MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN …gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/files/honours/ad/ad2018/nls09_32z... · MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION . Mr

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION

Mr Alex Mark ABULAFIA, NSW For service to the Jewish community, and to business. Service includes: JewishCare Foundation Trust, and JewishCare Mental Health Foundation Trust: President and Founding Member, since 2011. Chair, JewishCare Foundation, 2009-2011. Chairman, Capital Appeal, 2009-2010. Jewish National Fund of Australia: National Vice-President and National Board Member, 2010-2015. Immediate Past President/Board Member, Jewish National Fund NSW, since 2016 and President, 2011-2015. Jewish Communal Appeal (JCA): Executive Committee Member and Appeal Chairman, 2006-2008. Member, Board of Governors, 2003-2006. Trustee, Education Endowment Fund, since 2011. Trustee, Millie Phillips JCA Communal Endowment Fund, 2011-2016. Trustee/Donor Representative, Y2i - Youth To Israel, since 2015. Trustee, Kesser Torah Education Fund, since 2011. Board Member, Montefiore Home, since 2014. Trustee, Blake Napier Trust, current. Emanual School Board: President, 2003-2006. Treasurer, 2001-2003. Board Member, 1999-2006. Chairman, Capital Appeal, 2005. Non-Executive Director, Australian Friends of Hebrew University, 1997-2000. Past Founding Director, Sydney Aquarium. Business: Managing Director, Bells Pure Ice, current. Former Investment Banker, Byvest, and Morgan Grenfell. Former Corporate Lawyer, Blake Dawson Waldron.


Professor William Robert ADAM PSM, Vic For service to medical education, particularly to rural health. Service includes: University of Melbourne: Professor of Medicine and Deputy Head, Department of Rural Health, since 2003. Contributed to the establishment of the Rural Clinical School and the Murray to Mountain Rural Intern Training Program in North-East Victoria. Academic Renal Physician, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital and Austin Hospitals, 1969-1998. Executive Director, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, 1987-1995. Director, Clinical Services, Austin and Repatriation Medical Centre, 1995-1998. Established first rural hemodialysis facilities in Victoria, 1970s. Past Director, Australian Society for Medical Research. Past Director, Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology. Inaugural Treasurer, Victorian Medical Research Week Committee.

Mrs Deirdre Margaret ADES, Chelsea Heights Vic 3196 For service to netball. Service includes: Chelsea and District Netball Association: President, for 20 years - between 1972-2005. Coach and Umpires Coach, since 1973. Life Member; Member, since 1963. Bonbeach Netball Club: Founding President, 2011-2014. Committee Member, 2011-2016. Coach, and Umpiring Supervisor, current. Member, Ladies Committee, Chelsea YCW Junior Sports Club, 1969-1979. Other service includes: Parishioner and past Special Minister Assisting, St. Joseph's School Parish, current. Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, 1985-2005. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Local Hero Award, 98.7FM, 2012.


Mr Norman Warren ALLAN, Ascot Vale Vic 3032 For service to education. Service includes: Board Member, Victorian Independent Schools Block Grant Authority, since 1997. Independent Schools Victoria: School Operations Officer, 2003-2006 and 1990-1998. Employee, 1999-2003. Association of School Business Administrators Victoria: President, 1987-1988. Vice-President, 1985-1986. Secretary, 1983-1984. Committee Member, 1982-1990. Bursar, Essendon Grammar School, 1976-1990 and Past Secretary of the School Board following the establishment of the Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School in 1977. Victorian Independent Schools Superannuation Fund: Trustee, 1991-2005. Member, Policy Committee, since 1991.


Mr Lionel Dean ALLEMAND, Donvale Vic 3111 For service to the community, and to local government. Service includes: The Police Association Victoria: President, 1979-1981. Board Member, 1971-1991. Life Member. BankVic (formerly Police Credit Cooperative): Chairman, 1996-2014. Director, 1986-2014. Federation of Police Credit Unions: President, 1997-2013. Vice Chair, 1990-1996. Founding Member, Tynan Eyre Foundation (now Blue Ribbon Day). Life Member, Victoria Police Amateur Sport and Welfare Society. Life Member, Victoria Police Football Club. Life Member, Victoria Police Cricket Club. Member, Victoria Police, for 39 years, retiring as Detective Sergeant. Other service includes: Founder and Chair, Manningham Promoting Character, since 2000. Committee Member, Manningham Recreation Association, since 1990. Secretary, Manningham Inclusive Community Housing, since 2011. Donvale Cricket Club: President, 2011-2017. Committee Member, since 2003. Coach/Manager, Junior Team, 2000. Involved with the Club, since 1996. Vice President, Donvale Sports Club, since 2014. Committee Member, Fitzroy/Brisbane Lions Past Players and Officials Football Association, since 1987, Past President and Life Member and Delegate to the AFL pact players committee, 2017. Local Government: Doncaster Templestowe Council (now Manningham City Council): Mayor, 1999-2001 and 1994. Councillor, 1990-2003. City and District Chairman, Salvation Army Appeal, 2001-2003. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Volunteer Recognition Award, Cricket Victoria, 2014. Recipient, Salvation Army recognition award, 'for excellent support of the Red Shield Appeal Salvation Army'.


Ms Diana Ruth ALLEN, Point Lonsdale Vic 3225 For service to jazz music. Service includes: Founder and Principal, Jazz Australia, since 1985. Agent and sponsor, Graeme Bell AO MBE, 1987-2012. Foundation Member and Supporter, Australian Jazz Museum, since 1996. Impresario for a range of Melbourne jazz clubs and festivals, including: Montsalvat Jazz Festival, 1990-1995. Yarra Valley Jazz Festival, 1994. The Danish Club, 1985. Studley Park Receptions, 1988-1991. Bentleigh Club, 2000-2015. Past Musical Director, Decanters Jazz Club, 1989-1991. Special Projects and Events Coordinator, Queenscliffe Historical Museum, since 2011. Founding Committee Member, Barwon Heads Arts Council, 2014-2016. Founder, Corangamite Arts Council, 1979-1983.

Mr Roger James ALLEN, Manifold Heights Vic 3218 For service to cricket. Service includes: North Geelong Cricket Club: Treasurer, since 2006. President, 2000-2006, 1993-1998, 1978-1981, 1973-1976. Secretary, 1982-1988. Vice President, 1971-1976. Captain, 1985-1991 and 1970-1973. Member, since 1962. Member, Management Committee and Division One Clubs Representative, Geelong Cricket Association, for 7 years.


Ms Susan Elizabeth ALT, Bungalally Vic 3401 For service to the community through voluntary roles. Service includes: Country Fire Authority Victoria: District 5 Headquarters Brigade: Co-Founder and Secretary, District 5 Aviation Unit, 2011-2014. Brigade Secretary, 2011-2012. Brigade Volunteer, 2010-2014. WestVic Helicopter Rescue Service (now HEMS 4 - Warrnambool, Ambulance Victoria) Founding Board Member, serving in roles including as Secretary and Treasurer, 1996-2011. Founding Member, Koori Court in Victoria, since 2000. Australian Bravery Foundation: Secretary, current. Past Treasurer. Co-Founder, since 2011. Australian Bravery Association: Past Secretary, 2006-2010.

Mr Gerald John ANDERSEN, Castle Hill NSW 2154 For service to social welfare organisations, and to the food manufacturing industry. Service includes: Chief Executive Officer, Foodbank NSW/ACT, since 2009. Provides support for over 560 charities and welfare agencies including: The Salvation Army. Mission Australia. Anglicare. Canberra City Care - Charnwood. Odyssey House. Youth Off the Streets. Range of roles including as General Manager, Chisholm Manufacturing, Woolworths Ltd, 1986-2006. Member, The CEO Circle, for 15 years.


Mrs Wendy Joy ANDREWS, Unley SA 5061 For service to the community. Service includes: Lifeline Australia: Telephone Crisis Supporter, 1985-2015. Recipient, Opal Award, 2015. Rotary Club of Unley: Director, Community Service Committee, since 2012. Vice-President, 2014. Member, since 2009. Member, South Australian Bridge Association, for 30 years.

Mr Roy ARNOLD, Hove SA 5048 For service to people with a disability. Service includes: Hands On SA: Chairman, since 2015. Board Member, since 2015. Chief Executive, Inclusive Directions, 2010-2011. Minda Incorporated: Chairman/President, 2001-2010. Vice-President, 1999-2002. Board Member, 1997-2010. Other service includes: Director, South Australian Procurement Board, 2005-2013. Executive Coach, Locher Human Resources, 2005-2009. General Manager, TransAdelaide, 2001-2005. Managing Director, Seeley International, 1991-2001. Executive Member, Andel Core Services, until 2000.


Associate Professor Christopher Roger ASHTON, Griffith ACT 2603 For service to medicine, and to medical education. Service includes: Calvary Health Care ACT: Inaugural Director, Medical Assessment and Planning Unit, 2014-2015. Chair, Steering Committee, 2013. Co-Developer, Clinical Health Improvement Program. Past Chairman, Division of Medicine. Visiting Medical Officer, 1990-2015. Associate Professor and Sub-Dean, Calvary Hospital Campus, Medical School, Australian National University, 2008-2011. Past Director, Brindabella Endoscopy Clinic. Visiting Gastroenterologist, Cooma Hospital, Southern New South Wales Local Health District, 1990-2015.

Mr David John ASTBURY, Wickepin WA 6370 For service to local government, and to the community of Wickepin. Service includes: Local Government: Shire of Wickepin: Councillor, 1997-2014. Chairman, Albert Facey Homestead Committee, since 2010 and Member, since 2000. Chairman, Wickepin Recycling Committee, for many years. Member Townscape and Cultural Planning, 1999- late 2000s. Fire Control Officer, Local Emergency Management Area Command Committee. Member, Community Services Committee. Member, Wickepin Historic Group. Recipient, Senior Citizen of the Year, 2013. Founding Member, Wickepin Men's Shed. Member, Wickepin District Sports Club, for many years. Member, Wickepin Bowling Club, for many years. Crop Insurance Services Association: Chief Crop Assessor, since 2007. Crop Assessor, Hail Loss Western Australia (amalgamated with Crop Insurance Services Association in 2007), for many years.


Mrs Sandra Adrienne ATKINS, Tas For service to equestrian sports. Service includes: Equestrian Australia: Dressage and Jumping Judge, current. Former Committee Member, until 2005. Course Designer, current. Eventing Technical Delegate, current. Recipient, Volunteer of the Year, 2013. NCAS coach, current. Northern Tasmanian Eventing Club: Committee Member, since 1963. Secretary/Treasurer, for several years. Course designer and builder, for many years. Club Representative, Tasmanian Eventing Association, many years. Life Member. The Northern Hunt Club: Committee Member, since 1961. Secretary/Treasurer, for several years. Social Committee Member, for many years. Field Mistress, for many years. Life Member. Deloraine Pony Club: Coach and Dressage Judge, for many years. Life Member. Deloraine Agricultural and Pastoral Society: Member, General and Horse Committee, current. Chief Steward, Horse Section, for several years. Show Jumping Organiser, current. Life Member Clerk of The Course, Launceston, Devonport, Longford and Deloraine, Tasmanian Turf Club, 1970-2000. Holder of Owners/Trainers licence and Amateur Jockey, late 1960s-1970s. Deloraine Online Access Centre: Chair, Online Committee, for 2 years. Volunteer, since 2000.


Mr Warren James ATKINS, Merewether NSW 2291 For service to mathematics education. Service includes: Australian Mathematics Trust (AMT): Founding Board Member, 1995-2012. Director, AMT Ltd, 1998-2012. Australian Mathematics Foundation Ltd (previously known as AMC): Chair, 1995-2012. Deputy Chair (Education), 1987. Director, 1976-2015. Chair, AMC Problems Committee, 1994-2012, and 1976-1978. Chair and Founding Member, AMC Primary Problems Committee, 2004-2012. Member, Australian Mathematical Olympiad Committee, 1995-2012. Member, Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT). Author and co/author of several publications including: 'Problem Solving via the AMC', AMT Publishing, 1992. 'Mathematical Graphs and Concepts: A Handbook of Blackline Masters', AAMT Publishing, 1989. Journal Editor, 'Mathematics Competitions', World Federation of National Mathematics Competitions, International Commission on Mathematical Instruction, 1984-2004. University of Canberra: Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Education, 1974-2001. Member, Maths Day Committee, 1983-1993. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Paul Erdos Award, World Federation of National Mathematics Competitions, 2004. Recipient, BH Neumann Award, AMT, 'for meritorious service to mathematical enrichment', 1993.

Mrs Margaret Raemon ATKINSON, Banksia Park SA 5091 For service to Irish dancing. Service includes: Director and Teacher, Adelaide Academy of Irish Dancing, since 1966. Past Member, State and National Committees, Australian Irish Dancing Association. Honorary Member, Port Adelaide Caledonian Society, current. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Award of Honour, South Australian Women's Role of Honour, 2011.


Mr Roland AUGUSZCZAK, Bathurst NSW 2795 For service to the performing arts, and to choral music. Service includes: Musical Director, Carillon Theatrical Society Bathurst, for 59 years and Life Member, since 1992. Founder, Macquarie Male Singers Choir, since 1994. Musical Director, Orange Male Choir, Goodwill Tour of China, 1993. Volunteer, Bathurst Eisteddfod Society, since 1957.

Associate Professor Anthony Paul AVSEC, Ashgrove Qld 4060 For service to the building and construction industry, and to education. Service includes: Queensland University of Technology: Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Science and Engineering Faculty, Civil Engineering and the Built Environment, since 2013. Sessional Lecturer, 2008-2011. Course Content Reviewer, Bachelor of Urban Design Course, current. Mentor in Career Mentor Scheme, since 2011. Australian Institute of Building: National Councillor, 1999-2010. Queensland Chapter President, 2007-2009. Chair, Education Committee, Queensland Chapter, since 2015. Former Committee Member, National Building Professionals Register. Chairman, Professional and Para-Professional Skills Steering Committee, Construction Skills Queensland, 2007-2009. Member, Planning and Infrastructure Committee, Queensland Chapter, Property Council of Australia, 2013-2014. Co-Chair, Education and Mentoring Committee and Queensland Council Member, National Association of Women in Construction, since 2011 and Mentor in Mentoring Scheme, since 2013. Lendlease (Queensland) Senior Cost Planner, since 1987. Cost Planning Peer Reviewer, Global Centre of Excellence, 2002-2016.


Lieutenant Colonel Philip Gavan BADCOCK (Retd), Burradoo NSW 2576 For service to veterans and their families. Service includes: Australian Veterans' Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT), Legacy Australia Council Director, since 2005. Member, Audit and Risk Committee. President, Berrima District, Sydney Legacy, for several years and Legatee, since 1992. Board Member, War Veteran Widows, Sydney Legacy. Announcer, radio breakfast program, 2 days a week, Highland FM Community Radio, since 2003.

Mr Thomas John BAGNAT PSM, Central Coast NSW 2250 For service to public administration in New South Wales. Service includes: New South Wales Government - National Parks and Wildlife Service: Director, Metropolitan and Mountains Branch, 2013-2016. Inaugural Chair, Fire Management Advisory Committee, 2001-2016. Served as Incident Controller or Deputy Incident Controller during multiple major campaign fires since 1980, including the Blue Mountains fires in 2013. Central Coast and Hunter Regional Manager, 2000-2013. Upper Hunter District Manager, 1995-2000. Senior Ranger, 1984-1995. Ranger, 1980-1984. New South Wales Rural Fire Service: Incident Controller on numerous major fires for 36 years. Member, Central Coast Rural Fire Service, current. Member, Belrose Brigade, 1986-1996. Volunteer, since 1972. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Public Service Medal, 2011. Recipient, National Medal, 1996 and First Clasp, 2003 and Second Clasp, 2013.


Mrs Carol Joyce BAITON, Picnic Point NSW 2213 For service to netball. Service includes: Sapphire Coast Netball Association, Netball NSW: Delegate, 1997-2002. Member, Finance Committee, 2000-2011. Director, Sports Marketing, 2002-2005. Member, Sports Marketing Committee, 2005-2011. Young Netball Association Delegate, 2005-2012. Director, Technical Services, 2006-2007. Member, Historical Committee, 2011-2012 and 2008-2009. Member, Grading Committee, 2010-2011. Member, Anne Clark Service Award Committee, 2012 and 2003. Revesby Workers' Netball Club: President, 2005-2010. Umpire's Convenor, 1973-1975. Umpire, 2004-2010. Coach, 2006-2012. Coaching Coordinator, 2012. Bankstown City Netball Association: President, 2006-2010. Member, Selection Panels, 2008-2011. Public Officer, 2000-2004. Representative Team Liaison Officer, 2002. Member, Umpires' Committee, 1972-1975. Shoalhaven Netball Association: President, 1990-1992. Coaches Coordinator, 1987. Vice President, 1988-1989. NSW Primary School Sports Association: Manager, Western Region Netball Team, 1985. Manager, South Coast Netball Team, 1987. Founder, Culburra Netball Club, 1989. Founder, Illaroo Netball Club, Shoalhaven, 1986. Young Netball Association: President, 1978-1986. Founding and Inaugural Secretary, 1976-1977. Rep Coach, Inner West (first Rep team), Young & Shoalhaven, 1968-1995. Founder, Punchbowl Netball Club, 1967. Member, Banks Local Sporting Champions Grants Committee, 2009-2012. Volunteer Team leader, Royal Agricultural Show Society of NSW, since 2011 and Volunteer, since 2010. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Carlton Guardian's Senior Sportsperson of the month for contributions to Netball, 1983. Recipient, Anne Clark Service Award, 1988.


Mr Simon Francis BAKER, Glen Iris Vic 3146 For service to athletics, particularly to racewalking. Service includes: Athletics Australia: Member, Racewalking Commission, since 2013. Board Member, 1993-1996. Co-Founder, Athletes Commission and Chair, 1992-1997. Recipient, E H Flack Award for Distinguished Services to Australian Athletics, 1992. Australian Track and Field Coaches Association: Director for Strategy, current. Coordinator, Racewalk Coaching Course. Oceania Representative, International Association of Athletics Federations Athletes Commission, 1991-2001. Track and Field Coordinator, Australian Capital Territory Academy of Sport, late 1990s. Racewalking: Level 5 (Elite/International) Coach, since 1994. Co-Founder, High Performance Squad, Victorian Racewalking Club. Founder and Co-Coordinator, annual Falls Creek New Year Racewalking Training Camp. Australian Institute of Sport: Former Coach, late 1990s. Scholarship holder, 1985-1994. Member, Australian Olympic Team, 1984, 1988, 1992 and 1996. Member, Australian Commonwealth Games Team, 1986 (Gold Medallist), 1990 and 1994. World Cup Representative, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989 (Gold Medallist), 1991 (Silver Medallist) and 1993. IAAF World Championship Representative, 1983, 1987, 1991 and 1993. World Indoor Championships Representative, 1989.


Mr Paul Robert BANGAY, Cremorne Vic 3121 For service to landscape architecture. Service includes: Founder, Paul Bangay Designs, landscape designer. Judge, Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, 2006-2007. Ambassador for Parks and Gardens, City of Melbourne, 1998-2001. Representative for Horticulture, Tourism Victoria, 1994-1995. Non-Executive Director, Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation, since 2011. Designer of a range of gardens including: Monash University Campus garden in Prato, Italy, 2016. Nurses Memorial garden, the Alfred Hospital, Melbourne. Melbourne Peace garden in the Carlton garden opened by The Dali Lama. AIDS Garden at Fairfield House, 1999, and at the Positive Living Centre, 2001. Involved in five Botanica exhibitions, Melbourne International Festival. Board Member, Gay Men's Health Centre, and Victorian AIDS Council, 1998.


Adjunct Professor Agnes BANKIER, Vic For service to medicine as a geneticist, and to medical education. Service includes: Chair, Human Research Ethics Committee, The Royal Children's Hospital, since 2010. Clinical Geneticist, Austin Health, 2010-2014. Human Genetics Society of Australasia: Archivist, since 2015. President, 1999-2000. Vice-President, 1997-1998. Chair, Ethics and Social Issues Sub-committee, 2011-2012. Chair, Education Committee, 2008-2012. Member, Ethics and Social Issues Sub-committee, 1996-2009. Convenor, Clinical Genetics Services Sub-committee, 1994-1997. Victorian Clinical Genetic Services (VCGS): Director, 2000-2010. Deputy Director, 1999. Director of Clinics, 1995-1998. Clinical Geneticist, 1985-2010. Head of Unit, Clinical Genetics, Monash Medical Centre, 1991-2001. Clinical Director, Genetic Health Services, 1995-1998. Geneticist, Geelong Hospital, 1987-1997. Founder, Tay Sachs program. Monash University: Adjunct Professor, Department of Medicine, ongoing. Assistant Geneticist, Monash Medical Centre, 1985-1990. Examiner in Genetics, Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 1992-2000. Geneticist and developer, POSSUM Network, 1985-2010 and Project Manager, 1990-2010. Honorary Senior Lecturer in Paediatrics, Melbourne University, 1992-2000. Honorary Senior Lecturer in Paediatrics, Monash University, 1992-1999. Faculty Member, European School of Human Genetics, Sestri Levante, Italy, 1994. Faculty Member, European School of Human Genetics, Trieste, Italy, 1992. Has published approximately 100 journal articles and chapters in 9 medical books. Past President, Australasian Association of Clinical Geneticists. Chair, Birth Defects Register Advisory Committee, Department of Health and Human Services Victoria, 2003-2007 and Advisor, 1999-2003. Representative of the Human Genetics Society of Australasia, Executive of the International Federation of Human Genetics, 1997-2003. President, Human Genetics Society of Australasia, 1999-2000. Advisor, Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority, since 1996. Inaugural Chair, Australasian Association of Clinical Geneticists, 1995-1997. Member, Standing Review and Advisory Committee on Infertility, Health Department Victoria, 1994-1997. Member, Expert Coordinating Committee on Genetic Services, Department of Human Services (Victoria), 1991-1994. Royal Australasian College of Physicians: Fellow, Paediatrics and Child Health Division Council, 2008-2010. Member, Specialist Advisory Committee in Clinical Genetics, 1994-1998. Deputy Chair, Australian Friends of Shaare Zedek Hospital, since 2013.


Mrs Muriel Helen BARASSO, Rockdale NSW 2216 For service to the real estate industry. Service includes: Strata Community Association of New South Wales (formerly Institute of Strata Title Management): President, 1984-1990. Board Member, 1980-1994. Fellow, 1990. Life Member, 2011. Member, Strata Title Review Committee (NSW) Associate Member, Real Estate Services Council. Associate Member, Property Stock and Business Agents Education Committee, 1992-1994. President, Australian Women of the Year Association, 2005-2006. Member and Past President, Zonta Club of Botany Bay, 1995-2003. Member, Lions Clubs International, 2003-2008. Member, VIEW Club, 2013-2016. Member, Probus Club of Rockdale, since 2013 and Past President.

Mr Neville Kenneth BARNIER, Penrith NSW 2750 For service to people with a disability, and to the community of Penrith. Service includes: Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD) (provides a range of support services for people with disabilities): Chairman, since 2014. Deputy Chairman, 2006-2014. Member and Director, since 1983. President, City of Penrith Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, 2012-2014 and Honorary Treasurer, 2004-2012. Penrith RSL Club: Chairman, 2009-2016. Deputy Chair, 2008-2009. Treasurer, 2004-2008. Director, 2004-2016. Life Member, 2017. Inaugural Chairman, Homes for Heroes (Western Region) Fundraising Committee, RSL and Services Clubs Association, current and Director, Veterans Benevolent Fund, current. Member, Rotary Club of Nepean, since 2000 and Paul Harris Fellow, since 2012. Life Member, Penrith Apex Club, 1983. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Citizen of the Year, Penrith City Council, 2004.


Mr John Thomas BARON, Ashcroft NSW 2168 For service to veterans and their families. Service includes: Victory in the Pacific Day: Foundation Chair, since 2005. Former Member, Organising Committee. Welfare Officer, Mounties Group, since 2002. Pension Officer, Returned Services League of Australia, Canley Heights Sub-Branch, since 2003. Returned Services League of Australia, City of Liverpool Sub-Branch: President, 2008-2014. Former Vice-President. Former Welfare Officer. Member since 1987. Coach, Green Valley United Soccer Team, since 2006. Communications Workers Union: Shop Steward, 1952-1982. State Councillor 1980. Delegate, Trades and Labour Council, 1980. Delegate, Australian Council of Trades Union Congress, 1980. Member, Australian Postal Institute, since 1976. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Life Membership, Mounties Group, 2011. Recipient, Centenary Medal, 2001. Recipient, Life Membership, Returned Services League of Australia, City of Liverpool Sub-Branch, 2008. Recipient, Life Membership, Canley Heights Sub Branch, Returned Services League of Australia. Recipient, Honorary Life Membership, Communications Workers Union, 1982.


Dr Raymond George BARRETT, Sunnybank Qld 4109 For service to education. Service includes: Principal, Islamic College of Brisbane, since 2015. Executive Principal, Malek Fahd Islamic School, 2013-2014. Acting Principal, Islamic School Canberra, 2013. Principal, Australian International Islamic College, 2010-2012. Assessor, Non-State Schools Accreditation Board, 2009-2010. Director, Education Queensland International, 2006-2008. Department of Education Queensland: Special Adviser to Director-General and Deputy Director-General, 2000. Assistant Director General, School Operations and Portfolio Programs, 1999. Director, Bayside District, 1998. Pilot District Director, Leading Schools Program, 1997. Principal, Toowoomba State High School, 1991-1996. A range of teaching, Deputy Principal and Principal roles, 1959-1996. Lecturer in Education, Queensland University of Technology, 3 years. Professional Associations include: President, Queensland Secondary Principals Association, for 2 years. President, Queensland Branch, Australian College of Educators, for 4 years.

Miss Margaret Francis BARRY, Vic For service to social welfare organisations assisting children in Bali. Service includes: Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Bali Children Foundation, since 2002. (The Foundation provides community education in regional and remote areas of Bali, including English in the Village and Computers in the Village programs). Proprietor, MAGG Bali, until recently. (a retail clothing and homewares design and manufacturing business, Seminyak, Bali). Volunteer, Sanglah Hospital, 2002. (Assisted the injured and their families after the Bali Bombing). Committee Member, The Bali Ball, 2016-2018. Committee Member, The Bali Ultra, 2017-2018. Board Member, Retail Traders Association of Victoria, 1986-1988 Board Member, Lygon Street Traders Association, 1983-1988. Past Committee Member, Camberwell Chamber of Commerce.


Dr Neil John BARTELS, Carrara Qld 4211 For service to medicine in rural and regional areas. Service includes: Edgewater Health and Medico Legal: Owner and General Practitioner, since 1989. Royal Queensland Bush Children's Health Scheme (BUSHkids): Chairman, since 2007. Deputy Chairman, 2000-2007. Committee Member, since 1991. WorkCover Queensland: Independent Medical Examiner, 2002-2013. Member, External Medical Advisory Panel, 2009-2013. External Medical Officer, 2002-2009. Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine: Fellow, since 2000. Member, since 2000. Member, Steering Committee, Health, Ethics and the Law, current. Medical Superintendent, Dysart Hospital, 1982-1989.


Mr George BARTOLO, Farmborough Heights NSW 2526 For service to the Maltese and multicultural communities of New South Wales. Service includes: Maltese Community Council of NSW: Treasurer, since 2009. Secretary, 2003-2005. President, 1994-1996. Former Vice-President. Foundation Member. Life Member, 1988. Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra: Senior Vice-Chairman, since 2004. Founding Member, 1975 Life Member, 2005. Other community service includes: Illawarra Dog Training (Obedience) Club: Member, since 1971. President, for 6 years. Chief Instructor, for 7 years. National and State Sporting Judge, since 1985. Competitor, for many years. Presenter, dog obedience demonstrations at various community events, 2009-2010. Life Member, since 1984. Wollongong Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society: President, Show Committee, for 2 years. Held roles including Senior Vice-President and Chief Pavilion Steward, 12 years. Inaugural President, George Cross Falcons Club, 1986-2001 and Former Secretary and Life Member. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, United Nations International Day for the Elderly Award, Wollongong City Council, 2009. Recipient, New South Wales Seniors Week Achievement Award, New South Wales Government, 2007. Recipient, 25th FECCA Medal, Federation of Ethnic Communities Council of Australia, 2005. Recipient, Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal, 1977.


Mrs Hatice Hurmuz BASARIN, Hampton Vic 3188 For service to the preservation of Australian and Turkish military history. Service includes: Author/co-author of a range of publications detailing the history of Australian and Turkish service in and around current day Turkey in World War 1 including: 'Beneath the Dardanelles; The Australian submarine at Gallipoli', Allen and Unwin, Sydney, 2008. 'Gallipoli - The Turkish Story', Allen and Unwin, Sydney, 2003. 'The Turks in Australia: Celebrating Twenty-five years Down Under', Turquoise Publications, Melbourne, 1993. 'A Turkish View of Gallipoli', Hodja Publications, Melbourne, 1985. 'Gallipoli - The Invasion', Denizler Kitabevi, Istanbul, 2015. 'Canakkale Bogazinin Derinliklerinde', Ga;lata YayinciliIstanbul, 2009. 'Gelibolu 1915', Istanbul, 2005.


Mr John Gerard BATEMAN, Penrith NSW 2750 For service to local government, and to the community of Nepean. Service includes: Local Government: Penrith City Council: Mayor, 1998-1999 and 1999-2000. Deputy Mayor, 1997-1998. Councillor, 1995-2004. Community: Executive Member, Nepean Medical Research Fund (formerly Foundation), 2001-2004 and Vice President 2003 - 2012. Board Member, Penrith Valley Economic Development Corporation, 2002-2008 and Deputy Chairman, 2002-2006 and Chairman, 2006-2008. Founder and Executive Member, Penrith Valley Sports Foundation, 2000-2012. Board Member, Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 1999-2004. Board Member, Penrith Rugby League and Football Clubs, 1995-2002. Member, Advisory Board, Western Sydney Academy of Sport, 1998-2002. Board member, Penrith Rugby Club, 2000-2002. Founder, Nepean Philanthropists. Patron, Nepean District Historical Society. Former Patron, Red Cross Calling. Former Patron, Penrith Police and Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) and Foundation for Creative Enterprise. Former President and Secretary, Nepean Hawkesbury Regional Law Society. Former Secretary, Penrith Legal Aid Advisory Committee. Honorary Solicitor for: NSW Little Athletics Association. Penrith Netball Association. Nepean District Historical Society. Penrith Touch Football Association. Penrith Disabilities Resource Centre.


Mr Robert Gordon BATH, Ballarat Vic 3350 For service to the community of Ballarat. Service includes: Art Gallery of Ballarat: President, Gallery Association Council, 2002-2004. Member, 1976-2007. Member, Acquisitions Committee, for over 23 years. Ballarat Riding for the Disabled: President, since 2012. Vice-President, for 15 years. Volunteer, since 1998. Ballarat Reform League: President, 2014-2016. Member, for 16 years. Ballarat Grammar School: Sportsmaster, 1958-1995. Honorary Life Governor and Old Boy. Robert Bath swimming pool named in his honour. Ballarat Public Schools' Association: Secretary, 20 years. Responsible for oversight of all local school sports. Australian Boxing Representative, Melbourne Olympic Games, 1956. Professional and Amateur Boxer, 1954-1958.

Mr Vernon Clive BECHAZ, Mount Martha Vic 3934 For service to veterans and their families. Service includes: Project organiser and fundraiser, 'Freedom Bell' at Fromelles Village School (Ecole des Cobbers de Fromelles), France 2010. Independent Military medal mounting and framing service, since 1998. Member, Moe, Victoria Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, current. Member, HMAS Sydney and Vietnam Logistics Support Association Victoria Inc. Member, Frankston Branch, Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia. Has instigated, designed and framed Victoria Cross and George Cross frames, South Vietnam Decorations and Medals, and uniformed and medalled life-size mannequins of naval captains, which have been presented to a range of museums and veterans' organisations including, the local RSL Club, the local Maritime Museum, the WO and SS Mess at HMAS Cerberus, and the Vietnam Veteran's Museum at Phillip Island, since 2005.


Mr Kevin Frank BEST, Wyoming NSW 2250 For service to football in New South Wales. Service includes: Wyoming Football Club (formerly Wyoming Soccer Club): Chairman, Executive Advisory Committee, current. President, 1978-1987. Established, Junior Football Program, 2007. Development Coach, since 2007. Coach, Junior Teams, 1998-2000 and 1984-1986. Coach, First Grade Team, 1987-1989 and 1983. Player, 1975-1986. Life Member, 1979. Historian, since 2006. Inductee, Hall of Fame, 2010. Awarded, Medal for continuing long service to the Club, 2011. Awarded Senior Player of the Year, 1986 and 1975. Central Coast Football Association: President, Representative Teams 1982. Board Member, 1988-1997. Coach, Junior Representative Teams, 1990-1997. Director of Marketing, 1988-1997. Publicity Officer, 1985-1997. Representative Player, 1982. Life Member, 1992. Historian, since 2010. Awarded Trophy, Services to the Game, 1979. Hurlstone Park Wanderers Football Club: Player, 1958-1974. Secretary, 50th Anniversary Celebrations, 1970-1973. Life Member, 1974. Kincumber Football Club: Coach, Women's First Grade, 2001-2002. East Bankstown Soccer Club: Player, 1987.


Mrs Margaret Josephine BIRD, Lindisfarne Tas 7015 For service to the aged, and to the community of Tasmania. Service includes: Council on the Ageing, Tasmania (COTA): Chair of the Board, 2010-2013. Volunteer Peer Educator 2006-2008. Member, COTA Tasmania Board, 2008-2014. President of the Board 2010-2014. Chair, Policy Council, COTA Australia. Member, Clarence City Council's Positive Ageing Advisory Committee (CPAAC), since 2007. President, Wellbeing Club 13. Other community: Zonta Club of Hobart Derwent: Board Member. Birthing Kit Co-ordinator since 2012. Breast Cushion Project Co-ordinator since 2001. Organiser and Co-ordinator, Ogilvie High School Z Club since 2015 and Kingston High School, since 2017-. Zonta Club of Storm Bay / Hobart East: Secretary, 2002-2004 and 2010-2012. Zonta Club of Hobart: Member, since 1986. Treasurer 1986. Secretary 1994-1996 and 2000-2001. Vice President 1990-1992. President 1992-1994. Probus Club of Lauderdale: Former Member. Former President. Former Secretary. Former Newsletter Editor. Principal, Dodges Ferry Primary School, 1988-1999. Teacher, Department of Education Tasmania, 1953-1957 and 1966-1999. Awards and recognition includes: Inductee, Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women, 'for community service making communities more age friendly', 2017


Mr Terrence Ian BLACK, Black Rock Vic 3193 For service to veterans and their families. Service includes: Secretary, Beaumaris Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, 2005-2015. Member, Finance Aid and Audit Committee, Returned and Services League of Australia (Victoria), 2010-2016. Former State Returned and Services League of Australia appointed Member of Interim Committees of two suburban sub-branches. Member, Bayside Branch, Melbourne Legacy Club, since 1999 and Former Secretary and Deputy Chairman, Bayside Branch. Thunderbird Owners Club of Australia: National Treasurer, 2011-2013. Member, over 22 years.

Mr Lloyd William BLAKE, Mount Hawthorn WA 6016 For service to the preservation of maritime history. Service includes: Submarines Association Australia: Past President, Western Australian Branch. Past Vice-President. Past Member, Executive Committee. Member since, 1986. Member and Founding Vice-President, Submarine Institute of Australia, since 1998. Member, Lead Organising Committee, Centenary of the Australian Submarine Service, 2006-2014. Western Australian Maritime Museum: Member, Submarine History Taskforce, 1995-1998. Volunteer, World War II Slipway, 1999-2016. Past Chairman, Friends of the Submarine Museum. Co-Author, 'Centenary of Silent Service', publication, 2014.


The Reverend Paul Thomas BLAND, Annerley Qld 4103 For service to education, and to the Anglican Church of Australia. Service includes: Chair, St Aidan's Anglican Girls School Council, since 2016 and Associate Chaplain, 2011-2014. Chair, Coomera Anglican College Council, 2009-2016. Director of Mission, Anglican Schools Commission, 2008-2011. Associate Chaplain, Anglican Church Grammar School, Brisbane, 2008-2010. Principal, Trinity Anglican School, Cairns, 2003-2007. Principal, Canterbury College at Waterford, South of Brisbane, 1995-2002. Convenor, Australian Anglican Schools Network Conference, Brisbane, 2011. Presenter, 'Spiritual Leadership in Secular Settings' paper, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Conference, USA, 2002. Co-convenor, Biennial Conference, Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia, 2000. Queensland Department of Education: Principal, Mount Isa State High School, 1990-1993. Principal, Miles State High School, 1988-1990. Deputy Principal, Ingham State High School, 1984-1988. Head of Department, Mackay State High School, 1983-1988. Classroom Teacher, 1963-1983. Volunteer English Teacher, Milperra State High School in Brisbane, since 2013. Volunteer English Teacher and Leadership Coach, Zhanjiang Number 2 Middle School and Tsinghua Experimental School, China, 2015-2016. Volunteer English Teacher, Uptown School Dubai, 2013-2016.


Mr Kenneth William BOCK, Carlingford NSW 2118 For service to the community. Service includes: Australia-Britain Society (New South Wales Branch): Treasurer, since 2006. President, 2010-2014. Trustee, Australia-Britain Society Foundation, since circa 2000. Life Member and Honorary Auditor, Friends of St George's and the Descendants of the Knights of the Garter. Freemasons United Grand Lodge of New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory: Past Worshipful Master, 3 one-year terms, in 3 different lodges. Former Public Officer/Secretary, Eastwood Masonic Centre. Holder of rank of Past Junior Grand Warden. Member, since 1962. Anglican Parish of Epping (Epping Anglicans): Diocesan Reader, Sydney Diocese, for over 40 years. Past Parish Treasurer. St Aidan's Anglican Church: Treasurer, since the late 1980s. Rector's Warden, since 2013. Warden, since the late 1980s. Diocesan Reader, since 1975. Volunteer Announcer and Presenter, Radio 2RPH, for over 20 years. Amateur Performer, Castle Hill Players, since 1999 and Volunteer, current. Amateur Performer, Hunter's Hill Players and Pymble Players.


Mr Gregory Melwyn BOLAND, Emerald Vic 3782 For service to the community. Service includes: Member, Victorian Suitability Panel, ongoing since circa 2011. Chief Inspector, RSPCA Victoria, 2005-2011. Member, Rotary Club of Emerald and District; Member, 1993-2000. Victoria Police: Held numerous roles with the Victoria Police from 1970 to the early 2005, including as: Officer in Charge, Sex Offences and Child Abuse Coordination Office, 2000's. Officer in Charge, Family Violence Unit. Officer in Charge, Victim Advisory Unit. Inspector, Dandenong District, 1990's. Officer in Charge, Dandenong, Springvale, Doveton, 1970's-1980's. Was involved in a range of youth programs and reconciliation initiatives with Indigenous people. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Winston Churchill Fellowship (to research international policing reconciliation practices), 1998.

Mrs Phyllis Lorna BOWEN, Everton Park Qld 4053 For service to the community of Brisbane. Service includes: St Paul's Uniting Church, Stafford: Church Elder, since 2005. Parishioner, since 1980. Mentor, MOPS (mother of pre-schoolers), since 2002. Foundation Member, Director and Facilitator, Crossroads (a disability support program), for 22 years. Coordinator, knitting and distribution of trauma bears and blankets, Wesley Hospital Emergency Department and the Queensland Ambulance Service. Volunteer Driver and Visitor, Kedron Meals on Wheels, 1980-2014.


Ms Margaret Ann BRADFORD-SEELEY, Bindoon WA 6502 For service to community health in Western Australia. Service includes: Registered Nurse, Western Australia and Northern Territory Section, Royal Flying Doctor Service, circa 1990s-2005. Registered Nurse, Road Primary Health Care Program, Royal Flying Doctor Service on the Road, 2008-2014. Lions Cancer Institute: Board Member, 2 years. Skin Cancer Screening Consultant, since 2005. Member, Lions Club of Gingin Chittering. Served in a range of roles with Gingin-Chittering Anglican Parish including as: Lay Pastoral Minister. Treasurer. Member, Rural Executive Committee. Australian Women Pilots' Association: President, Western Australia Branch, 2008. Member, Victorian Branch, 1994. Committee Member, Bindoon Arts and Crafts Centre, current. Steward, Bindoon Agricultural Show, current.


Mrs Ann Rosalie BRAY, Greensborough Vic 3088 For service to the community of north east Melbourne. Service includes: Diamond Valley Community Support Inc. (formerly Diamond Valley Citizens Advice Bureau): Committee Member, since 2006. Active Volunteer, since 2000. Foundation Member, Yarra Valley FM Radio, 1995. Supporter, Diamond Valley Foodshare, since the 1990s. Founding Member, Greensborough Historical Society, since 2010. Associated Member, Port Melbourne Historical Society. Committee Member, Greensborough Community Consultative Committee, since 2015. Committee Member, Banyule Community Consultative Committee, 2001. Member, Diamond Valley Learning Centre. Member, Uniting Church Archives, since 2000. Presbytery Yarra Valley (Regional Council of the Uniting Church): Member, ongoing. Community Member, Development and Training of Lay Preachers. Member, Inter-Church Council, St Mary's Christmas Carols. Co-ordinator, Banyule's Festival of Carols. Parishioner, Watsonia-MacLeod Uniting Church, for many years. Writer, 'Whats On in Watsonia', ongoing for over 30 years. Author, 'Tom Thrupp's War: July 1940-June 1941'. Author, 'The History of Diamond Valley/Eltham Citizens Advice Bureau', 2012. Author, '32 Gellibrand Road 3207 - Life and Times, 1941-1971'.


Associate Professor Robert John BREEN, Ramsgate Beach NSW 2217 For service to the Indigenous community, and to military history. Service includes: Community: Podmore Foundation (provides educational scholarships for Indigenous students from rural and remote communities): Co-Founder, 2008. President, 2008-2015. Board Member and Director, Development, current. Author, Australian Peacekeeping publications. Deacon, North Canberra Baptist Church, Turner, Canberra, for 5 years. Professional: Director, Post-graduate Professional Qualifications, Deakin University, current.

Ms Mary Josephine BRELL, Orange NSW 2800 For service to the community. Service includes: Club of Orange Daybreak, Rotary International: Leader, Nepal Project, since 2011. Organiser, Alternate Schoolies Trip to Nepal, since 2014. Foundation Director, 2014-2015. Member, since 2006. Director, Keys to Success (a NSW regional training and education consultancy), since 2002. Member of the Board, Dream Cricket Australia, current. Member, Businesswomen's Network Orange, current. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Service Above Self Award, Rotary International, 2015. Rotarian of the Year, District 9700, Rotary International, 2012.


Dr Leonard BRENNER, Bellevue Hill NSW 2023 For service to medicine as a general practitioner. Service includes: General Practitioner, Edgecliff Medical Centre, current. Former Visiting Medical Officer, Rheumatology, Prince of Wales Public Hospital, Randwick. Former Visiting Medical Officer, Royal South Sydney Hospital. Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, since 1960. Medical Practitioner, since 1955.


Mr Donald Leslie BRIGGS, Shellharbour NSW 2529 For service to the community of Shellharbour, and to local government. Service includes: Shellharbour City Council: Councillor, 1996-2008. Deputy Mayor, on two occasions. Member, various Council committees. Chairperson, Shellharbour Sports Assistance Fund, since circa 1980 and Life Member, 2010. Warilla Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia: President, 3 years. Vice-President, 18 years. Delegate, Central Southern District Council of Sub-Branches, Illawarra Anzac March Day Committee. Fundraiser Assistant/Housie Caller, 10 years. Member, since 1995. St John Ambulance: Divisional Officer, Port Kembla/Warrawong Branch. Honorary Instructor/Examiner, First Aid, 1989-1991. Life Member, 1983. Vice-President, Oak Flats Falcons Soccer Club, 3 years. Vice-President, Warilla Wanderers Soccer Club, 4 years. Honorary Coordinator and Treasurer, Lake Illawarra Social Volleyball Association, 11 years. Shellharbour Surf Life Saving Club: President,14 years. Vice-President, 6 years. Carnival Competition Organiser, 6 years. Club Secretary, 1 year. Chief Instructor/Training Officer, 12 years. Life Member; Member, since 1963. Surf Life Saving New South Wales: Educational Officer, European Touring Team, 1980. Volunteer, 50 years. Life Member, South Coast Branch. Member, South Coast Board of Examiners, for many years. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Centenary Medal, 2001. Recipient, Australian Sports Medal, 2000.


Mr Mathijs Christiaan BROEREN, Newborough Vic 3825 For service to business, particularly to photography. Service includes: Founder, Focus Prosomat and Photo Express laboratories, 1950s. Introduced and custom built state-of-the-art photo processing units in the 1960s and 1970s, Introduced mini-labs in the 1980s through the Photo Express shopfronts and franchises. President, Rotary Club of Moe, 1973-1974; Member, for some years. Past Chair, Parish Council, St Mary's Catholic Parish, Newborough, for 25 years and Member, Church Choir, for many years.


Mrs Dorothea Lavina BROWN, Kalamunda WA 6076 For service to youth through Guiding. Service includes: Girl Guides Western Australia: Lone Trefoil Guild: President, 2009-2015. Secretary, 2005-2009. Co-Editor, 'Paper Meeting' newsletter, 2015-2017. District Leader, Whistlepipe District, 2002-2005 and Resource Leader, 2004-2007. Region Leader, Darling Range, 2000-2002. Region Leader, Kimberley, 1994-1999. Chairman, Adventurous Activities Sub-Committee, 1992-1994. State Training Advisor, 1987-1992. District Commissioner, Kalamunda/Gooseberry Hill, 1989-1990. Junior Leader Consultant, Darling Range and Avon Regions, 1987-1988. Region Leader, Western Plains, 1983-1986. Division Leader, Blanche Roberts, 1981-1983. Division Leader, Narrogin, 1979-1980. Certified Trainer, 1961-2000. Member, Girl Guides Association, since 1951. Life Member, 2003. Kalamunda Arts and Craft Group: Founding Member, since 1973. Member, Steering Committee. Past Vice President. Other community service includes: Founding Member, Friends of Piesse Brook, 2000. Member, Kalamunda and Districts Historical Society, 1970-1978. Member, Orienteering Western Australia, for many years. Volunteer, Emmanuel Centre, 1996-2012. Volunteer, Kalamunda Learning Centre, for many years. Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, for many years.


Mrs Suzanne Virginia BROWN, Camberwell Vic 3124 For service to the community through fundraising roles. Service includes: Music teacher, for many years. Has been involved with directing and participating in various events and fundraising for organisations including: The Mercy Hospital. Eye and Ear Hospital. Royal Melbourne Hospital. St Vincent's Hospital. The Royal Children's Hospital. Fundraiser and Supporter, Opera Scholars Australia, since 2005. Fundraiser and Supporter, Dame Nellie Melba Opera Trust, current. Board and Committee Member, Musica Viva Victoria. Organised 50th Anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel, 1998. Member, Organising Committee, Holocaust Work, 'A Voice Not Stilled', 2000. St Kilda Hebrew Congregation: Member, since 1979. Member, Board of Management, 21 years. Chair, Activities Committee. Life Member, since 1998. President, Ladies' Auxiliary, 22 years. Past Secretary. Past Vice President. Member, since 1979. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Eshet Chayil Award (Woman of Valour), St Kilda Synagogue, 2005.


Mrs Mary Iona BROWNER, Hillarys WA 6025 For service to the community through social welfare organisations. Service includes: Western Australia Police Widows' Guild: Liaison Officer, current. Founding President, 1972-1978. Secretary, 2012-2013 and 1982. Vice-President, 2002-2003. Committee Member, ongoing. Western Australia Police Family Advisory Council: Founding Member, 1976. Active Committee Member. Life Member. Police Widows' Guild Liaison Officer, Western Australia Police Legacy, 1992-2016. Board Member, Federation of Police and Citizens Youth Clubs WA, 1979-1986. Committee Member, Scarborough Police and Citizens Youth Club, 1966-1998. Board Member, Junior Basketball Association, Basketball WA, 1970-1990. Active Supporter, Wheelchair Basketball Association, ongoing. Volunteer, Dianella Branch, Meals on Wheels, 1977-1980.

Mr Neville James BROWNING, Huntingdale WA 6110 For service to the preservation of military history. Service includes: Author of a range of military history publications including: 'Fromelles to Nauroy: 31st Battalion AIF 1916-1919', 2013. 'Gallipoli to Tripoli: 10th Light Horse Regiment 1914-1919' (co-author with Ian Gill), 2011. 'Leane's Battalion: 48th Battalion AIF 1916-1919', 2009. 'For King and Cobbers: 51st Battalion AIF 1916-1919', 2007. 'The 52nd Battalion; AIF 1916-1919', 2005. 'The Westralian Battalion: 44th Battalion AIF 1916-1919', 2004. 'Blue & White Diamond: 28th Battalion AIF 1915-1919', 2002. 'Fix Bayonets: 51st Battalion AIF 1916-1919', 2000. Tour guide, Kokoda Treks and Tours; Frank Taylor's Australian Military History Tours, current. Vice-President and Armourer, West Australian Kyudo Association, current.


Mr Ronald James BUCHAN, Thirroul NSW 2515 For service to the community of Thirroul. Details not released at request of Mr Buchan.

Mr Francesco BUETI, Fulham Gardens SA 5024 For service to children with cancer through fundraising roles. Service includes: Event Organiser, Cherry Ball (Charity auction raising funds for Camp Quality SA), since 1997. Business: International Events Coordinator, South Australian Chapter, Hong Kong Australia Business Association, since 2013 and Past Chair. Managing Director, Food and Beverage Export Pty Ltd, since 2010. Managing Director, Independent Produce Suppliers, since 1991. Member, Fruit and Vegetable Promotions Committee, Independent Foodland Supermarkets.

Mr Mark Andrew BURDAJEWICZ, NSW For service to the Polish community. Service includes: Australian Institute of Polish Affairs: National Vice-President, 2005-2014. Coordinator, Sydney Chapter, 2005-2014. Active Member, ongoing. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland, 2014. Recipient, Golden Cross of Merit of the Republic of Poland, 2001.


Mr Ronald Arthur BURGESS, Cranbourne East Vic 3977 For service to basketball. Service includes: Victorian Basketball Referees Association: Secretary, 1994-2005. Member, Awards Committee, current. Member, Education Committee, current. Referees Advisor, Dandenong Branch, 1970-1989. Recipient, 50 Year Service Award, 2015. Wall of Fame Inductee, 2011. Life Member, 1972. Dandenong Basketball Referees Association: Secretary, 1967-2015. Treasurer, 1970-2015. Life Member, 1974. Dandenong Basketball Association: President, 1979-1983. Basketball Manager, 1992-2008. Life Member, 1983. Chairman and Referee Coordinator, Melbourne Metropolitan Basketball League, current. State Rules Interpreter, Basketball Victoria, 1980-2015 and Life Member 2007. Basketball Player, various local leagues, 1950-1972. Basketball Coach, 1962-1972. National Basketball League Referee, 1979-1983. National Basketball League Referee Coach, 1983-1995. Awards and recognition includes: Finalist, Julius Patching Sports Official of the Year Award, Victorian Olympic Council, 2011. Recipient, Australian Sports Medal, 2000. Life Member, Olympic Amateur Basketball Association.


Mrs Sheryl Ann BURNIE, Youngtown Tas 7249 For service to softball in Tasmania. Service includes: Softball Tasmania: President, since 2002. Finance Officer, since 2011. Life Member, 2012. Member, National Events Committee and President's Commission, Softball Australia, current. Northern Tasmanian Softball Association: Secretary, current. Has held a range of other executive positions including as President, Treasurer and Development Officer, for over 30 years. Life Member, 2001. Saints Softball Club: Secretary, current. Has held positions of President, Vice-President and Club Coach Member, over 30 years. Life Member, 1997. Convenor, Launceston Masters Softball Tournament, since 2011. Coach/Manager, over 22 Tasmanian representative teams, for over 30 years. Writer of the weekly softball report, Launceston Examiner, for many years. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, 'Margy Gambol Outstanding Service and Dedication to Softball Award', Saint Softball Club, on several occasions. Recipient, Australia Day Sports Award, City of Launceston, 2016. Recipient, Australian Softball Administrator of the Year, Softball Australia, 2010.

Ms Catherine Anne BUTLER, Dee Why NSW 2099 For service to refugees, and to community health. Service includes: Volunteer Co-ordinator, Tibetan Senior's Support Group, since 2009. Co-Founder, Northern Beaches Tibetan Health Fund, since 2014. Manager, Multicultural Health Service, Northern Sydney Local Health District, since 2000. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Citizen of the Year, Warringah Council, 2011. Recipient, Outstanding Community Service Award, Manly Community Centre, 2009.


Mrs Elaine Margaret CALLICK, Belmont Qld 4153 For service to youth through Guiding. Service includes: Girl Guides Queensland: Leader, Wynola Company since 1968. Arts Manager, Southern Cross Region, current. Queensland Contingent Leader, Jumbunna Patrol Leader's Gathering, 2002. Member, State Guiding Committees, for many years. Past Region Camping Advisor. Past Secretary, Queensland Post Box. Recipient, 50-year Long Service Award, 2014. Recipient, State Gem Award, 2008. Recipient, Bar to the Wattle, 2010. Recipient, Wattle Award, 1978. Girl Guides New South Wales: Leader, Murwillumbah, for 4 years. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Adult Leadership Award, Girl Guides Australia, 2012. Recipient, Community Service Award, Queensland Division of Greenslopes, 2010. Recipient, Australia Day Award, Federal Division of Griffith, 2009 and 2017.

Mrs Janet Morrison CAMERON, Greenwich NSW 2065 For service to the broadcast media. Service includes: Federation of Australian Radio Broadcasters (now Commercial Radio Australia): President, 1986-1987. Senior Vice-President (Country), 1982-1983. Federal Council Member, 1981-1995. Former Member, Education and Training Committee, Engineering Committee. President, Australian Association of Independent Regional Radio Broadcasters, 1999-2000. Grant Broadcasters (over 50 regional radio stations): Proprietor, since 1970. Managing Director, since 1972. Awards and recognition includes: Inductee, Commercial Radio Hall of Fame, 2002.


Mr Colin Bruce CAMPBELL, Rutherglen Vic 3685 For service to the winemaking industry. Service includes: Campbells Wines: Senior Winemaker, Joint Owner and Director, current. Member, Australia's First Families of Wine, ongoing. Winemakers' Federation of Australia: Board Member, current. Member, Small Winemakers' Membership Committee, current. Member, Winemakers of Rutherglen, current. Chairman and Co-Founder, Durif of Rutherglen Group and Muscat of Rutherglen Network, current. Former Chairman, Fortified Sustainability Project, 2008. Former Vice-Chairman and Committee Member, Rutherglen Wine Festival. Rotary Club of Rutherglen: President, 2000. Founding Member, for over 25 years. Paul Harris Fellow, 2011. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Life Membership of the Australian Wine Industry, College of Patrons, Winemakers' Federation of Australia, 2016. Named the inaugural 'Victorian Legend of the Vine', Wine Communicators of Australia, 2014. Co-Recipient, Distinguished Services Award, Victorian Wine Industry Association, 1995.


Mr Graeme John CAMPBELL, Maroubra NSW 2035 For service to harness racing. Service includes: Harness Racing New South Wales: Chair, 2006-2014. Member, 2006-2014. Harness Racing Australia: Deputy Chairman, 2009-2013. Board Member, 2006-2013. Board Member, New South Wales Harness Racing Club, since 2016 and Member, for many years. Managing Director, Campbell Advisory Pty Ltd, current. Board Member, Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd, since 2007. Non-Executive Director, Liquor Marketing Group, since 2013 and Advisor and Consultant, for many years. Director, Ferrier Hodgson, for over 20 years. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, J. P. Stratton Award, Harness Racing Australia, 2015. Recipient, Ern Manea Gold Medal, Harness Racing Australia, 2014. Inductee, Inter Dominion Hall of Fame, 2014.

Mrs Beryle Frances CAMPBELL FOSTER, Brighton East Vic 3187 For service to women in Victoria. Service includes: National Council of Women Victoria: Executive Member, 1997-2004. Member, since 1966. Member, League of Women Voters Victoria, since 1991. Penguin Club of Australia: Executive Member, since 1978. President, City Foundation Group, 1994-1995. Councillor, Swan Hill City Council, 1969-1972. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Honour Award, League of Women Voters of Victoria, 2014. Recipient, Certificate of Recognition, National Council of Women Victoria, 2001. Recipient, Certificate of Municipal Service, Swan Hill City Council, 1985.


Mrs Rosalind CARLSON, Arcadia NSW 2159 For service to choral music, and to education. Service includes: Founder, Composer, Conductor and Fundraiser, Carlson Chorale, since 1972. Guest Lecturer and Assessor, Australian International Conservatorium of Music, current. Councillor, Music Teachers' Association of New South Wales, since 1998. Committee Member, Collegiate of Specialist Music Educators, current. Member, Fellowship of Australian Composers, current. Member, Australian Music Centre, current. Author of articles for music publications including: 'The Australian Music Teacher' and 'The Studio', Music Teachers' Association of NSW. Past Choral Review Writer, 'The Choral Journal', American Choral Directors Association. New South Wales Department of Education: Senior Mistress, James Ruse Agicultural High School, 1984-1985 Deputy Principal, Cheltenham Girls High School, 1979-1982. Special Mistress, Hornsby Girls High School, 1973-1978. Special Mistress, Canterbury Girls High School, 1967-1971. Secondary Teacher, circa 1959-1987. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Australia Day Merit Award, 2003. Recipient, Eminent Fellow, American Biographical Institute, 1994. Recipient, 'Woman of the Year', American Biographical Institute, 1990. Winner, Gold Coast Annual Composers' Competition, 1998. Recipient, Israel State Medal, 'For Carlson Chorale Concert Tour to Israel 1979-1980', 1980. Recipient, International Leaders in Achievement, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, UK, 1988.


Mr Nicholas Owen CARMODY, Yass NSW 2582 For service to local government, and to the community of Yass. Service includes: Yass Valley Council (previously Yass Shire Council): Mayor, 2004-2012 and 1999-2004. Administrator, 2004. Councillor, 1997-2012. Local Government and Shires Association of NSW: Past Chair, H Division. Past Member, Planning and Environmental Committee. Member, ACT and Sub Region Planning Strategy Group, 1999-2001. Yass District Education Foundation: Chair, since 2013. Past Treasurer. Founding Member. Yass Valley Aged Care Inc: Vice-President, 2016. Board Member, 2013-2016. Council Board Member, 2008-2011. Co-Patron, Yass Valley Men's Shed, since 2012 and Patron, 2008-2011. Past Member, Yass Indigenous Consultative Committee. Chair, Yass Valley Windfarm, and Conroy's Gap Windfarm Community Consultation Committee, since 2013. Chair, Community Consultative Committees, Rye Park Windfarm, current. Chair, Biala Wind Farm Community Consultative Committee, since 2015. Chair, Yass Valley Development Corporation, 1999-2008. Member, ACT Regional Leadership Program, 1999. Former Secretary, Yass Chamber of Commerce. Past Panel Member, Prime Minister and Cabinet Regional Community Partnership Awards. Proprietor, Yass and District Printing, current. Board Member, Yass Golf Club, current. Past Treasurer, Senior Yass Rugby Union and Past Administrator and Referee, Junior Rugby Union. Past Board Member, Yass United Rugby League Football Club.


Mr Keith James CARRICK, Crossdale Qld 4312 For service to the livestock industry. Service includes: Inventor, Kal Carrick Bionic Arm, 1970s (patented 1981) - designed for the buffalo industry to allow for gentler, more secure handling of large animals for their health and welfare.

The Honourable Giovanni Mario CASTRILLI, Bunbury WA 6230 For service to the people and Parliament of Western Australia. Service includes: Parliament of Western Australia: Member for Bunbury, since 2005. Held a range of portfolio positions including as Minister for Local Government, Minister for Heritage, Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Interests, 2008-2013. Member, Joint Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation, since 2013. Shadow Minister for Regional Development, 2005. Shadow Minister for Local Government, 2005-2006. Shadow Minister, South West and Employment Protection, 2008. Local Government Mayor, City of Bunbury, 1997-2005 and Councillor, 1991-1997. President, South West Italian Club, for several years.


Ms Denise Anne CAUCHI, Brunswick East Vic 3057 For service to the multicultural community, and to human rights. Service includes: Diaspora Action Australia (formerly the Humanitarian Crisis Hub): Co-Founder and Executive Director, since 2008. Under her leadership Diaspora Action Australia was presented with the following awards: The Sir Ron Wilson Human Rights Award, ACFID, 2011. Award for Excellence, Victorian Multicultural Commission, 2012. Board Member, Australian Council for International Development, since 2014. Member, Board of Trustees, Live & Learn International (development NGO), 2013-2016. Member, Advisory Group of Africa-Australia Relations (AGAAR), current. Peace Brigades International: International Council Member, since 2014. Protective Accompaniment Team Member, 1999-2001. Board Member, Slavery Links, 2014-2015. Member, Humanitarian Advocacy Team, various contract roles, Oxfam Australia, 2005-2008. Education Project Officer, Human Rights Alliance of Australia, 2003-2004. Coordinator, Research Department, Organizacion Femenina Popular, 2002-2003. Amnesty International Australia: Victorian President, 1998-1999. Victorian Vice-President, 1994-1996. National Executive Committee Member, 1998-1999.


Mrs Irene CAYAS, East Brisbane Qld 4169 For service to the multicultural community, to women, and to the aged. Service includes: Ethnic Community Council of Queensland: Member, since 1998. Former member, Management Committee. Past Deputy Chair. Committee Member, National Council of Women of Queensland (NCWQ), current. Founder, Senior Citizens Group, since 1997. Vice-President, Older People Speak Out, current. Coordinator, Women's Ethnic Network (WEN), current. Member, Queensland Council of Grandparents, current. Member, ESTIA Disability Support Group of Queensland. Greek Orthodox Church of Mt Gravatt: Parishioner, since 1981. Past President and Treasurer, Ladies' Auxiliary. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, 100 Years of Women's Achievements Certificate, Queensland International Women's Day, 2011. Recipient, Professor Ian Frazer Humanitarian Award, LIONS Medical Research Foundation. Recipient, Volunteer Award, St. Nicholas Nursing Home, 2009.

Mrs Anita Patricia CHALMERS, Berry NSW 2535 For service to community health. Service includes: Myositis Association Australia: Secretary, since 2003. Founding Member, since 2002. Editor, 'Keeping in Touch' newsletter, since 2002. Life Member, since 2014. Member, Myositis Association, USA, since 1999. Berry and District Historical Society: Member Management Committee, for 10 years. Has held positions as Deputy President, Secretary and Editor, 'The Chronographer'. New South Wales Rural Fire Service: Secretary, Sutherland Shire Communications Brigade, 2002-2004. Volunteer, 1993-2004. Member, Shoalhaven Brigade, 2004-2011. Secretary, Berry Masonic Village Residents' Association, 2009-2012.


The late Dr Harold Clive CHAMPION Late of St Ives NSW 2075 For service to dental education. Service includes: Sydney Dental Hospital: Past Section Head, Prosthetic Department. Past Department Head. Past Deputy Superintendent. Member, Australian Dental Association, for 50 years. Member, Dental Technicians Registered Board, 1988.

Mr Daniel Yuen-Lee CHAN, Sandy Bay Tas 7005 For service to the Chinese community of Tasmania. Service includes: Chinese Community Association of Tasmania: President, 2012-2014. Vice-President, 1997, 2010-2011 and 2015-2017. Member, since 1971. Life Member. Involved in the establishment of the Chinese Lunar New Year Festival, Hobart, since 2013. Supporter, Migrant Resource Centre (Southern Tasmania), for many years. Attendee, 7th Global Conference for Friendship of Overseas Chinese Associations, Beijing, China, 2014. Board Member, The International Wall of Friendship Development Committee Inc (Tas), 2016-2017. Proprietor, Ming Court Chinese Restaurant, 1979-2008.


Dr Joseph Weiyin CHAN, NSW For service to the Chinese community of Western Sydney. Service includes: Marriage and Family for Christ (MFFC): Honorary Chairman, since 2008. Director, current. Chairman, 1998-2008. Founding Member, 1998. West Sydney Chinese Christian Church: Chair, Deacon Board, 2002-2016. Former Vice-Chair and Member, since 1980. Visiting Consultant, Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals, 1994-2003. Radiologist, Mediscan, 1975-2000. Fellow, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists.


Mr Brian John CHAPLIN, Mentone Vic 3194 For service to Australian rules football. Service includes: Australian Football League/Victorian Football League: Member, VFL Tribunal, since 1995 (Combined VFA and VFL Tribunal since 1973). Member, Work Safe Country Football League Appeals Board, since 2000. Member, AFL/VIC Appeals Board, since 2005. Victorian Football Association (VFA): Life Member, 1993. Board Member, Appeals Board, 1989-1992. Member, Honorary Commissioners Panel (VFA Tribunal), 1973-1995. Voting Member, Umpire Appointment Board, 1971-1973. President, Umpires Association, 1967. Field Umpire, 1959-1967. Life Member, Umpires' Association, 1968. Richmond Football Club: Part-Time Recruiting Officer, 1980-1983. Official Recruiting Officer, 1984. Coach, U15s Nottinghill Community Youth Club Committee, 1979-1985. Senior Recruiting Officer, Metropolitan and Country, Hawthorn Football Club, 1975. Waverley Football Club: Secretary, 1967-1971. Treasurer, 1971. Senior Selector, 1970-1971. Player Tribunal Advocate, 1970-1971. Delegate to Victorian Football Association, 1968-1971. East Melbourne Group: Committee Member, 2007-2012. Convener, Parks and Gardens and Treasurer, 2008-2012. Field Umpire, Essendon Football League, 1956-1958. Volunteer Tour Guide, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Cricket Club, since 2004.


Ms Glenys Elizabeth CHAPMAN Late of Kellyville NSW 2155 For service to nursing, and to international outreach programs. Service includes: Open Heart International: Leader, Burn Surgery Project, Nepal, 2014- 2017. Member, Burn Surgery Project, Nepal, 2004-2017. Member, Nepal Plastic Surgery Program, 1996-2004. Member, Cleft Lip and Palate Team. Volunteer, 1996-2017. Volunteer/Fundraiser/Supporter, Adventist Development and Relief Agency, Nepal, 2004-2017, (The Agency has supported education improvement initiatives for children in Nepal including sponsorship of over 160 children to attend school and upgrades to educational facilities). Nursing Unit Manager, Surgical Centre, Sydney Adventist Hospital, 1995-2017.


Major Robert Gordon CHARLES RFD (Retd), Winchelsea Vic 3241 For service to the community through a range of roles. Service includes: Country Fire Authority of Victoria: Captain/First Lieutenant, Duverney Fire Brigade, 1984-1991. Member, 1968-1998. Member, Winchelsea Brigade, 1999-2010. Deputy Group Officer, for 4 years. Member, Wingeel Fire Brigade, since 2010 and 2nd Lieutenant, current. Barwon Park (a National Trust property): Chair, 1994-1996. Committee Member, 1994-2012. Fundraiser and Organiser, Lifeline Geelong, for 16 years. Board Member, Berrybank Uniting Church, 1974-1991 and former Sunday School Teacher. Member, Derrinallum Branch, Victorian Farmers Federation, 1976-1988. Member, Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club, for 25 years. Chair, Corangamite Federal Electorate Conference. Security Monitor, Australian International Air Show, 2013. Museum Manager (as an Army Reservist), Fort Queenscliff Museum, since 2009. Reservist, Australian Army Reserves, 1973-2017. Member, Colac Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, 20 years. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Reserves Forces Decoration with 5 clasps, 1993, 2002, 2006, 2009 and 2013.

Dr Raymond Watsford CHASELING, Gordon Park Qld 4031 For service to medicine, particularly to paediatrics. Service includes: Lady Cilento Children's Hospital, Brisbane: Service Director of Neurosurgery, since 2014. Consultant Paediatric Neurosurgeon, since 2014. Contributor, Patient Quality and Safety Management Program, current. Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney: Head, Department of Neurosurgery, 1996-2014. Clinical Risk Manager, 2008-2014. Paediatric Neurosurgeon, 1985-1996. Expert Medical Witness/Investigator, Coroner's Court, New South Wales and Queensland.


Mr Johannes CHITTY, Doreen Vic 3754 For service to parachuting. Service includes: Australian Parachute Federation (APF): Victorian Chair of Rigging, current. National Director of Rigging, for 10 years. Member, since 1964. Life Member. Parachute Industry Association: APF Delegate, ongoing. Member, Risk Management Committee, ongoing. Co-Founder, Skywerx Aviation Systems, ongoing. (co-designed a new crew harness system that provides freedom of movement to emergency rescue personnel without compromising safety requirements). Co-Author, 'Forensic Analysis of Parachute Deaths', American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology.

Mr Richard John CHUGG APM, Relbia Tas 7258 For service to the community through a range of organisations. Service includes: District Governor, Rotary District 9830, Tasmania, 1998-1999. Rotary Club of Evandale: President, 2011-2012 and 1982-1983. Has been a Member of Rotary since 1980 including at various times at the Rotary Club of Burnie and the Rotary Club of Sullivans Cove. Board Member, Woolmers Estate. (A world heritage listed convict site which is an historically significant heritage property that displays Tasmanian colonial life in an original and authentic setting). President, Liberal Party of Australia (Tasmanian Division), 2010-2012. Justice of the Peace, since 1986.


Mr Bernard Chatfield CLARK, Flynn ACT 2615 For service to naval and general marine ship design and engineering. Service includes: Managing Director, Australian Marine Technologies Pty Ltd, 1999-2014. (A naval ship design and engineering organisation offering ship design and multi-disciplinary projects, systems engineering, and systems integration services to the naval and general marine industries). Managing Director, Blohm Voss Assets Pty Ltd, 1986-1991 and Chair, 1991-circa 2011. Director, Applied Management Services, since 1999. Past Director, Needham Clark Associates. Director, Phoenix Enterprises, circa 2000-2016. Yowani Country Club: Director, 2015-2016. Financial Member and event sponsor, over 25 years. Member, Commonwealth Club and Royal Canberra Golf Club. Sponsor, Pegasus Riding for the Disabled (horse-riding program for disabled children).


Mrs Vicki Joan CLARK, Nyah Vic 3594 For service to the Indigenous community of Victoria. Service includes: Coordinator, Aboriginal Catholic Ministry, Victoria, 1990-2015. Founding Trustee, Opening the Doors Foundation, since 2001. Board Member, Edmund Rice Education Australia, since 2015. Life Member, Catholic Social Services Victoria, since 2015. Director and Chair, Yingadi Aboriginal Corporation, since 2014. Member, Aboriginal Advisory Committee, Woor-Dungin, current. Aboriginal Treaty Interim Working Group, Aboriginal Victoria: Member, since 2016. Member, Advisory Panel, Victorian Indigenous Honour Roll, 2012-2016. Reconciliation Victoria: Co-Chair, 2008-2015. Inaugural Council Member, 2002. Board Member, The Mary Mackillop Foundation Ltd, 2007-2010. Founding Secretary, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council, 1992 and Former Chair. Former Member, Darebin Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Council. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Citizen of the Year, Darebin City Council, 2005. Recipient, Reconciliation through Education Award, Darebin City Council, 1999. Named as one of the 100 Women of Influence, The Australian Financial Review and Westpac, 2014. Inductee, Victorian Indigenous Honour Roll, 2017. Recipient, Individual Recognition Award, City of Whittlesea, Victoria, 2016.


The Reverend Dr David CLAYDON, Hornsby Heights NSW 2077 For service to the Anglican Church of Australia, to inter-faith relations, and to refugees. Service includes: The Lausanne Movement - (a strategic movement which promotes worldwide evangelism): Senior Advisor, since 2004. International Director, 2002-2004. Dealing with Diversity Conference - (the Conference comprises heads of churches from a range of denominations which meet with Federal politicians to inform them about value-based religions which have come to Australia with migrants): Chair, since 2003. External Moderator, Australian College of Theology, 2007-2016. Chair, Persecuted Minorities Advocacy and Integration Committee, Barnabas Fund, current. Chair, Human Rights Organization for the Middle East and North Africa (HOMENA), current. Church Missionary Society of Australia: Federal Secretary, 1988-2002. Representative to United Mission to Nepal, 1988-2000. Former Chair and Member, Executive Committee. Scripture Union Australia: Federal Secretary, 1972-1980. General Secretary, New South Wales Branch, 1962-1971. Canon, St Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney, 1992-2002 and Canon Emeritus, since 2002. Canon/ Rector, Sydney parishes, 1979-1987. Canon, All Saints Cathedral, Cairo, Egypt, since 2001.


Mrs Carmel Monica CLEMSON, Gisborne Vic 3437 For service to the community of the Macedon Ranges. Service includes: Involved with a range of community organisations in the Macedon Ranges Shire including: Executive Committee Member, Woodend Lifestyle Carers Support Group, since late 2013. Member, Gisborne Cemetery Trust, 2011-2015. Member, Gisborne Christmas Festival Committee, 2011-2015. Columnist, GREAT Gisborne Gazette community newspaper, 2006-2015. Contributor, Bullengarook Bellows community newspaper, 1985-2009. Member, Bullengarook Landcare, 2006-2015. Justice of the Peace, since 2008. Civil Marriage Celebrant, since 2013. Civil Funeral Celebrant, since 2013. Local Government service includes: Councillor, Shire of Gisborne 1993-circa 1995. (Amalgamated into Macedon Ranges Shire Council in 1995).


Dr Richard Arthur COCKINGTON, St Marys SA 5042 For service to medicine as a paediatrician. Service includes: Women's and Children's Health Network - SA Health (formerly the Children, Youth and Women's Health Service): Executive Director, Medical Services, 2010-2011. Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrician, Department of Developmental Paediatrics, Division of Disability, Rehabilitation and Allied Health, Primary and Population Health Directorate, 2010-2011. Women and Children's Hospital - (formerly Adelaide Children's Hospital): Director, Department of Child and Adolescent Development, 2000-2010. Director, Department of Child and Adolescent Development and Neurology, 2000-2009. Director, Department of Child and Adolescent Development, Neurology and Rehabilitation, 2000- 2007. Chairman, Child Development Unit, 1981-2010. Physician, Child Protection Team, 1982-1988. Physician, Medical Clinic, 1981-1988. Physician, Continuity Clinic, 1981-1985. Supervisor, Casualty Department, 1979-1985. Director, Ambulatory Paediatric Services, 1979-1995. Clinical Senior Lecturer, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Adelaide. Visiting Lecturer, School of Medicine, Department of Paediatrics, Flinders University. Reviewer, Research Grant Applications, Channel 7 Children's Medical Research Foundation of South Australia, for many years. Royal Australasian College of Physicians: Fellow, since 1977. Foundation Fellow of the Australian Faculty of Public Health Medicine, since 1990. Australian College of Paediatrics: Member, since 1980. Foundation Member, Faculty of Community Child Health, 1990. Other service includes: Rotary Club of Adelaide: Member, since 1987. Convenor, Australian Rotary Health Committee, for 10 years. Member, Australian Rotary Health Committee, for 20 years.


Mr Keith CODRINGTON, St George Qld 4487 For service to the community of St George. Service includes: Founding Member, St George Community Advisory Network, South West Hospital and Health Service, since 2013. Lions Club of St George: Founding Member, since 1977. Life Member. Organiser, World Service Day Luncheon, for over 20 years. Committee Member and District Member. Founding Member, St George Men's Shed. St George Rugby League Club: Life Member, since 1977. Secretary, 1971-1972. Treasurer, 1968-1966. Player, 1966-1965 and 1961-1963. Founding Secretary, St George Junior Rugby League Club, 1972-1977. Life Member, St George Fishing and Restocking Club. Member, St George Amateur Boxing Club. Justice of the Peace, for 41 years. Employee, Balonne Shire Council, 1965-2011.


His Honour Judge Peter Raymond COLE, Collinswood SA 5081 For service to the judiciary, and to family law. Service includes: Judge, Federal Circuit Court of Australia, since 2008. Chair, Children's Committee, Family Law Courts of Australia, since 2015. Family Law Practitioners Association of Western Australia: President, 2006-2008. Vice-President, 2004-2006. Domestic Violence Action Group, Bunbury, Western Australia, 1992-1997. Accredited Specialist Family Lawyer, from 1992. Founder and Chair, Law on the Lounge (Bali family law conference), since 1999. Organiser, Family Law Conference, Law Society of the Northern Territory, since 2010.

Mrs Susan Jane COLE, Collinswood SA 5081 For service to family law, and to the community. Service includes: Founder and organiser, Law on the Lounge (annual family law conference), since 1999. Assistant organiser, Family Law Conference, Law Society of the Northern Territory, 2010-2012. Community service includes: Volunteer, Museum of Economic Botany, Botanic Gardens of South Australia, since 2009. Volunteer, Adelaide Zoo, since 2009. Member, Waratah Women's Support Centre, Bunbury, Western Australia, 1992-1999.


Mr John COLLINS, Manning WA 6152 For service to the community of Manning, and to local government. Service includes: Manning Senior Citizens Centre Inc: Board Member, 1980s and 2008-2017. Past Chairman, Finance Committee. Past Vice-President and Treasurer. Involved in the establishment of the Manning Men's Shed, 2006. Local Government: City of South Perth; Mayor, 2002-2007. Councillor, 2002-2007 and 1980-1985. Member, Zoological Parks Authority Board, Perth Zoo, 2003-2007. Chairman, St Pius X Catholic Parish Council, 2016. Past Treasurer, Manning Memorial Bowling Club.

Mrs Patricia Elizabeth COLLINS, Winchelsea Vic 3241 For service to the community through the preservation of historical sites. Service includes: National Trust of Australia (Victoria): Honorary Life Member, since 2008. Barwon Park Mansion, Winchelsea: Property Manager, 1990-2008. Volunteer, 1974-1990, and since 2008. Co-Founder, Winchelsea Promoters, (later Barwon Park Promoters), 1975 and Chair, 1985. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Community Service Award, Surf Coast Shire.


Mr Kevin Joseph COOREY, Telopea NSW 2117 For service to the community through a range of roles. Service includes: St Vincent de Paul Society: Member, 1951-2017. Recipient, Diocesan Medal, 2014 St John Ambulance Service: Member, 1964-2017. Officer Brother, 1999. St Oliver Plunkett Parish, Harris Park: Member, since 1951. Former volunteer driver.

Mr David Robin COSSART, Gowrie ACT 2904 For service to youth through Scouts. Service includes: Scouts Australia: Deputy Principal, Scouts Australia Institute of Training, since 2015. Member, National Training Committee, since 2002. Member, National Training Team, since 1990. Trainer and Assessor, since 1990. Logistics Manager, Australian Contingent Management Team, 2017 Mongolian Jamboree. Chief Commissioner's Representative, Rovers, 1996-2003 and 2007-2016. Member, National Rover Council, 1996-2003 and 2007-2016. Scouts Australia - Australian Capital Territory Branch: Assistant Chief Commissioner, Policy and Projects, since 2016. Assistant Chief Commissioner, Adult Training, 2002 and 2011-2016. Assistance Chief Commissioner, Youth Program, 1996-2000. Branch Rover Council Advisor, 1996-2016. Delegate, Scouts Australia National Council, since 2005. Member, Canberra Gang Show Management Committee, since 1987. Recipient, Silver Kangaroo, 2013. Returned and Services League of Australia: Barton-Capital Sub-Branch: President, 2014-2016. Delegate, State Council and State Congress, 1999-2016. Rotary Club of Canberra: Member, Youth Services Committee, since 2003. Trainer, Rotary Young Driver Awareness Program, since 2010.


Lieutenant Colonel Peter Kennedy COURT RFD ED (Retd), Clovelly NSW 2031 For service to sport, and to the community. Service includes: Randwick and Coogee Amateur Swimming Club: President, since 2008. Vice-President, 1981-2007. Chief time keeper, since 1974. Committee member, since 1968. Member, 1940s and since 1965. Honorary Solicitor, since 1974. Randwick District Rugby Union Football Club: Chairman, Life Members' Association, since 2008. President, 1989-1994. Vice President, 1981-1988. Ground Controller, Coogee Oval, 1985-1989. Delegate, Sydney Rugby Union, 1978-1988. Honorary Assistant Secretary, 1977-1978 and 1967-1974. Committee Member, since 1962. Member, since 1958. Randwick Rugby Club Limited: President 1995-1999. Vice-President, 1994, 1985 and 1969-1974. Director, 2001-2013, 1978-1999 and 1961-1974. Honorary Solicitor, 1966-2007. Wylie's Baths Trust Coogee: Public Officer, since 2010. Committee Member, since 2010. Honorary Solicitor, since 2002. Member, Section 355 Committee of Management, 1978-1996. Australian Intelligence Corps Association (NSW): President, since 1998. Vice-President, 1992-1998. Committee Member, since 1987. Member, since 1959. Royal United Services Institute of New South Wales: Chairman, Library Committee, since 2005. Council Member, since 1987. Member, Membership, Incorporation, Corporate Governance, and Finance Committees. Member, since 1959. Committee Member, ANZAC Day Dawn Service Trust, since 2016. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Meritorious Service Award, Coogee Surf Life Saving Club, 2011. Recipient, Australian Sports Medal, 2000. Recipient, Australian Government Sport Achievement Award.


Mr Richard Geoffrey CRANNA, Terrigal NSW 2260 For service to war widows and their families. Service includes: Legacy Australia: Vice-Chairman, since 2016. Honorary Treasurer, since 2016. Director, since 2015. Brisbane Water (NSW) Legacy: President, 2010-2012. Vice-Chairman, 2008-2010. Chair, Welfare Committee, 2009-2010 and 2012-2017. Founder, Legatee Visiting program, since 2013. Director, since 2008. Served as a Legatee in South Australian and New South Wales Legacy Clubs, since 1970.


Mr Peter William CROMBIE, Dee Why NSW 2099 For service to athletics. Service includes: Competitor and Medallist, World Masters Athletics, since 1987. Australian Masters: Delegate to World Masters Congress, 1980-2000. Vice-President, for 5 years. Athletics New South Wales: Life Member, since 2013. Member of the Board, for 4 years. New South Wales Masters: Life Member, since 2009. Past Vice-President. Liaison Officer, for 25 years. Member, since 1986. Past Board Member, Australian Athletics Federation (now Athletics Australia). Founder, Ku-Ring-Gai Athletics Club (now Sydney Pacific Athletics Club), 1985 and Life Member. Founder, Sprintforce, 1990s. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Male Athlete of the Year, World Masters Athletics, 2010. Recipient, Master Sprinter, Athletics New South Wales, 2011 and 2012. Recipient, Masters Sprinter of the Year, Australian Masters, 2003 and 2006. Recipient, Award for Best Individual Male Performance, Australian Masters, 2010. Inductee, Hall of Fame, Australian Masters, 2013.


Dr Marjorie Winifred CROSS, Bungendore NSW 2621 For service to medicine, particularly to doctors in rural areas. Service includes: Founder and General Practitioner, Bungendore Medical Centre, since 1980. Assisted with establishment of the Captains Flat Multipurpose Health Centre. Rural Teacher and Clinical Supervisor, Australian National University, since 2006. Supervisor Medical Educator, South East New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory, GP Synergy, since 2016. Royal College of General Practitioners Fellow, current. Member, Special Interest Group on Prevention of Abuse and Violence, current. Professional Organisations: Secretary and Rural Councillor, Australian Federation of Medical Women, current. Member, Medical Women's International Association, current. Member, Female Doctors Group, Rural Doctors Association of Australia, current. Member, Rural Doctors Network, since 1998. Member, Australian Medical Association (New South Wales), current. Former General Practice Coordinator, Mental Health Project, Southern General Practice Network. Former Member, Aged Care Committee, Australian Capital Territory Division of General Practice. Community: Founder and Member, Bungendore Carer's Group, current. Patron, Bungendore Pre-School, current. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Paul Harris Fellowship, Rotary International, 2016. Recipient, New South Wales Rural Medical Service Award, Rural Doctors Network, 2015. Recipient, Best Rural Teacher Award, Medical School, Australian National University, 2005 and 2013.

Mr Don Joseph CULLEN, Black Rock Vic 3193 For service to the community through a range of roles. Service includes: Chairman and Founder, Tibetan Village Project Australia, since 2005. Member, Rotary Club of Brighton North, since 2007. Volunteer, Braille Without Borders. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Sapphire Pin to the Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Brighton North, 2014. Recipient, Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Albert Park.


Mr Peter Roy CUMMISKEY, Clayfield Qld 4011 For service to sports administration, and to Australian rules football. Service includes: Sports Federation of Queensland (QSport): Chief Executive Officer, since 1997. Committee Secretary, Queensland Sport Hall of Fame, since 2009. Producer, Queensland Sport Awards, since 1997. Joined 1997. Stadiums Queensland: Director, 2011-2015. Former Chair, Venues Committee. Former Member, Stadiums Committee. Australian Football League Queensland (QAFL): Chief Executive Officer, 1990-1997. Former Member, Promotions Committee, mid 1970s Chief Executive Officer, Western Australian Football League (WAFL), 1987-1989. Member, Promotions Committee, ACT Football League (ACTAFL), early 1980s. Australian Football League Reporter, Channel 7 Brisbane, and The Australian newspaper, 1972-1978 and Channel 7 Canberra, 1980s. Secretary, Community Sport Australia Limited, current. Committee Member, Queensland Fitness, Sport and Recreation Skills Alliance, current. Former Committee Member, Queensland Field Sports Committee, early 1990s. Committee Member, Gold Coast Commonwealth Games 2018 Bid, 2010-2012. Former Panel Member, Local Sport and Recreation Jobs Plan, 2010-2011. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Centenary Medal, 2003.


Mr John Stuart DAHLENBURG, Nhill Vic 3418 For service to conservation and the environment, and to the community. Service includes: Mt Elgin Swamp Committee of Management (now part of Trust for Nature): Founding Member and Inaugural Chairman, 1988-2006. Committee Member, 1988-2012. Avonlea Aged Care Facility: Past Chairman, on four occasions. Former Committee Member, for many years. Life Governor, since 1989. Committee Member, Nhill Anti-Cancer Council, 2006. Supporter, Wimmera Community Care. Supporter, Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Association of Victoria. Inaugural Chairman, Nhill Sports Complex and Committee Member, for many years. Member, Nhill Apex Club, 1957-1970 and Life Member, 1970. Past Chairman and Past Chairman, Nhill High School Council. Local Government: Shire of Lowan: President/Mayor, 1976-1977. Councillor, 1972-1979.

Mr Patrick DALEY, North Manly NSW 2100 For service to community health, and to local government. Service includes: Former Member, Australian National Advisory Council on Alcohol and Drugs, 2015-2017. Former Federal Management Committee Member, National Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, for 3 years. Local Government: Councillor, Northern Beaches Council, current. Councillor, Warringah Council, 2012-2016. Councillor, Manly Council, 2004-2008. Salvation Army: Community and Government Relations Adviser, current. Director of Media, 1994-2009. Author, 'The Neighbourhood and Small Business Crime Prevention Handbook', Angus and Robertson, 1988.


Mr Anthony James DANIEL, Victoria Point Qld 4165 For service to emergency response organisations. Service includes: Queensland State Emergency Service (formerly the Queensland Civil Defence Organisation): Redland Bay Group: Team Leader, since 2016. Senior Field Operations Member, 2013-2016. South Western Group: Senior Field Operations Member, 2013. Field Operations Member, 2009-2013. Member, 2006-2009. Member, Western Group, 1996-2006. Member, Southern Group, 1994-1996. Member, Metro Group, 1974-1994. Served in a range of natural disaster situations including: Cyclone Tracey evacuation and recovery. Brisbane Floods evacuation and recovery. Cyclone Yasi recovery. Storm recovery in Newcastle, New South Wales. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, National Emergency Medal (Queensland Floods), 2011. Recipient, National Medal, 2001, and 2012 (35 year clasp). Recipient, New South Wales Service Medallion, 2007. Recipient, Meritorious Service Medal (30, 35 and 40 years clasps).

Mr Walter George DAVIDSON, Edgeworth NSW 2285 For service to aged care. Service includes: Hawkins Masonic Village: Member, Board of Management, 1974-1998. Village Councillor, current. Chairman, Resident's Committee, current. Member of a range of other committees, since 1998. Village Resident, since 1998. United Grand of Lodge of NSW and the ACT: Freemason, 1961-2011. Former Lodge Master, 2001, 1968. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, New South Wales Senior's Week Award, 2008.


Associate Professor Mark Andrew DAVIES, Maroubra NSW 2035 For service to medicine, particularly to neurosurgery. Service includes: St George Hospital: Head, Department of Neurosurgery. Chair, Clinical Council, since 2015. Medical Advisory Committee, St George Private Hospital, since 2013. Supervisor of Neurosurgical Training at St George Hospital Visiting Medical Officer at a range of other hospitals, including: Sutherland Hospital. St George Private Hospital. Sydney Children's Hospital. Prince of Wales Hospital. Conjoint Associate Professor, University of New South Wales, current. Neurosurgical Society of Australasia: Past President, 2013-2104. President, 2010-2012. Vice-President, 2008-2010. Executive Board Member, 2003-2014. Chair, Post Fellowship and Education Training Committee, since 2010. Member, Surgical Education and Training Board, since 2014. Chair, Professional Development Subcommittee, 2007-2009. Treasurer, New South Wales Branch, 2003-2008. Royal Australasian College of Surgeons: Chairman, Surgical Education and Training Board in Neurosurgery, since 2016 and Member 2014. Member, Post Fellowship and Education Training Committee, 2015. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, McLagan Prize, Masters of Law, Med Law and Ethics Program, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, 2013. Best dissertation, Masters of Law degree, University of Edinburgh, 2013. Recipient, Peter Leech Prize, Annual Scientific Meeting, Hobart, Neurosurgical Society of Australasia, 1991.


Mr Pedr Llewellyn DAVIS, Mosman NSW 2088 For service to journalism, and to the automotive industry. Service includes: Journalist, Historian, and Author, Pedr Davis Media, since 1950, specialising in the automotive industry. Author of more than 50 books, including: 'Rear vision: an auto-biography', self-published, 2007. 'Volvo downunder: a Swedish success story', Marque, 1990. 'Wheels Across Australia: motoring from the 1890s to the 1980s', Marque Publishing, 1987. 'Macquarie Dictionary of Motoring', Macquarie Library, 1986. 'Kookaburra: the most compelling story in Australia's aviation history', Lansdowne Press, 1980. 'Charles Kingsford Smith: the world's greatest aviator', Summit Books, 1977, and Lansdowne, 1985. 'Australians and Alcoholism', Hamlyn, 1976. 'Drive and Stay Alive', Angus and Robertson, 1970. Bugatti Club Australia: Author, 'Bugatti passion: 50 years of Bugatti Club of Australia', 2014. Bulletin Editor, 2002-2009. Member, approximately 35 years. Honorary Life Member, since 2010. Australian Motorlife Museum (formerly The Illawarra Motor Museum): Author, 'The story so far: the Australian Motorlife Museum: home of the Paul Butler Collection', 2013. Patron, since 1992. Patron, Council of Motor Clubs of New South Wales, since 2013. Commentator on a range of television programs, including This Day Tonight and Four Corners, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 1970s. Mater Dei Catholic Church, Blakehurst: Member, Parish Advisory Committee, 1970s. Parishioner, for more than 50 years. Author, 'Mater Dei Blakehurst, a very special parish (official history)', 2001.


Mrs Margaret May DAWSON, Busselton WA 6280 For service to the community of Busselton. Service includes: Founding Member, Busselton Oral History Group, 1985. Member, Busselton Historical Society, current. Collated '100 years of the Vasse Newtown District'. Member, Busselton Settlement Art Project Steering Committee, current. Member, Vasse Primary School Parents and Citizens, circa 1975. Past Secretary, Busselton Croquet Club.

Mr Paul Beaumont de LAUNAY, Southport Qld 4215 For service to engineering, particularly in disaster relief situations. Service includes: Registered Engineers for Disaster Relief: Director, 2009-2015. Member, since 1999. Deployed with UNICEF Australia, Darfur, Lebanon, Ethiopia, Sudan and Vanuatu. Deployed with UNHCR Australia, Cambodia, Uzbekistan, Guinea, Tajikistan, Eritrea, Geneva and Afghanistan. Member, Engineers Australia, since 1990. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Excellence Award, Engineers Australia, 2013 and 2002. Recipient, RedR Hero Award, Registered Engineers for Disaster Relief, 2005.


Dr Carlos de LEMOS, Hawthorn East Vic 3123 For service to the Portuguese community of Victoria. Service includes: Honorary Consul for the Republic of Portugal in Melbourne, since 1989. Honorary Secretary, Melbourne Consular Corps, 1991-2011. Chairman, Diplomatic Committee, Australian Institute of International Affairs, 1995-2005. Portuguese Festival, Warrnambool: Founder, 1991. Involved in the development of the Portuguese monument, 1990. Radio 3EA, Special Broadcasting Service: Founder, Portuguese Program, 1976. Coordinator and Broadcaster, 1976-1984 . Founder, Portuguese Community Group of Victoria, 1975 . Established Portuguese community language school, 1972 . Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Comendador, Order of Merit, Portuguese Government, 2002. Recipient, Insignia, Order of Timor Leste, 2016. Recipient, Citizen of Merit Medal, City of Melgaco, Portugal, 2017.

Mr Theodorus Gerardus DECHAUFEPIE, St Andrews NSW 2566 For service to veterans and their families. Service includes: Royal Australian Army Medical Corps Association: Co-Patron, since 2017. National President, 2012-2016. National Deputy President, 2008-2012. Founding Member, since 2004. Secretary, New South Wales Branch, current. President, New South Wales Branch, 2008-2016. Life Member, 5 Field Ambulance Royal Australian Army Medical Corps Association. Ingleburn Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia: Vice-President, current. Member, Management Committee, since 2013. Member, since 1984. Committee Member, Macarthur Vietnam Veterans' Association of Australia, current. Volunteer Educator, Men's Peer Health, Commonwealth Department of Veteran's Affairs, 2005-2014.


Ms Barbara Mary DEED, Walkerville SA 5081 For service to the community of South Australia. Service includes: Australian Red Cross (South Australia): Chair, 2006-2008. Vice-Chair, 2004. Board Member, 2002-2008. Cabra College: Deputy Chair, Board of Directors, since 2014. Board Member, since 2014. Board Member, Hutt Street Centre, 2010-2015. Member, Land Management Board, 2007-2012. Director, Image and Substance, 1996-2003. Manager, Corporate and Investor Relations, Santos, 1993-1996 and Senior Gas Marketing Officer, 1992-1993. Principal Advisor, Premier of South Australia, Department of the Premier and Cabinet, South Australia, 1986-1992. Private Secretary, Premier of South Australia, Department of the Premier and Cabinet, South Australia, 1984-1986. Senior Planning Officer, South Australian Health Commission, 1982-1984. Planning Officer, St Vincent's Hospital, 1981-1982. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Distinguished Service Award, Australian Red Cross, 2008.


Ms Karen Joan DEEPHOUSE, Ashmore Qld 4214 For service to surf life saving. Service includes: Surf Life Saving Queensland: State: Member of the Executive, 1999-2002. Chairperson, Audit, Finance and Compliance Committee, 1999-2002. Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club: Honorary Treasurer, 1998-2003. Member, various committees. Honorary Treasurer, Surfers Paradise Outrigger Canoe Club (affiliated body of the Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club), for 5 years. Associate Member, since 1994. Recipient, Walsh Fellow Award, 2014. Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Supporters' Club: Honorary Secretary, since 2013. Honorary Treasurer, 2011-2013 and 1999-2003. Nippers Committee, current.


Mr Leslie Samuel DELL, East Gosford NSW 2250 For service to business, to education, and to the community. Service includes: Direct Selling Association of Australia: Consultant, 2009-2011. Executive Director, 2003-2009. Honorary Chairman, Government and Public Relations Committee, 1975-1994. Inductee, Hall of Fame, 1988. Life Member, 1995. Director of Finance, Nutrimetics International, 1968-1988. Education: Association of Independent Schools of New South Wales: Director, 1998-2017 and 1977-1978. Honorary Treasurer, 2004-2017. Chairman, Finance Committee, 2004-2017. Director, Block Grant Authority, 2002-2017. Member, Schools Grant Committee, 2002-2014. Member, Schools Grants Review Committee, 2014-2017. Liaison Officer, 2008-2011. Community: Volunteer, Coast Shelter Gosford, since 2015. St Vincent de Paul: Member, Mater Dei Blakehurst Conference, 1996-2006. Member, Mary Immaculate Waverley Conference, 1986-1988. Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Wyoming: Member, current. Pastoral Council Member, since 2015. St Clare's College Waverley: Member, College Council, 1968-2007. Chairman, 1968-1988. President, P&F Association, 1972-1980 and 1983-1987. Life Member, 1987. Order of St Clare Associate Member, since 1988.


Mr Robert Lee DENNER, Dorrigo NSW 2453 For service to the community of Dorrigo, and to veterans. Service includes: President, Coffs Coast Legacy, 2013-2015 and Member, since 1992. Returned and Services League of Australia: Secretary, Dorrigo Sub-Branch, since 1993. Pensions and Welfare Officer, since 1993. Past President, North Coast District Council, 2003-2005. Sub-Branch Representative, North Coast District Council, since 1993. Board Member, Dorrigo Memorial RSL and Golf Club, 2009-2016 and Member since 1991. Secretary and Treasurer, Dorrigo Youth Clinic, 2009-2010. Bellingen Shire Council: Volunteer, Bellingen Shire Social Plan Advisory Committee, 2009-2012. Volunteer, Australia Day Committee, 2009-2012. President, Dorrigo Plateau Community Incorporated, since, 2016 and Volunteer, 2010-2013. Member, Dorrigo Senior's Housing Group, 2008-2013. Member, Dorrigo Multi-Purpose Service Advisory Committee, 2006-2010. Representative, Vietnam Veterans' Counselling Service, 1990-2000. Dorrigo Drama Club: Life Member. Honorary Secretary, 1996-2008. Member, Production and Management Committees. Theatre Director. Writer and Editor for Dorrigo Drama Club newsletter. Club Member since 1991. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Citizen of the Year, Bellingen Shire Council, 2000. Recipient, Centenary Medal for 'outstanding service to the veterans community of Dorrigo and district', 2001. Recipient, Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary, 2013.


The late Dr Michelle Sue DEWAR Late of Nightcliff NT 0810 For service to the community of the Northern Territory. Service includes: Northern Territory Heritage Co-ordinator, Northern Territory Library, 2013-2017. Information Services Librarian, Bachelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education, 2012-2013. Charles Darwin University: Consultant, Northern Institute, 2011-2012. Lecturer, 1988-1993. Museum and Art Gallery Northern Territory: Curator, Territory History, 1994-2007. Curator, Cyclone Tracy Exhibition, 1997-2007. Member, Historical Society of the Northern Territory. Senior Advisor, Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, 2002-2005. Principal, Mickey Dewar Historical Research and Consulting, 2007-2017. Committee and Advisory roles include: Member, Advisory Council, National Archives of Australia, 2009-2017. Northern Territory Heritage Advisory Council: Deputy Chair, 2012-2014. Member, 2008-2014. Chair, Northern Territory Place Names Committee, 2008-2009. Author of a range of publications including: 'Darwin: No Place Like Home, A History of Australia's Northern Capital in the 1950s through a study of Housing', Historical Society of the Northern Territory, Darwin, 2010. 'Inside Out: A Social History of Fannie Bay Gaol' , University Press, Darwin, 1999. 'In Search of the Never-Never: Looking for Australia in Northern Territory Writing', University Press, Casuarina, 1997. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Recognition Award, Northern Territory Branch, Australian Library and Information Association, for curating the 'Borella's War: The Making of a Legend', 2015. Recipient, Top Book Award, Northern Territory History Awards, for Best Publication in Northern Territory History, 'Darwin: No Place Like Home', 2011. Recipient, Frederick Watson Fellowship, National Archives of Australia, 2007. Joint Winner, Jessie Litchfield Award for Literature, for 'In Search of the Never-Never: Looking for Australia in Northern Territory Writing', 1998.


Ms Terene Eva DONOVAN, Victoria Point Qld 4165 For service to archery. Service includes: Mount Petrie Bowmen Inc: Treasurer, since 2005. President, 1984-1985 and 1978-1982. Secretary, 2003-2005. Archery Instructor, since 2004. Member, since 1973. Life Member, since 2006. South Queensland Archery Society: Secretary, 2006-2017. Tournament Secretary, since 2004. Life Member, since 2012. Archery Queensland: Inaugural Secretary, 2012 - 2013. Volunteer Manager, Senior Nationals Championship, Brisbane, Archery Australia, 2010 and 2011. Inducted in to Archery Hall of Fame, 2013. Represented Australia on a number of occasions including at the: Munich Olympics 1972. Moscow Olympics 1980. Los Angeles Olympics 1984. Commonwealth Games Brisbane 1982. World Championships - Australian representative: Berlin 1979. Punta Ala 1981. Seoul 1985. Adelaide 1987. Krakow 1991. Championship wins include: 1st place, Australian National Target Championships, 1971, 1972, 1978, 1979, 1981 and 1984. 1st place, Australian National Field Championship, 1978 and 1984. 1st place, Australian National Clout Championship, 1973, 1981, 1983 and 1985. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Archery Australia Silver Plaquette, 2003. Recipient, Darling Downs Sportsman of the Year 1970, 1971, 1972.


Mr Allan Alfred DOWNS, Crawley WA 6009 For service to the community. Service includes: Sub Warden, Western Australian State War Memorial, ongoing. Member, Association of Financial Advisers Ltd, 1971-2009. Member, Rotary Club of Melville, 1973-1988 and held every office except as Treasurer. Bunbury Rostrum Club: Former Member. Former Secretary. Former President. Former Critic. Member, Jaycees Junior Chamber of Commerce, Bunbury, 1957-1962. Member, Jaycees Junior Chamber of Commerce, Curtin, 1962-1968.


Dr Roslyn Frances DUNBAR-WELLS, Ashmore Qld 4214 For service to the performing arts. Service includes: Singer, Teacher, Adjudicator, Author, Music Reviewer, Dunbar-Wells Voice Studio, since 2003. Voice Teacher, Woolgoolga Voice Studio, 1997-2003. Voice Teacher, Queensland Conservatorium of Music, 1982-1991. Voice Teacher, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, 1974-1982. Private Teacher, 1991-1997 and 1972-1974. Has had over 4,000 performances in opera, operetta, television programs and concerts. Musical Director, Lady Small Haven Community Choir, Churches of Christ Care, since 2013. Member, Music Ministry, and Choir Member, Anglican Church Robina, since 2006. Past Member, Domain Residents Association. Past President, (two occasions), Domain Computer Club. Adjudicator for a range of competitions including: ABC Instrumental and Vocal Championship. Sydney Eisteddfod. The Brisbane Eisteddfod. The Brisbane Shell Aria. The Music Teachers' Association of Queensland Competition. The Hamilton Competition, New Zealand. Gold Coast Tropicarnival Eisteddfod. Armidale Eisteddfod. Examiner for: Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Queensland Conservatorium of Music. Australian Music Examinations Board. Reviewed music and the arts for a range of publications including: Gold Coast Bulletin Newspaper. The Quest group of 12 Brisbane newspapers. Coffs Harbour Advocate. ABC Radio National. Past Member, Editorial Panel, Australian Voice, Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing, circa 2001-2005. Recipient, 21st Century Award for Achievement, International Biographical College, Cambridge UK.


Mr Ross Winston DUNKERTON, Cairns Qld 4870 For service to motorsports, particularly as a rally car driver. Service includes: Rally Driver, 1963-1994. Career highlights include: Australian Rally Champion, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1983. Asia-Pacific Rally Champion, 1991, 1992. Winner, Southern Cross Rally, 1980. Ranked in the top 15 drivers in the world. Factory Driver for Nissan and Mitsubishi in the 1970s and 1980s. Involved with lobbying FIA for a round of the World Rally Championships to be held in Australia in 1987. Broadcaster and Commentator, Australian Rally Championships, ongoing. Guest Speaker, Endeavour Foundation Charity Dinner, 2013. Awards and recognition includes: Inductee, Australian Motor Sport Hall of Fame, 2016. Inductee, Australian Rally Hall of Fame, 2013 Life Member, Confederation of Australian Motor Sport, 2011.

Mrs Lynette Mary DUNOON, Melbourne Vic 3000 For service to community health. Service includes: Founder, Multiple Birth Volunteer Support Program since 1997 and incorporated in 2011. Author, 'The Multiple Birth Volunteer Support Program Manual - The Lynne Dunoon Model', 2005. Founder, Mallee Oral History Group, 1992. Volunteer, Swan Hill Court Networking Coordinator, late 1980s. Volunteer, Swan Hill Honorary Probation Officers' Group, 'late 70s/early 80s'. Counsellor, Lifeline - Central Victoria and Mallee Regionfor 15 years. Proprietor, Swan Hill Resort Motor Inn, 1963-1999. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Appreciation Award, Australian Multiple Births Association, 2009. Recipient, Sir John Reid Community Services Award, Rotary Club of Melbourne Inc, 2011. Recipient, Volunteer Champions Award, Premier of Victoria, 2015.


Dr Sharyn Beryl EATON, Randwick NSW 2031 For service to chiropractic medicine, and to education. Service includes: Central Queensland University: Head, Chiropractic Discipline, 2015-2016. Associate Professor, current. Macquarie University: Head, Department of Chiropractic, 2006-2012. Acting Head, 1998-2006. Head, Diagnostic Science, 1999. Chiropractic Course Coordinator, 1997. Senior Lecturer, 1996-2013. Casual Lecturer, 1980-1988. Member, Chiropractic Board of Australia, 2012-2013. Chiropractors Association of Australia: National Board Member, 2007-2011. Research Facilitator, 2008-2011. Policy Director, 2013-2014. Chiropractic Registration Board of NSW: President, 2006-2010. Representative to the Australian Chiropractic Registration Board, 2006-2007. Board Member, 2002-2006. Examiner, 1982-1984. Member, Management Committee, Australasian Chiropractic College, since 2008. Fellow, Australian College of Chiropractors, 2008. Chair, Consortium of Chiropractic Institutions Australia, 2006-2007. Member, Editorial Board, Chiropractic Journal of Australia, 2008-2013 and Assistant Editor, 2008-2013. Editor, Chiropractic and Osteopathy Journal of Australia, 1997-1999. Fellow, International College of Chiropractors, 2009.


Mrs Irene Ann EDWARDS, Manly West Qld 4179 For service to the community of Wynnum Manly. Service includes: Queensland Meals on Wheels Association: Management Committee Member, Wynnum Manly Meals on Wheels, since 1996. Team Leader and Historical Officer, since 1992. Volunteer, since 1986. Merchandise Officer and Fundraising Organiser, National Servicemen's Association of Australia, Brisbane East Branch, since 2006. Awards and recognition includes: Inductee, Roll of Honour, Queensland Meals on Wheels Association, 2014. Recipient, Medal of Merit, Lions Club of Moreton Bay. Recipient, Communicator of the Year Award, The Toastmasters' Club of Waterloo Bay, 2001-2002. Recipient, Paul Harris Fellowship, Rotary Club of Wynnum Manly, 1991.


Mrs Margaret Anne EGAN Late of Murwillumbah NSW 2484 For service to the community of the Tweed. Service includes: Rotary District 9640: District Governor, 2015-2016. Assistant Governor, 2011-2014. Former Chair, Matching Grants Committee. Former Member, Group Study Exchange Committee. Rotary Club of Mt Warning AM: President, 2002-2003. Board Member, since 2004. Former Treasurer. Former Secretary. Founding/Charter Member, 2000. Sacred Heart Catholic Parish, Murwillumbah: Member, Eucharist Ministry, current. Inaugural Leader, Family Group. Former Member, Murwillumbah Business Networking Breakfast. Former Member, Murwillumbah District Business Chamber. Former Member, Parents and Friends Association, Mount Saint Patrick College, Murwillumbah. Former Board Chair, After Hours School Care, Murwillumbah East Primary School. Former Treasurer, Tweed District Kindergarten. Former Member of the Executive, Tweed Women's Shelter. Board Member, Murwillumbah District Hospital, 1981-1989. Solicitor, Egan Simpson Lawyers and Solicitors, Murwillumbah, since 1980. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Double Ruby Paul Harris Fellowship, for major donations to the Rotary Foundation', Rotary Club of Mt Warning, 2016. Recipient, 'Woman of the Year', Wonders of Women Outstanding Achievement Awards, Tweed Women's Service, 2014. Recipient, Paul Harris Fellowship Award, Rotary District 9640, early 2000s.


Mr Ian Kenneth ELLIS APM, Springwood NSW 2777 For service to youth, and to the community. Service includes: Police Citizens Youth Clubs New South Wales: Deputy Chair, current. Board Member, since 1998. Vice Chair, St George Community Housing, since 2010. Director, Safety and Security Directorate, Department of Education and Training, New South Wales Government, 2002-2008. Former Member, Expert Advisory Committee, Advocate for Children and Young People, New South Wales Government. Professional service includes: New South Wales Police Force: Assistant Commissioner, 1997-2000. Acting Assistant Commissioner/Region Commander,1995-1996. Joined, 1964. Spokesperson for Youth Issues, 1994-2001. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Life Governor Award, Police Citizens Youth Clubs New South Wales, 2012. Recipient, Service Medal, Department of Education and Training, New South Wales Government. Deputy Commissioner's Commendation, Youth Issues, New South Wales Police Force. Recipient, Commissioner's Olympic Commendation and Citation, New South Wales Police Force, 2000. Recipient, Australian Defence Force Medallion, Operation Gold, Sydney Olympics Games, 2000. Recipient, Australian Police Medal, 1997. Recipient, National Police Service Medal, 2017. Recipient, New South Wales Police Medal, 2016.

Mrs Jennifer Joi ELLIS, Gerogery NSW 2642 For service to community health as a midwife. Service includes: Wodonga Hospital, Albury Wodonga Health: Senior Registered Midwife, Maternity Services, since 1998. Team Leader, Labour Ward, for many years. Volunteer, Humanitarian Settlement Services for Refugees, St Vincent de Paul New South Wales, since 2015.


Mr Glenn ELSTON, Seaholme Vic 3018 For service to the performing arts. Service includes: Australian Shakespeare Theatre Company; Producer, since 1998. Artistic Director, since 1998. Established Young Bards Education Program, 2010. Involved with a range of open air theatre performances in various locations including: The Wind in the Willows, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, since 1987 and at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London, since 2016. Co-Presenter, Walking with Spirits Festival, Northern Territory, since 2002. Involved with the establishment of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, 1987. Awards and recognition includes Recipient, Melbourne Award, 2014.

Mr Stephen Marsden EMERSON, Long Jetty NSW 2261 For service to veterans and their families. Service includes: Vietnam Veterans Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Association of Australia (VVPPAA): New South Wales Branch: Committee Member, since 2002. Volunteer, Country Outreach Programs, since 2001. Pension Officer, since 2001. Volunteer, since 2000. Totally and Permanently Incapacitated Veterans' Association of New South Wales: Director, since 2005. Member, since 1999. Returned and Services League of Australia: City of Fairfield Sub-Branch: Member and VVPPAA Representative, current. Parade Marshall and Master of Ceremonies, ANZAC and Remembrance Day commemorations. Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service: Volunteer and VVPPAA Representative, since 2002. Assisted with foundation of the Operation Life suicide prevention program.

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