member, Victorian Branch, Military Historical Society of Australia, since 2007. Member, Military History and Heritage Victoria, since 2012. Author, published military histories including: 'Hooves, Wheels and Tracks: A history of the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse regiment and its predecessors', 1990. 'Endure and Fight: a detailed history of the 4th Light Horse Regiment, AIF 1914-1919 Gallipoli, Sinai and Palestine, and France and Belgium', 2011. 'Eldridge, Brigadier Ralph Trevelyan Eldridge OBE - a biographical monograph in tribute', 2008. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Shine of Remembrance Medal, Shine of Remembrance, Melbourne, 2011. (For an outstanding contribution to the advancement of community knowledge and understanding of the service and sacrifices made by Victorians for their country in times of war and peacekeeping).
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Ivan Ackland HOLT, Melbourne Vic 3000 For service to the community through roles with social welfare organisations. Service includes: Anglican Men's Society: National Secretary, Anglican Men's Society, current. Secretary, Anglican Men's Society, Victoria, current; President. Committee Member, Anglican Men's Society, All Saint's Mitcham Branch, current. Executive Member, Bill Brady Welfare Organisation Inc, current. Chairman, Tyler House Trust, current; Committee member, 'for many years'. Treasurer, White Horse Combined Probus Club, 2011-2016 and Member, since 1999. Foster parent, Victorian Social Welfare Department, 1974-1980.
Mrs Yvonne Lorraine HOLT, 34 Charles Street, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 For service to veterans and their families. Service includes: Secretary, 30 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force Beaufighter Association, since 2005. Member, Royal Australian Air Force Association, 'for many years'. Member, Battle for Australia Association, 'for many years'
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mrs Christine Julie HOPTON, 91 Hilltop Road, Clareville NSW 2107 For service to surf lifesaving. Service includes Surf Life Saving Australia: Independent Director, since 2013. Director, Surf Life Saving Foundation, since 2013. Deputy Branch President, Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches, 2012-2013. Avalon Beach Surf Life Saving Club: President, 2007-2015. Vice-President, 2004-2005. Past Treasurer. Past Registrar. Past Marketing and Publicity Officer. Level 1 Official, since 2010. Level 1 Coach, since 2007. Patrol Captain, since 2006. Volunteer, since 1998. Member, since 1998; Life Member, since 2015. Awards and recognition includes: Pittwater Council: Pittwater Woman of the Year, 2014. Pittwater Volunteer of the Year - Surf Life Saving, 2010.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Ms Anne Margaret HORRIGAN-DIXON, North Fitzroy Vic 3068 For service to the community of Fitzroy, and through support for refugees. Service includes: Volunteer Fundraising Advisor, St Mary's House of Welcome, since 2013. Member, 3068 Community Group, since its inception. Member and Supporter, Surf Coast, Rural Australians for Refugees, since 2003. Coordinator, Fitzroy Ball, 1994-2005. Organiser, Hmong Refugees - Women and Girls Education Group, 1994-2004. Manager, Hmong Community Scheme 1999-2003. Established and led, Friends of North Fitzroy Library, 1983-2016; Advocate, ongoing; Established the first Computer Clubhouse in Australia 2001, part of the worldwide network of Computer Clubhouse based at MIT, Boston USA. Member, Design Reference Committee overseeing the design of the North Fitzroy Library and Community Hub. Member, Yarra Melbourne Friends of Libraries Group, 1997-2001. Founder and Organiser, Fitzroy Women's Dinner, 1985-2006. Vice Chair, Committee of Management, Fitzroy Community Health Centre, 1988-1989; Member, 1985-1989. Advised on establishment of group, Actors for Refugees in 2001 and Hazara Association of Victoria 2002. Member, Fundraising Team, Save Fitzroy Pool, 1994-1998. Member, Save Fitzroy High School, 1994-1998. Executive Officer, Fitzroy Learning Network, 1994-2006; Member, Committee of Management, 1991-1993. Established Fitzroy Learning Network as a neighbourhood house, 1996. Established Holden Street Neighbourhood House. 1982. Chairperson, Holden Street Neighbourhood House, 1982-1989. Coordinator, Holden Street Neighbourhood House, 1986-1989. Science Teacher, Strathmore Secondary College, 1977-1981 and Lloyd Street Central School, 1974-1976. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Yarra Award International Women's Day, City of Yarra, 2015. Recipient, Citizen of the Year, City of Yarra, 2005. Centenary of Federation Medal, 2001, 'For service to the community through education'.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Mackenzie James HORTON For service to sport as a gold medallist at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Service includes: Gold Medallist and Olympic Champion, Swimming, Men's 400m Freestyle, Rio Olympic Games, 2016. Other achievements at Rio Olympic Games, 2016: 4th, 4x200m freestyle relay. 5th, 1500m freestyle. Other achievements include: 1st, Men's 400m Freestyle, Australian Swimming Championships, 2016. 2nd, Men's 400m Freestyle, NSW Open Championships, 2016. 11th, Men's 400m Freestyle, FINA World Championships, Kazan, 2015. 4th, Men's 400m Freestyle and 2nd Men's 1500m Freestyle, Glasgow Commonwealth Games, 2014. Awards and recognition includes: Co-Recipient, Kieran Perkins Award, Australian Swim Team, 2016. Recipient, Swimmer's Swimmer Award, Swimming Australia, 2016.
Mr Alan Winley HOSKINS, 33 Atfield Street, South Gundurimba NSW 2480 For service to the Uniting Church in Australia, and to the community. Service includes: Board Member, UnitingCare NSW/ACT, 2014-2015. Chair, North Coast Regional Aged Care Board, since 2008; Board Member, since 2004. Board Member, UnitingCare Ageing, 2009-2015. Founding Member, Food Bank, Lismore Regional Mission, Uniting Church of Australia, since 2012; Deputy Chair, Church Council, current; Congregation Chairperson, current. Board Member, Summerland House Farm, House with no Steps, 1999-2012. Committee Member, Wilson's Riverbank Development Project (members appointed by Lismore City Council), current.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Dr David John HOUGH, 95A Glenelg Avenue, Wembley Downs WA 6019 For service to the performing arts as a journalist and author. Service includes: Performing Arts Critic, Freelance Journalist, Historian, current. Obituaries Editor, 'The West Australian' newspaper, since 2001. Member, West Australian Ballet Artistic Review Panel, current. Member, Helpmann Dance and Physical Theatre Panel, current. Member, State Living Treasures for the Arts Assessment Panel, Department of Culture and the Arts, Western Australia, 2015. Member, Judging Panel, Western Australia Premier's Book Awards, 2016. Guest Artist, 'The Sleeping Beauty', Western Australia Youth Ballet, 2005 and 'The Nutcracker', 1993. Publications: Co-author 'Encore: Obituaries of 50 West Australians', 2016. Co-author, 'What Harmony is This? 100 years of the Music Teachers' Association in Western Australia', 2010. 'Boans for Service: the story of a department store 1895-1986', 2009. 'The Russians are Coming! The Development of Classical Ballet in Australia', 2004. 'A Dream of Passion: the centennial history of His Majesty's Theatre', 2004 'The Chameleon's Dish: Essays in Journalism', 1991.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Clinical Professor Robert Bernard HOWMAN-GILES, Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Hawkesbury Road, Westmead NSW 2145 For service to nuclear medicine, and to professional organisations. Service includes: The Children's Hospital at Westmead: Head, Department of Nuclear Medicine, since 1980. Deputy Director, Division of Critical Care and Diagnostic Services, 2004-2010. Chair, Medical Staff Council, 2003-2006. Hospital Advisory Committee, 2006-2009. Professor, Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health and Discipline of Medical Imaging, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney. Life Member, Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine, 2014. Australian Association of Nuclear Medicine Specialists: Executive Council Member, 1982-1992. Treasurer, 1987-1992. Accreditation Committee, 1984-1992. Curriculum and Syllabus Sub-Committee, circa 2000. Royal Australasian College of Physicians: Specialist Advisory Committee in Nuclear Medicine, 1987-1992. Chair, Greater Metropolitan Transition Taskforce, Nuclear Medicine Services Network, Agency for Clinical Innovation, 2003-2006. Has received 18 grants, and produced 171 peer-reviewed publications, 23 textbook chapters and 157 abstracts.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Terry Thomas HUGHES, 168 Lomas Lane, Lovedale NSW 2325 For service to business, particularly in the education sector. Service includes: Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Lioncrest Education, since 1995. Managing Director, Australian Business Case Studies with Business News, 2004. Managing Director, Kidcorp Pty Ltd, 1997-2002. Established Troll Book Clubs (now part of Scholastic Australia), 1990-1995. Chief Executive Officer, Harper Collins New Zealand, 1985-1986 and Angus and Robertson Publishers, 1986-1990. Executive Vice-President, Scholastic Inc, 1980-1984. Managing Director, Scholastic Australia (formerly Ashton Scholastic), 1968-1980.
Mrs Moreen Daphne HULL, Parkwood Qld 4214 For service to children, and to the community of Burnside. Service includes: Volunteer/Supporter, UnitingCare Burnside Homes, 'for 60 years'. Inaugural President, Ex-Burnsiders Association, current and Reunion Organiser, since 1981. Author, Memoirs Newsletter, since 1989. Author, 'Chart and Compass' (the biography of Montrose Graham Ross), 1991.
Mr Richard INGALL, 36 Greta Street, Cessnock NSW 2325 For service to the community of Cessnock. Service includes: Life Member, Cessnock District Rescue Squad and Rescue Officer, 1991-2003. Member, Volunteer in Policing Program, NSW Police Force, since 1996 and Recipient, 15 Years’ Service Award, 2011.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Keith Lindsay IRVINE, 1 Napier Court, Mt Waverley Vic 3149 For service to community health through a range of volunteer roles, and to social welfare organisations. Service includes: Trustee, Epworth Medical Foundation, since 2008; Chairman, Victor Smorgon Epworth Education and Research Institute, current. President, Board of Management, Epworth HealthCare (previously Epworth Hospital and Epworth Foundation), 2004-2007; Deputy President, 2000-2004; Board Member, 1997-2008; Benefactor. Independent Director, Trustee Board Beneficiary Fund, Uniting Church in Australia, 1994-2008; Chair, Fund Audit and Compliance Committee, 1994-2008; Past Director, Benefund Ltd; Chair, Ethical Investing Committee, Victorian Synod, mid-1990s. Director, Wesley Mission, Melbourne, 2001-2003; Chair, Audit, Risk Management and Compliance Committee. Member, Small Business Mentoring Service Inc, since 2007. Advisory Council Member, Business Faculty, Ballarat University, 'for 2 years'. Councillor, (International) Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, 1994. National President, Chartered Secretaries Australia-CSA (previously, Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators), 1994; Member, National Legislative Review Committee, 1997-2007; National Councillor, 1992-1994. Chairman, Victorian Branch Council, CSA, 1993-1994; Councillor, 1992-1998; Fellow, since 1982; (involved in Institute's professional development and education programs as guest presenter for Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance, 20012006).
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Bela Janos IVANYI, 18 Marine Parade, Rocky Point NSW 2259 For service to the visual arts, particularly as an educator and mentor. Service includes: Founder and Manager, Cooee Bay Art Workshop, since 1975. Lecturer, Art Education, Newcastle College of Advanced Education (now University of Newcastle), 1980-1993. Lecturer, University of New South Wales - City Art and College of Fine Art, 19801992. Senior Tutor and Pilot, Australian Flying Art School, 1974-1980. Member, Australian Watercolour Institute, since 2003. Has hosted approximately 33 solo exhibitions in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and the New South Wales Central Coast.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Roland Elias JABBOUR, PO Box 180, Collins Street West, Melbourne Vic 8007 For service to commerce and industry, and to Australian-Arab relations. Service includes: National Chairman, Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AACCI), current. Chairman, Australian Arabic Council (AAC), since 1992. Former Vice Chairman, Council for Australian Arab Relations (CAAR), Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Member, 2003-2015. (Federal Government appointment). Founder and Director, Australia Lebanon Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ALCCI), current. Founder and Director, Australia Oman Business Council (AOBC), current. Founding and Former Member, Joint-Arabic Standing Committee on Educational Cooperation, Victorian Government. Member, Isme Reference Group, (National consultations on eliminating prejudice against Arabs and Muslims in Australia), Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunities Commission (now Australian Human Rights Commission), 2003. Member, Languages Advisory Board, Deakin University, current; Former member, Academic Advisory Board on Arabic Studies. Former member, Advisory Board to the Centre For Muslim Minorities and Islam Policy Studies, Monash University. Board Member, Centre for Dialogue, La Trobe University, current. Founding Chairman, Darebin Ethnic Communities Council. Board Member, Victorian Police and Community Multicultural Advisory Council (PACMAC) Secretary, Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines, Victorian Council of Churches; Former Member, Board of Trustees. Former Committee Member, Northern Schools Network of Victoria Chairman, Jabbour Holding Group of Companies, current. (Travel and tourism, international education, construction, media and property development and investment businesses, employing staff in Australia, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, The Sultanate of Oman, Iran, Libya, and Kuwait). Chairman, Australian Agency for Education and Training, current. Managing Director, Cedar Jet Travel Group, current. Justice of the Peace (Victoria), since 1991. Awards and recognition includes: Finalist, Australian Ethnic Business awards, 2009. Nominated, Australian of the Year, 2004. Recipient, Centenary Medal, 2001. Certificate of appreciation, for voluntary service to the community, Premier of Victoria, 2001. Admitted as a member of the Royal Victorian Association of Honorary Justices, 1991.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mrs Elizabeth June JACKSON, South Toowoomba Qld 4350 For service to women, and to the community of Central Queensland. Service includes: Member, Boulia Branch, Queensland Country Womens Association, 1969-2009. Life Member, Boulia State School P&C; Member, since 1970 and President, 'for 10 years'. President, Boulia Golf Club, 3 years; Captain, 'for 3 years'. Volunteer Host, Variety Club Bash. Treasurer, Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 'for many years'. Committee member of a variety of organisations including: Back to Boulia; Boulia Camel Races; Boulia Arts Council; and Boulia Historical Society. Former Co-Manager (together with husband) of the local hotel, Australia Post Office and the weather station, 'for over 40 years'. Awards and recognition includes: 'June Jackson Library', named in her honour, Boulia State School. Honour Board, Boulia Shire Council, 2010. Recipient, Sportsperson of the Year, 2008. Recipient, Excellence in Education Award, 1995. Recipient, Boulia Citizen of the Year, 1995. Ms Mary Frances JACQUIER, SA For service to Catholic education in South Australia. Service includes: Catholic Education - South Australia: Founding Principal, Our Lady of La Vang School (formerly St Ann's Special School), 2005-2014. Principal, Our Lady Queen of Peace, Albert Park, 2001-2005. Acting Principal, Catherine McAuley School, Craigmore, September 2000-December 2000. Principal, Sacred Heart School, Beagle Bay, Western Australia, 1997-1999.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Ian Samuel JARRATT, Auchenflower Qld 4066 For service to the community, particularly to the rights and protection of consumers. Service includes: Vice-President, Queensland Consumers Association, current. Executive Member, Consumers Federation of Australia, current. Member, Consumer Advisory Committee, Queensland Competition Authority, since 2007. Member, Advisory Council, Energy and Water Ombudsman Queensland, since 2007. Member, Queensland University of Technology Human Research Ethics Committee, since 2003. Member, Consumer Reference Group, Queensland Building and Construction Council. Member, National Customer Consultative Committee, Origin Energy, 'for many years' Member, Queensland Regional Liaison Committee, Australian Securities and Investment Commission. Member, National Seniors Council on the Ageing (COTA). Queensland Department of Primary Industries: Manager, Industry Services, 1996-2002. Manager, Policy Analysis, Strategic Policy Unit 1994-1996. Manager, Strategic Information, Strategic Policy Unit, 1991-1994. Acting Director, Marketing Development Branch September, 1990-1991. Manager, Marketing Information and Development, 1990. Manager, Commercial Services, 1989-1990. Senior Marketing Officer, 1981-1989. Development Planning Officer, 1979-1981. Senior Research Officer, Livestock and Meat Authority Queensland, 1978-1981. Senior Economist, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries New Zealand, 1976-1978. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, National Consumer Action Award, CHOICE, 2010. Recipient, Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship, 2006.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Thomas Francis JEHN, Hervey Bay Qld 4655 For service to veterans and their families. Service includes: Founding Member and Pensions Officer, Hervey Bay City Sub-Branch, Vietnam Veterans' Association of Australia, since 2002; Past President and Secretary; Life Member, since 2006. Founding Member and Senior Welfare Officer, Hervey Bay Veterans Advice and Social Centre, 2004. Pension and Welfare Officer, Hervey Bay Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, 2000-2002. Pension and Welfare Officer, Engadine Sub-Branch, New South Wales, prior to 2000; and Sydney, 1990s. Friend of Legacy, Legacy Club of Fraser Coast and Country Burnett, since 2008; War Widows Pension Advocate. Veterans' Advocate, since 1988. Member, Hervey Bay Daylight Lodge No 521, Freemasons Queensland, since 2003; Secretary, 'for 4 years' and Past Assistant Secretary.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Leigh Andrew JOHNS, Bondi Beach NSW 2026 For service to the community through performing arts and primary health care organisations, and to industrial relations. Service includes: Chair, Australian Ballet School, since 2011; Past Deputy Chair; Board Member, since 2002; Pro bono Advisor, prior to 2002. Member, Deakin University Advisory Board, current. Chair, Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, VicHealth, 2010-2013; Member, 20052013. President, Inner South Community Health Service, 2010; Board Member, 2005-2010. Founding Secretary and Public Officer, Napier Street Aged Care Services, 1993-1999; Member, Building Committee (Dementia Wing), 1999; Life Member, since 2004. President, Midsumma Festival, 2002-2003; Board Member, 1997-2003; Volunteer, 1996-2004; Carnival Director, 1998; Chef de mission, Team Melbourne, Gay Games, 2002; Life Member, since 2004. Governor/Board Member, AIDS Trust of Australia, 1997-1998 President, Victorian AIDS Council/Gay Men's Health Centre, 1998; Member, 1996. Volunteer, YMCA Victoria, 1988-1993. Commissioner, Fair Work Commission, since 2013; Chair, Future Directions Committee, current. Chief Executive, Office of the Fair Work Building Industry Inspectorate, 2012-2013. Australian Building and Construction Commissioner, 2010-2012; past Deputy Australian Building and Construction Commissioner for Operations. Chief Counsel, Office of Workplace Services (now Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman), 2007-2010. Partner, Australian Business Lawyers, 2004-2006. Solicitor, Senior Associate, Mallesons Stephen Jacques, 1998-2004. Senior Associate, Holding Redlich, 1995-1998. Lawyer, Sly and Wiegall, 1993-1995. Executive Member of the Workplace Relations Section, Law Institute of Victoria, 2007; past Chairman; Committee Member, Young Lawyers Section, 1990s. Treasurer and Committee Member, Industrial Relations Society of New South Wales, since 2016. Past Vice-President and Executive Member, Industrial Relations Society of Victoria. Volunteer, South Port Community Legal Service, 1990s. Accredited Mediator, Australian Commercial Dispute Centre Ltd.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mrs Dorothy Eileen JOHNSON, New Lambton NSW 2305 For service to the community of New Lambton. Service includes: Uniting Church in Australia - New Lambton Uniting Church: Volunteer, New Lambton Playgroup, since 1983. Past Church Organist, 'for many years'. Past Member, Church Council. Parishioner/volunteer, since circa 1970. Coordinator, New Lambton and Kotara Uniting Church, World Vision Australia 40 Hour Famine, since 1980. Mr John Stuart JOHNSTONE, St Lucia Qld7 4067 For service to rifle shooting. Service includes: Inaugural Chair, Belmont Site Users Committee, 1990-2015 and Treasurer, current. Queensland Rifle Association: President, 2005-2010. President, for the handover of the Belmont Rifle Range from the Federal Government to the Queensland Government, 1993. Committee Member, 300m Target Rifle Shooting in Queensland and Australia, 19842009. Inaugural Chair, Australian 300m Association, 1995. Foundation Member and Captain, Brisbane 300m Rifle Club, 1984. Honorary Auditor, Queensland Shooting Association, Shooting Games, and the Metropolitan District Rifle Association, current. Honorary Treasurer, University of Queensland Rifle Club, current and has held various executive positions with the Club. Manager, Oceania Shooting Games, 2005. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Australian Sports Medal, 'in excess of 15 years exceptional service as an administrator to the State administration', 2000. Queensland Representative, Full-Bore Rifle Team, 1986. Full Blue for Rifle Shooting, University of Queensland, 1965. Life Member, University of Queensland Sports Association, 'for services to rifle shooting', 1968.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mrs Glenys Margaret JOLIFFE, 8A Searle Place, Holt ACT 2615 For service to table tennis. Service includes: Table Tennis Australia: Board Member, 1998-2014; Founding Secretary, National Veterans Committee, since 1984. President, Table Tennis ACT, 1998-2014; Secretary/Executive Member, 1992-1998; Team Manager, National Veterans Championships, since 1986; Coordinator, Schools Table Tennis Program, since circa 2000. Convener, Table Tennis, ACT Secondary Schools Sports Association, 2004-2013.
Mr James Llewellyn JONES, 59 Blamey Road, Punchbowl, Launceston Tas 7249 For service to veterans and their families. Service includes: President, Launceston Sub-Branch, Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia, 20122014; Vice-President 2009-2012; Treasurer 1998-2001 and 2005-2008. Vice-President, Tasmanian State Branch, Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia, 2011-2014; Treasurer 2003-2009; Life Member. Co-ordinator/Treasurer, Veterans Support Group North, since 1998; Member, since 1996. Committee Member North, Tasmania Branch, The Australian Federation of Totally and Permanently Incapacitated Ex Servicemen and Women Incorporated, 2006-2010; President/Treasurer, Launceston Social Club, since 2006. Committee Member, Launceston Sub-Branch, The Returned and Services League of Australia, 1999-2001, 2011-2013. Committee Member, Launceston Legacy, 1995-1997.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Peter JONES, 71 Denham Terrace, Tarragindi Qld 4121 For service to public administration in Queensland, and to the arts. Service includes: Queensland Public Service: Under Secretary, Department of Administrative Services and Corrective Services, 1983-1989; Commissioner, Queensland Corrective Services Commission, late 1980s. Under Secretary, Department of Welfare Services, 1980-1983. Commissioner, Public Service Board, early 1980s; Past Chair, Public Service Appeals Committee. Secretary, Redistribution Commission, 1970s. Assistant Under Secretary, Department of Industrial Development, 1964-1971. Deputy Chair, Queensland Theatre Company; Board Member, 1978-1990. Past Board Member, Queensland Cultural Centre Trust. Past Steering Committee Member, Queensland Cultural Centre.
Mr Richard Leslie JONES, 35 Tooke Street, Newcastle NSW 2300 For service to the community of the Hunter. Service includes: General Manager, Hunter Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service, since 1995. Supporter, Books for Homes, 'for many years'. Football Commentator, NBN, 1999-2002. Coach, New South Wales Country, 1999-2002. Acting Manager, Newcastle Leagues Club, 1994-1995. Representative, Country Team, City vs Country Origin, NSW Rugby League/Country Rugby League, 1991; Country Player of the Year, 1991 Captain Coach, Group 21 team, Singleton RLFC, 1991. Captain, First Grade, South Newcastle RLFC, 1986-1990. Grade teams player, St George RLFC, 1981-1985. Player, South Newcastle RLFC, 1969-1981.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Sister Mary KAVANAGH, 167 Dandenong Road, Windsor Vic 3181 For service to education, and to the Presentation Sisters Victoria. Service includes: Presentation College, Windsor, Victoria: Principal, 1961-1970. Secondary School Teacher, 1947-1960. Supervisor, Boarding School, 1944 - 1960. Administrator 1983-1986. Off-Campus Student Residence Administrator/ Carer/ Tutor 1987 - 2010. Member, Past Pupils' Association, current. Teacher-Training, Christ College, Chadstone, Victoria, 1977 - 1982. Primary School Teacher, Our Lady of Lourdes, Armadale, St Mary's St Kilda East, 1944 - 1946. Presentation Sisters Victoria: Presentation Sister, since, 1944. Community Leader, Windsor Convent, 1971-1976. Community Leader, Dandenong Convent, 1979. Community Leader, 'Star of the Sea' Convent, Gardenvale, 1980-1982. Member, Presentation Sisters Victoria Leadership Team, 1971-1983. Member, Catholic Education Commission Victoria, (CECV), 'in the 1970s'. Delivery of an historical paper, 'Catholic Education in Victoria, 1872 -1947', as published in Catholic Education in Victoria, Yesterday , Today and Tomorrow, 1985, (in celebration of Victoria's sesquicentenary). Thesis, 'The educational work of the Presentation Sisters in Victoria 1873 - 1960'.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Antoine KAZZI, 27 Karuah Street, Greenacre NSW 2190 For service to the Lebanese community, and to journalism. Service includes: Editor in Chief, El Telegraph Newspaper (Arabic language daily newspaper), since 1996, 1993-1994; Editor, 1991-1993 and Journalist, since 1989. Media Advisor, Australian Lebanese Christian Federation, current. Honorary Ambassador for social harmony representing the Arabic Community, 2014. Co-ordinator, Lebanese Youth Parliament, 2011 Co-founder, Australian Christian Muslim Friendship Society, 2002. Member, Ethnic Communities' Council of New South Wales. Author of 17 books, 5 of which have been published in Australia, including: 'Brilliant Faces' (500 biographies of Australian Middle Eastern artists and writers), 2009. 'The Hat', 2015. 'The Sailor's Dream', 2003. A book about life in Australia, commissioned by the Embassy of Saudi Arabia, 2006. Author of a range of poetry that has been published in a number of anthologies, including the 'Babteen Encyclopaedia', 'for many years'. Guest speaker, In Other Words poet festival, Melbourne, 2005. Awards and recognition includes: Winner, Best Feature of the Year, Premier's Multicultural Media Awards, New South Wales Government, 2013. Recipient, Award for Excellence in Ethnic Media, Australia Day Council, 2003. Recipient, Certificate of Recognition, School of Material Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, 'for excellence in journalism and poetry', 2016
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Ian Gordon KEALLEY, 85 Ward Street, Lamington WA 6430 For service to conservation and the environment in Western Australia. Service includes: Department of Parks and Wildlife (Western Australia), since 2013 (previously known as WA Forests Department, 1984-1985, WA Department of Conservation and Land Management, 1985-2006, WA Department of Environment and Conservation, 20062013) : Manager, Goldfields Region, since 1987. Forests Officer, 1976-1984. Advocate for, and established co-management models for joint management and Indigenous Protected Areas with the traditional owners of the Central Ranges, Gibson Desert, the Martu people at Wiluna, the Spinifex people at Tjuntjuntjara and in the Goldfields region, since 1986. Established practical reconciliation initiatives and ranger training models with the Indigenous people of the Goldfields region, 'for over 30 years'. Secretary, Goldfields Specialty Timber Industry Group, 1993-2016, Founding Member, since 1991 and Life Member. Member of a range of committees and working groups for the rangelands including: Management Panel, Great Victoria Desert Trust. Goldfields Dust Abatement Committee. Kalgoorlie-Boulder Urban Landcare Group, 'for over 30 years'. Zone Control Authorities. Land Conservation Districts. Museum of the Goldfields board, 1989-2004. Sandalwood Management and Export Committee. Great Western Woodlands. Natural Research Management. Author of over 40 publications and papers on aspects of the environment. Co-author, 'Goldfields timber research project: Report by the Research Project Steering Committee', 1999.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Dr Francis Michael KELLEHER, PO Box 21, North Richmond NSW 2754 For service to horse sports, and to agriculture education. Service includes: Vice-President, Pony Club Association of New South Wales, 2012-2016. Volunteer, Pony Club movement, from club to national levels, since 1981. University of Western Sydney - Hawkesbury: Senior Lecturer in Agriculture, 1971-2005. Member, Academic Board, Academic Appeals Committee, Research Postgraduate Studies, 'no dates'. Editor, Alumni Journal, 2005-2009. Judge, Junior Grains Final, NSW Royal Agricultural Society, since 1993 and Wheat Classes, since 1995. Member, John Lincoln Youth Community Awards Committee, Order of Australia Association (NSW Branch), 2013-2015. Awards and recognition includes: Life Member, Pony Club Association of New South Wales, 2016. Senior Volunteer of the Year, North West Sydney Region, 2014. Recipient, Sports NSW Distinguished Long Service Award, 2014. Recipient, Australian Sports Medal, 2000.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mrs Diane Lesley KELLY, Hawley Beach Tas 7307 For service to the community of north-west Tasmania through a range of organisations. Service includes: University of the Third Age, Port Sorell: Vice-President, since 2015. Steering Committee Member, 2014. Volunteer Course/Tutor Coordinator, current. Member, Port Sorell Lions Club, since 2014. Committee Member, Devonport Jazz Festival, Devonport City Council, current. Rubicon Ladies Club: Member, since 1996 and helped to establish club. President, 'for 14 years'. Life Member, since 2011. Member, Rubicon Probus Club, current. Volunteer, Latrobe Visitors Centre, current and cruise ship tourist guide, current. Member, Mersey Community Hospital Auxiliary, current. Volunteer, Devonport Eisteddfod, current. Voluntary - Founding Secretary, Railton Meals on Wheels, 1978-2004 and Life Member, since 1997. Assessment Officer, Meals on Wheels Tasmania, since 1994. Past President, Rialton Child Health Clinic. Member, Lions Music Hall, 'for a number of years'. Founding Member, (and co-established), Kentish Sugar'n'Spice Women's Club, 1983. Primary School Teacher and Librarian, 1966-1994. Patron, Port Sorell Tennis Club, current and Past President and Life Member, since 2008. Railton Squash Club: Founding Member, since 1993. Past Secretary. Life Member, since 1990. Past Founder and Coordinator, Railton Racquetball Club. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Citizenship Award, Rotary Club of Latrobe, 2014.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Ms Kathleen Margaret (Katie) KELLY, 41 Levien Street, Scullin ACT 2614 For service to sport as a gold medallist at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. Service includes: Gold medallist and Paralympic Champion, Gold Sprint PT5, Rio Paralympic Games, 2016. Other achievements include: International Triathlon Union Para Events: First Place, PT5 World Championships, Chicago, USA, 2015. First Place, Yokohama PT5, Japan 2015. First Place, Iseo PT5, Italy, 2015. Champion, Australian Nationals, 2015 Champion, Oceania, 2015. Board Member, Deaf Sports Australia, 2005 and currently. Race Founder, Casino, New South Wales Fun Run, 2014. Race Founder, Armidale, New South Wales Fund Run, 2013. Founder and Race Director, Parkrun, Darwin, Northern Territory, 2013. President, South Darwin Rugby Club, Northern Territory, 2013. (First female President in NT Rugby Union). Pro-bono Communications Manager, Australian Ashes blind cricket team, 2008. Pro-bono Media Manager, Australian Deaflympic Team, Melbourne Deaflympics, 2005. Camp volunteer, Western Sydney Children in Need, Edmund Rice Foundation, 2005. Member, Disability Recreational Committee, Armidale Dumaresq Shire Council, 1996.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Ms Sandra Ann KELLY, 25/36 Anzac Avenue, Mareeba Qld 4880 For service to the Indigenous community of North Queensland. Service includes: Known as “The Outback Angel”. Mentor, Indigenous Jobs Connections, Cairns, 2014-2015; Delivered Cert III in Aged Care/Home and Community Care, 2014. Home and Community Care (HACC) Course Facilitator and Aged Care Course Coordinator, Cape York, Torres Strait and Gulf of Carpentaria, Queensland Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Education Program Aboriginal Corporation (QATSIHWEPAC), 2008-2012. Coordinator, Coen Regional Aboriginal Corporation, 2003-2005. Coordinator, Palm Island and Townsville, Pacific Lifestyle Options, 2002-2003. Coordinator, Frontier Services, Uniting Church Australia, 2001-2002; Coordinator, North West Isolated Care, Mount Isa, 1993-2001. Member, Far North Queensland Regional Disability Advisory Council, 2011-2014. Volunteer, English Tutor, TAFE North, Cairns, since 2014. Volunteer, Mareeba Meals on Wheels, current. Member, Lions Club of Mareeba, since 2015. Volunteer, Cattery Section, Mareeba Animal Refuge, current. Volunteer, Management Advisory/Capacity Building, Australian Volunteers International - Cambodian Volunteers for Community Development, 2005-2007. Volunteer, Solomon Islands, Queensland Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2013 (1 month). Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Excellence in Care Award, Aged Care Queensland, 2005. Recipient, Woman of Achievement Award, Far Western Queensland, North West Star and Zonta, 2000.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr John Charles KENNEDY, 3 Sheppard Street, Hectorville SA 5073 For service to local government, and to the community of Campbelltown. Service includes: Councillor, City of Campbelltown, since 1989. Alderman and Area Councillor, 'for several years'. Member and Chair, Parks and Gardens, Works, Community Services, Planning and Building Committees, 'for many years'. Advisory Committee Member, Access and Inclusion; Service Clubs; Economic Development, 'for several years'. Chair, Development Assessment Panel; Member, Campbelltown Youth Advisory Panel, 'for several years'. Council Representative, Eastern Health Association Board, since 2011 and 19902003. Council Delegate, Waste Care SA, 2005-2015. Council Delegate, Murray Darling Association, current and President of Region 7, 1991-1995. President, Central Adelaide Branch, Heart Support Australia, current; National Board Member, current. Chair, Hectorville Community Centre Management Committee, 1990-2010 and Deputy Chair, 1989. Chair, Eastern Region Neighbourhood Watch, 1998-2003 and served on State Council, 1998-2003 and Coordinator, Neighbourhood Watch Hectorville 084, 'for 20 years'. President, Campbelltown Senior Citizens Club, since 2003. Member and Former Treasurer, Rotary Club of Magill Sunrise, 'for many years'. Paul Harris Fellow. Justice of the Peace, 30 years.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Dr Martha Louise KENT, Adelaide SA 5000 For service to medicine, particularly to mental health. Service includes: Borderline Personality Disorder Research and Advocacy: Lead author and co-author of reports outlining current management practices for Borderline Personality Disorder patients, for both the Federal and South Australian Governments. Lobbyist, for two successful Parliamentary motions to declare the first week of October each year as National Borderline Awareness Week, 2014. Key Presenter, National Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Conference, Adelaide, 2015 and 2012. Chair, South Australian Branch, Australian Borderline Personality Disorder Foundation, current. Established, Mental Health Professionals Network. Chair, Borderline Personality Disorder Working Group, South Australian Mental Health Clinical Network, 2010. Member, Ministerial Borderline Personality Disorder Expert Reference Group, 20102012. Member, South Australian Branch, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. Patron, 'Sanctuary' Carer Support Group (for people affected by Borderline Personality Disorder), South Australia.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Dr Jennifer Kay KING, PO Box 202, Oatlands NSW 2117 For service to medicine in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology. Service includes: Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist, Westmead Public Hospital and Westmead Private Hospital and Honorary Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Westmead Clinical School, University of Sydney, since 1997. Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG): Subspecialist Urogynaecologist focussing on treatment of urinary incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction. Lecturer at pre-examination courses for both the Membership and the Diploma credentials. Contributes written essay questions for the subspecialty Urogynaecology examinations. Organises regular lectures/workshops each year as part of the RANZCOG Annual Scientific Meeting; Continence Foundation of Australia (CFA): National Board Member, 'for 2 years'. Board Member, New South Wales Branch, 'for 18 years'. Active in organising the NSW Continence Foundation Annual Scientific Meeting in addition to other CFA lectures and workshops on community awareness and education in continence. Urogynaecological Society of Australia (UGSA): Secretary, since 2013. Organises multiple education conferences for UGSA and RANZCOG. International Urogynaecology Association: Member, since 1994. Member, Education Committee, (Provides knowledge education and research in the field of urogynaecology for under-resourced countries), since 2013.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Dr Leonard Jack KLIMAN, Suite 101, 320 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne Vic 3002 For service to medicine in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology. Service includes: Chairman of Obstetrics, Epworth Freemasons, Epworth HealthCare, since 2011; Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, since 1990. Deputy Director, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinical Institute, 2011-2015; Director of Obstetrics, since 2015; Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist/Head of Unit, The Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, 1985-2000; Obstetrician in Charge, Chemical Dependency Unit, 1991-2005; Head, Fetal Management Unit, 1994-2002; Senior Registrar, 1985; Resident and Registrar, 1980-1982. Awarded the Tracy Maud Travelling Scholarship, specialised in High Risk pregnancies, Chemical Dependency and HIV Management in Pregnancy, at a number of hospitals in New York, USA, 1987. Assistant Registrar, Royal Hampshire County Hospital, UK, 1983-1984. Senior Lecturer, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, since 1990. Fellow, Royal Australian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, since 1985; Member, since1983. Member of a range of professional medical organisations including: Australasian Society for Ultrasound Medicine. Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy and Surgery Society. Australia and New Zealand Vulvovaginal Society. Australian Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology. Society of Obstetric Medicine of Australia and New Zealand.
Mr John Warner KNOWLES, Brighton Vic 3186 For service to aged care delivery in Victoria. Service includes: Managing Director, Arcare Aged Care, since 1969.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Vincent KONG, 68 Newton Road, Strathfield NSW 2135 For service to the Chinese community of Sydney. Service includes: President, Mingyeu Chinese Buddhist Temple, current; President, 'for 6 years' and Founding Member. Trustee, Australian Chinese Charity Foundation, since 1995. President, Australian Chinese Buddhist Society, 'for several years'. Co-founder and President, Indo-Chinese Elderly Hostel, 2008-2009. Co-founder, United Chinese Community Council of Western Sydney, 2004. President, Sydney Sui Cheng School Alumni Association, 2004-2007. Has supported a range of charitable organisations through donations and sponsorship including the: South West Sydney region, Australian Red Cross. Salvation Army. National Bushfire Relief. Queensland Flood Relief; Chinese Earthquake Relief. Tsunami Relief, 2004. Tue Thanh Alumni Association.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mrs Kerryn Lee KORNHAUSER, Armadale Vic 3143 For service to the community through a range of organisations. Service includes: Rotary International: Founder and Chairperson, 'Women in Rotary' Project, since 2011. Executive Committee Member, Violence Free Families, current and Board Member, since 2011 and Fundraiser, since 2010. Worked with the Indigenous Rotary 'End Trachoma 2020' Project, the 'Footy Nuts' Indigenous Health Program, and the 'Nourish Our Kids' Program, in conjunction with Red Dust Role Models, since 2012. Coordinator, Project Kitchen Garden, Nganambala School, Emu Point, Northern Territory, 2013. Rotary Albert Park: Board Member, current. Chair, Special Projects, current. President, 2011-2012. Recipient, Paul Harris Fellowship, 2010 and 2013. Member, since 2007. Mentor, New Enterprise Incentive Scheme, Holmesglen TAFE, since 2014. Project Director, White Dove Patrons, Bridge of Hope Movement, since 2016.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Leonard Michael KRAUSE, Oasis Aged Care, 1039 Karadoc Avenue, Irymple Vic 3498 For service to community music, particularly to brass bands. Service includes: Bandmaster, Mildura District Brass Band, 1966-1997; Trombonist, since 1997; Helped elevate the Mildura District Band from a D Grade in 1966 to a B Grade in 1983 through competing in the National Brass Band Championships. Music Teacher, Mildura Technical College, 1968-1988; Bandmaster of the School Band. Formed and taught the 'Alcheringa Student Band', 1988-1998. Steering Committee Member, Mildura Eisteddfod Society. Member/Trombonist, Mildura All Stars Jazz Band, 'for 25 years'. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Elliott Award, Mildura Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee, 2015. Recipient, Citizen of the Year, Mildura Rural City Council, 2012. Winner, Australian Trombone Championships, 1950.
Mr Sydney Michael KRUGER, 2/123 Freshwater Street, Torquay Qld 4655 For service to local government, and to the community of the Fraser Coast. Service includes: Mayor, Fraser Coast Regional Council (formerly known as Hervey Bay City Council), 2008-2012; Councillor, 1997-2008; held a range of positions within the organisation until retiring as the A/Deputy Chief Executive Officer, 1963-1995. Chairman, Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation of Councils. Vice-President, Hervey Bay RSL and Services Memorial Club, since 2014. President, Hervey Bay Sportsmans Club (now known as the Hervey Bay Boat Club), 'for 14 years'. President, Hervey Bay Junior Seagulls Rugby League Club, 'for 5 years'. Board Member, Torbay Retirement Village, since 2012. Life Member, Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce, 2012.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr James Edward LANE, 23 Breton Street, Warrnambool Vic 3280 For service to veterans and their families. Service includes: President, Port Fairy Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, current; Treasurer, since 2011; Membership Officer, current. Treasurer, South West Sub-Section, Naval Association of Australia, since 2010; Membership Officer, current; Founding and Active Member, ongoing; Active welfare advocate, ongoing. Chairman, Warrnambool Branch, Neighbourhood Watch, 1995-2013. Justice of the Peace, 1982-1992.
Mrs Maureen Claire LARKIN, 17 Julian Street West, Penola SA 5277 For service to the community of Penola. Service includes: Chair, Mary Mackillop Penola Centre, since 1995; Secretary 1994; helped to establish the Interpretive Centre. Former Secretary, School Board, Mary Mackillop Memorial School, 'for many years'. Former Secretary, School Board, Penola High School, 'for many years'. Life Member, Penola Football Club, 'for 20 years'. Patron, Penola Golf Club, current and Past Captain and Committee Member. Member, Parish Council St Joseph's Catholic Church, 'for many years'. Administrative Volunteer, Penola Swimming Club, ongoing and Life Member. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Australia Day Citizens Award, Wattle Range Council, circa 2000.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Michael Sidney LAWRENCE, North Road, Brighton Vic 3186 For service to education, to youth, and to the community. Service includes: The King David School: Immediate Past President, current. President, 2009-2013. Council Member, since 2008. Chair, Finance Sub-Committee and Fundraising. Chair, The King David School Foundation, since 2008; Member, since 1990. Temple Beth Israel: Board Member, representing The King David School, 15 years. Joint Treasurer, 1986-1990. Board of Management Member, Temple Beth Israel Synagogue, 1988-1992. Past Member, Youth Council. Involved with the establishment of the Victorian Union for Progressive Judaism. Scouts Victoria: Treasurer, 10th Caulfield Scout Group, 1997-2000, and 2003-2005. Volunteer, Parents Committee, 1991-2005.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Neville Denzil LAWRENCE, Gresford NSW 2311 For service to the community of Gresford. Service includes: Gresford Brigade, New South Wales Rural Fire Service: Captain, since 1994. Senior Deputy Captain, 1993-1994. Deputy Captain, 1970-1993. Brigade Treasurer, 1972-1993. Brigade Permit Officer, since 1971. Member, since 1965. Life Member, 2002. Gresford District Agricultural Society: Volunteer, 'for over 50 years'. Steward, Dairy Cattle Section, 'for many years'. Gatekeeper, 'for many years'. Fireworks Organiser, 'for 16 years'. Life Member. Senior Cricket Player and Coach (C Grade), Gresford Cricket Club, 1977-1979 and Junior Cricket Manager/Coach, 1980-1989. Treasurer, Parents and Citizens Association, Gresford Public School, 1978-1981 and Committee Member, 1981-1989. Founder and Committee Member, Gresford Vacy Soccer Club, 1980-1994. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, National Medal, 1998. Nominee, Citizen of the Year, Dungog Shire Council, 2007.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mrs Catherine Elaine LAWSON, Nimmitabel NSW 2631 For service to horticultural history. Service includes: Australian Garden History Society: National Management Committee Member, current. Involved with governance, 'for approximately 30 years'. Member, since 1980. Australia's Open Garden Scheme (now Open Gardens Australia): Board Member, 1992-1998, and 2002-2014. Chair, Australian Capital Territory and Southern New South Wales Committee, 2000s. Past Member, Publications Committee. Garden Selector, 1993-2014. Life Member, 1998. The Australiana Fund: Council Member, 1995-2011. Chair, Australian Capital Territory Committee, 1994-2002. Past Member, Acquisitions Committee. Trustee, Historic Houses Trust New South Wales (now Sydney Living Museums), 2003-2008; Member, Exhibitions Advisory Committee, 2003-2008. Board Member, Official Establishments Trust, 1999-2009. Senior Curator, Historic Places, Cultural Facilities Corporation, Australian Capital Territory Government, 1987-2001. Past Member, Lanyon Committee, National Trust of Australia. Past President, Nimmitabel and District Garden Club. Secretary, Geldmacher House Museum, Nimmitabel, current. Organist, St Peter's Anglican Church, Nimmitabel and President, Women's Guild, current. Steward, Nimmitabel Show Society, current.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mrs Skye Playfair LECKIE, 24 Lang Road, Centennial Park NSW 2021 For service to the community through fundraising and charitable support roles. Service includes: Sydney Children's Hospital Foundation: Chair, 2006-2011. Board Member, 1998-2011. Chair, Gold Dinner Committee, 2001-2008 and Committee Member, 1998-2010 and Gold Dinner Ambassador, 2011-2015. Established the Sydney Development Committee (fundraising), Australian Childhood Foundation, since 2013. Patron and Governor, Taronga Zoo Foundation, since 2000. Board Member, Sydney Theatre Company, 2012-2013. Fundraising Committee Member, Chris O'Brien's Lifehouse, 2010-2013.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Ivan Lewis LEE, 2/55 Draper Street, Ocean Grove Vic 3226 For service to the community. Service includes: Freemasons Victoria - Lodge Cosmopolitan, Queenscliff: Past Grand Inspector of Workings, since 2012. Past Grand Junior Deacon, 2004-2012. Past Grand Standard Bearer, 1996-2004. Recipient, 60 Year Jewel, 2015 and 50 Year Jewel, 2005. Lodge Ocean Grove: Secretary, 1990-2009. Assistant Secretary, 1988-1990. Treasurer, 1986-1988. Member, since 1984. Nyah West Lodge: Worshipful Master, 1981. Senior Warden, 1980-1981. Junior Warden, 1979-1980. Senior Deacon, 1978. Junior Deacon, 1977. Inner Guard, 1976. Steward, 1969-1975. Member, since 1962
Country Fire Authority Victoria: Past Executive Committee Delegate, Victorian Urban Fire Brigades Association, 'for 5 years'. Volunteer Brigade Member, Ocean Grove Brigade, 1984-2016; Honorary Life Member. Captain, Nyah West Brigade, 1965-1978; Lieutenant, 1964-1965; Foreman, 19601964; Volunteer Brigade Member, 1959-1984. Volunteer Brigade Member, Myrtleford Brigade, 1952-1959; Reserve Member, 19481952. Recipient, 65 Year Clasp, 2014. Recipient, National Medal, 1992; 1st Clasp, 2003; 2nd Clasp, 2010 Member, Ocean Grove Bowling Club, current. Past Committee of Management Member, Nyah District Hospital.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Graham Stewart LEES, 11 Watkin Avenue, Woy Woy NSW 2256 For service to surf lifesaving. Service includes: State Level: Team Selector, 1993-2001; 2004; 2013-2015. Team Manager, Indigenous Athlete Development Team, 2005-2007. Honorary Treasurer, 1995-2005. Team Coach, 1991-2005. Deputy Chair, Junior Activities, 1994-1995. Deputy Superintendent, Junior Activities, 1992-1995. Central Coast Region: Team Selector, 1989-2002; 2008-2012. Competition Examiner, 1988-2000. Chair, Junior Activities, 1993-1997. Deputy Chair, Junior Activities, 1992-1993. Superintendent, Junior Sport, 1990-1992. Ocean Beach Club: Finance Controller, 1999-2011. Honorary Treasurer, 1995-1999. Chair, Junior Activities, 1989-1991. Member, since 1976. Former Mentor, Walking in My Shoes (Camp for disadvantaged youths), Youth off the Streets. Awards and recognition includes: Life Member, Surf Life Saving New South Wales, 2005; Recipient, Volunteer of the Year Award, 1995. Life Member, Surf Life Saving Central Coast, 2007; Recipient, Life Saver of the Year, Surf Life Saving Central Coast, 1990. Citation of Merit, International Life Saving Federation, 2000.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Terence Patrick LEES, PO Box 1555, Mount Isa Qld 4825 For service to the community of Mount Isa, and to mental health in rural and remote areas. Service includes: Rotary Australia: Trustee, Australian Rotary Foundation Trust, 2012-2015. Chair, Australian Rotary Health, 2007-2009; Board Member, 2004-2009; Regional Coordinator, 2003-2004. Chair, Rotary Australia World Community Service, 2001-2003; Board Member, 19992005. District Governor, District 9550, 2001-2002; Chair, Group Study Exchange, 19992001. Past President or Director, Rotary Club of Mount Isa South West, since 1987; Member, since 1987. Chair, Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo Inc, 1989-1997; Member, Mount Isa Rodeo Committee, 1983-1988; Life Member, since 1986; Volunteer, 1976-1988. Director, Australasian Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health, 2005-2013. Member, Consumer Advisory Committee, Health Quality and Complaints Commission (Qld) (now Office of the Health Ombudsman), 2009-2014. Director, Reconciliation Queensland, 1995-2004. Council Chair, Mount Isa Institute of TAFE, 1996-2002; Director, North and North West QLD VET Roundtable, 1996-1998. Founding Trustee, Gary Nixon Trust, 1993-1994. Chairman, Kalkadoon District, Scouts Australia, 1980-1984. Co-Chair, North Queensland Games - Mount Isa, 1993-1994. Chair, Mount Isa Sports Council, 1984-1986. Coach/Committee Member, Mount Isa Hockey Association, 1981-1984. Director, Western Ministry for Spirituality, Catholic Diocese of Townsville, 2010-2013. Executive Director, North West Queensland Indigenous Catholic Social Services, Good Shepherd Catholic Parish Mount Isa, 2008-2010. Principal, Terry Lees - Administrative support and training services, since 2014. Conveyancing Manager, Mount Isa Conveyancing and Property Lawyers, 2005-2008. Managing Director and Consultant, Outback Advantage Pty Ltd, 1995-2005. General Manager, Mount Isa Aboriginal Media Association, 1996-2000. General Manager/Managing Director, North West Broadcasters Pty Ltd, 1984-1995. Sales/Promotions Manager; Sports Presenter, Mount Isa Television Pty Ltd (IT), 19781984.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mrs Rosalind Sinclair LEIGH, Ceres Vic 3221 For service to the community through a range of organisations. Service includes: President, Highton Ceres Branch, Cottage by the Sea, current; Member, since the 1960s and; Life Member. Australian Red Cross: President, Mount Moriac Branch, since 2010 (and has served in the position previously). Secretary, since 2013 and Member, since 1979. Divisional Operation Officer, Barwon Division, since 2014. Deputy Divisional Officer, 2010-2013. Deputy Zone Chairman, since 2015. Highton Bowls Club: Ladies President, current. Pennant Player and Umpire and assists with the schools bowls program, current. Member, since early 2000s. Foundation Treasurer, Ceres Community Association and Committee Member, since early 1980s. Catering Organiser, Theatre of the Winged Unicorn, since 1990s. Uniting Church in Australia: Church Elder, Congregations of Moriac, Barrabool and Ceres, current. Member, Property Board. Member, Parish Council. Member, Presbytery Committee. Member, Ministerial Calling Committee. Member, Ladies Guild. Involved with religious education in schools. Life Member, Barwon Valley Pony Club, since 1992 and Camp Canteen Manager, 1980s2011 and Committee Member. Chairman and Member, Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship. Leader Brownie Pack, St Andrews and Shannon Park, Girl Guides Australia. Member, Parents Committee, Ceres Primary School. Board Member, St Luke's Kindergarten and Member, Parent's Committee. Royal Geelong Agricultural and Pastoral Society: Member, since the 1970s Steward, Homecraft Committee, current. Member, Vox Box Ceres Community Choir, current. Member, Inner Wheel Club, Rotary International, current. Member, Parents and Friends Association Committee, Geelong College. Committee Member, The Hermitage Old Girls Association, Geelong Grammar School, since the 1960s and has served as President and Secretary.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Ms Karen Jayne LEONARD, 182 Buckley Street, Essendon Vic 3040 For service to international humanitarian organisations. Service includes: Founder and President, Lifestart Foundation Inc, since 2000. Owner, Karen Leonard Music School, since 1975.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mrs Michelle Maria LEONARD, 24 Charles Street, Petersham NSW 2049 For service to the community, and to the performing arts. Service includes: Founder and Artistic Director, Moorambilla Voices, since 2006. Comprising Girls Regional Choir, Boys Regional Choir, MAXed Out Youth Ensemble (a combined girls and boys high school group). Documentary, 'Wide Open Sky', the Story of the Moorambilla Voices, directed by Lisa Nicol, released April 2016; Screened, Sydney Film Festival, 2015. Invited guests, Canberra International Film Festival and performance at Parliament House, 2015. Opening Ceremony, Sydney Opera House Open Day, 2015. Documentary, 'Outback Choir', Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 2014 Live performance at the Sydney Peace Prize Lecture, Sydney Opera House, 2008 Founder and Artistic Director, 'Moorambilla Festival', since 2006. Australia Day Event of the Year Award, Coonamble, New South Wales, 2007. Founder and Artistic Director, Leichhardt Espresso Chorus, since 1998. Ristretto Chamber Choir; and Espresso KIDS (comprised of three children's choirs), launched in 2013. Guest Conductor, National Male Voice Festival, 2014. Adjudicator, Sydney Eisteddfod, regular. Choir Conductor, Willoughby Symphony, current. Choir Master for a range of musical productions including the: Edinburgh Military Tattoo, 2010. Lost and Found Orchestra, Festival of Sydney, 2007. Choral clinician, regularly invited to attend and mentor choirs including: Gondwana Choirs. Sydney Children's Choir. The Philharmonia Choirs, Sydney. Birralee Voices at the Pemulway Festival, Brisbane. Former Councillor, Music Council of Australia (now Music Australia). National Representative, Music in Communities Network. Speaker/Presenter at a range of events including: Australian Society for Music Education, National Conference, 2015. Australian Major Performing Arts Group Forum, Sydney Opera House, 2013. Awards and recognition includes: Art Music Awards, APRA AMCOS and the Australian Music Centre: New South Wales State Award, 'for excellence in music education', for education work in North West NSW, 2015; New South Wales State Award ,'for excellence in music education', 2013; National Award, 'for excellence in a regional area', Art Music Awards, APRA AMCOS and the Australian Music Centre, 2012; New South Wales State Award, 'for excellence in and organisation', 2010. Recipient, National Award Celebrating Creative and Inspiring Partnerships, Music in Communities Network, 2011. Recipient, Inaugural Award, for partnership between Leichhardt Espresso Chorus and Moorambilla Voices, 2009. Recipient, Event and Tourism Award, New South Wales Regional Achievement and Community Awards, 2011. Recipient, Inaugural Woman of Achievement and Community Award, Rotary New South Wales, 2010. Recipient, Australia Day Award, 'for Services to the Community', Coolah, New South Wales, 2010.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Francis Jeffrey LEWIS, 1 Charles Street, Moora WA 6510 For service to the community of Moora, and to local government. Service includes: Shire President, Shire of Moora,1985-1992; Deputy President, 1984-1985; Councillor, 1980-1995. Freeman of the Municipality of Moora, since 2013. Member, Rotary Club of Moora, since 1975 and President, 1978-1979 and Coordinator, Life Education Van and Board member, 'for many years'. Member, Avon Valley Vintage Vehicle Association, since 2001. Member, Moora Men's Shed, current. Member, Central Midlands Development Foundation, 1989-2010 and Inaugural Chair, 1989. Justice of the Peace, 1985-1992. Patron, Rovers Football Club (amalgamated with another club to become Moora Mavericks FC), current and Member and Supporter, 'for over 40 years'. Member, Moora Apex Club, 1964- 1975 and President, two occasions. Secretary/Treasurer, Moora Aviation Club, 1968-1970. Committee Member, Moora Talkie Trust. Committee Member, School Bus Division, West Australian Road Transport Association. Board Member, Moora Hospital, 'for many years'. Councillor, Central Midlands Agricultural Society, 'for many years'. Vice President, Moora Pony Club; Volunteer, 'for 10 years'. Committee Member, Moora Community Recreation Council. President, Moora Chamber of Commerce, 1980; Vice President, 1977-1979, 1984, 1989-1990; Member, 'for many years'. Owner of a number of businesses in Moora including: Frank Lewis Motors (now trading as Lewis Motors, Moora). Moora Mogumber School Bus. Ampol Service Station. BP Service Station. MFC Machinery Co. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Senior Citizen of the Year, Shire of Moora, 2011 and Citizen of the Year, 1990.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Graham Noel LEWIS, Maddington WA 6109 For service to the community through a range of volunteer roles. Service includes: Volunteer Teacher/Mentor, Wandi Wood Turners, since 2011. Member, Woodturners Association of Western Australia Inc. Member, Gosnells and District Woodturning Group, since 2002 and Program Director, 'for 5 years' and Committee member. Volunteer, Department of Parks and Wildlife, Western Australia, since 2000; Spider Blitz; Mallee Fowl Weekenders; Identifying rare flora and having habitat secured; Maintenance work at Dryandra and on the Holland Track. Justice of the Peace, Royal Association of Justices Western Australia, since 1975. Volunteer Bus Driver, Langford Senior Citizens Centre, 1998-2001. Member, Vietnam Logistic Support Veterans Association. Member, The Returned and Services League of Australia, WA Branch Inc. Royal Australian Navy Reserve Cadets: Commanding Officer, TS Canning, 1981-1990. Volunteer Instructor, 1980. Rose to rank of Lieutenant Commander. State Training Officer, until resignation in 2001. Commanding Officer, TS Anzac, 1995.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mrs Kaye Florence LEWIS, 1 Charles Street, Moora WA 6510 For service to the community of Moora. Service includes: President, Moora Historical Society, current and Secretary and Member. President, Moora Kindergarten and has served as Secretary and Treasurer. Committee Member, Parents and Citizens Association, Moora Junior High School and Central Midlands High School and; Canteen Volunteer and Sports Marshall at Athletic and Swimming carnivals. Secretary, Central Midlands Pony Club and Treasurer. Committee Member, Moora Ladies Committee, Moora Rovers Football Club, 'for many years'. Member Secretary, Moora Rheumatism and Arthritis Committee and Treasurer. Inaugural Committee Member, Moora Community Recreational Committee. Committee Member, Central Midlands Agricultural Society and Judge, Horticultural Section. Member, Moora Branch, Country Women's Association, current. Honorary Member, Rotary Club of Moora and Committee Member, Rotary Auction. Committee Member, 100 years Moora Celebrations, 1985. Secretary and Treasurer, Moora Tourism and Tidy Towns Committee, 'for many years'. Moora Representative, West Coast Connection Committee. Secretary/Treasurer, Moora Talkie Trust, 'for 5 years'. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Citizen of the Year, Shire of Moora, 2015.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Matt Franklin LEWIS, Pakenham Vic 3810 For service to sport as a gold medallist at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. Service includes: Gold Medallist and Paralympic Champion, Wheelchair Rugby, Rio Paralympic Games, 2016. Other achievements include: Silver Medallist, Canada Cup, Vancouver, 2016. Gold Medallist, Japan Para Invitational Championships, Japan, 2016. Silver Medallist, Rio Test Event, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, 2016. Silver Medallist, IWRF Asia/Oceania Zone Championships, Japan, 2015. Bronze Medallist, World Challenge, London, 2015.
Dr Vinh Binh LIEU, PO Box 215, Bankstown NSW 1885 For service to the Vietnamese community of New South Wales, and to medicine. Service includes: Founder, President, Vietnamese - Australian Medical Association, since 2007. Founder, President, Vietnamese - Australasian Dragon Business Association, since 2007. Founder, President, Australasian Golden Heart Organisation, since 2009. Editor, Medicine & Modern Life (Vietnamese- English Medical Magazine), since 1998. Vice-President, New South Wales Chapter, Vietnamese Community in Australia, 1986-1991. Member, Advisory and Econominc Development Committee, Bankstown City Council, since 2015. Chair, Bankstown Local Health Council, 2012. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Citizen of the Year, Bankstown City Council, 2011.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mrs Beryl Joan LINDNER, PO Box 90, Tanunda SA 5352 For service to the community of Tanunda. Service includes: Board Member, Tanunda Lutheran Home, since 1977; Fundraiser; Liaison Officer and Organiser, Business Morning Teas. Treasurer, Trinity Lutheran Church, current; Organist; Sunday School Teacher. President, Tanunda Lutheran Home Auxiliary, 1971-1976. Grape Grower, since 1961. Cookery and Preserves Judge, local and state agricultural shows, “over 30 years”; Cookery and Preserves Exhibitor, 'over 35 years'; Steward, Tanunda Show, since 1996. Various executive roles including as Secretary, Treasurer and Committee Member, Tanunda Women's Agricultural Bureau, 'for many years'. Volunteer, Barossa Meals on Wheels, “for over 40 years”. Awards and recognition includes: Nominee, Barossa and Light Volunteer of the Year, Barossa Council, 2013. Nominee, South Australia's Volunteer, Aged and Community Service Australia, 2003. Nominee, Meritorious Service, Barossa Council, 2004 and 2005. Recipient, 'Celebrating Volunteers Week', recognition by the Premier of South Australia and Minister of Volunteers, 2004, 'for outstanding service'.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Barry Roland LING, 510 Nine Mile Road, West Pine Tas 7316 For service to athletics. Service includes: Professional Cross Country Club of Tasmania: Founding Member, since 1968 and Life Member. President, 1975-1988, 1991-1995 and 2006-2016. Publicity Officer, 1989. Vice President, 1974. Delegate, Tasmanian Athletic League, 'for 31 years'. Coastal Running Club: Vice-President, 2006-2009. Race Manager, 2004-2012. Race Sponsor, 2011-2016. Committee member, 2004-2011. Member, since 1999. Tasmanian Athletic League: Member, 'for 35 years'. Council Member, 2014-2015. Runner & Trainers Representative on Council, 'for 4 years'. Tasmanian Masters Athletics: Member, 'for 23 years' and competed in road and track championships. Lions Club of Penguin: Member, 'for 13 years'. Board Member, 'for 12 years'. President, 1988-1989. Treasurer, 'for 3 terms'. Zone Chairman and Membership Chairman, State Lions Council, 'for 3 years'. Santa's representative, Penguin Christmas Parade, 'for 20 years'. West Pine Red Shield collector, Salvation Army, 'for 30 years'. Member, Rural Youth, 'for 5 years' and President, one term and Treasurer, one term.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Matthew David LINN, Mitcham SA 5062 For service to the community through refugee support organisations. Service includes: President, Australian Refugee Association (ARA), 2002-2015 and Secretary, 19952000 and Board Member, since 1989. Director, ARA Jobs, 1998-2002. Chair, Retired Engineers Group, South Australia Division, Engineers Australia, since 2013. Founder, Lesotho Book Project, South Pacific School Aid (Book donations to Southern Africa), since 2004. Community Patron, South Australia Police, 2012-2013. Member, Farina Restoration Group. Member, Aldgate Uniting Church, 'for many years'. Trustee, Pilgrim Uniting Church Foundation, 1996-2007. Member, Pilgrim Uniting Church, 1980's - circa 2007. President, South Australian ABC Youth Concerts Committee, 1960's. Sponsored five children in the Kingdom of Lesotho, Save the Children Fund Australia, 1960's. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Senior Volunteer Award, Governor's Multicultural Awards, 2014.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Kenneth James LONGWORTH, Charlestown NSW 2290 For service to the community of Newcastle. Service includes: Inaugural Chairman and Judge, City of Newcastle Drama Awards (CONDAs), since 1979 and Founding Member of the Awards panel. Newcastle Herald: Theatre Critic, since 1976, Journalist, 1966-2006 (excluding a period as Media Secretary for Mr Charles Jones MP, Federal Minister for Transport). Other journalist roles included Shipping, Transport, Coal and Industry, and Editorial Writer. Undertook missions to Japan, China and South Africa looking at issues affecting Newcastle industries and coal exports. Active contributor since retirement from full-time work. Journalist, Wagga Wagga Advertiser, 1963-1965. Teacher, lbrox Park Boys High School, 1962. Teacher, Ariah Park Central School, 1962-1963.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr Frederick John (Jack) LUNN, PO Box 121, The Gap Qld 4061 For service to the print media, and to the community. Service includes: Director and Deputy Chairman, Queensland Press Ltd, 1991-2002 (retirement). Director of Corporate Affairs, Queensland Newspapers Ltd, 1995-2002. Editor-In-Chief, The Courier Mail and The Sunday Mail, 1991-1995. General Manager, 1987-1991. Assistant General Manager, 1985-1987. Chief-Of-Staff, 1983-1985. Journalist, general, political and financial sections, 1958-1983. Committee Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations, 1985-1991. Board Member, Newspaper Advertising Bureau, 1985-1991. A Founding Director, Publishers National Environment Bureau, 1990. Director, Peppercorn Management Group, 2002-2004. Director, Brisbane Broncos, 2001-2002. Director, DDH Graham Ltd (merchant bank), 2000-2002. Chair, Editorial Board, 'Contact' magazine, University of Queensland, 2004-2012 and Member, 2001-2012. Foundation Chairman, Brisbane-Kobe Sister City Committee, 1985-1988. Vice-President, Australia-Japan Society Queensland, 1987-1988.
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MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION Mr William Ewe Min LYE, Vic For service to the law, to business, and to the promotion of cultural diversity. Service includes: Asian Australian Lawyers Association: Executive Committee Member, current. Co-Founder and Founding Member, 2013. Commercial Bar Association of Victoria: Chair, Asia Practice Section, since 2010 and Founder, 2010. Executive Committee Member, 2008-2012. Sessional Instructor, Leo Cussen Institute, since 'at least 2006'. Sessional Instructor, Faculty of Law, Monash University, since 2009. Barrister, Foley's List, Victorian Bar, since 1988. Principal Representative in Australia, World Chinese Economic Forum, since 2009. Past President, The Chinese Professional and Business Association, 1997-1999 and Executive Committee Member, 1995-2007. Advisory Board Member, Starlight Children's Foundation, since 2014. Australia Day Ambassador, since 2014.
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