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

Mrs Shelley FAUBEL, East Melbourne VIC 3002 For service to the community of East Melbourne. Service includes: Committee Member, East Melbourne Group, current. Community volunteer, various activities including assisting elderly locals, helping to create community gardens, and lobbying for improved services to the community, 'for many years'. After Hours Coordinator, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, 1986-2014.

Commander Rodrick Richard FAYLE (Retd), Ballina NSW 2478 For service to the macadamia nut growing industry. Service includes: Board Member, Australian Macadamia Society, 1990s-2000s; Chair, 1998-2000. Industry Delegate, Horticulture Australia Council, 1990s-2006 and Chair. Community: President, Rotary Club Lismore West, 2016-2017 and 2004-2005; Vice-President, 2015; Member, since 1994. Professional: Deputy Project Director, Collins Class Submarine Procurement Project, Commonwealth Department of Defence, 1981-1987. Member, Submarine Institute of Australia.


Mr Karl Arthur FENDER, Southbank Vic 3006 For service to architecture, and to professional institutions. Service includes: Australian Institute of Architects: President, 2010-2011. Immediate Past President, 2011-2012. Jury Chair, National Architecture Awards, 2011. Board Member, AIA Foundation, 2015. President, Victorian Chapter, 2008-2010; Immediate Past President, 2010-2012. Life Fellow. Chair, National Architecture Conference Coordinating Committee, 2011. Design Review Panel Member, Barangaroo Delivery Authority, since 2009. Member, Reconstruction Advisory Board, Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority, 2009. Honorary Fellow, National Architectural Institutes of America, Canada and Korea. Committee Member, Venice Architecture Biennale 2012 Committee. Jury Chair, Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Tall Buildings Award, 2016-2017. Professional: Partner, Fender Katsalidis Australia Pty Ltd, since 2001. Partner, Nation Fender Katsalidis Pty Ltd, 1996-2001. Partner, Nation Fender Pty Ltd, 1990-1996. Director, Axia, 1988-1990. Senior Designer, Wong Tung and Partners (Hong Kong), 1986-1988. Senior Designer, CRS Sirrine (Hong Kong), 1985-1986. Director, Gunn Williams Fender Pty Ltd, (Melbourne), 1980-1986. Design Architect, Brown Daltas and Associates, (Rome), 1976-1979. Design Architect, Farrell Grimshaw Partnership (London), 1975-1976. Architect in Private Practice, (Melbourne), 1972-1975. Design Assistant to Robin Boyd CBE, (Melbourne), '1968-1972.


Mr Stephen Joseph FERNIE, Maryland NSW 2287 For service to youth through Scouts. Service includes: Scouts Australia (New South Wales): Member, Executive Council, current. Member, Board of Directors, since 2013. Member, New South Wales Chief Commissioners Council, since 2003. Member, Regional Commissioners Forum, since 2003. Member, Governance and Risk Committee, since 2011. Committee Member, New South Wales Trust for Chapman Estate, 2013. Committee Member, New South Wales Development Forum, since 2013. Committee Member, New South Wales Region Commissioners Forum, since 2013. Member, New South Wales Executive Committee, 2012, and 2013-2014. Past Member, International Friendship Team, 2011-2013. Scouts Australia (Hunter and Coastal Region): Regional Commissioner, since 2003. Deputy Regional Commissioner, 2001-2003. Regional Commissioner (Special Duties), 2000-2001. Regional Commissioner (Operations), 1996-2000. District Commissioner, West Newcastle District, 1987-1996. District Commissioner, Glenrock District, 1986-1987. Group Leader, 1st Wallsend Scout Group, 1980-1986. Venturer Leader, 1st Wallsend Venturer Unit, 1976-1980 and Assistant Venturer Leader, 1975-1976. Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 1st Wallsend Cub Pack A, 1973-1975. Member, more than 50 years. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Silver Kangaroo, 2006. Recipient, Silver Emu, 1999. Recipient, Queen's Scout Award, 1972. Recipient, Baden Powell Award, 1977. Recipient, Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, 1974.

Mr Norman Rex FETTELL, Burwood VIC 3125 For service to sailing. Service includes: Designer, 'Minnow' dinghy, (small dinghy for children aged 8+), 1970. Designer, 'Sabre' dinghy, (dinghy designed for adult sailors aged 14-75+), 1974. Member, Carrum Sailing Club, 'for many years'.


Rabbi Ronnie FIGDOR, Vic For service to the community through a range of organisations. Service includes: Chief Executive Officer, St Kilda Hebrew Congregation Inc., since 2012. Executive Director, Mizrachi Organisation, 2008-2012. Volunteer, Adelaide Chevra Kadisha, 2004-2006. Executive Director, Aleph Society, 1999. Member, Council for Christians and Jews Adelaide, 1995-1996. Rabbi, since 1990. Board member, Caulfield Hebrew Congregation, 1981-1982, 1997-1998. Religious Officer, Melbourne University Jewish Students Society, 1980. Committee member and Co-Founder, Jewish Emergency Management Plan Inc., since 1998; Executive Director, 2005-2007. Victoria Police community liaison, since 1999. Deputy Team Leader/Training Officer, Victoria State Emergency Service, 1983-1987. Ethics Teacher, Jewish Museum of Australia, since 2011. Ethos Day volunteer lecturer, Jewish Care Victoria, since 2011. Ethics Teacher, Florence Melton Adult Mini-School, 2002-2012. Instructor and Assessor, Feuerstein learning techniques, 1998-2003. Member, Independent Schools Board IT Reference Group, 1995-1996. VCE vetter and examiner, Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Board, 1993. Teacher, Yeshiva Beth Rivkah Ladies College, 1998-1999. Principal, Masada College Adelaide, 1994-1996. Director of Jewish Studies and Vice Principal, Leibler Yavneh College, 1989-1993. Teacher, Mount Scopus Memorial College, 1983-1987.


Mr Barry Roy FINCH, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086 For service to the community through social welfare groups. Service includes: President, Broken Bay Diocesan Central Council, St Vincent de Paul Society, since 2012; Member, State Council, Current; President, Forestville Conference, since 2008; Member, 'more than 30 years'. President, No Interest Loan Scheme North Sydney, current. Acolyte, Catholic Parish of Frenchs Forest, 'for many years'. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Outstanding Community Service Award, St Vincent de Paul Society, 2013. Recipient, Local Government Award, Warringah Shire Council, 2012.

Mr Robert Lindsay FINDLEY, Osterley NSW 2324 For service to the community. Service includes: Lions International: Local: Secretary, Lions Club of Raymond Terrace, (on 7 occasions); President, 2004-2005, 1991-1992; Vice-President, several occasions; Tail Twister and Lion Tamer; Bulletin Editor; Director; Membership Committee, 2 years; Public Officer, 28 years; Lion, 'for over 33 years'. District: Cabinet Treasurer, Lions District 201N3, current, 2005-2008; District Governor's Advisor, 2013-2014; District Governor, 2011-2012; Immediate Past District Governor, 2012-2013; 1st Vice-District Governor, 2010-2011; 2nd Vice-District Governor, 2009-2010; District Governor's Advisory Committee, 2007-2008. Chairman, Membership Group, 2010-2011; Finance Committee, 2005-2008; Hearing Dogs, 2009-2010; Children's Mobility, 2008-2009. Region Chairman, 1994-1995; Zone Chairman, 1992-1993. Member, Lions Nicholas Trust Support Fund Committee, 2008-2012. National: Secretary, Past District Governor's Association, 2014-2015. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Mayor's Recognition Award, Port Stephen's Council, 2007. Recipient, Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowships.


Dr Dianne Fay FIRTH, Turner ACT 2612 For service to landscape architecture, and to education. Service includes University of Canberra - Faculty of Arts and Design: Adjunct Associate Professor, since 2012. Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture, 2006-2011. Senior Lecturer in Landscape Architecture, 2000-2009. Lecturer in Landscape Architecture, 1992-2000; Fractional Lecturer, 1987-1991. Landscape Course Convenor, 2000-2009, and 2010-2011. Research Assistant and Tutor, 1983-1991. Member, Environment and Works Committee, 2001-2009. Chair, Education Committee, Division of Science and Design, 2001-2003. Member, University Education Committee, 2001-2003. Board Member, Senior Secondary School Studies, 1995-2008. Member, Committee for People with Disabilities, 2003-2009. Member, Artist in Residence Committee, 1995-2000. Board Member (University of Canberra delegate), Belconnen Arts Centre, 2009-2011. Exhibitions Committee Member (University of Canberra delegate), Gallery of Australian Design, 2009-2011. Australian Institute of Landscape Architects: Fellow, since 2005. Former Editorial Board Member. Recipient, Design Award for Parliament House Childcare Centre, 2010. Award for Research and Communication, 2008. ACT Government - Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate: Deputy Chair, ACT Heritage Council, since 2004; Member, since 2001. ACT Government Appointed Member, Design Review Panel, Land Development Agency, since 2009. Past Member, ACT Place Names Committee. ACT Government - Treasury and Economic Development Directorate: Deputy Chair, ACT Historic Places Advisory Committee, Cultural Facilities Corporation , since 2016. Australian Government - National Capital Authority: Chair, Expert Reference Group to the Review the National Capital Open Space System, 2012-2014. Editor, 'Art Quilt Australia' 2015, University of Canberra, 2015. Author of a range of publications including: 'Creative Practice', University of Canberra, 2011. 'A theoretical framework for designed landscapes in the Australian Capital Territory', 1996. 'The gardens of Old Parliament House, Canberra: an oral history of three generations of its gardeners', University of Canberra, 1992. Co-Author of a range of publications including: 'National Carillon and Aspen Island heritage management plan', National Capital Authority, 2011. 'Bushwise in Queanbeyan', Queanbeyan City Council, 2006.


Dr Jeremy Allan FISHER, Haberfield NSW 2045 For service to literature, to education, and to professional organisations. Service includes: Author, first published in 1974. Works include: 'Perfect Timing' (translated into Vietnamese), 1993. 'Music from Another Country', 2009. 'How to Tell Your Father to Drop Dead', 2013. 'The Dirty Little Dog', 2016. Education: Senior Lecturer in Writing, School of the Arts, University of New England, since 2010. Professional organisations: Executive Director, Australian Society of Authors, 2004-2009; Board Member, until November 2016-. Director, Australian Copyright Council, 2004-2009. Director, Copyright Agency Ltd, 2010-2016; Client Relations Manager, 2000-2004. Judge, Non-Fiction Book, The Walkley Awards, 2006, 2007 and 2008. Board Member, Australian Publishers Association, 1998-2000. President, NSW Society of Editors, 1986. Member of a range of organisations including: Australasian Association of Writing Programmes. Australia and New Zealand Society of Indexers. Society for the History of Authorship, Reading and Publishing (SHARP). Bibliographical Society of Australia and New Zealand. General Manager, McGraw-Hill Australia, 1995-2000. Managing Director, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1980s-1995. Awards and recognition includes: Awarded a grant by Literature Board, The Australia Council for the Arts, 2007. Recipient, Inaugural ANZSI Medal (now John Simkin Medal), Australian and New Zealand Society of Indexers, 1984.


Mr Geoffrey Gerard FITZPATRICK, Sassafras VIC 3787 For service to industrial and interior design. Service includes: Design Institute of Australia - National: Vice-President, 2012. Design Ambassador, since 2012. Director, National Design Strategy, 2007-2012. Chair, National Student Design Competition, since 2001. Member, Committee for Continuous Professional Development. Fellow, since 1989. Hall of Fame inductee, 2005. Member, since 1975. Victorian Council: Involved with the Council since 1986. Has held a range of positions including; as President; Member, Executive Committee and Treasurer. Inaugural Director and Chairman, Australian Design Alliance, since 2010. Vice-Chairman, Artists and Industry. Director, Independent Designers Association of Australia. Member, Advisory Committee on Design, Victorian Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development. Education: RMIT University: Chairman, Course Advisory Committee, Faculty of Architecture - Interior Design Department, 'for several years'. External examiner, Graduate Year, Industrial Design Department Chair, Advisory Panel, RMIT Design Archives, 2011. Monash University: Lecturer, Industrial Design Department. Foundation Editor and instigator of 'Artichoke' (Official magazine of Design Institute of Australia, published by Architecture Media), 1998-2003. Professional: President, Hospitality Suppliers Association, since 1998. Principal, Essex Dale Marketing Pty Ltd, 1986-2012. Group General Manager, CDe Group, 1997-2006. Regional Manager, Steelcase International Asia-Pacific, 1994-1997. Director of Marketing, Innerspace Australia, 1985-1994. National Retail Sale Manager, Armstrong Nylex Corporation, 1980-1985. Employee of Nylex from 1966 to 1985. Professional Associations: Member, Design Academy of Australia. Member, Colour Society of Australia. Founding Director and Member, Colourways Australia.


Mr Reece Samuel FLAHERTY, Keiraville NSW 2500 For service to conservation and the environment. Service includes: Developed and maintained plantings at Nyrang Park, Keiraville, and assisted in local bush regeneration, since approx. 1980. Volunteer gardener, Reserve Park, Keiraville, and Beaton Park, Gwynneville.

Mr Derek John FLETCHER, Wannanup WA 6210 For service to the community of Kalamunda. Service includes: Kalamunda State Emergency Service Unit: Held a range of management and operational positions including Local Manager, Section Leader Operations, 1991-2016 and Life Member, 2006. South Brigade, Kalamunda Volunteer Bushfire Brigade: Captain, 1973-1974 and oversaw the formation of the Brigade. Kalamunda Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services: Held a range of management and operational positions including Captain, 1980-1982; Foreman, 1973-1975, 1968-1971; Secretary, 1982-1983; and Member, 1962-1989; Life Member, 1978. Kalamunda Shire Council: Deputy Shire President, 1991. Council Member, 1986-1992. Member, Bushfire Control and Advisory Committee. Member, Local Emergency Management Committee. Board Member, WA Fire Brigades Board, 1989-1991 and WA Bushfires Board, 1989-1991. Chair, Swan Region Bushfire Control and Advisory Committee. Life Member, Kalamunda Junior Football Club. Life Member, Kalamunda Pistol Club. Member, Rotary Club of Darling Range.


Mr Anthony Bryan FORSYTH, Wynnum QLD 4178 For service to the promotion and preservation of mineralogical history. Service includes: Minerals Heritage Museum (now located within the Queensland Museum): Curator, since 2007 Trustee, since 2001. Mineralogical Society of Queensland: Vice-President, current. Former President. Committee Office Bearer, 'for more than 25 years'. Website author and editor, 'The Australian Mineral Collector', 'for more than 20 years'. Accredited Appraiser and Valuer of mineral specimens, Australian Cultural Gifts Program.

Mr John William FOWLER, Brighton VIC 3084 For service to the community through a range of organisations. Service includes: Community: Patron and Supporter, Les Twentyman Foundation, since 2010. Member, Rotary Club of Mordialloc, 1989-2016; President, 2006-2007. Sport: Vice-President, Sandringham Football Club, since 2006; President, Zebras Coterie fundraising group, since 2006. Member, Melbourne Football Club Coterie, current. Life Member, Caulfield Cricket Club, current. Delegate, Cheltenham Netball Association. Professional: InvoCare (formerly Service Corporation International Australia) General Manager, Le Pine Funerals, InvoCare Victoria, since 1998; General Manager, InvoCare South Australia, 1995-2000. Regional Manager, Souther Region, Le Pine Funerals, 1986-1995. Australian Funeral Directors Association: National President, since 2015, National Councillor, since 2001; Senior Vice-President, 2014-2015. President, Victorian Branch, 2002-2004; Senior Vice-President, 2000-2002; Chairperson, Industry Liaison Committee, 2000-2002; Councillor, Victorian Branch and South Australian Branch, since 1987.


Mr Harold Douglas FRENCH, Kurralta Park SA 5037 For service to cricket, and to the community of South Australia. Service includes: President, Adelaide Turf Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association, since 2002; Chair, Umpires Sub-Committee, since 1997; Umpires Coach, 1997-2008; Chair, Umpires Selection Committee, 1997-2001; Umpire, 1978-2008; Life Member, 1994. Umpiring Director, Adelaide Turf Umpires Association,1997-2000; Life Membership, 1996. Umpire, Juniors, South Australian Cricket Association, 1990-1991. President, Woodville North Cricket Club, 1980-1982; Secretary, 1960-72; Life Membership 1964; Player, 1950-1972. Umpire, Adelaide Turf Cricket Association, circa 1977. Member, Management Committee, Richmond Cricket Club, 1970s; Chairman, Selectors, 1978-1980. Coach, Immanuel Primary School Cricket, 1972-1977. Poultry Breeding and Exhibiting: Exhibitor, Poultry (chickens and ducks), Royal Adelaide Show, 1967, 1971 and since 1990; Exhibitor, Eggs, since 1997; Supervisor, Poultry, Pigeon and Egg Section, 1998-2012. Member, Adelaide Poultry Club, since 1990; Secretary, 1994-2011; Delegate, South Australian Poultry Association, current; Life Membership, 2006. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Australian Sports Medal, 2001. Recipient, 40 Years Distinguished Service Award, Adelaide Turf Cricket Association, 2015. Recipient, 50 Years Volunteer Service Award, South Australian Cricket Association, 2010. Recipient, Community Service Award, City of West Torrens, 2008.


Mr George Nelson FREW, Botanic Ridge VIC 3977 For service to the preservation of maritime history. Service includes: Coordinator and fund raiser, Restoration of Polly Woodside Sailing Ship, 1972-1978. Honorary Life Member, Polly Woodside Volunteers Association; Past Member, Polly Woodside Restoration Finance Committee. Author, self-published autobiography 'Some Day I'll Have Money', 2003. Gifted the iconic Regent Theatre chandelier and other items to the National Trust of Victoria, circa 1970. Ensured the preservation of the Goldsbrough Mort building, central Melbourne, circa 1980. Former Honorary Consul, Republic of Korea, Melbourne. Professional: Director, Builder, and Developer and Proprietor, Chain of Commodore Hotels/Motels, 1950s-1999.

Mrs Susannah Christine FULLERTON, Paddington NSW 2021 For service to literature as an author, lecturer and historian. Service includes: Author of a number of books including: 'Happily Ever After: Celebrating Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice', (Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd, 2013). 'A Dance with Jane Austen: How a Novelist and Her Characters Went to the Ball', (Frances Lincoln, First Edition, 2012). 'Brief Encounters: Literary Travellers in Australia, 1836-1939', (Picador, 2009). 'Jane Austen and Crime', (Jones Books, 2004). Co-author 'Jane Austen - Antipodean Views', (Wellington Lane Press, 2001) Leader, Lecturer and Tour Manager, Australians Studying Abroad, 'for 15 years'. Professional Associations: President, Jane Austen Society of Australia, since 1996. Life Member, Jane Austen Society, United Kingdom and North America. Founding Member, Literary Societies of Sydney, since 2010. Founding Member, The Australian Bronte Association, since 1998. Founding Member, The New South Wales Dickens Society, since 2002. Member, The Sydney Passengers (Sherlock Holmes Society), 'for 18 years'. Member, The Samuel Pepys Club, since 2012. Patron, Rudyard Kipling Society of Australia, since 2008.


Mr John Bryant GANNON, Perth WA 6000 For service to cricket. Service includes: Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA): Board Chairman, 2013-2015. Deputy Board Chairman, 2004-2013. Former Australian Test Cricketer, 1977-1978 (3 tests). Former Sheffield Shield Player, Western Australia, 1966-1972, and 1977-1979 (37 matches). Community: Board Member, Wally Foreman Foundation, since 2006. Committee Member, Lake Karrinyup Country Club. Chairman, Paraplegic Benefit Fund (PBF) Australia, since 2016. Professional: Founding Chairman, Shadforth Financial Group Australia, 2008-2011 and Deputy Chairman, 2011-2014. Co-Founder and Chairman, Gannon Growden Schonell, (financial advisors), 1987-2008. Past Chairman, Western Pacific Financial Group, 2011-2014.

Mr Brian Raymond GENT, Biggera Waters QLD 4216 For service to the community of the Gold Coast. Service includes: Lions Clubs International: President, Lions Club of Southport, 2002-2016. Member, Lions Club of Surfer's Paradise,1969-2002; President, 5 terms; Treasurer, 6 terms; Secretary, 5 terms. District Governor, Lions District 201Q1, 1977-1978; Cabinet Secretary, 1982-1983; Past Zone Chairman; Past Deputy District Governor; Past Convention Chair. Chair, Lions Haven for the Aged, 1985-1998. Life Member. Recipient, Melvin Jones Fellowship. Community: President, Surfer's Paradise Chamber of Commerce, 1978. Chair, Gold Coast Liaison Committee, Brisbane Commonwealth Games, 1982. Professional: Public Accountant, since 1959. Fellow, Institute of Public Accountants, 'for many years'.


Mr Robert Joseph GESCHEIT, Dover Heights NSW 2030 For service to the community of Eastern Sydney. Service includes: Co-Founder, Dover Heights Shule, 1997; President, 1997-2010; Life Member, 2010. Planner and Project Manager, Sydney Eruv, 1998-2002. Volunteer, Family to Family Respite program, Jewish Care, since 2006. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, NSW Government Community Service Award, 2015. Recipient, Exceptional Volunteer Commitment Award, Jewish Care, 2014.

Mr Daniel Brenton GILES, Bendigo Vic 3550 For service to people with a disability, and to the community. Service includes: Appointed Member, Victorian Disability Advisory Council (VDAC), Department of Health and Human Services Victoria, since 2013; Member, Autism Stakeholder Advisory Group, 2009-2012. Founder, AutismWalk (24 hour charity fundraiser), Bendigo, 2014. Community Local Volunteer, Home Visit Program, Kangaroo Flat/ Golden Square Conference, St Vincent de Paul Society, since 2009; North Melbourne Soup Van, since 2014, 2007-2008. Volunteer Disability Mentor, local schools and camps, I CAN Network, since 2014. Luke 14 Regional Coordinator, CBM Australia, 2012-2015. Living Book Volunteer, Central Goldfields Regional Library, 2008-2009. Recipient, Young Citizen of the Year, City of Greater Bendigo, 2008. Part-Time Graphic Designer and Photographer, Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst, current; Disability Camp Volunteer, since 2007. Disability Workshop Volunteer, biannual Australian Catholic Youth Festival, 2015, 2013. Volunteer, Kennington Catholic Parish, since 2007.


Dr Scott Stanley GILTRAP, Albury NSW 2640 For service to medicine, particularly in regional areas. Service includes: Director and Co-Founder, Albury Day Surgery, since 1992; Director and Co-Founder, Reproductive Medicine Albury, since 1988. Visiting Medical Officer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Albury Base Hospital and Mercy Hospital, since 1985. Co-Founder and Chair, Border Medical Recruitment Taskforce, 2007-2015. Involved in the establishment, Border Pathology Service, 2010. Involved in the establishment, Albury Campus, University of New South Wales Rural Clinical School, 2000. President, National Association of Specialist Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2003-2006 and Secretary, 1999-2003. Chairman, Border Medical Association, 2004-2006 and Secretary and Vice-Chair, 2000-2002. Community: Chairman, Mitta Muster Sports Precinct, since 2014. Fundraiser, Supporter and Volunteer, various local organisations and causes, 'for many years'.


Mr Barry James GOBBE, Baulkham Hills NSW 1755 For service to the community. Service includes: Intensive Care Paramedic/educator, New South Wales Ambulance Service, 1975-2001; One of the 1st responders to the Granville Train Disaster, 1977. Volunteer Fire Fighter, New South Wales Fire Brigade (now Fire and Rescue NSW), 1984-1988. Guest Lecturer, Bachelor of Paramedicine, University of Western Sydney, since 2015. Co-Founder, Secretary and Treasurer, Western Sydney Homeless Connect, since 2013. New South Wales Representative, Swags for the Homeless, since 2010. Co-Founder, Blue House, Juvenile and Homeless Refuge, Parramatta, 2014-2015. Historian and Author, 'The Granville Train Disaster: 35 years of Memories' (2011); and 'Revisiting the Granville Train Disaster of 1977', (2014 and 2nd edition, 2015). Justice of the Peace and Independent Support Person, Parramatta Police Local Area Command, since 1994. Creator, 'Slap Happy The Clown' (performer for children in hospitals), 1996-2006. Principal, Barry James and Associates, Drug and Alcohol Services, since 2001. Chairman, Granville Train Disaster Association Inc., 2017.

Ms Jayne Helen GOODES, Randwick NSW 2031 For service to the community. Service includes: Chairperson, 'Wrap with Love' since 2010 and Member since 1993. (Wrap with Love is a volunteer organisation that provides home-sewn rugs and blankets for the underprivileged in Australia and overseas). Volunteer, Meals on Wheels Woollahra, 1980-1990. Volunteer, Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Sydney Olympic Games, 2000. Volunteer, weekly lessons, English as a Second Language, Lionel Bowen Library, 2000-2006.


Mrs Eleanor Joyce GOODMAN, Belconnen ACT 2617 For service to the community of the Australian Capital Territory. Service includes: Founder and Inaugural President, Canberra Lakes Ladies Probus Club, 1993-1994; President, 2013-2014; Committee Member, 1994-2014; Secretary, 1997-1999; Newsletter Editor, 1999-2002; Guest Speaker Officer, 2010-2014, 2002-2005; Life Member, 2014. President, Probus Association of Canberra and District, 2014-2017; Delegate, 1993-1994 and 2000-2002 and 2013-2014. Member, since 1993. Member, Parish Council, St John's Anglican Church Reid,1978-1980; Convenor, Church Annual Fair, 1982-1983; Member, Pastoral Care Council, 2005-2008; Parishioner, since 1977. Volunteer, Rotary International, since 1978; Paul Harris Fellow, 2012, 1996; Benefactor, Rotary Foundation, since 1996. Volunteer with a range of community organisations including: Diabetes Australia, 1984-1991. YMCA (local and national), 1955-1984. Rotary International, since 1978. Burgmann College at the Australian National University, 1999-2012. Australian War Memorial, 1995-2003. Order of Australia Association (ACT Branch), 2002-2015. SnowyHydro South Care, 1995-2017 - Distinguished Service Award, 2010. President, Australian Capital Territory Branch, Institute of Professional Secretaries, 1977 and Member, 1972-1979. Honorary Alumni, Alumni Association, Burgmann College, Australian National University, current. The 'Joyce Goodman Library', (a book collection), named in her honour, 2011.


Mr Trevor Michael GOREY, North Fremantle WA 6159 For service to the accountancy profession in Western Australia. Service includes: Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (formerly Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia): Fellow, since 1978; Member, Western Australia State Education Committee, ' for 13 years'; Member, National Education Committee, 'for 8 years'; Chair, State Disciplinary Committee, 'for 10 years'; Member, State Council, 'for 2 years'; Member National Professional Conduct Committee, 2016-2017. Member, Curtin Council, Curtin University, 1990-1996; Pro Chancellor, 1994-1996. Senior Teaching Fellow, University of Notre Dame, 2005-2008. Secretary, Dalkeith Rotary Club, 2014-2017. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Meritorious Service Award, Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia, 2000. Recipient, Honorary Doctor of Letters, Curtin University, 1999. Life Member, Association of Apex Clubs.

Mrs Ruth Kathryn GORTON, NSW For service to community health. Service includes: Founding Member and Group Leader, Cessnock Carer and Consumer Mental Health Support Group, since 1998. Volunteer, The Sunflower Centre, Schizophrenia Fellowship of New South Wales, since 1998; Life Member, 2009. Member, Cessnock View Club, 'for many years'. Awards and recognition includes: Inductee, Hidden Treasures Honour Roll, Rural Women's Network, 2014. Recipient, Australia Day Appreciation Award, Cessnock City Council, 2012. Recipient, Australia Day Citizen's Award, Cessnock City Council, 2011.


Mr Daniel John GOULBURN, Bellevue Hill NSW 2023 For service to the community through health, education and sporting groups. Service includes: Wolper Jewish Hospital: President, since 2014; Honorary Treasurer, 2008-2014; Chairman of Trustees, Wolper Jewish Hospital Foundation, since 2014; Hospital Representative, Jewish Board of Deputies, current; Trustee Governor, Jewish Community Appeal, current. National Co-Chair, Australian Council of Jewish Schools, since 2010. Member, Advisory Committee, Abraham and Hake Rabinovitch Trust, since 2012. Member, Consultative Committee, Association of Independent Schools of New South Wales, 2010-2015. Moriah College: Life Governor, since 2005; Trustee, since 2010; Vice-President, 1998-2005; Honorary Treasurer, 1994-1998; Board Member, 1992-2005; Member, Master Planning and Nominations Committee, current; Chair, Building and Development and Master Planning Committees, 1993-2006. Australian Maccabi Federation: Vice-President and Honorary Treasurer, 1980s; Organiser, 4th Maccabi Junior Sports Carnival in Sydney, 1986; Assistant Team Manager, Australian Team, Maccabiah Games, 1985; Vice-President and Executive Member, Maccabi New South Wales, 1980s. President, New South Wales Maccabi Golf Club, 1977-1981. Committee Member, New South Wales Maccabi Cricket Club, 1980s.


Ms Shirley May GOW, St Marys NSW 2760 For service to children as a foster carer, and to the community. Service includes: Foster carer of 41 children, 'over many years'. Nepean Riverlands Probus Club: Guest Speaker Organiser, current. Charter Member, 1994. President, 'for 3 years'. Vice-President, 'for 3 years'. Secretary, 'for 3 years'. Has held various other positions since 1994. Member, Committee of Management, Tregear Presbyterian Church, since 1996; Founding Member, Annual Charity Christmas Luncheon, since 2004. President, Chifley College, Dunheved Campus, 'for five years' and Assistant, Year 7 children at Chifley College, Dunheved Campus, 'for 10 years'.

Ms Jocelyn GRANT, Point Lonsdale VIC 3225 For service to the community of Queenscliffe. Service includes: President, Queenscliffe Historical Museum, 2003-2015; Museums Australia Accreditation Officer, 2001-2015; Volunteer Induction Program Coordinator, 2002-2014; Member, Committee of Management, 1999-2015. Museum Representative, Linkage Project, Deakin University, 2010-2015. Member, Council for the Arts, Queenscliffe Borough Council, 2004-2007; Member, Borough Museums Committee, 2002-2005; Member, Borough Heritage Committee, 2002-2013.


Mrs Wendy Ann GREEN, Brisbane Qld 4000 For service to people with a disability through sports. Service includes: Special Olympics Australia: Volunteer, since 1994. Training Coordinator, Athlete Leadership Program, current. Aquatics Coordinator, National Games, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006. Administrative Assistant, Special Olympics Queensland and Special Olympics Australia, for world games, national games, state games, Trans-Tasman Games and national conferences. Honorary Life Member, 2005. Inner Wheel, Wishart: Charter Member, since 1996. Badge Officer, current. Cord Blood Coordinator, current. President, '3 years'. Correspondent, '10 years'. Treasurer, '15 years'. Community Volunteer, Eastern Suburbs Hockey Club, 'for 25 years'. Volunteer, Australian Red Cross, current. Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, current.

Mr Leon Stuart GREGORY, Brighton SA 5048 For service to the Olympic movement, and to athletics. Service includes: Olympians Club of South Australia: Committee Member, 1994-2017. President, 1997-2000 and 2011-2016. Foundation Member, 1994. Silver Medallist, 4x400 metre relay, Melbourne Olympic Games, 1956. Olympic Torch Bearer, Sydney Olympic Games, 2000. Volunteer Official, South Australian Amateur Athletics Association, 'for 10 years'. Hall of Fame Inductee, Athletics South Australia, 1997. President, Brighton Tennis Club, 2000-2001, 1978-1980; Vice-President, 1975-1977; Secretary, 1969-1974; Chairman, Centenary Celebrations; Life Member; Member, since 1968. Community: Driver, Brighton Meals on Wheels, since 2000. Awards and recognition includes: Co-Recipient, Citizen of the Year, City of Holdfast Bay, 2006.


Mr Kelvin Craig GRIFFITH, Toorak VIC 3142 For service to people with asthma, and to the community. Service includes: Director, Asthma Foundation, 1969-1984; Life Governor, 1985; Chair, Future Review Committee, 1985. Member, Old Melburnians, 'for many years'. Supporter, Lord Somers Camp and Power House and Life Member. Board Member, Austin Hospital, 1969-1984 and Vice-President, 1981-1984.

Mr Milad Kaldas GUIRGUIS, Glen Waverley Vic 3150 For service to the Coptic Orthodox church in Melbourne. Service includes: Assistant Treasurer, Coptic Orthodox Church of St Mary, current; Treasurer, 1972-1996; Co-Founder, 1972; Manager, Funeral Contributory Fund, current. Treasurer, Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne and its Affiliated Regions, 'for many years'. Treasurer, St Anthony's Coptic Monastery. Treasurer, St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College.

Mr Maurice Francis HAGARTY, Dubbo NSW 2830 For service to conservation and the environment. Service includes: Member, Board of Directors, Brewarrina Pasture Protection Board, 1967-1997; Chair, 1977-1985; Deputy Chair, 1977, 1986-1987. Member, Culgoa-Balonne Minor Water Users Association, 1979-2006; Brewarrina Shire Representative, Senate Rural and Regional Affairs Committee, 2003 and 2005. Executive Member, Australian Floodplain Association, since 2005. Councillor, Brewarrina Shire Council, 1974-1980. Member, New South Wales Rural Fire Service, 1959-2006; Captain, Far West Team, 1965-1989; Long Service Badge, 2005.


Ms Philippa Marie HALE, Mosman NSW 2088 For service to dental nursing. Service includes: Director of Nursing, Oral Health Services, Sydney Dental Hospital (Sydney South West Area Health Service), 1989-2010. Director of Nursing, United Dental Hospital (Central Sydney Area Health Service), 1983-1988. Registered Nurse and Member, New South Wales Nurses and Midwives' Association, 1969-2008.

Mr Harlan Evans HALL, Bowral NSW 2576 For service to the community of Berrima. Service includes: Berrima District Historical and Family History Society: Volunteer Guide, Project Officer and Member since 2002. Member, Committee for Arts and Culture, Wingecarribee Shire Council, since 2008. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Citizen of the Year, Wingecarribee Shire Council, 2015.

Mrs Lynette Patricia HALL, Bowral NSW 2576 For service to the community of Berrima. Service includes: Berrima District Historical and Family History Society: Volunteer Guide, Secretary and Member since 2002. Member, Bong Bong Common Management Committee, since 2013. Awards and recognition includes: Recipeint, Highly Commended, IMAGinE Award, Museums and Galleries NSW, 2015.


Mr Peter HALL, Belfield NSW 2191 For service to swimming. Service includes: International: FINA Accredited Technical Official, various championships including the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games, and the 2006 Oceania Games, since 1995. Recipient, Sydney Youth Olympic Festival Medal, 2001; Sydney 2000 Olympic Medal, 2000; Sydney Paralympic Medal, 2000. Certificate of Merit, FINA, 2000, 1997. National: Technical Official, various national championships, Swimming Australia, since 1990. Recipient, Australian Sports Medal, 2000. State: Technical Official, various state championships, Swimming NSW, since 1982; Technical Committee and Exams Officer, 1987-2003; Board Member, Rules and Revisions Committee, 1990; Member, Assessors Panel, 2012; Recipient, Achievement Award, 2015; Technical Official Award, 2010. Service Excellence Award, 2009. Distinguished Long Service Award, NSW Sports Federation, 2010. Local: ALEC Convenor, Metro Southeast Amateur Swimming Association, 1985-2002; Life Member, 1993; President, 1991; Member, 1982-2002. President, Sladem Amateur Swimming Club, 1996-1998; Vice-President, 1994-1996; Treasurer, 1992-1994; Life Member, 1992; Member, since 1980.


Ms Helen Mary HALLIDAY, Balaclava VIC 3183 For service to the community of Port Phillip. Service includes: Executive Member, Community Alliance of Port Phillip, since 1996. Foundation Member, Port Phillip Alliance for Sustainability, since 2014. Community Member, Ministerial Advisory Committee, Fishermans Bend Urban Renewal Area, Victorian Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure, since 2015. Executive Member/Convenor, Fishermans Bend Network, since 2013. Deputy-President, St Kilda Historical Society, since 2008. Executive Member, Esplanade Alliance, (for the protection of public realm St Kilda Foreshore), 1997-2015. Member, City of Port Phillip Environmental Reference Groups, (including climate change and water/sustainability issues), 2007-2011. Board Member, Local Government Board of Inquiry into Council Amalgamations in Victoria, 1985-1992. Councillor, (first woman Councillor), St Kilda Council (amalgamated to City of Port Phillip), 1974-1981. Executive Secretary, St Kilda Community Centre, 1973 and Member, Steering Committee for study into community needs for a community centre, 1971-1973.


Mr John William HAMMER, Brighton VIC 3186 For service to cricket, and to seniors' sport in Victoria. Service includes: Founder, Victorian Mid Year Cricket Association, 2010; President, 2010-2015; Co-organiser of interstate games with New South Wales, 2010-2016; Life Member and Patron, since 2016. Founder, Victorian Over 60 Cricket Association, 2003; Honorary Coordinator, interstate development, 2003-2010; Co-Founding Organiser, first interstate carnival, 2006; Coordinator/Tour Leader, international tours, 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2010; Inaugural Life Member and Player until 78 years of age. Australian Rules Football: Honorary Founder and National Coordinator, Masters AFL (formerly Over 35 Superules football), 1980-1982; National Chairman, 198201983; Patron and Life Member, 1990. Founder, Sunbury Colts Australian Rules Football Club, 1952. Life Governor, Vision Australia, 1991. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Kookaburra Outstanding Volunteer Award, Cricket Victoria, 2009. Recipient, Centenary Medal, International Cricket Council, 2009. Recipient, 50 Year Service Award, Cricket Australia, 2009.


Mr William Andrew HANDKE, Kambah ACT 2902 For service to community health, and to conservation. Service includes: Community health: ACT Representative, National Consumer Council, Kidney Health Australia, since 2009; Carer Representative, National Dialysis Advisory Committee, since 2010. DonateLife ACT: Community Representative, Consumer and Community Advisory Committee, Organ and Tissue Donation, since 2010. Community Representative, ACT Clinical Advisory Committee, Organ and Tissue Donation, since 2015. Former Vice-President and Member, Gift of Life Inc (the peak body for organ donor awareness in the Australian Capital Territory), since 2005. Conservation and the environment: President, Canberra Indian Myna Action Group, since 2006; Founder, 2006. Member, Executive Committee, Southern Tablelands Regional Botanic Gardens, current. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, ACT Environmentalist of the Year, 2014. Recipient, Chief Minister's Award for Organ Donation Awareness, ACT Government, 2009. Recipient, Operation Angel Award, Kidney Health Australia, 2009. Recipient, Australia Day Council Award for Public Service Achievement, 1998, 2000, 2001.

Mr Gerard Francis HANILY, Sandringham VIC 3191 For service to charitable organisations, and to business. Service includes: Volunteer and Fundraiser, Heart and Lung Transplant Trust Victoria, since 2013; Co-Organiser, 'Tour de Transplant' (partnered with KPMG Australia), since 2013. Volunteer, Highett Conference, St Vincent de Paul, since 2014. Chairman, Victorian Advisory Board, Starlight Children's Foundation, 2010-2013; Board Member, Volunteer, Fundraiser and Function Host, 2004-2013. Australia Day Ambassador for Victoria, since 2011. Past Mentor, Leadership Mentoring Program, Victoria Police. Business: Head, Local Markets, KPMG Australia, 2007-2011; Partner, 1984-2011; Business Consultant, 1972-2011.


Mr John Thomas HANLON, Benalla VIC 3672 For service to the community of Benalla. Service includes: Benalla Agricultural and Pastoral Society Inc: Awarded Life Councillor, 2002. President, 1989, 1990, 2001. Senior Vice President, 1987, 1988. Chief Steward: 23 years. Woodchop, 1987 - 1991. Sheep, 1994 - 1998. Prime Lambs, 2001- 2013. BenaIla Apex Club: Awarded Life Member, 1977. President, 1965-1966. Board Member, 1958, 1959, 1964 - 1967, 1971, 1976. Member for 21 years. Moira Benalla Club Inc.: Awarded Life Member, 2014. Board Member, 1997-2000, 2006-2008. Member, since 1961. Benalla Soldiers Memorial Hall and Library Inc.: President, 1987- 2002. Committee member, since 1970. Benalla Historical Society Inc.: President 2013- 2016. Committee Member, since 2008. Benalla Lake Scheme Advisory Committee: Chairperson, 1971-1974. Benalla and District Flood Awareness Group: Committee Member 2007-2012.

Ms Valerie Dawn HANNAH, Geelong VIC 3218 For service to the performing arts through dance. Service includes: Owner and Director, Val Hannah School of Theatrical Dance, since 1960. Life Governor, Bethany Community Support, since 1972.


Mrs Maria HANSEN, Dayboro QLD 4521 For service to the community of Dayboro. Service includes: Dayboro District Progress Association: Secretary, since 2008. Past President. Coordinator, Dayboro Day Festival, since 2000. Founder, Antique and Collectable Fair, (part of the Dayboro Day Festival), 2009. Member, since 1998. Kitchen Coordinator, Dayboro Show Society, 2014-2016; Treasurer, 2010-2011; Volunteer, 'for many years'. Dayboro Uniting Church Representative, Dayboro Combined Churches Committee, since 2015. Volunteer, Dayboro Conversations Club, current. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Dickson Volunteer Award, 2010.

Dr Geoffrey Alexander HARDING, Sandgate Qld 4017 For service to musculoskeletal medicine. Service includes: Director, Sandgate Spinal Medical Clinic, current. Fellow, Australasian Faculty of Musculoskeletal Medicine; Past Treasurer; Committee Member, since mid-2000. Councillor, Australian Association of Musculoskeletal Medicine, since 2013, 2001-2007, and 1991-1999; President, 2010-2013 and 1999-2001; Vice-President, 2007-2009; Honorary Life Member, since 2013. Associate Member, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, since 2010; Member, Musculoskeletal Pain Practice Guidelines Working Group, 2014 and 2007-2008. Active Member, Rural Doctors Association of Queensland, ongoing. Member, Australian Medical Association, since 1986. Fellow, Australian College of Physical Medicine. Australian Academic Coordinator, Postgraduate Diploma of Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Otago, 2000-2016. Tutor, School of Medicine, University of Queensland, 2006-2009.


Mrs Joan Helene HARRIS, Wahroonga NSW 2076 For service to community history. Service includes: Vice-President, Ku-ring-gai Historical Society, since 2001; President, 2002-2003; Committee Member, 'for many years'; Leader, Family History Group, since 2001; Family History Tutor; Volunteer Trainer, Historical Society Resource Centre, current; Historian of the Year, 2005; Tour Organiser, 'Exploring Ku-ring-gai' bus tours, current. Member, Society of Australian Genealogists, since 2000. Member, Royal Australian Historical Society, (RAHS). Historian, Wireless Institute of Australia - New South Wales, current; Personnel Officer and Sydney North Ku-ring-gai Local Government Coordinator, Wireless Institute Civil Emergency Network (WICEN), 'for many years'. Member, Senior's Week Committee, Ku-ring-gai Council; Member, Centenary Committee, 2005. Founder, Turramurra Stamp Club, 1970. Helped establish the Ku-ring-gai Arts and Crafts Group. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Paul Harris Fellowship, Rotary Club of Turramurra, 2015. Recipient, Community Service Award, Rotary Club of Turramurra, 1987. Recipient, Citizen of the Year, Ku-ring-gai Council, 2008. Recipient, Merit Award, Ku-ring-gai Council, 2002. Recipient, Certificate of Achievement, Royal Australian Historical Society. Recipient, Recognition of Services to the Community, 1960-2010, “ 50 of the finest', North Shore Times 50 Years.

Ms Berenice Frances HARRISON, Hampstead Gardens SA 5086 For service to music. Service includes: Council Member, Recitals Australia (formerly Australian Society of Keyboard Music), since 1997 and Secretary, 1998-2009 and since 2010; Manager, 'Lunch Hour Series', since 1998. Vice-President, Accompanists' Guild of South Australia, since 2003; Committee Member, since 1998; Host, annual Accompanists' Fundraising Dinner, since 2002; Life Member, 2006. Member, Music Teachers Association of South Australia, 'for many years'. Music Teacher, various schools, Department of Education and Training Victoria, 1971-1990 including as Senior Teacher, Instrumental Teaching Coordinator, South East Metro Region, 1982-1990.


Ms Patricia Joyce HARRY, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011 For service to the visual arts. Service includes: Artist, since the 1960s. Member, 'Pens and Pencils', current. Founding Member, 'Cygnets', early 1970s. Education: Artist in Residence, Silpakorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 1995-1996; Visiting Artist, 1992. Lecturer, School of Art, Australian National University, 1976-1996. Art Teacher, Canberra Technical College, 1974-1975. Art Teacher, Daramalan College, Canberra, 1974. Art Teacher, Illawarra Grammar School, Wollongong, 1972-1973. Art Teacher, St Pauls College, Bellambi, Wollongong, 1966-1969.

Mr Peter Graham HARVEY, Sunnybank Hills Qld 4109 For service to architecture. Service includes: Chairman, Peddle Thorp Australia Architects, 1984-1994. Chairman, Peddle Thorp and Harvey Architects, 1962-1994, joined firm in 1957 and opened office in Brisbane, 1962. Involved in the design and development of major office buildings in Brisbane's Central Business District, including AMP Place, Comalco Place and the Central Plaza Development. Involved in the redevelopment of Queensland Parliament House and the design of Papua New Guinea's new Parliament House. Involved in the design and construction of the Mater Public Hospital and complex in South Brisbane, and the Mater Calvary Hospital in Cairns, 1980s. Community: Board member, Mater Board of Trustees, 1996-2002; supporter, 'for many years'.


Mrs Kathleen Margaret HASSELL, Frankston South VIC 3199 For service to conservation and the environment. Service includes: Secretary, Frankston Beach Association Inc., 1987-2004 and 2006-2008; Member, since 1985; Life Member. Secretary, Action Sweetwater Creek Association Inc., 1996-2005. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Outstanding Individual Achievement Award, Victorian Coastal Council Awards for Excellence, 2013. Recipient, Dame Phylliss Frost Award, Keep Australia Beautiful, 2011. Recipient, Citizen of the Year Award, Frankston City Council, 2000. Recipient, Environmental Pioneer Award, Frankston City Council, 2000.

Mr William Harold HEATH, Narrabri NSW 2390 For service to the community of Narrabri. Service includes; President, Rotary Club of Narrabri; 1975-1976; served on 9650 District Committee as Assistant Governor, 'for two years'; member, 'for 46 years'. Foundation President, Narrabri Probus Club, 1988 and Life Member. Member, Narrabri Masonic Lodge, 'for 63 years'. President, Narrabri Musical and Dramatic Society, 1965 and Life Member. President, Narrabri Golf Club, 1964-1968 and 1971-1977 and Life Member. President, Yarrie Lake Acquatic Club, 1965-1973. President, Narrabri Motor Bike and Car Club, 1946-1951. Member, Narrabri Vintage Car Club, 'for 15 years'. Mayor, Narrabri Municipal Council, 1968-1971. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Paul Harris Fellowship, Rotary Club of Narrabri, 1989


Mr Colin Terence HEAZLEWOOD, Williamstown VIC 3016 For service to higher education. Service includes: Charles Sturt University: Adjunct Professor of Accounting, 2009-2012. Associate Dean (Administration), 2007-2009. Sub-Dean Accounting, 2005-2009. Head of the International School of Business, 1998-2005. Sub-Dean International, Faculty of Commerce/Business, 1996-1998, 2003-2009 Head, School of Financial Studies, 1993-1996. Foundation Professor of Accounting and Finance, 1990-2009. Dean, School of Commerce, 1989-1991. Joint Warden, Riverina-Murray Institute of Higher Education and Wodonga Institute of Tertiary Education, 1987-1989. Director, Companies Branch, National Companies and Securities Commission, 1985-1987. Professor of Accounting and Finance and Foundation Head, Department of Accounting and Finance, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand, 1980-1985. University of Wollongong: Senior Lecturer, Department of Accountancy, 1977-1978. Dean, Faculty of Commerce, 1976-1978. Lecturer in Accountancy, Acting Head of Department, 1970-1971. Foundation Head, Department of Accountancy and Law, Mitchell College of Advanced Education, Bathurst, 1973-1975. Foundation Senior Lecturer/Principal Lecturer in Business Studies, Riverina College of Advanced Education, 1972-1973. Teaching Fellow/Senior Teaching Fellow in Accountancy, Monash University, 1965-1968. Other: Accounting Assessment Panellist, Higher Education Directorate, Department of Education and Training, NSW, 2006-2011. Member, Accounting Specialist Panel, Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualification, 1993-2014 and since 2015. Moderator, Masters in Professional Accounting, Business and Finance Department, Holmesglen Institute and moderator/examiner B.Bus (Acc) and B.Bus (Admin), 2011-2015. External moderator/examiner, B.Bus (Acc) Hons, HELP University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2014-2016. Author/Editor: 13 Books, 30 Chapters in Books, 17 Refereed Articles, Published Conference Proceedings, Professional Publications, 21 Working Papers, 44 Presented Conference and Seminar Papers. Editorial Board, Financial Reporting, Regulation and Governance (online), 2003-2009. Editorial Board, The Journal of Derivatives Accounting, 2003-2006. Reviewer, Australian Journal of Accounting Education, 2006-2009. Book Review Editor, 'Accounting History' 2004-2008; Assistant Editor/Editorial Committee, 1996-2004; Reviewer/Referee, since 1996. Professional Associations: Certified Practising Accountants Australia (now CPA Australia): Chair, Asia Pacific Financial Reporting Advisory Group (APFRAG), 2005-2010. Vice-President, New South Wales Division, 2006-2007; Council Member, 2005-2008. Chair, Wagga Wagga Branch Council, 1991-1997 and 2004-2007. Chair, Wollongong Branch Council, 1978. Fellow. Member, since 1964. Fellow, New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants, (now Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand) and Member, since 1981. Community: Chair/Deputy Chair, Victorian Branch, Third Age CPA Network, 2014-2017. Lions International: District Governor (201 V2), 2016-2017 and (201N4), 1999-2000. Member, Lions Williamstown, since 2010. Member, Lions Club member since 1974; Life Member. Melvin Jones Fellow. Chair, Eastern District Access Resources (EDAR), 2011-2014. Treasurer, Hobsons Bay Community Advancement Cooperative, since 2012. Member, Wallaby Club, since 2011. (Melbourne-based walking club). Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, NSW Division President's Awards, Certified Practising Accountants Australia, 1996.


Mr Noel Rex HENDER BEM, Collinswood SA 5081 For service to the community of South Australia. Service includes: St John Ambulance Australia - South Australia: Commissioner, since 2014. Board Member, since 2014. Divisional Superintendent, 2012-2014, and 1973-1975. State Training Cadre, 1975-1984. District and State Staff Officer, 1984-2011. Incident Management Team, Victorian bushfires, 2009. Interstate Task Group Leader, Queensland floods, 2011. Volunteer, since 1957. The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem: Commander, since 2007. Officer, 1993-2007. Member, since 1985. Volunteer Committee Member, Western Region Enterprise Day, University of Adelaide, 1998-2013. Former Secondary School Principal and Teacher, Department of Education and Child Development, South Australia, 1966-2003.


Ms Dorothy Lynette HENNESSY, Wollongong NSW 2500 For service to vocational education and training, and to the community of the Illawarra. Service includes: Founder, Choices and Challenges (a Vocational Education and Training business training consultancy), since 2000. Media and Public Relations Coordinator, Illawarra Vocational Training Committee/State Training Awards, current and Member, since 2000. Involved in vocational education and training, in a range of positions, 'for 50 years'. Rotary District 9675 (formerly District 9750): Chair, Vocational Services Committee, 2009-2016 and Member, current. Chair, District Alumni, since 2016. Chair, Inspirational Women's Awards, since 2016. District Trainer, since 2000. Recipient, Paul Harris Award with four sapphire pins. Recipient, International Vocational Services Leadership Award, 2013. District Committee Member and Chair of a number of committees, since 2000. Founder and Chair, Pride of the Illawarra Emergency Services Award, since 2011 (now known as The Rotary Districts of NSW Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards). Rotary Club of Wollongong: Vice-President, current, and previously for four terms. President elect, 2017 and President, 2009-2010. Interact Coordinator; Chair, Rotary Foundation, current. Past President, Rotary Club of Wollongong Central, 2002-2003. Past President, Rotary Club of Illawarra Sunrise, 1999-2000. Member of Rotary, since 1999. Community: Chair, Management Committee, North Wollongong Police Citizens Youth Club, current. Member, Illawarra Business Chamber, current; Executive Member, 1995-1996. Former Director, Illawarra Area Health Service and Mid North Coast Health Service, 'for 10 years'.

Dr Richard Francis HERLIHY, Leura NSW 2780 For service to medical professional support organisations. Service includes: President, Medical Benevolent Association of New South Wales, 1996-2005; Treasurer, 1992-1996; Councillor, 1987-2015; Honorary Life Member, since 2015. Member, Board of Directors, Epilepsy Action Australia, 1996-2009; Member, Governance Committee, current. Member, Australian Medical Association (New South Wales), 1969-2005. General Practitioner, Naremburn, Sydney, 'for many years'.


Mrs Cheryl Patricia HERSEY, Bruthen Vic 3885 For service to veterans and their families. Service includes: Welfare Officer, Carry On Victoria, since 1995; Member, since 2001. President, Victoria Branch, Partners of Veterans, 2012; Welfare Work, since 2004; Member, since 2004. President, Werribee Sub-Branch Returned and Services League of Australia, 1997-2001; Secretary, 2001-2003; Pension/Welfare Work, 1981-1997; Member, since 1984. Treasurer, Women's Royal Australian Air Force Association, since 1990; Welfare Work, since 1986; Member, since 1986. Member, Legacy, since 1997. Member, Veterans Committee, Cabrini Hospital, Malvern, 'for 15 years'.

The late Mr Roger James HICKMAN Late of Milsons Point NSW 2061 For service to sailing. Service includes: President, Yachting NSW (now Sailing Australia), 2008 and Past Vice-President. Director, Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA), 1996-1998; Rear Commodore, 1999-2005; Vice-Commodore, 2004; Chair, Sailing Committee, 1999, Member, since 1993. Competitor, Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, 'for 39 years'. Patron, Kickstart Factory, until 2016. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Australian Sports Medal, 2005. Inductee, Yachting Tasmania Hall of Fame, 2014. Recipient, Ocean Racer of the Year, CYCA, 1997 and 2014.


Mr James Donald HIGGS, Kew Vic 3101 For service to cricket. Service includes: Board Member, Cricket Victoria, 2008-2011; Special Achievement Award, VCA 200 Club, 2015. Vice-President, Richmond Cricket Club, since 2011; President, 1994-1997; Director, since 1991; Delegate to Cricket Victoria, since 1993; Captain, 1981-1983; Player, 1972-1983; Life Member, 1979; Named in the Richmond Team of the Century, 2000; Inductee, Richmond, Hall of Fame, 2009. Australian Player, 1977-1981 (22 Tests; Debut, West Indies, 1978; Toured England, West Indies, and India). Australian Selector, 1986-1997. Victorian Player, 1970-1983; Victorian Selector, 1982-1988. Chair and Coach, Crusaders Youth Cricket Program, since 2015. Player, University Cricket Club, 1968-1971. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Australian Sports Medal, 2000.

Ms Sandra Rae HILLS, Yering VIC 3770 For service to aged care in Victoria. Service includes: Chief Executive Officer, Benetas, since 2009. General Manager, Aged and Community Care, Brotherhood of St Laurence, 2000-2009. Director, Anglicare Australia, since 2003; Convenor, Aged and Community Care Network, since 2003. Member, Aged Care Consultative Committee, Federal Department of Health and Ageing, 2004-2012. Director, Victorian Branch, Leading Aged Services Australia (LASA), since 2006; Director, Victorian Branch, Health and Extended Care (now LASA), 1996-2005.


Mr Stephen John HIRT AFSM, Melton VIC 3013 For service to the community of Melton. Service includes: Captain, Melton Fire Brigade, Country Fire Authority Victoria, 1973-2004; Firefighter, since 1962; Deputy Group Officer, 1972-2012. Life Member, Melton Football Netball Club. Life Member, Melton Cricket Club. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Citizen of the Year, Melton City Council, 1982. Recipient, Australian Fire Service Medal, 2000. Recipient, Outstanding Service Medal, Country Fire Authority Victoria, 2012. Recipient, National Medal, 1984, 1st and 2nd Clasps 2005 and 3rd Clasp, 2011. Recipient, National Emergency Medal, 2013.

Mr Colin Richard HODGES, Forbes NSW 2871 For service to the horse racing industry as a radio broadcaster. Service includes: Race broadcaster and journalist, since 1970. Contributor, Racing Round-Up, Forbes Advocate, 'for over 45 years' and as a contributor to a range of newspapers and journals. Phantom race caller for community fundraising events, ongoing. MC for community fundraising events including the Forbes Street Christmas Carnival, ongoing. Publicity Officer, Central Districts Racing Association, current. Publicity Officer, Western Racing Association, current. Honorary Secretary, Bedgerebong Picnic Race Club, 1988-1995 and Life Member. Volunteer, Forbes Jockey Club, 'for many years'. Racecaller, racing clubs in Central and Western New South Wales, since 1970. Racecaller, annual charity fundraising race meeting, Port Vila, Vanuatu, 1993-2005 and 2010.


Mrs Helen Mary HOGAN, Mount Warren Park QLD 4207 For service to lawn bowls in Far North Queensland. Service to the sport of Lawn Bowls has included: President, Far North Queensland Bowling Association; Publicity Officer. President, Cairns Ladies Bowling Club; Member, Match Committee. President, Kooralbyn Valley Ladies Bowls Club. President, Past President's Association of Far North Queensland. Publicity Officer, Tamborine Ladies Bowls Club. Member, Section Committee, Cairns and District Ladies Bowls Association. Community: Alderman, Cairns City Council, 1976-1979. Senior Vice-President, Surfers Paradise Chamber of Commerce. Member, Rotary Club of Cairns West, 'for 20 years'.

Mr Geoffrey Lloyd HOLMES, Toowoomba Qld 4350 For service to the community of Toowoomba. Details unavailable at the request of the recipient

Mr David Michael HORSTMAN, Cashmere QLD 4500 For service to youth, to community health, and to animal welfare. Service includes: President, Youthcare Pine Rivers Incorporated, since 1996. Education, Learning and Development Co-ordinator, Endeavour Foundation, since 2015; Tutor, Education, Learning and Development, 2014-2015. Chair, Pine Rivers Men's Health Reference Group, Pine Rivers Community Health Centre, Queensland Government, 1995-2010; Community Representative, Management Advisory Committee, 1996-2007. Chair, Board of Directors, Pine Rivers Community Support Services. Member, Northlakes Community Consultative Committee. Chair and Member, Pine Rivers Interagency Network. Treasurer and Committee Member, Caboolture Family Haven. Vice-President, Pine Rivers Koala Care Association, 2012-2016; President, 2003-2011; Member, since 1998; Life Member, 2016. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, 'Outstanding Involvement Award', Queensland Health, 1998.


Mr Leslie Charles HOTCHIN, Ballarat West Vic 3350 For service to emergency response organisations, and to the community. Service includes: Paramedics Australasia: National Secretary, 2000-2014. Life Member, 2012 Institute of Ambulance Officers (Australia) (IAO): National President, 1989-1992. Vice-President, 1987-1989. Fellow and Life Member. Institute of Ambulance Officers (Victorian Division): Inaugural Member, 1973. Committee Member,1974-2001. Included terms as Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and National Council representative. Ambulance Service Victoria: Chief Executive Officer, (Regional Superintendent) Western Region, 1987-1999. On road officer, communications, training, supervision and management, 1965-1999. Volunteer Officer and Inaugural Secretary, Ballan Ambulance, 1963-1965. Member, Interim and Board of Studies, Ambulance Officers Training School, 1977-1982. Member, Victorian Ambulance Services Association, 1987-1999. Member, Board of Management, Ambulance Officers Training School, 1990-1999. Member, Bureau of Emergency Services Telecommunications Committee, 1991-1998. The 'Les Hotchin Professional Excellence Award', named in his honour within the Bachelor of Nursing and Paramedicine, Australian Catholic University Ballarat Campus. Community service includes: Ballarat Basketball Association including: President, 1990-2000. Treasurer, 2000-2004. Vice-President and Officials Mentor. Committee Member, 1978--2004. Life Member. Ballarat Miners Basketball: Official video operator, 'for 30 years', including as video skills training mentor. Supporter, Junior Youth League Teams, since 2005. Life Member. The 'Les Hotchin Youth League Miners MVP Award', named in his honour.


Mrs Gitie HOUSE, Darling Heights QLD 4350 For service to the community of Toowoomba. Service includes: President, Toowoomba International Multicultural Society (TIMS), since 2008. Chair, Festival Committee, Toowoomba Languages and Cultures Festival, since 2009. Member, Multicultural Queensland Advisory Council, (advising the Minister for Multicultural Affairs), Government of Queensland, since 2016 and Member, Interim Multicultural Reference Group, 2015-2016. Member, Regional Advisory Committee for Toowoomba, St Vincent's Hospital, since 2015. Member, Australian Asian Society of Toowoomba, 2004-2008 (became Toowoomba International Multicultural Society). Producer/Director, Multicultural mini-documentaries for Australian Broadcasting Corporation, ABC Open 2012. Founder and Editor, 'Winged Hearts', since 2001. Fund-raising for community projects including: Toowoomba Hospital Children's Appeal. Toowoomba West Special School. Grantham Flood Appeal. Friends Itarsi School, India. Singing Kites School Cambodia. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Woman of the Year, UN Zonta International, 2015. State Finalist, Local Hero, Australian of the Year, 2015. Recipient, Peacewoman Award, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, 2014. Recipient, Medal for Outstanding Service for the Community, University of Southern Queensland, 2014. Recipient, Australia Day Cultural Award, Toowoomba Regional Council, 2013. Ambassador for Cultural Diversity, Queensland Government, 2013. Named as one of the 125 Leading Women in Queensland, YWCA, 2013.


Mr Ian Cromie HOWDEN, Waitara NSW 2077 For service to the community through a range of roles. Service includes: Rotary District 9680 Chairman, Group Study Exchange Committee, 1993-1994. Former Chairman, District Assembly Organising Committee, 2006. Volunteer, Fourth Avenue in Motion (FAIM) visit to Kokoda, Papua New Guinea to construct a hospital, 1994. Rotary Club of Turramurra: Chair, Gampong Anak Orphanage and Community Centre Project (now the Gampong Anak Children's Village), Banda Aceh, Indonesia, 2004-2010, in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Jakarta Gambir. Founder, Turramurra Tsunami Disaster Committee, 2004. Past Chair, Eulowirree Project, 'for 5 years'. International Service Director, 1996. Former Deputy Director, International Service. Former Youth Exchange Counsellor. Former Deputy Director, Vocational Service. Former Club Service Director; Former Club Service Deputy Director. Former Member, Trees for Survival Committee. Honorary Member, since 2007. Member, 1988-2007. Recipient, Service Above Self Award, 2007. Recipient, Sapphire Pin, 1994. Jurong Town Rotary Club, Singapore: President, 1985-1986. Vice-President, 1983-1985. Secretary, 1981-1983. Recipient, Paul Harris Fellowship, 1986. Member, 1980-1986. Turramurra Probus Club: Coordinator, Investment Group, current. President, 2014. Member, since 2007. Parishioner, Uniting Church of Wahroonga, since 2004.


Ms May HU, Clayton South Vic 3169 For service to the broadcast media, to women, and to the multicultural community of Victoria. Service includes: Casual Producer, SBS Radio Melbourne, since 2013, (semi-retired), and Head of Group, Senior/Executive Producer, Mandarin Program SBS Radio, 1992-2013. Producer/Presenter, Australian Chinese Television, Channel 31, Victoria, 1996-2002 and Member Program Sub-Committee, 1998-2002. Mentor, Masters in Translation and Interpreting Studies, RMIT University, 2008-2010. Teacher, NAATI Professional Level 3 , Australian Alex International Group, 2005-2007. Cross Culture Trainer and Language Consultant, Corporate Language Communications, since 1995. Interpreter/Translator, Office of Ethnic Affairs, Victoria, the Victoria Interpreting and Translation Services (VITS) and OnCall Interpreters and translators, since 1991. Chinese Language Teacher, Chinese Culture School and Chinese Ethnic School, Victoria, 1992-1997. National Council of Women of Australia: National Adviser of Mass Media, current. National Council of Women (Victoria): Standing Committee Coordinator, current. Advisor, Ethnic Community Commission, Victoria, 2012-2015. President, National Australian Chinese Women Association, current; Founder, 2012. Chairperson, International Chinese Arts Festival, Victoria, current. Chairperson, Chinese Writers' Festival, since 2008. President, Chinese Australians Accord, since 2013. National Executive Member, Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators (AUSIT). Committee Member, Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance. Author and Editor of a range of publications. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Award for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs (Arts/Media), Victorian Multicultural Commission, 2006. Inductee, Victorian Honour Roll of Women, 2010. Recipient, Australian National Old People Speak Out Media Award, 2002.


Mr Super HUBERT, Cardiff NSW 2285 For service to children through charitable organisations. Service includes: Variety - the Children's Charity: Entertainer, Bate Bay to Barrier Point (B to B) Bash, Variety New South Wales, since late 1990s. Ambassador, Variety Newcastle, since 2000; Member, Advisory Committee, current; Entertainer, Variety Newcastle Bash, since late 1990s. Entertainer, Variety Bash New Zealand, Variety New Zealand, 2000-2016. Volunteer Entertainer at fundraising events for the Newborn and Paediatric Emergency Transport Service New South Wales (NETS), 2008-2011. Entertainer for a range of children's charitable organisations in Australia and New Zealand. Entertainer and Magician on children's television programs, NBN Television, 1983-1990. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Presidential Citation, Variety International, 2009. Recipient, Ricky May Heart of Variety Award, 2003. Recipient, Children's Compassionate Award, Variety New Zealand, 2007.


Mrs Patricia McGaw HUGHES, Bundanoon NSW 2578 For service to the community, and to youth. Service includes: Country Women's Association - Exeter Branch: Honorary Secretary, 2014-2015 and since 2017. International Officer, 2012-2015. Member, since 2011. Inaugural Committee Member, Southern Highlands Endurance Ride, since 2008; Campsite Quartermaster, current. Committee Member, Bundanoon Highland Gathering, since 2009. Member, Friendship Force Australia, current. Girl Guides Association of Australia: Member, Australian Trefoil Guild Team, 2003-2010. New South Wales State Trefoil Guild Adviser, 2003-2007. Elected Member, State Executive, 2001-2004. Elected Member, State Council, 2000-2004. Region Resource Leader, 1999-2000. New South Wales State Training Adviser, 1986-1991. New South Wales State Extension Adviser, 1984-1986. New South Wales State Lones Adviser, 1979-1984. Region International Adviser, 1977-1978. Member, Region Training Team, 1968-1977. President, Araluen Ski Club, Jindabyne, 2000-2003. Leader, 1961-1997. Awards and recognition from the Girl Guides Association of Australia includes: Recipient Long Service Award - 50 years, 2012. Recipient, Chief Commissioner's Appreciation Certificate, 2008. Recipient, Emu Award, 1992; Bar to Emu, 1998. Recipient, Wattle Award, 1980.


Dr Garrett Francis HUNTER, Glenside SA 5065 For service to medicine, and to the community of the Northern Territory. Service includes: Royal Darwin Hospital: Specialist, Ear Nose and Throat Service, 1997-2015. Deputy Director, Medical Services, 2011-2015. Co-Director (Medical) Division of Surgery and Critical Care, 2010-2015. Director of Sub Surgical Specialities, 2009-2011. Director, Division of Surgery, 2001-2009. Chairman, Private Practice Trust Fund, 2000-2007; Trustee, Private Practice Trust Fund, 1998 -2011. Established, Cochlear Implant Program, 2013. Consultant Surgeon, 1987-1997. Awarded, 'Eminent Staff Member', 2012. Appointed, Visiting Ear Nose and Throat Specialist, Women's and Children's Hospital Adelaide, since 2015. Chairman, South Australian Section, Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (ASOHNS), 1992-1993; Vice-Chairman, 1990-1991; Treasurer, 1988-1989; Secretary, 1986-1987; Convenor, National Conference, Adelaide, 1993. Royal Australasian College of Surgeons: Temporal Bone Supervisor, Adelaide Training rotation, 1985-1995. Supervisor, Ear Nose and Throat training, Royal Darwin Hospital, 1997-2015. SET Supervisor, Royal Darwin Hospital, 2009-2015. Fellow (Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery), since 1976. Surveyor, Australian Council of Healthcare Standards (ACHS), since 2012. Approved Person, Specialist Review Panels, Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA), since 2015; Practitioner Member, Medical Board of the Northern Territory, 2015-2016. Consultant ENT Surgeon, Royal Adelaide Hospital, 1988-1997. Consultant ENT Surgeon, Flinders Medical Centre, 1977-1987. Consultant ENT Surgeon, Repatriation Hospital, Adelaide, 1977-1983. Consultant ENT Surgeon, Modbury Hospital Adelaide, 1983-1997. Private Practice Consultant, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon, since 1977. Team Member, Ear Nose and Throat and Eye Group, Tsunami relief service, Aitape, Papua New Guinea, 1998.; Humanitarian service, Rabaul and Kavieng, Papua New Guinea, 1999. Team Member, Royal Darwin Hospital team, Humanitarian service, Madang, Papua New Guinea, 2000. Senior Lecturer, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Northern Territory Clinical School, 1997-2015. Senior Lecturer, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Adelaide, 1988- 1997. Senior Lecturer, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Flinders University, 1977- 1987.


Mrs Myrle Cynthia HUNTER, Hinton NSW 2321 For service to the community as an author and historian. Service includes: Author and Historian - has written over 20 books and publications, including; 'World of Work, Work in the Hunter Valley, a guide to resources', National Centre for Australian Studies Monash University, Newcastle Region Public Library, Newcastle University History Department, 1992. 'Maitland Park', Hunter House Publications 2001. 'Grass Roots- a study of the business of the first ten years of Morpeth Borough Council 1866-1876', Morpeth Museum 2002. 'Out of the Closet, Maitland's Water Stories', Maitland City Heritage Group, 2006. 'Bound for Wallis Plains, Maitland's Convict Settlers', Maitland City Heritage Group, 2012. 'Out of the Ordinary', Maitland City Heritage Group, 2015. Member, Hunter Regional Committee of the National Trust of NSW, 1997-2001. Member, Professional Historians Association, Royal Australian Historical Society since 1970. Member, Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology since 1970. Member, Port Stephens Council Heritage Advisory Committee 1999-2015. Vice-Chairman, Sandgate Cemetery Trust,1995-2015;Trustee,1995-2015.


Professor Helen Eva HUNTLY, North Rockhampton QLD 4702 For service to tertiary education in Central Queensland. Service includes: Central Queensland University: Provost, Tertiary Education Division, since 2016. Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Industry, Vocational Training and Access Education Division, 2015-2016. Dean, School of Education and the Arts, 2010-2015. Head, School of Learning and Innovation, 2009-2010. Member of Vice Chancellor's Advisory Committee; Executive Management Committee; University Council (ex officio); Academic Board; Learning and Teaching Committee of Academic Board; Vocational Training and Education Coursework Committee; Higher Education Coursework and Qualifications Committee; Joint Consultative Committee; University Enterprise Bargaining Management Team. Chair of the Education Program Committee, 2010- 2015. Deputy Chair - Academic Board, 2014- 2015. Elected Faculty representative, Academic Board of Central Queensland University, 2002 and reappointed 2003-2005 and 2010- 2012. Member, Dual Sector Academic Unification Committee, 2013-2014. Member, Distance Education Enhancement Project Committee, 2012. Elected to the CQU Staff Consultative Committee, 2007; the Faculty Staffing Committee, 2006-2007, 2004-2005 and 2000-2001; and elected staff representative, Bundaberg Campus Advisory Group, 2006. Has held a range of professional memberships including: Member, TEQSA Register of Experts (Teacher Education). Invited Panel Member, Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications. Invited Member, National Teacher Education Expert Standing Committee, since 2015. Invited Member, Minister for Education's Teacher Education Taskforce, since 2015. Member, TAFE Directors Australia. Board Member, Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy (QMEA). Chair, Queensland Deans of Education Forum (QDEF) 2014-2015. Invited member, Federal Department of Education Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students Governance Committee 2015. Vice President and Board Member, Australian Council of Deans of Education (ACDE) 2014 - 2015. Australian Institute for Teachers and School Leadership (AITSL): Representative, Australian Council of Deans of Education on the Professional Experience Project 2014. Invited Panel Chair, National Accreditation panels for new initial teacher education programs, 2013-2014. Invited Panel Member,National accreditation of teacher education programs, since 2012. Higher Education representative on the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) Internal Review and other review committees. CQUniversity representative, 'Flying Start' Reference Group for Review of Teacher Education in Queensland 2010. Member of a range of other professional education organisations. Community service includes: Board Member and Immediate Past Deputy Chair of Impact Community Services, since 2010. Board Chair Shalom Catholic College, 2007-2009 and Board Member, 2005-2009. Board Member, Bundaberg YMCA,1988-2003 and Life Member. Board Member, Bundaberg Baptist Family Day Care,1995-1998 and Volunteer First Aid Instructor, 1996-1998.


Mr Ian Perry HYMAN, Warrawee NSW 2074 For service to people with a disability. Service includes: Inala - supports individuals living with disability: Board Member, since 2012. Chairman, Annual Sportsmen's Political Lunch, since 1993. Chairman, Building and Assets Management Subcommittee, since 2015. Special Olympics Australia: Board Member, 2007-2009. Past Chairman, Sustainable Revenue Committee. Founder, Past Chairman and Fundraiser, Special Olympics North Shore, 2003-2007. Lifestart: Director, 2000-2003. Chair, Corporate Fundraising Committee, 1993-2003. Co-Founder. Fundraiser and supporter, Geton Stage, Disability Theatre Company, 2010-2016. Fundraiser and supporter, Cromehurst Special School, since 2007. Fundraiser and supporter, St Edmunds School, 'more than 10 years'. Fundraiser and supporter, Bayley House, Melbourne, since 2014. Honorary Treasurer, CNS Precision Assembly, since 2015. Board Member, Association for Children with a Disability, 2012-2015. Past Management Committee Member and Vice-President, Down Syndrome New South Wales. Turnaround Management Association: President, 2009. Vice-President, 2008. Board Member, 2005-2009. Chairman, National Membership Committee, 2005-2008. Chief Executive Officer, Hyman's Valuers and Auctioneers, since 1984, has conducted over 300 auctions for charitable organisations since 1985. Past Member, Education Committee, Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. Chairman, Professional Riskmanagers Pty Ltd, since 2007.


Ms Susan IVANY, South Yarra VIC 3141 For service to women, and to aged care in Victoria. Service includes: Co-Vice President, International Council of Jewish Women, since 2014; Board Member, since 2002; Co-Chair, Status of Women Committee, current; Convenor, Status of Women in Jewish Law Working Group, current; Chair, Asia Pacific Region, 2000-2004; supporter, 'Stop the Traffik', and 'Project Respect', current. Vice-President, National Council of Jewish Women of Australia, 2011-2015; Board Member, 2002-2015; Honorary Secretary, 1985-1991; past Convenor/Chair, Status of Women Committee, Life Member, since 2015. Board Member, National Council of Jewish Women of Australia (VIC), 2011-2014; President, 2006-2010; Vice President, 2002-2006; Life Member, since 2014; past Convenor/Chair, Status of Women Committee; Founder and Chair, Unchain My Heart Inc., since 2014. Advisory Board Member, Project Deborah, since 2013. Board Member, Tashmadada, current. Co-Vice President, Jewish Care Victoria, since 2015; Board Member, since 2011; Co-chair, Annual Appeal, 2004. Past Executive Director, Australasian Union of Jewish Students, circa 1988; Secretary, 1985-1991.

Mr Matthew Henry JACOBS, Blackwall TAS 7275 For service to marine rescue organisations. Service includes: Division and Unit Commander, Tamar, Volunteer Marine Rescue (formerly Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol), since 1996; Member, since 1987. Instructor, recreational motor boat licence course, Marine and Safety Tasmania, since 2005.


Mr Peter Donald JAMES, Terrigal NSW 2260 For service to surf lifesaving. Service includes: General Manager, Operations, Surf Life Saving New South Wales, 2005-2011. Director, Surf Life Saving Central Coast, since 2011; President, 1994-1996; NSW Council Representative, 1994-1996; President, Central Coast Power Surf Rescue Committee, 1996-1996; Chief Executive Officer, 2001-2005 and 1998-1999; Life Member, 2012. President, Wamberal Surf Life Saving Club, 1992-1994; 1988; 1983-1985; 1981; 1977-1979; Committee Member, 2004-2005, and 1980; Captain, 1971; Life Member, 1979. Member, Surf Life Saving Australia, since 1962. Chairman, Central Leagues Club, 2016-2017; Director, since 2012, and 1996-1999. Chief Executive Officer, Surf Life Saving Auckland, New Zealand, 1999-2001. Treasurer, Manly Life Saving Club, 1964. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, 50 Year Long Service Award, Surf Life Saving Australia, 2012. Recipient, Gosford Mayoral Award, 'for services to Gosford City', 1996.


Mr Craig Jon JARVIS, Coogee NSW 2034 For service to wheelchair sports. Service includes: Vice Chairman, Wheelchair Sports NSW Inc, since 1997; Chairman, 2013; Board Member, since 1985; Chair, various sports committees, 1992-2000; Member, Sports Committee, 1989-1991; Volunteer Personal Care Attendant/Escort, since 1981; Life Member, since1991. Selector, NSW and Wheelchair Sports Australia, 'on various occasions'. Has served in a range of roles at wheelchair sporting events including: At five Paralympic Games. At three Far East and South Pacific Games for the Disabled Games. On 15 occasions at World Championships. On 14 occasions with various NSW Teams (Junior and Seniors). Organiser/Coordinator, wheelchair basketball programme in Daceyville through Eastern Suburbs PCYC, 'ongoing'. Sport and Recreation Officer, Spinal Cord Injuries Unit, The Prince of Wales Hospital, since 1980. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Sir Ludwig Guttman Award, Disability Sports Australia, 2014. Recipient, Distinguished Long Service Award, NSW Sports Federation, 2012. Recipient, Australian Sports Medal, 2000.


Mr Guruswamy JAYARAMAN, Glenwood NSW 2768 For service to the Indian community of Western Sydney. Service includes: Treasurer, Hindu Council of Australia, current; Executive Committee Member, since 2008; Recipient, Hindu Council Award, 2013. Chair, Auburn Diversity Services, since 2008; Auburn Community Leadership Roundtables. Founder and Executive Member, Sri Om Adi Sakthi Ashram (a not-for-profit, culturally-focused health support system for the elderly), since 2006; Vice-President, Sri Om Foundation Ltd, (Sri Om Care for Senior Wellbeing), current and Past President. General Secretary, Vishva Hindu Parishad, 1995-2005. President, Sewa International Australia (a not-for-profit community volunteering organisation), 1997-2000. Member, Friends of India, 1995-2000. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Community Services Award, Holi Festival (Mela), Parramatta, 2017. Recipient, Outstanding Contributions to the Community Award, Multicultural NSW, 2016. Recipient, Appreciation Award, Indian Independence Day Celebrations, 2012. Recipient, Appreciation Award, Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin, 2012. Recipient, Seniors Services Award, Auburn City Council, 2011.

Mr Bruce Raymond JEFFREY, Traralgon VIC 3844 For service to veterans and their families. Service includes: President, Morwell Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 2011; Senior Vice-President, 2009-2010; Vice-President, 2008; Committee Member, 2004-2007; Life Member, since 2010; Pension and Welfare Advocate, current. Organiser, Younger Veterans' Expo in 2014. Active fundraiser for ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day appeals, ongoing. Member, War Memorial Advisory Committee, Latrobe City Council, current.


Mr Peter JENNINGS, Giffard West VIC 3851 For service to the community of Gippsland. Service includes: Executive Officer, Gippsland Rural Financial Counselling Service, 2007-2016; Pro Bono Financial Counsellor, 1997-2001. Local Government Commissioner, South Gippsland Shire Council, 1995-1997; Councillor, Shire of Alberton Council, 1988-1993; Shire President, 1991-92. Member, Foundation Board, Gippsland Grammar School, 2004-2009; Chairman, School Board, 2007-2009; Member, School Board, 2001-2009; Chairman, Audit Sub-Committee, 2004-2007. Member, Stradbroke Branch, Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF), since 1981; Secretary, 2009-2012 and 1985-1986; President, 2003-2005 and 1986-1988; President, Gippsland District Council, 2006-2007. Volunteer Fire Fighter, Giffard West Brigade, Country Fire Authority Victoria, since 1981; Training Officer, current; Brigade Secretary/Treasurer, 1986-1998. Founding Member, Stradbroke/Woodside Farm Trees Group, Landcare, since 1987; Treasurer, no dates. Member, Gippsland Coastal Board, 2012-2015. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Centenary Medal, 2001.


Mrs Carole Linde JOBLING, Rozelle NSW 2039 For service to the community of Muswellbrook. Service includes: Treasurer, Parents and Citizens Committee, South Muswellbrook Public School, 'approximately 10 years'. Foundation Treasurer, Meals on Wheels Muswellbrook. Foundation Member, View Club Muswellbrook. Member, Muswellbrook Art Prize Committee. Life Member, Muswellbrook Branch, The Australian Red Cross. Member and Patron, Muswellbrook Branch, Girl Guides Association. District Commissioner, Muswellbrook, Girl Guides Association. Foundation Member, Muswellbrook Preschool and Member, since 2006. Secretary, Castlereagh Probus Club, 2009-2011. Liberal Party - New South Wales: Party Member, Muswellbrook Branch, 1967-2003; Former Secretary. Party Member, Petersham-Lewisham Branch, 2003-2005. Party Member, Balmain/Rozelle Branch, since 2005. Member, Liberal Women' s Council, since 1968. Upper Hunter State Electorate Conference Secretary. Paterson Federal Electorate Conference Secretary. Volunteer, Sydney Federal Election, 2007 and 2010. Committee Member and Archivist, Liberal Women's Council.


Associate Professor Thomas William JOBLING, Brighton VIC 3186 For service to medicine, particularly to ovarian cancer research. Service includes: Co-Founder and Chairman, Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation, since 2000. Visiting Medical Officer, Gynaecology Cancer Centre, Epworth HealthCare, current; Involved with Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinical Institute, current. Director, Gynaecology Oncology Unit, Monash Medical Centre, since1997; Consultant, since 1992. Training Supervisor, Gynaecological Oncology Sub-speciality, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, since 2006; Fellow, since 1990; Member, Gynaecological Oncology Subspecialty Committee, 1996-2002; Member, Continuing Education Committee, 1996-2002; Gynaecological Oncology Examiner, 2002-2011. Council Member, Cancer Council Victoria, 2002-2013; Chair, Clinical Network Gynaecological Cancer Committee, 1995-1997; Deputy Chair, Clinical Network Gynaecological Cancer Committee, 1987-1994; Member, Clinical Network Gynaecological Cancer Committee, 'for many years'. Member, Australian Society of Gynaecologic Oncology, current. Member, Society of Pelvic Surgeons, current. Member, Australia and New Zealand Gynaecologic Oncology Group, current. Member, International Society of Gynaecological Cancer, current.

Mr Harry Fredrick JONES, Chirnside Park VIC 3116 For service to people with a disability, and to the pharmacy profession. Service includes: Life Governor, Melba Support Services, since 1984; President, 1971-1984; Member, Board of Directors, 1979-1981; Treasurer, 1981-1984. Life Member, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, since 2005; Member, since 1955. Manager, Yarra Courses Senior Pennant, Heritage Golf Club, since 2007; Pennant Golf Captain, 2000-2002. Life Member, Apex Club of Lilydale, since 1977; President, 1966-1967; Treasurer, 1974-1975.


Mr Howard Campbell JONES, Albury NSW 2640 For service to the print media, to historical societies, and as an author. Service includes: Journalist, 'The Border Mail', 1982-2014; served as; sub-editor, reporter, feature writer, property editor and columnist. Member/Committee Member, Albury and District Historical Society, since 1984; Life Member, since 2001. Member, Rotary Club of Albury North, 1999-2007 and 2014-2016; Friend of Rotary. Member, Place Names Advisory Committee, City of Wodonga, since 2001. Author of approximately 30 books, and various other publications, since 1974, including: 'March of the Veterans: The Proud Story of the City of Albury RSL Sub-branch', 2014. 'Wodonga Across Three Centuries', 2015. 'Wodonga City: A Jubilee History', 1998. 'Haberfields: A Family Dairy Tradition', 1997. 'Albury Heritage', 1991. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Paul Harris Fellowship, Rotary Club of Albury North, 2014. Recipient, Eagle Award, City of Wodonga, 2004. Journalist of the Year, TH Mott Award for Excellence in Journalism, 'The Border Mail', 2001.

Mr William Edward JOSEPHS, Casuarina NT 0811 For service to veterans and their families. Service includes: Pensions and Welfare Officer and Advocate, Darwin Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, current; Life Member, 2015; member, since 2000. President, Rotary Club of Darwin North, 2007-2008, 2002-2003; served in various other executive positions, since 1988; Paul Harris Fellow; Member, since 1988. Member, Vietnam Veterans' Association of Australia, current.


Associate Professor Martin Roderick JUDE, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 For service to medicine as a neurologist. Service includes: Murrumbidgee Local Health District, NSW Ministry of Health: Neurologist and Director of Stroke Unit, Wagga Wagga Health Services, current. Consultant, Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, Calvary Riverina Private Hospital, and Private Practice - Wagga Specialist Medical Centre, since 1995. Co-Chair, The Stroke Network, NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation, 2015-2017; Medical Chair, Stroke Services NSW, since 2014, Chair, Strategic Planning Committee, since 2008; Past Member, Stroke Network Strategic Working Party; Medical Liaison, Rural Stroke Network, since 2005. Medical Representative, Rural Stroke Coordinators Network, since 2008. Member, NSW Health Stroke Thrombolysis Project, 2011-2015. Conjoint Associate Professor, Rural Clinical School, University of New South Wales, since 2011; Chair Division of Medicine, 1999-2006. Examiner, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, National Examining Panel for Adult Medicine, since 2012; Examiner, Regional Examiners Clinical Exam for Adult Medicine, 2009-2013; Fellow, since 1993. Chair/Regional Director, Physician Training NSW/ACT, 2005-2007; Delegate, Federal Ministerial Committee on Magnetic Resonance Imaging Services, 2004. Chair, Governance Committee, St Vincent's Southwest Network for Basic Physician Training, 2008-2014.


Ms Tanya Aysen KAPLAN, Burnside SA 5066 For service to Turkey-Australia relations, and to the veteran community. Service includes: Co-Chair, The Spirit of Gallipoli Project (joint enterprise of the 9 RAR Association of South Australia and the Turkish Association of South Australia), ongoing. Youth Vigil, Anzac Eve, South Australian Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, ongoing. Involved with the Turkish Ethnic School, South Australia, current. Foundation Member, Turkish Radio, Ethnic Radio and 5 UV. Multicultural Service Officer/Social Worker/Policy Analyst, Department for Human Services, South Australia, since 2006. Social Worker and Team Leader, Multicultural Communities Council, 2000-2006. Social Worker and Advocate, Aged Rights Advocacy, 1998-1999. Student Host, Sakarya University, The World Solar Car Race, 2011-2013. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, award for excellence in the workplace, Department for Human Services, South Australia, 2013. Recipient, award for service to multiculturalism and disadvantaged groups in our society, Federation of Ethnic Communities Council of Australia, 2005.


Rabbi Mendel KASTEL, Bondi NSW 2026 For service to the community through social welfare bodies, and to youth. Service includes: Chief Executive Officer, Jewish House, since 2008. (A non-denominational, not-for-profit organisation offering accommodation, counselling services and basic essentials for people in crisis). Founder, Point Zero Youth Services, since 1997. Board Member, Waverley Youth Services (WAYS), 2000-2015. Founder and Board Chair, J-Junction, current. Launched, 'Yes We Can' Campaign, in conjunction with Coles, food drive for the needy, 2009 and ongoing. Founder and Active role, 'Students on the Streets' (SOS), ongoing. Rabbi, Great Synagogue, Sydney, 1993-2008 and Rabbinic Fellow, since 2015. Past President, New South Wales Rabbinical Council. Chaplain, New South Wales Police Force, since 2002. Chaplain, various organisations including: Sydney's St Vincent's Public Hospital. Wolper Jewish Hospital. Prince of Wales Private Hospital. Sydney Children's Hospital. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Local Hero award, Waverley Council, 2015. Recipient, Woollahra Council Award, 1999. Recipient, Wentworth Communal Award. Recipient, B'nai B'rith Community Award.


Mr Ian Parker KELLY, Falcon WA 6210 For service to the community of Western Australia. Service includes: Chairman, Constitutional Bylaws, Lions Clubs International Australia, since 2015 and 1994-1996. Deputy Chairman, Treasurer, and Trustee, Australian Lions Foundation “W”, 2012-2016. Chairman, Lions Hearing Foundation, 2001-2008. Chairman, MD Lions Mints, 1994-1997; District Chairman, 1989-1992. Chairman, Council of Governors, Australia, 1993-1994. Chairman, District 201 W2, Lions Clubs International Australia, 1993-1994; District Governor, 1992-1993. Chairman, Dryandra Woodlands Village, 1983-1989; Director, 1999-2000 and 1978-1982. Member, Mandurah Lions Club, since 2010. Charter Member, Falcon Lions Club, 2008. President, Booragoon Lions Club, 1977-1978 and 1986-1987; Charter Member, 1973-2008. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, International Ambassador of Goodwill, Lions International, since 2016. Recipient, Life Membership, Past District Governor's Association, since 2014. Inductee, WA Lions Hall of Fame, 2012. Recipient, International President's Certificate of Appreciation, Lions International, 1992, 2009 and 2016.

Mr Michael Robert KEMP AFSM, Millicent SA 5280 For service to the community through emergency response organisations. Service includes:. Country Fire Service South Australia: Volunteer firefighter, since 1971. Group Officer, Wattle Range Group, 1997-2015. Group Officer, Millicent/Beachport Group, 1971-1997. Chairman, Regional Volunteer Management Committee, 2000-2015. Chairman, Regional Operations Committee, 15 years. Region Representative, State Vehicle and Equipment Committee, 'for 10 years'. Region Representative, Chief Officer's Advisory Council, 'for 10 years'.


Mr Graeme Ernest KENT, Buninyong VIC 3357 For service to the international community through humanitarian assistance programs. Service includes: Founder, Aussie Action Abroad, since 2011. Chief Executive Officer, Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (Victoria), 1995-2011. Community Development Officer, City of Ballarat, since 2011.


Mr George Robert KINEALY, Wadalba NSW 2259 For service to the community through a range of roles. Service includes: Lions International: Multiple District 201: Leadership roles including: District Governor, 1998-1999. Cabinet Secretary, 2002-2003, 2007-2008; Lioness Chairman, 1992-1993; New South Wales Representative, Lions Hearing Dogs Committee, 2003-2008. District 201N3: Leadership roles including: Vice District Governor, 1997-1998. District Governor, 1998-1999. Past District Governor, 1999-2000. LCIF and ALF Chairman, 2000-2001. Zone Chair, 1988-1989, 1993-1994 and 2002-2003. Region Chair, 1990-1992. Chair, Australian Lions Emergency Relief Team, 2003-2004 Chair, Christmas Cakes, 1996-1997 and 2005-2006. Chair, Hearing Dogs, 2001-2002. Secretary/Treasurer, Handicap Picnic, Lions Central Coast, 1988-2007. Convention Chair, 1996 and 2013. Wyong Lions Club: Club Secretary, 2004-2006. Treasurer, 2004-2013. Honorary Administrator, Don Small Retirement Village, since 2008. Toukley Lions Club: Held executive positions, 1981-2003. Represented Lions, Central Coast Health Committee, raising funds for the Cancer Unit at Wyong Hospitals and refurbished Gosford Hospital and Dialysis Unit, and Lakehaven Dialysis Centre, 1998-2003. Lions Representative, 2000 Olympic Torch Committee, Wyong Shire, 1998-2000. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient of awards from Lions International including: Key Award; 35 Year Monarch, 2016; Melvin Jones Fellowship, 2008; Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowship, 2010; International Presidents 100% Certificate, 1999; International Presidents Appreciation Certificate, 1999; Life Governor, NSW/ACT Save Sight Public Health Care Foundation, 1997; Neil Williams Esteemed Member Award for Childhood Cancer, 2003; Barry Palmer Recognition Award Children's Mobility, 2013-2014; Guiding Lion Award, 2009 and JD Richardson Award, 2007.


Mrs Marilyn Mavis KINEALY, Wadalba NSW 2259 For service to the community through a range of roles. Service includes: Lions International: Leadership roles for Multiple District 201: Membership Chair, Founders Membership Growth from LCI, 2008-2009. District Governor, 2009-2010. Past District Governor, 2010-2011. Lioness Chair, 1999-2005. Lioness Committee Member, 1992-1999. Leadership roles for District 201N3: District Chair, Lions Club International Foundation, 2009-2015. District Governor, 2009-2010. Lioness Associate Chair; 1989-1992. Zone Chair. Region Chair, 2005-2006. Chair, Australian Lions Emergency Relief Team. Vice District Governor, 2008-2009. Chair, Membership, Education, Retention and Leadership Cabinet Secretary, 2013-2014. Chair, Australian Lions Foundation, 2016-2017. Treasurer, Camp Kookaburra for International Exchange Students, 2016 and since 2017. Secretary, Lions Club of Wyong, since 2016. Charter President, Lioness Club of Toukley, 1987 and has held a range of executive positions from 1993-1994 and 1998-1999 and since 2001. Secretary, The Lakes Surf Life Saving Club, 'for several years'. Secretary, Womens Auxiliary and QTs (girls), 'for a few years'. Member, Organising Committee, Handicap Picnic, Lions Central Coast, 1988-2007. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient of awards from Lions International including: Key Award. 30 Year Monarch Award, 2017 Melvin Jones Fellowship, 1991 and Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowship, 2010. International Presidents Certificate, 2007, 1991, 1990. Rotary Pride of Workmanship Award, Gosford Rotary Club, 1993. Life Membership, NSW/ACT Save Sight, Public Health Care Foundation, 1999. Membership Services Award, for outstanding and dedicated service to Lions Australia and the wider community, Multiple District 201, 2004-2005. Lioness of the Year, Toukley Lioness Club, 2005-2006. Council Chairman's Award, for dedication and service, Multiple District 201, 2005-2006. JD Richardson Award, 2007. Ian M. Stockdale Humanitarian Award, 2008. Mary Jamieson Recognition Award, 2009. Barry Palmer Recognition Award, 2014. Follow Your Dream Foundation Australia, 2016.


Mr Brian Thomas KING, Bright Vic 3741 For service to community health. Service includes: Alpine Health Board: Chairman, since 2013. Chair, Quality Care Committee, 2013-2014. Chair, Finance and Planning Committee, 2011-1013. Board Member, since 2010. Past Vice-President, Bright and District Chamber of Commerce.

Mr John Wallace KING, Brighton Vic 3186 For service to the community of Victoria. Service includes: Rotary District 9800: District Governor, 1986-1987. President's Representative, Rotary International Conferences, 1988-1989. Chair, Australian and New Zealand Memberships and Extensions, 1988-1991. Past Chairman, Foundation Benefactors and Patrons Committee. Has served on a range of district committees and international service, since 1985. Rotary Club of Brighton: Member since 1974 and Recipient, Paul Harris Fellow. President, Rotary Club of Warracknabeal 1971; Vice President 1970; Member 1965-1974. Chairman, fundraising appeal for extensions to the Mayflower Nursing Home, Brighton, 1999-2000. Chairman, Life Education Victoria, 1989-1993; Board Member 1993-1995. Past Member, Sub-Committee to Establish a Bequest and Gift Program, St Leonard's Uniting Church; Member, Parish Council 1974-1985; Parishioner since 1974. Chairman, Kooyong Branch, Association for the Blind (now Vision Australia), 1979-1989; involved in establishment of Radio RPH, (radio for the print handicapped,) 1981; Life Governor Award 'for services to the 'Reach Out Appeal' 1981.


Mr Roger Henry KING RVM, Wanniassa ACT 2903 For service to the Crown through vice-regal support roles. Service includes: Government House - Canberra: Household staff member since 1973. Roles include: Household Attendant, current. Travel Assistant, current. Personal Attendant to the Governor-General, current. Valet, current. First Footman, current.

Mr John Francis KINSELA, Blacktown NSW 2148 For service to wrestling, and to youth. Service includes: General Director, New South Wales Wrestling, current; Volunteer Coach, Administrator and Competition Official, current; Life Member. Australian flyweight wrestling representative, Wrestling World Championships Istanbul, 1974; Munich Olympic Games, 1972; Mexico Olympic Games, 1968. Volunteer, Wrestling Field of Play, Sydney Olympic Games, 2000. Inductee, Aboriginal and Islander Sports Hall of Fame, 1991; Bankstown Sports Club Honour Roll, 1988. Coach, New South Wales State Sports Centre. Wrestling Coach, Youth Mentor and 'Founding Father' (Uncle John), Mt Druitt Police and Community Youth Club (PCYC), current. Volunteer at other PCYCs including Burwood, Bankstown, Hornsby and Blacktown, 'over many years'. Indigenous Juror and former Chair, Circle Sentencing Justice Group, New South Wales Attorney-General's Department, current. Volunteer, PCYC and New South Wales Department of Justice 'Breaking the Barriers' Fitness Program, current.


Mrs Aylene Alice KIRKWOOD, Eaglehawk VIC 3556 For service to the community of Eaglehawk. Service includes: Foundation Member, Eaglehawk Heritage Society, since 1994; Acquisitions/Records Officer, since 1995. Management Committee Member, Eaglehawk Mechanics Institute, since 1980; Member, Goldfields Library Book Club. Committee Member, Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival, since 1980; Eaglehawk Heritage Society Representative, since 1994. Planning Committee Member, Canterbury Carols, since 1980. Volunteer, Summer in the Parks Program, City of Greater Bendigo, since 2008. Active Parishioner, St Liborius' Catholic Church, since 1944; Member, Meet and Greet Committee; Past Member, Parish Council. Volunteer, St Liborius Primary School, ongoing. Active Volunteer, Eaglehawk Branch, St Vincent de Paul, since 1994. Regular Exhibitor, Bendigo Agricultural Show, since 2001. Author, 'The Church with a Chimney: St Augustine's Myers Flat: Celebrating 150 years 1864-2014', 2014. Author, 'Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival Celebrating 40 Fabulous Years', 2011. Author, 'A Tour of Our Town Eaglehawk', 2008. Author, 'St Liborius Primary School No. 262: 100 years 1904-2004', 2004. Co-Author, 'Eaglehawk: Welcome Back', 2000. Author, 'Reminiscing and Recipes: A Collection of Photographs and Dockets of Eaglehawk Business Houses Interspersed with Recipes', 1998. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Citizen of the Year, Eaglehawk, 2009.


Mrs Mary Carmel KNOWLES, Rossarden TAS 7213 For service to the community of the Northern Midlands, and to local government. Service includes: Councillor, Northern Midlands Council, since 2009. Local Government of Tasmania Representative, Family Violence Consultative Group, current. Member, Avoca, Royal George and Rossarden Local District Committee, current; Chair, 2007-2009. Secretary, Greater Esk Tourism Association, since 2009; President, 2006-2008. Board Member, Heritage Highway Association, since 2009. Secretary/Treasurer, Rossarden Progress Association, since 2009. Board Member, Heart FM, since 2010. Volunteer, Avoca Museum and Information Centre, current. Volunteer Ambulance Officers Association Tasmania: President, 2001-2006. Vice-President, 2000-2001. Member, since 1997. Volunteer Ambulance Officer, since 1989. Tasmanian Women in Agriculture: Regional Group Leader, South Esk Regional Group, since 2009. Executive Member, 2007-2010. President, Distance Education Parent Association, 1996-2001. Awards and recognition includes: Inductee, Tasmanian Honour Roll for Women, 2010.


Dr John William KRAMER, Woolgoolga NSW 2456 For service to medicine as a general practitioner in regional areas. Service includes: Visiting Medical Officer, Coffs Harbour Base Hospital, since 1981. Visiting Medical Officer, Baringa Private Hospital, since 1981. General Practitioner, Refugee Clinic, Coffs Harbour Health Campus, 2006-2016. Visiting General Practitioner to a range of schools in Coffs Harbour and Woolgoolga, 1995-2016. General Practitioner, Woolgoolga, since 1981. Professional organisations: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP): Board Member, National Rural Faculty, current; Chairman, 2000-2002; Provost, since 2014. Vice-Chairman, National Archives Committee, current. New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory Faculty. North Coast Region Representative Board Member, current. Inaugural Corlis Fellow, 2009-2013. Provost, 2002-2015. Fellow, since 1993. Member, since 1986. Board Member (RACGP Nominee), New South Wales Rural Doctors Network, current. Member, Australian Indigenous Doctors Association, current. Inaugural Chairman, Mid North Coast Division of General Practice, 1993-1995, and Chairman, 2005-2008; Chief Executive Officer, 1995-1998; Board Member, 'for many years'. Vice-Chairman, North Coast GP Training, 2002-2008; Director, 2003-2013. University of New South Wales: Adjunct Associate Professor, Coffs Harbour, since 2016. Lecturer, Rural Clinical School in Medicine, Coffs Harbour, since 2001. Conjoint Senior Lecturer, School of Community Medicine, since 2002. ILP Supervisor, Faculty of Medicine, 2010-2012. Conjoint Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, Newcastle University, since 2002. Clinical Lecturer, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Wollongong, 2009. Community: Board Member, Glenreagh Mountain Railway, current; Honorary Life Member. Honorary Member, Woolgoolga Rotary Club, current. Member, Parish Finance Council, St Augustine's Catholic Parish, current. Chairman, Woolgoolga and District Retirement Village, 1991-1997; Vice-Chairman, 1986-1991; Board Member, 1985-2000.


Mrs Victoria Eva KVISLE, Killara NSW 2071 For service to cancer research organisations, and to the community. Service includes: Director, Cure Cancer Australia, 1993-2016 and fundraiser and supporter, 'for over 40 years'. Supporter and Volunteer, Can Too Foundation, ongoing. Co-Recipient, Eva Kolling Award for Philanthropy, 2015. Vice-President, The Redlanders Past Students' Association, Sydney Church of England Co-educational Grammar School Redlands, current.

Mr Desmond John LACY, Oxenford QLD 4210 For service to multinational law enforcement relations and cooperation. Service includes: Secretary and Treasurer, Asia-Pacific Chapter, FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA - a non-profit international organisation of senior law enforcement professionals dedicated to providing global law enforcement expertise, training, education and information), since 2005; Member, since 1999. Supporter, FBINAA Charitable Foundation, current. Manager, Venue Security, Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation, since 2015. Police Officer, Queensland Police Service, 1975-2015; served as Acting Chief Superintendent and District Officer, Gold Coast District before retirement in August 2015. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Gold Coast Citizen of the Year, 2013. Recipient, National Police Service Medal, 2012. Recipient, Queensland Police Service Medal, 2000. Recipient, National Medal, 2005.


Mr Gerrard Michael LAMBOURNE, East Bentleigh VIC 3165 For service to youth, and to the community of Bayside. Service includes: President, Rotary Club of Brighton North, current; Chair, Community and Youth Committees; Member, since 1996. President, Bayside Youth Foundation, 1998-2004. Volunteer, Family Life, since 2004. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Bayside Citizen of the Year, 1999.

Associate Professor David LANGTON, Frankston VIC 3199 For service to thoracic and sleep medicine. Service includes: Peninsula Health: Director, Thoracic and Sleep Medicine, current. Director of Medicine, 2000-2007. Founding Director of Intensive Care Medicine, 1998-2000. Director, Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ), 2012-2016; Treasurer, 2014-2015; Chair, Finance, Risk and Audit Subcommittee, 2015-2016; Member, since 1988. National Examiner, Royal Australian College of Physicians, since 2005. Medical Director, Southern Metropolitan Integrated Cancer Service, 2008-2010. Head, Intensive Care Unit, Frankston Hospital, 1988; Founder, Lung function Laboratory, Mornington Peninsula, 1993; Developed Hospital's Sleep Laboratory, 1995.


Mr Andrew John LAWSON, Newtown VIC 3220 For service to the community of Geelong. Service includes; Executive Officer, Geelong Community Foundation, 2000-2016; Life Governor, since 2016. President, United Way Geelong (now Give Where You Live), 1985-1987; Board Member, 1979-1991; Campaign Director, 1978; Life Membership, 1993. Development Officer for Community Foundations, Philanthropy Australia, 2002-2012. Board Member, Australia Community Philanthropy, since 2015. Former President, Rotary Club of Geelong, 2000-2001, 2010-2011; Member since 1984; Recipient, Paul Harris Fellow.

Mrs Gillian LAYTON, Melbourne VIC 3004 For service to children and families in the legal system. Service includes: Court Networker, Melbourne Family Law Court, since 1999. Court Networker, Children's Court, Victoria, since 1999.


Mr Bernard Jean Yves LE BOURSICOT, Milsons Point NSW 2061 For service to the French community, particularly in New South Wales. Service includes: Consular Advisor, French Consulate, Sydney, since 2010. Honorary Board Member, Laperouse Museum of Sydney, current. Active Supporter, Alliance Francaise de Sydney, ongoing. President, Union of French Citizens Abroad, Sydney, 2008-2012. Vice-President, Association of the French Legion of Honour in Australia, since 2014. Member, NSW Art Gallery Foundation: Financial Supporter, Ronald McDonald House Charities. Managing Director, B&G Export Corporation P/L. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Chevalier, L'ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur (Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honour), Government of the Republic of France, 2010.

Mr Lawrence John LEEMAN, Paynesville VIC 3880 For service to the community through a range of organisations. Service includes: Founding Director/Deputy Chair/Treasurer, One Family at a Time Limited, since 2015. Volunteer, Melbourne Branch, Make-a-Wish Foundation of Australia Limited, since 2002; President, 'for five years' and former Treasurer. Member, Paynesville Unit, Australian Red Cross, since 2014; Red Cross Emergency Services Volunteer, 2014-2016. Vice-President/Committee Member/Team Captain/Selector, Vermont South Cricket Club, Melbourne, 1977-1987; Life Membership, 1987; Foundation Member, 1977. Community Visitor, Office of the Public Advocate, since 2015. Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, Gippsland Health, since 2015.


Mr Kelvin Derek LIDDIARD, East Victoria Park WA 6981 For service to veterans and their families. Service includes: President, Victoria Park Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, 2009-circa 2017; Protocol Officer, current; Member, State Tribunal, since 2012; Member, since 1986. Community Representative, East Victoria Park Memorial Wall Project, 2011-2012.

Mr Aivars LIDUMS, Beaumont SA 5066 For service to chess, and to support for young players. Service includes: Patron, South Australian Chess Association, since 2000; President, 1999-2000. Founder, Lidums Chess Foundation, since 1990 (provides support to young chess players through various sponsorships). Founding Member, Matisons Chess Club, since 1951. Chairman, Organising Committee, Adsteam-Lidums International Chess Tournaments in Adelaide, 1990-1991 and 1986-1987.

Mr Simon Richard LINKE, SA For service to children, and to the community. Service includes: Volunteer teacher's aide for 25 with the following schools: Highgate School. Clapham Primary School. Richmond Primary School. Prospect Primary School. Sunday School Teacher, Westbourne Park Uniting Church, 'for 12 years'. Volunteer, Fullarton Park Community Centre, since 1988. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Australia Post Tickets for All Award, 2012 Recipient, award for Voluntary Service in School Holiday Programs, Unley Council, 1996.


Mrs Shaaron Jeanette LINWOOD, Herberton QLD 4887 For service to local government, and to the community of the Atherton Tablelands. Service includes: Councillor, Tablelands Regional Council (formerly Herberton Shire Council and Greater Tablelands Regional Council), 2000-2016. Member of a number of committees including: Atherton Herberton School Chaplaincy Committee; Committee of Carinya Home of the Aged; Committee of Mount St Bernard College, Herberton; Committee of the Afghanistan Avenue of Honour; Mareeba District Disaster Management Group; Mount Garnet Progress Association; Ravenshoe Visitor Information Centre Committee; Regional Art Gallery Advisory Committee; Tableland Outdoor Recreation Association; Tablelands Fire Management Group; and Torimba Cultural and Festival Association Inc. and the Herberton Community Inter-Action Association. Chair, Ravenshoe Community Recovery Committee, 2015-2016.

Mrs Susan Clubbe LITCHFIELD, Countegany NSW 2630 For service to the community of Cooma, and to cancer research and support organisations. Service includes: Monaro Committee for Cancer Research: Member, Management Committee, since 2000. President, 'for 8 years', (raising funds for cancer research and medical care facilities). Founding Member, Financial Assistance Scheme Sub-Committee, since 2011. Chair, Community Consultative Committee, Cooma Hospital, current; Member, 'for many years'. Former Secretary, Monaro Merino Association, 'for many years'. Founding Member, NSW Farmers Cooma Branch Wild Dog Co-operative, 'for many years'. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Community Service Award, New South Wales Government, 2010. Recipient, Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Cooma.


Mrs Dianne Eunice LODDON, Gilston QLD 4211 For service to education, and to the community. Service includes: P&Cs Queensland (previously known as Queensland Council of Parents and Citizens Associations): Inaugural Board Director, since 2012. State Secretary, 2011-2012. Member, since 1994. State Life Membership. Committee Member, Queensland Schools Alliance Against Violence. Committee Member, Ministerial Advisory Council on Youth Violence. Committee Member, Showcase Board and Evaluation Team. Panel Member, Selection of State School Principals. Board Member, Teacher Registration Enquiry Committee. Committee Member, State-wide Behaviour Committee. Committee Member, Queensland Drug Education Coordinating Committee. Judge, National Australia Bank First Awards, 2012. Community Liaison Officer, Robina State High School, since 2001; Co-ordinator, School Council, since 1998; President, Parents & Citizens Association, since 2001. Vice-President, Australian Council of State Schools Organisations. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Gold Coast Bulletin Achievement Medal, 2011. Recipient, Centenary Medal, 2001.

Mrs Christine Lesley LOFTS, Goulburn NSW 2580 For service to children as a foster carer. Service includes: Foster carer for approximately 380 children, adopting five, through a range of organisations, since 1974. Most children have been special needs. Authorised Carer, New South Wales Department of Family and Community Services, since 1974. Foster Carer, CareSouth, since 2014. Pre-Adoption Carer, Catholic Care, since 1989. Former Out of Home Care/Disability Carer, Anglicare, since 1980 and Pre-Adoption Carers, since 1980. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Citizen of the Year, Goulburn City Council, 1978.


Mr Ian Gordan LOFTS, Goulburn NSW 2580 For service to children as a foster carer. Service includes: Foster carer for approximately 380 children, adopting five, through a range of organisations, since 1974. Most children have been special needs. Authorised Carer, New South Wales Department of Family and Community Services, since 1974. Foster Carer, CareSouth, since 2014. Pre-Adoption Carer, Catholic Care, since 1989. Former Out of Home Care/Disability Carer, Anglicare, since 1980 and Pre-Adoption Carer, since 1980.

Mr Edward Alfred LOVETT, Wendouree VIC 3355 For service to the Indigenous community of southwest Victoria. Service includes: Senior Gunditjmara Elder, South West Victoria. Ballarat and District Aboriginal Cooperative: Former Chair. Former Board Member, 'for 17 terms'. Founding Member. Former Committee Member, Grampians Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee. Assisted with organisation of the Lake Bolac Eel Festival, 'for many years'. Former Board Member, Mirimbiak Nations Aboriginal Corporation. Former Board Member and Founding Member, Victorian Aboriginal Youth Sport and Recreation. Former Regional Councillor, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission. Former Koorie Drug and Alcohol Worker, Department of Human Services. Former Field Officer, Victorian Aboriginal Health Service.


Mr Thomas LOWREY, Ingle Farm SA 5098 For service to cricket. Service includes: Scorer, Prospect District Cricket Club, since 1963; Club Historian, since 1978; Assistant Secretary, 2008-2015, 2000-2006, and 1985-1994; Committee Member, since 1985; Life Member, since 1985. Scorer, South Australian Cricket Association, 1968-2012; Honorary Member, since 2012. Qualified/Member, South Australian Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association, since 1984. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Bucket Hammond Award, South Australian Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association, 2014. Recipient, Citizens Award, City of Prospect, 2014. Recipient, Services Rendered Award, South Australian Cricket Association, 2012. Recipient, Australian Sports Medal, 2001.

Mrs Merilyn Isabel LUCK, The Range QLD 4700 For service to the community of Rockhampton. Service includes: Chair, Rockhampton Art Gallery Trust, 2007-2016; Trustee, since 1994; Benefactor, 'ongoing for many years'; Merilyn Luck Gallery named in her honour, 2016; Inaugural Donor, 'ongoing since the late 1960s'. Lay Assistant, St Paul's Anglican Cathedral Rockhampton, since 1994; Dean's Churchwarden and Councillor, 1985-2010; Coordinator, Diocese Finance and Planning, 1985-2000; Benefactor, Diocesan Foundation and Cathedral Restoration Fund, current. Director, Central Queensland University Foundation, 1995-1999. Judge and benefactor, public speaking and other oratory competitions, Rockhampton Grammar School, 1995-2016. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, 'Companion of the University' award, Central Queensland University, 2013. Recipient, Australia Day Cultural Award, Rockhampton Regional Council, 2012.


Mr Barry Alyn LUMLEY, Youngtown TAS 7249 For service to seniors' education, and to the community. Service includes: Launceston School for Seniors: - University of the Third Age network: Tutor, Mahjong Class, current. Chairman, 2005-2015. Vice-Chairman, 2002-2004. Member, since 2000. Awarded Life Membership, 2015 Founding Member and Inaugural President, Glenara Lakes Residents' Association, 2002 and Former Committee Member, 'for several years'. Resident, Glenara Lakes Lifestyle Village, since 2002.

Mr David Hung LUNG, Newington NSW 2127 For service to the Chinese community of New South Wales. Service includes: Founder and Founding President, Shunde Association of Australia, 1994 - 1996 Founder and Founding President, Australian Asian Business Federation, 1999-2002. Secretary, Sydney 2000 Olympic Chinese Community Support Committee, 2000. Former Chief Executive Officer, International Ambassador Fellowship in Sydney, 2006-2008 Founder and Chairman, NSW Asian Business Award of Excellence, since 2011.

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