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

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Mr Ramon (Ray) SANDELL, 32 Hume Boulevarde, Killarney Vale NSW 2261 For service to the sport of football as an administrator and referee. Vice-President, Football Referees Australia (FRA), for 2 years; President, NSW State League FRA, for 4 years; Life Member, 1984; Member, since 1968. Chairman and Member, Disciplinary Committee, Football NSW, 1982-1994; Chairman and Member, General Purpose Tribunal, 1984-1994; Member, Appeals Board, 1986-1994. Member, International Match Committee, Football Australia, 1986-1994; Member Appeals Board, 1986-1994. Referees' Liaison Officer, Fédération Internationale de Football Association, at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and the World Youth Cup in 1981 and 1993; Honorary Referee, 1993. Referees Appointment Officer, NSW Soccer Federation, 1987-1994. Programs Assistant and Website Manager, Central Coast Mariners, Central Coast Academy of Sport, since 2004; volunteer, since 2004. Chairman and Director, Central Coast Coasties Soccer Club, in the mid 1990s. Member Executive Committee, Parramatta Cricket Association, 1965-1985; Life Member, 1978. Ms Gail Kaye SANDERS, Kensington NSW 2033 For service to the community through the Australian Property Institute. Executive Officer, NSW Division, Australian Property Institute, since 1998; National Education Manager, 1993-1998. Training Manager, NSW Division, 1991-1993; coordinated the NSW Continuing Professional Development Program. Established a system of professional accreditation of Real Estate and Property courses at tertiary institutions throughout Australia. Designed system of compulsory professional development for members of the Australian Property Institute. Honorary Member, for services to the NSW Division, 2009.


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Mr Peter SCHODDE, deceased, Late of Grange SA 5022 For service to science education, and to a range of professional associations. Appointments with the Education Department of South Australia include: Chemistry Teacher, Gilles Plains TAFE College, 1995-1998. Lecturer, Science Methodology, University of South Australia, Underdale, 1994-1996. Teaching Practice Supervisor, Faculty of Education, University of Adelaide, 1993-1997. Superintendent of Curriculum, 1989-1992. Superintendent of Schools, 1988. Senior Adviser (Science), 1987. Principal Education Officer/Superintendent (Science), 1977-1986. Earlier roles as Subject Consultant (Chemistry), Senior Master (Chemistry) and Chemistry/Science Teacher, during the 1960s and 1970s. Department Committee roles include: - Chair, Animal Ethics Committee, 1986-1991. - Chair, Secondary Science Curriculum Committee, in the 1980s. - Project Manager; a number of projects produced either key position papers or curriculum documents, in the 1980s. State Monitor, Program for International Student Assessment, Australian Council for Educational Research, 2000. Various roles with the Senior Secondary Assessment Board of South Australia included Chief Moderator, Assessor, Public Examinations Board Member, Syllabus and Curriculum Advisory Committees Member, and Chief Examiner, 1968-1991. Contributor to a number of projects of the Commonwealth Curriculum Development Centre, in the 1980s. Founder and Coordinator, CSIRO Student Research Scheme for Year 12 science students in South Australian Schools, 1993-1998. Leadership role in the development of the CSIRO Science Education Centre, Woodville North, 1982-1985. Member, Australian Science Teachers Association; Editorial roles, 1970s and 1980s. Former Secretary, South Australian Science Teachers Association (SASTA); Editorial roles, 1970-1997; Author, SASTA - The First 60 Years. Inaugural Coordinator, National Science Week in South Australia on behalf of SASTA, 1998; Chair, South Australian Coordinating Committee, 1999-2000. Treasurer and Executive Committee Member, South Australian Institute of Senior Education Officers, 1980-1991; Trustee, 1992-2006. Secretary, Chemical Education Group (SA), Royal Australian Chemical Institute, 1975-1985; Member, 1976-1996. Convenor, Youth ANZAAS (Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science), Adelaide, 1997. Vice-President, Recitals Australia (formerly the Australian Society for Keyboard Music), 2008-2011; Treasurer, 1999-2011; Member, since 1980s. Organiser, two nationwide piano competitions; organiser, inaugural Yamaha Recitals Australia Showcase, 2008, and Committee Member, 2009; performer in 30 concerts for Recitals Australia. Lay Member, Biosafety Committee, Flinders University/Flinders University Medical Centre, 1993-1998. Mr Schodde died on 31 May 2011.


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Mr Darren Leslie SCOTT, Vic For service to the community, particularly through Operation Rosemary. Coordinator, Operation Rosemary, since 2005 (see below). Initially began supplying rosemary sprigs in 1985 for Melbourne Legacy to be provided annually for Melbourne’s Anzac Day March; “officially” became a volunteer Coordinator in 2005. Rosemary sprigs are now supplied worldwide to be worn at overseas Anzac Day ceremonies, etc. Volunteer, Rapanyup State Emergency Services, since 2009.


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The Honourable Helen Wai-Har SHAM-HO, Davidson NSW 2085 For service to the Parliament of New South Wales, to the Chinese community, and as a supporter of a range of charitable organisations and educational institutions. Member of the Legislative Council, Parliament of New South Wales, 1988-2003; Temporary Chairman of Committees, 1995-2003; served on various Sessional, Standing and Joint Committees during this time. Representative of the Legislative Council as: - Member, University Council, University of Technology, Sydney, 1999-2003. - Member, University Council, Macquarie University, 1991-1995. - Member, Board of Governors, University of Western Sydney, 1990-1991. Chairman, Cabramatta Policing Inquiry, 2000-2001. Chairman, Fundraising and Construction Committee, Elderly Australian Chinese Home Castle Hill Aged Care Facility, 2005-2007. Honorary President, Chinese Parents Association of Children with Disabilities, since 2007. Honorary Legal Adviser, Australian Chinese Traders Federation, since 2007. Patron, Chinese Historical Association, since 2007. Councillor, Australian Chinese Community Association, since 2005; Life Member, 1985. Founding Member, Chinese Australian Forum, 1984; Committee Member, for 6 years; Member, since 1984. Member and Honorary Adviser, Chinese Youth League of Australia, for many years. Member, Australian Chinese Association of Hong Kong. Honorary Adviser, Australian Chinese Teo Chew Association. Member, Chinese Women's Association of Australia. Life Member, Australian Chinese Charity Foundation, 1992. Life Member, Chinese Youth League, 1999. Life Member, Chinese Sports Foundation, 1999. Charter Signatory, Australians for Constitutional Monarchy, 1992-1998. Member, Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation, 1991-2000. Board Member, Volunteer Centre of New South Wales, 1992-1995. Founding Member, Way-In Network, since 1992. Patron, Macquarie University Foundation, since 2009. Member, Macquarie University Standing Committee of Convocation, 2006-2008. Advisory Board Member, China Research Centre, University of Technology Sydney, since 2008. Member, Law School Visiting Committee, University of Wollongong, 1990-1997. Member, Advisory Council, Centre for Cross Cultural Social Work Education, University of New South Wales, 1989-1997. Commissioner, New South Wales Ethnic Affairs Commission, 1986-1988. Trustee, Powerhouse Museum, 2011. Charter President, NSW Parliamentary Lions Club, since 2002. Vice-President and Founding Member, NSW Parliament Asia-Pacific Friendship Group, since 2000.


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Mr Michael Francis SHEILS, 4/38-40 Walter Street, Sans Souci NSW 2219 For service to industrial relations. Director, Hunter Valley Training Company, since 1997; current Chairman, Industrial Relations Committee. Lay Representative, Specialist Accreditation Committee and Industrial Law Committee, Law Society of NSW, 2004-2008. Commissioner, Industrial Relations Commission of NSW, 1986-1997. General Manager, Industrial Relations, Transfield Pty Ltd, 1997-2001. Industrial Officer, Public Service Board of NSW, 1979-1986. Director, Local Government Employees Health Club, 1974-1983. Former Industrial Relations Officer, Sydney City Council; Secretary, Council Employees’ Welfare Fund, in the late 1970s. Industrial Relations Adviser, Carroll and O'Dea Lawyers, since 2001. Accredited Mediator and Arbitrator. Mr Vincent John SHELLEY, 143 Old Howlong Road, Cornishtown Vic 3683 For service to the community of Chiltern. Councillor, Chiltern Shire Council, 1975-2000; Shire President, 1980, 1989 and 1994. Active Member, Country Fire Authority, since 1953; Life Member; Captain, Cornishtown Brigade; Deputy Group Officer, Rutherglen Group. President, Ovens and King Football League, 1985-2000; Life Member; Vice-President, for 10 years; Executive Member, for 15 years. President, Chiltern Football Club, 1963-1966 and 1970; Life Member: Delegate to the Ovens and King Football League, 1970-2000. President, Chiltern Bowls Club, for 5 years; Life Member; active Member, for 25 years. Active Member, Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Chiltern, for over 30 years. Committee Member, Black Dog Creek Improvement Trust, 1980-2010. Chair, Chiltern Cemetery Trust, for 22 years. Member and Official, Rutherglen Show Society, for 40 years; Life Member. Active Member, LandCare, 1994-2011. Awards/recognition include: Inductee, Hall of Fame, Ovens and King Football League 2007.


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Ms Maureen Jill (Mima) SMART, Yalata via Ceduna SA 5690 For service to the Indigenous community in South Australia. Chairperson, Yalata Aboriginal Community Council, 2006-2009; current Member. Member, Alinytjara Wilurara Natural Resource Management Board, since 2008. Member, Maralinga Tjarutja Council. Board Member, Aboriginal Family Support Services. Has been a volunteer with several government agencies, including Families SA and the Indigenous Coordination Centre in Ceduna. Aboriginal Education Worker at the Yalata Anangu School, for 15 years. Awards/recognition include: NAIDOC South Australian Person of the Year, 2005. Mrs Helen Frances SMITH, 45 Aralia Street, Nightcliff NT 0810 For service to the sport of netball in the Northern Territory. President, Netball Northern Territory, since 2000; Vice-President, 1988-1991. Coach, Northern Territory under 19 Netball Team, 1987-1989. Northern Territory Delegate, Netball Australia Council, since 2000. Netball Ambassador, The Arafura Games, since 1991. President, Darwin Netball Association, 1998-2000; Life Member, 1995; Umpire Director, 1979-1985; Umpire, since 1982; Coach, for many years. Awards/recognition include: Australian Sports Medsl, 2000.


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Mr Lindsay Walter SMITH, PO Box 777, Horsham Vic 3402 For service to conservation and the environment, and to the community. Secretary, Trust for Nature, for 10 years; Treasurer; Member, since 1972; Chairman, Snape Reserve Committee of Management, since 2003; Deputy Chairman, Mount Elgin Swamp Management Committee, 1998-2010; Chairman, Wimmera River Improvement Committee; various Executive roles, including the Wimmera Farm Tree Group, 1995-2007. Inaugural Treasurer, Horsham Police Paddock Improvement Committee, 2000-2007. Chairman, Natural Resources and Conservation League of Victoria, 2001; Board Member, 1998-2001. Member, Wimmera Catchment Management Authority, for many years; Inaugural Chairman, Biodiversity Committee, 1998-2000. Member, Yarriambiack Creek Flow Protection Committee, since 2005. Member, Wimmera Growers of Australian Plants, Australian Plant Society Victoria, since 1996. Member, Friends of Wail Arboretum, since 2001. Current President and Research Officer, Horsham Historical Society; Secretary; Treasurer, for more than 15 years. Secretary, Treasurer, Western Victorian Region of Historical Societies, 1995-2000; Member, for many years. Member, Dimboola and District Historical Society, since 1996. Member, Friends of Ebenezer Mission, Antwerp, 1996-2005. Organiser, Bishops Indigenous Council, 2004; reconciliation church service. Member, Wimmera Reconciliation Committee, 1996-2005. Member, Horsham Police Community Consultative Committee, 2004-2007. Volunteer, Department of Justice Victoria, Justice Services - Horsham, 1993-2005 and since 2010. Chairman, Horsham Promotion Committee; Member, for 18 years. Member, Wimmera Tourist Authority, for 3 years. President, Horsham East Rotary Club, 1980; Vice-President, 1979; Member, since 1971; Representative, Horsham Wimmera River Beautification Committee, 1993; Member, Vocational Service Committee, 1989-1991; Club Services Director, 1979; Member, Director, International Committee, 1975-1977; Membership Development Sub-Committee, 1977; Life Assurance Adviser, 1971-1972. President, Secretary, Horsham City Rowing Club; Life Member; Member, since 1972. Inaugural Chairman, Horsham Sports and Community Club; Member, since 1992.


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Mrs Marion Joyce SMITH, 21 Olympic Street, Horsham Vic 3400 For service to youth, particularly through Girl Guides Australia. Member, State Council Victoria, 1992-1995. Member, Girl Guides Victoria, since 1959; Lones Adviser, 1993-1997. Region Leader Wimmera, since 1999. President, Stawell Guides, 1974-1981. Division Commissioner, West Wimmera, 1982-1986. Division Commissioner, Lowan, since 1991. Region Outdoor Coordinator, Wimmera Region, 1991-1993 and since 2003. Region Commissioner, Wimmera Region, 1986-1991. Acting Region Commissioner, 1996-1999. Camp Mother and first aider, Lions International Youth Camp Koala, 1997-2009. Lions Lady, Lions Club, since 1973. Steward, Horsham Agricultural Society, 2004-2010. Volunteer, Church of Christ Adelphian Craft Shop, 2004-2010. Dr Peter Warnock SMITH, Sandy Bay Tas 7005 For service to science education, and to philanthropy. Honorary Research Associate, University of Tasmania, since retirement in 1989. Specialised in Applied/Industrial Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry. Prominent in Student Welfare and Mentoring. Chairman, Central Science Laboratory, 1974; Acting Director, 1988; instrumental in the formation of the Laboratory. Research in the area of Nuclear Quadrupole Resonance Spectroscopy, during the 1960s and the 1970s; published over 40 papers. Reader, 1971-1989; Senior Lecturer, 1966-1970; Lecturer, 1961-1965. Demonstrator/Senior Demonstrator, 1952-1955. Governor, University of Tasmania Foundation, for many years. Inaugural Member, University of Tasmania Alumni Committee, 1992-1996. President, Staff Association, 1968-1970. Most significant donor to the University of Tasmania Foundation. Established the 'Peter Smith Tasmania University Scholarships in Physical Sciences', 2002. Member, Royal Society of Tasmania Bursary Scheme, since 1996. Philanthropic contributions towards the construction of a pavilion, Tasmanian University Cricket Club, 1983. Philanthropic contributions, Jane Franklin Hall Residential College. Vice-Patron, Tasmanian University Cricket Club, since the 1960s. Vice-Patron, Tasmanian University Football Club, since the 1960s.


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Mr Samuel George SMITH, 40 Fifth Street, Gladstone SA 5473 For service to the community of Gladstone. President, Lions Club of Rocky River; Treasurer, since 1989. Inaugural Chair, Gladstone Community Development and Tourism Association, 1997, current Secretary and volunteer. Secretary/Treasurer, Gladstone Town Hall Management Committee, since 1993. Financial Checker, Gladstone Community Service Club, since 1994. Financial Checker, Laura and Districts Meals on Wheels, since 1998; Driver/Deliverer, since 1998. Committee Member, Gladstone Health Centre, for 6 years. Current Secretary, Gladstone Community Caravan Park. Treasurer, Board, St Joseph Parish School, for 14 years. Member, Council and Finance Committees, Georgetown and St James Jamestown Parish. Member, Gladstone History Group. Current volunteer, Southern Flinders Discovery Centre. President, Gladstone Combined Sports Committee, 1989-1992 and 1994. President, local football club, for 2 years; Treasurer, for 18 years; Life Member. Life Member, local tennis club. Editor, Gladstone Gazette, since 2004. Justice of the Peace, since 1975. Awards/recognition include: Australia Day Citizen of the Year, Northern Areas Council. National Excellence in Teaching Award, Gladstone High School, 1998.


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Mrs Beverley Frances SNELL, Northcote Vic 3070 For service to international health. Member, Governing Council, Health Action International Asia-Pacific, since 2010; Organiser of the first Sub-Regional Workshop on National Drug Policies for Pacific Island Nations, Fiji, 1996; Co-Adviser at subsequent annual Regional Workshops; actively involved, since the 1980s. Consultant, World Health Organization, ongoing. Mrs Snell has undertaken a number of short term consultations to review national drug policies in countries such as East Timor, 2000; Kiribati, 2004; Fiji, 2007; Solomon Islands, 2009; Cambodia, 2010; and Tuvalu, 2010. Mentor to the Australian Volunteers in Pacific Island Countries’ Health Ministries, since 2006. Contributor, National Standard Treatment Guidelines, Eritrea, 1997. Actively involved with ensuring professional development assistance for Health Care Workers in Eritrea, in the 1990s. Essential Drugs Adviser, Refugee Health Unit and Primary Health Program, Ministry of Health, Somalia, 1980-1985. Moderator, E-Drug, International Email Discussion Forum on Essential Medicines, ongoing. Essential Drugs and Community Health Specialist, Centre for International Health, Burnet Institute, since 1994. Member, Primary Health Care Team, Victorian Aboriginal Health Service, and Pharmaceuticals Adviser, 1992-1999. Founder and Coordinator, Aboriginal Health Subject, Master of Public Health Course, Monash University, since 1999. Co-Author, Where There Are No Pharmacists, 2010. Involved in the production of Essential Drugs CD (for the Pacific Open Learning Health Network), 2007; and Manual, 2009. Mr Warwick Graeme SODEN, Federal Court of Australia, Level 17 Law Courts Building, Queens Square Sydney NSW 2000 For service to judicial administration through the Federal Court of Australia. Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Court of Australia, since 1995. Chief Executive Officer and Principal Registrar, Supreme Court of New South Wales, 1988-1995. Consultant to Canadian government on judicial administration. Member, National Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisory Council, 1998-2011. Council Member, Australian Institute of Judicial Administration, 1990-2001: Life Member, since 2001.


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Mr Peter SOMERVILLE, PO Box 484, Footscray Vic 3011 For service to the commercial passenger boat industry, and to conservation in the Maribyrnong area. Operator, Blackbird Cruises, for 32 years. Honorary Waterways Keeper, Melbourne Water Corporation. Contributor, Two River Project, Parks Victoria, 2006. Current Vice-President, Friends of Maribyrnong Valley; Member, since 1986. Member, Moonee Valley Integrated Waterways Advisory Committee. Past President, Keilor Historical Society. Current Vice-President, Management Committee, Melbourne's Living Museum of the West; Life Member; volunteer and Committee Member, for 25 years. Former Councillor, Royal Historical Society of Victoria. Current Honorary Treasurer, Friends of Sandy and the Australian Light Horse Inc. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Award of Merit, Royal Historical Society of Victoria, 1992. Mrs Joan Margaret SONTER, ‘Garden Village’, 7 Garden Crescent, Port Macquarie NSW 2444 For service to the Port Macquarie Branch of the Royal Far West. President, Port Macquarie Branch, Royal Far West, since 1995; Life Member; Senior Vice-President, for 3 years; Publicity Officer, for 35 years; Secretary, for 17 years; Coordinator, annual fashion parade, for 11 years; Manager, Opportunity Shop, since 1994. Volunteer and Member, Management Committee, Hastings State Emergency Service Driver Reviver Centre, for over 10 years. Member, Friends of Timber Town, for many years; Life Member; Treasurer, for 14 years. Awards/recognition include: Volunteer of the Year, Port Macquarie Hastings, 2010.


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Mrs Josephine Helen SPAULL, PO Box 55, Bridgetown WA 6255 For service to the performing arts, particularly dance, as a teacher and administrator. Former Board Member, Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Former Leading Soloist, Ballet Rambert Company; a touring contemporary dance company based in Chiswick, London, UK. Major Examiner and Adjudicator (International), Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing; brought the Society’s Performing Arts Syllabus to Western Australia, 1966, and personally introduced this program to New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. Senior Examiner, Cecchetti Society of Australia. Founding Member, Ausdance WA. Ballet Teacher, Bridgetown WA, for many years. Taught dance in over 20 Western Australia country schools, country towns and colleges, for over 40 years; taking dance and music to outline country areas for the first time in Western Australia. Member, Zonta International, since 1984. Charter Member, Zonta Club of Bunbury, since 1998. Charter Member, Zonta Club of Darling Range, for many years. Fellow, Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. Mr Christopher Xenephon (Chris) STATHY, PO Box 33, Goodwood SA 5034 For service to the water industry in South Australia. Founding Board Member, Water Industry Alliance, South Australia, since 1998; Chairman, 2000-2002. Board Member, Plastics Industry Pipe Association. President, Engineering Employers Association of South Australia, 2006-2008. Member, SA Manufacturing Consultative Council, since 2003; Chairman, Manufacturing Strategy Working Group. Executive Member, Australian Industry Group, since 2005. Fellow, Australian Marketing Institute. Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors. Fellow, National Institute of Accountants.


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Mrs Wendy Dianne STEIN, 27 Albert Street, Taylors Beach NSW 2316 For service to the international community through Rotary. Member, Rotary District 9670 Committee, Rotary Australia World Community Service Eastern Region, since 2008. Volunteer, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2010-2011. Volunteer, Losuia, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, 2009-2010. Volunteer, Fomu, Eastern Highland Province, Papua New Guinea, 2009. Volunteer, Phnom Penn, Cambodia, 2008. Volunteer, Dumangete, Philippines, 2008. Volunteer Mando, Goroka Highlands, Papua New Guinea, 2005. Team Leader, Rotary volunteer team, Mando, Goroka Highlands, Papua New Guinea, 2006 and 2007. President, Rotary Club of Salamander Bay, 2008-2009; Member, since 2005; International Service Director, since 2005. Dr John David STOCKARD, Wingham NSW 2429 For service to conservation and the environment, and to the community of the Taree-Manning region. Chair, Manning Catchment Management Committee, 1998-2000. Supervisor, regeneration of Wingham Brush, National Trust; National Arboretum (NSW) and Greater Taree City Council, 1980-1996. Co-Lecturer, R’ainforest Regeneration - Principles and Practices’ Seminar, National Trust, 1987 Participated in rainforest regeneration workshops, University of New England, 1986 and 1987. Pioneer of rainforest restoration. Author of the internationally recognised Wingham Brush Method. Presented paper, Restoration of Wingham Brush 1980-1996, to the 11th Australian Weeds Conference, Melbourne, 1996. Presented papers, to the NPWS Rainforest Regeneration Conferences at Lismore, 1988 and 1998 (Keynote Address). Dental Practitioner, 1975-2009. President, NSW Local Branch, Australian Dental Association. President, Honorary Dental Board, Manning River District Hospital, 1981-1982; Secretary, 1979-1980. Awards/recognition include: Community Fellowship, Land and Water Australia, 2004.


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Mr Alexander STUART, 192 Wilderness Road, Lovedale NSW 2325 For service to the building industry, and to the community. Managing Director, Stuart Bros, 1980-1994; Director, 1979-1980. National President, Master Builders Association,1993-1994: President, New South Wales Office, 1991-1992; Inaugural President, Sydney Division, for 10 years; Chairman, Industrial Relations Committee. Board Member, Construction Industry Development Authority. Board Member, Building Employees Superannuation Trust. Chairman, National Industrial Relations Council; Member, from the 1980s to 1993. Director, Comet Training, since 1998. President, Hunter Valley Wine Country Tourism, since 2009; Board Member, since 2006. Board Member, Hunter Regional Tourism. President, Lovedale Chamber of Commerce, 2004-2007. Foundation Chair, Men Exploring New Directions (MEND), Lismore. Member and Firefighter, Rothbury Bush Fire Brigade, since 2003. Member, Organising Committee, Rugby Union Golden Oldies Tournament. Dr Margaret Catherine STUART, Lane Cove NSW 2066 For service to medical research as a biotechnologist. Director, Research Ethics, Macquarie University, 2006-2008; Honorary Senior Research Fellow and Senior Lecturer, 2000-2008; Senior Lecturer in Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, 1990-2000. Assistant Director (Scientific), Garvan Institute of Medical Research, 1975-1987; Researcher, 1963-1990. Honorary Secretary and Representative for the Australian Association of Clinical Biochemist, Joint Working Party for Quality Control Immunoassay, 1977-1984. Co-Founder, Hybridoma Program to produce Monoclonal Antibodies, in the early 1980s. Consultant for Immunoassays, World Health Organization (WHO), Bangkok, Thailand. Team Member, WHO Evaluation of Fertility Control Methods, 1972. Involved in the establishment of the Endocrine Laboratory, Biochemistry Department, St Vincent's Hospital, 1962.


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Mr Robert John STYLING AFSM, Salisbury Heights SA 5109 For service to people with a disability through advocacy and employment organisations, and to the community. National Chair, National Committee on Australian Disability Enterprises (ACROD/NDS), since 2001; Member, National Committee on Training and Employment; Member, National Information System Group, 1994-1996. Member, South Australian Divisional Committee, ACROD/NDS, 1991-1998. Chair, South Australian Sub-Committee on Employment and Training, ACROD/NDS. Deputy Group Officer, Para Group, South Australian Country Fire Service, since 2006. Life Member, South Australian Country Fire Service, since 2003. Board Member, Country Fire Service Foundation, since 2009. Representative, Bushfire Prevention Committee, City of Salisbury. Volunteer Fire Marshal, Confederation of Australian Motorsport, since 1985; Assistant Fire Chief Marshal, Australian Grand Prix, since 2001; Fire Marshal, Clipsal 500 V8 Supercar races, since 1997. Awards/recognition include: Australian Fire Service Medal, 2006. Centenary Medal, 2001. Ms Marie Rosalie SULLIVAN, 437/2 Point Park Street, Rhodes NSW 2138 For service to the community, particularly through the Macquarie 2010 Bicentennial Celebrations. Committee Member, Macquarie 2010 Bicentenary Celebrations Inc, NSW Government, since 2009. Founding Chair, Macquarie 2010 Bicentenary Celebrations Committee, 2003-2009. Senior Legal Counsel, MLC and NAB Wealth. Legal Director, XED Film and Media Pty Ltd.


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Emeritus Professor John David SUMNER-POTTS, 38/21 Baywater Drive, Twin Waters Qld 4564 For service to the media as an academic and educator, and to the community. Professor of Communication, School of Communication, Bathurst Campus, Charles Sturt University, 1997-2004; Dean, 1983-1984; Head of School; Senior Lecturer, ca1971-1980s. Lecturer, Ku-ring-gai College of Advanced Education (now the University of Technology, Sydney), 1988-1989. Trustee, Donald Dyer Scholarship Trust, School of Communication, Information and New Media, University of South Australia, since ca1996. Current Fellow and Life Member, Public Relations Institute of Australia; Council Member, New South Wales Branch; Foundation Chairman, National Accreditation Examination Board, 1985-2001; Member, National Education Committee, 1985-2001; Judge, National Golden Target Awards; Member, since 1961. Divisional Coordinator, Award for Excellence in Communication, Australasian Reporting Awards, since 1998. Honorary Member, Australian Journalists Association, since 1988; National Executive Member, 1962. Founder, Journalism Education Association, 1975; Life Member; President, 1983-1984; Secretary/Treasurer, for many years. Member, Buderim Lions Club, Lions Clubs International, since 2004. President, Lions Club of Ku-ring-gai, 1993-1994; Chair, Public Relations, 1986; Chair, Youth Exchange, 1986; District Chairman, Public Relations; Member, 1985-2003. Member, Lions Club of Bathurst, 1971-1985; President, 1976-1977. Member, Jaycees, for 10 years; Council Member. Director, Buderim Foundation, 2006-2008. President, Buderim East Probus Club, 2008. Member, Strategic Plan Working Party, Buderim War Memorial Community Association. Chair, Education Policy Committee, New South Wales Division, Liberal Party of Australia, 2002-2003; Member.


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Emeritus Professor Roland Denis SUSSEX, Anstead Qld 4070 For service to the development and understanding of languages in Australia. Professor, Applied Language Studies, University of Queensland, 1989-2010; now Emeritus Professor; Professorial Fellow, Centre for Educational Innovation and Technology, since 2010. Professor of Russian, University of Melbourne, 1977-1989. Visiting Professor, Xianjiang Normal University, People's Republic of China. Member, Applied Linguistics Association of Australia. Australian Reader, National Competitive Grants Program, Australian Research Council, 2001-2005. Former President and Vice-President, Australian Linguistics Society, during the 1980s. Member, Australasian Universities Languages and Literature Association. Chair, Library Board of Queensland, since 2009. President, Alliance Française Brisbane, since 2010. Presenter, talk-back radio segments about various aspects of English language, 612 ABC Radio in Brisbane, since 1997; has also presented on radio in the Northern Territory and South Australia. Weekly Columnist, 'Word Limit', Brisbane Courier Mail, 1998-1999 and 2006. Voluntary speaking engagements in the community, ongoing. Awards/recognition include: Australia Day Ambassador for Queensland, since 2009.


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Mrs Vicki SYKES, Shailer Park Qld 4128 For service to education through the Mater Hospital Special School, and to youth. Principal, Mater Hospital Special School, 1986-2009. Foundation President, Association of Special Education Administrators of Queensland, 1990-1996; Executive Member, 1990-2009; Life Member. Management Committee, Australian Special Education Principals Association, for 18 years. Chair, Queensland Hospital Schools Network, 1986-2009. School Principal, Queensland Department of Education, for over 30 years. Involved in numerous Departmental committees, including: - Ministerial Advisory Council for Special Education Needs. - Advisory Council to the Low Incidence Support Centre. - Special Education Promotions Selection Panel. - Associate Administrators/Leading Teachers working party. - Promotional Appraisement Procedures working party. - The Special Education Review and Implementation Committee. - The Educational Review Committee. - Promotions and Evaluation Standing Committee on Assessment. - Promotion and School Evaluation. - Applicant Review Panel. Executive Member, Australian Education Union, for 4 years; Life Member. Executive Member, Queensland Teachers’ Union, 1992-2009; Trustee, 1997-2009; Member, 1975-2009; Life Member; Chair, Special Education Committee, 1989-2009; Member, Educational Administrators Committee; 1996-2009; Representative on numerous councils and committees with the Queensland Department of Education. Member, Girl Guides Queensland, for 50 years; Member, State Council, 2000-2002; Constitution Chair, 2001-2002; Guiding Partner, 1997-2007; Regional Training Consultant, 1990-1994; Division Commissioner, 1985-1990. Member, Southern Belles Trefoil Guild, since 2003. Jepara Region Leader, 1995-2000. Leader, 1970-1984.


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Mr Graham John SYMES, Wadalba NSW 2259 For service to the community through the Traffic Offenders Program. Coordinator, Traffic Offenders Program (TOP), since 1992; developed TOP over 18 months and introduced the Program in 1992. Member, St John Ambulance Australia, 1982-1992; volunteer teacher of first aid to uniform personnel in St John Ambulance, 1982-1992. Taught dancing to Girl Guides and Scouts, in the 1990s. Paramedic, Ambulance Service of NSW, 1968-2004. Mr Noel Edward TARBOTTON, 28 Stacy Street, Gowrie ACT 2904 For service to youth through Scouts Australia. Member, National Executive Committee, Scouts Australia, 1989. Member, National Leader Training Team. Australian Contingent Leader, Fiji, New Zealand and Japanese Jamborees. Australian Representative, World Conference, Thailand, 1993. Australian Representative, 10th Asia Pacific Conference, 1976. Youth Protection Commissioner, Scouts Australia (ACT Branch), since 2009; Life Member; Honorary Commissioner, 2006-2009; Commissioner for Adventurous Activities, 2000-2005; Chief Commissioner, 1988-1990; Branch Commissioner (Research and Development), 1981-1985; Commissioner (Program Support), 1985; Assistant Chief Commissioner (Youth Program). Implemented Joey Scout Program. Negotiated and coordinated National Championship, Sailability. Instrumental in the establishment of the Lake Tuggeranong Sea Scout Group 1985. Assistant Scout Leader, Scouts Australia (NSW Branch); 1st East Botany Group, 1958; 1st West Maitland, 1960; and 1st Parkes, 1965. Negotiated the acquisition of the site for Australian and international Jamborees, Cataract Scout Centre, 1987 and 1988; established the criteria and researched available sites. Branch Commissioner, Forward Planning and Development. Assistant the Area Commissioner (Development), Hume Scout area NSW, during the 1960s and the 1970s. Co-Established, Jindabyne Scout Alpine Adventure Base. Chairman Parish Council, Tuggeranong Uniting Church; Member, Presbytry Research and Development Committee; Leader, Youth Group; involved in the establishment of Children's Centres. Awards/recognition include: Community Service Award, Rotary International, 2000. 50 years’ Long Service Award, Scouts Australia, 2006; Silver Kangaroo, 1994.


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Mrs Jill Mary TAYLOR, 38 Watersleigh Avenue, Mallabula NSW 2319 For service to wildlife conservation through the Hunter Koala Preservation Society. President and Koala Care Coordinator, Hunter Koala Preservation Society, since 1997; Member, for over 20 years. Secretary, Tilligerry Preservation Society, for 9 years. Honorary Member, Wildlife Preservation Society of Australia, since 2007. Member, Steering Committee, Port Stephens Council. Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, Wallsend, for 5 years. Councillor, Lifeline, for 10 years. Ms Carol Michelle TEBBUTT, Southport Qld 4215 For service to Australia-Fiji relations. President, Fiji-Australia Business Council, 2007 and 2008; Vice-President, 2005-2006. Founding Chairperson, Fiji Business Coalition Against HIV/Aids, since 2009. Established, Clean Up Fiji, 1996; Founding Chairperson, since 1996. President, Suva Rotary Club, 2009-2010; Member, since 1996. Founder, Tebbutt Research, 1991; Managing Director, since 1991. Awards/recognition include: Westpac Businesswoman of the Year, Fiji, 2004. Honours Graduate Award, Australia Psychological Society, 1988.


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Mrs Sheila Hamilton THOMPSON, 34 Birdwood Street, Hughes ACT 2605 For service to the community of Canberra as a church organist and musical director. Director of Music, St John the Baptist Anglican Church, since 1988; Organist, since 1988. Co-Conductor, U3A Choral Studies Group, since 1994. Volunteer Organist/Pianist; St Andrew's Village and Jindalee Nursing Homes, since 2001. Associate Professor Peter Frederick THURSBY, 15 Bray Court, North Rocks NSW 2151 For service to medicine in the field of vascular surgery, and to the Concord Repatriation General Hospital. Warden, Lidcombe Hospital Clinical School, 1975-1992; Clinical Senior Lecturer in Surgery, 1982-1995; Senior Staff Surgeon and Head, Department of Surgery, 1975-1992; Staff Surgeon, 1972-1975; Member, Staff Medical Council; established, Vascular Laboratory, 1982. Convenor and Lecturer in Surgery, Foreign Medical Graduates' Training Program. Director, St Joseph's Hospital, 1991-1996; Chairman, Medical Appointments Committee, since 1991; Member, St Joseph's Campus Regional Advisory Board, since 1997; Member, Forward Planning Committee, 1988-1992. Convenor and Lecturer in Surgery, Foreign Medical Graduates' Training Program. Clinical Associate Professor, Surgery, Concord Clinical School, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, 1992-2011. Vascular Surgeon, Vascular Surgery Unit, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, 1992-2010. Lecturer, NSW Branch, Fellowship Training Program, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, for many years. Lecturer, Community Nurses’ Association, South West Sydney Area Health Services. Lecturer, Department of Physiotherapy, Cumberland College, 1984-1993. President, NSW Branch, Australian Medical Association, 1997-1998; Vice-President, 1996-1997; Treasurer, 1995; Council Member, 1991-2009. Federal Council Member, 1995-2000. Chairman, Cosmetic Surgery Credentialing Council of NSW, 2000-2003. Awards/recognition include: Elected to the Roll of Fellows, Australian Medical Association. 1997.


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Dr John William TIERNEY, 24 Turnbull Drive, East Maitland NSW 2323 For service to the Parliament of Australia, to education, and to the community. Liberal Senator for New South Wales, Parliament of Australia, 1991-2005. Parliamentary Secretary to Deputy Opposition Leader of the Senate, 1994-1996. Parliamentary Delegation Leader, United Nations General Assembly, 2004; European Union 2004; Nigeria, 2002; South Africa, 2002. Chairman, Government Members Committee on Education, Science and Training, 1996-2005. Chairman, Senate Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training, 1996-2005. Deputy Chairman, Senate Standing Committee on Environment, Recreation, Communications and the Arts, 1996-2000. Chairman, Transport and Regional Development Committee, 1996-1999. Chairman, Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology, 1996-1999. Member, Federal Council, Liberal Party of Australia, 2006-2008; Member, State Executive, New South Wales Division, 1987-1991 and 1996-2000; also served as Regional President, Central Coast and Hunter Valley; Member, since 1964. Member, Advisory Committee, Gifted Education Research, Resource and Information Centre, since 1995; Pro Bono Advocate, since early 1990s. Council Member, Australian National University, 1996-2000. Senior Lecturer in Education, University of Newcastle, 1989-1991. Patron, St Phillip's Christian College, since 1991; Chairman, Board of Governors, 1989-1991. National Patron, Lifeline Australia, 2005-2011. Member, Council of the National Library of Australia, 1992-2005. National Patron, Polio Australia, since 2010; involved in its formation, 2007. Current Committee Member, Post-Polio Network (NSW) Inc; Member, since 2003. Executive Director and Partner, Government Relations Australia, 2005-2010. Queen's Scout, 1964.


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Ms Julie Anne TONGS, Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service, 63 Boolimba Crescent, Narrabundah ACT 2604 For service to the Indigenous community of the Australian Capital Territory. Chief Executive Officer, Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service, since 1998; Administrator, 1997-1998; Board Member, 1993-1997. Current Member, Muuji Regional Centre for Social and Emotional Wellbeing. Member, Aboriginal Health Roundtable on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Prisoner Health, Canberra 2007. Current Member, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Forum. Current Member, ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Residential Rehabilitation Advisory Board. Member, Evaluation Group, ACT Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drug Strategy, 2004-2008. Deputy Chairperson, Gugan Gulwan Youth Aboriginal Corporation, 2003-2006. Member, Corrections Health, ACT Department of Health, 2002-2005. Director and ACT Representative, National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, since 1998. Member, Service Activity Reporting Data Collection Steering Committee. Member, Workforce Issues Steering Committee. Member, Finance Management Committee. Current Member, Aboriginal Health and Medical Resource Council of NSW. Current Member, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Council. Currently involved in providing strategies for improving Indigenous service delivery and outcomes, Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health, Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing. Member, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Business Improvement Group. Member, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Substance Misuse Working Group for the development of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Complimentary Alcohol and other Drugs Strategy. Member, National Drug Strategy Reference Group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Associate Researcher, National Illicit Drug Strategy Program, National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University, since 2001; Member, Medical School Advisory Committee; Member, Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute; involvement, since 1999. Member, Aged Care Committee, Australian Medical Association. Former Director, Indigenous Business Chamber. Former Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Superannuation Fund. Chief Executive Officer, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service, Brisbane, 2008-2009. Aboriginal Liaison Officer, Canberra Hospital, prior to 1997. Regional Councillor, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, 1989. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001.


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Mrs Geraldine Mavis TRELOAR, Erindale SA 5066 For service to the podiatry profession. Instrumental in the formation of the National and State Australian Podiatry Association, from the 1960s; Council Member, for 20 years. Chairperson, Podiatry Board of South Australia, 1993-2001; Member, from 1970-2001. Consultant for program development, University of South Australia, for 10 years. Editor, Australian Podiatrist, for 11 years. Instigated the Australian Standards for sterilisation of surgical instruments and equipment (AS4187 – 1949) and (AS4815 – 2001) for ‘Small Office based practices’. The standards are now compulsory for all health practitioners. Member of both relevant committees. Established the first Podiatry services to Mental Health Services, 1961; and to the Repatriation Outpatients Department, 1962.


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Mr Kevin Richard TRENT RFD, 3 Broad Street, Kensington WA 6151 For service to local government, and the community of South Perth through a range of ex-service and social welfare organisations. Councillor,City of South Perth, 1980-1999 and since 2002: Deputy Mayor, for 2 years; Council Delegate, various committees and organisations, since 1980. State Councillor, Western Australian Local Government Association, 2008-2010; Life Member, 1999. Trustee and Executive Committee Member, Western Australian Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 2000; Life Member. President, South Perth Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 1985; Member, since 1980; Organiser, South Perth ANZAC Day ceremonies, since 1985. Honorary Treasurer, Western Australian Branch, The Royal Australian Regiment Association, since 2003; Honorary Secretary, 1972-2003. Current Secretary, 9th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment Association. Chairman, Nation Youth Science Forum, Rotary International District 9465, for many years. Inaugural President, Rotary Club of South Perth-Burswood, 2007; Member, since 2007; Chairperson, various committees, since 2007; Organiser, fundraising and community events. President, Rotary Club of South Perth, 2001-2002 and 2005-2006; Member, 1999-2007; Secretary, 1999; Chairperson, various committees, 1999-2007. Vice Chairperson, Executive Committee and Founding Member, Southcare Inc, since 1983. Various Executive roles, Local Drug Action Groups Inc, since 1997. Various Executive roles, South Perth Branch, Local Drug Action Group Inc, since 1997. Member, Safer WA, Victoria Park Safe Needle Disposal Sub-Committee. Manager, Kensington suburb, South Perth Neighbourhood Watch, for many years. Community Representative, Kensington Primary School Council, for many years. Committee Member, South Perth Bicycle Users Group, since 1998. Board Member, South Perth Senior Citizens Centre. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Reserve Force Decoration, long service award presented to officers in the Reserve elements of the Australian Defence Force.


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Professor Rodney Stuart TUCKER, 9/297 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne Vic 3205 For service to the electrical and electronics industry, particularly as an academic and educator. Laureate Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering University of Melbourne. Director, Institute for a Broadband-Enabled Society, 2000. Director, Centre for Energy-Efficient Telecommunications, 2000. Vice-President Publicatons, Photonics Society, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, since 2008; served as Treasurer. Secretary-Treasurer, Lasers and Electro-optics Society, since 1997; Member, Board of Governors, 1996-1999. Member, Administrative Committee, Microwave Theory and Techniques Society, 1988-1991. Member, Federal Government's Panel of Experts tasked with evaluating proposals for the National Broadband Network, 2008-2009. Founding Chair, Victorian Photonics Network, 2002. Research Scientist, Hewlett Packard Laboratories and Agilent Laboratories, California, USA. Director, Australian Photonics Co-operative Research Centre, 1992-1998. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Aron Kressel Award, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2007. Mrs Barbara Elizabeth VALENTINE, Unit 59 ‘Ainslie’, 5 Waveney Street, South Launceston Tas 7249 For service to the community through the preservation of the history of Launceston, and to the museum and galleries sector. Member, Tasmanian Family History Society Inc, since 1991; Duty Librarian. Judge, Lillian Watson Family History Award, 1996 and 2000-2006. Judge, Tasmanian Bicentenary Local History Prize, 2004. Member, Friends of the Library Launceston Inc, since 1993. Former Correspondence Secretary, Launceston Historical Society, for many years. Member, Tasmanian Historical Research Association, since 1973; Committee Member, 1982-1983 and 1985. Member, Editorial Committee and Contributor, The Companion to Tasmanain History, Hobart, 2005. Historian, Norwood Combined Probus Club. Project Officer, Local History Section, Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Launceston, retired 2009. Volunteer Cataloguer, Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery.


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Mrs Sabina VAN DER LINDEN-WOLANSKI, deceased, Late of Woollahra NSW 2025 For service to the community through a range of Jewish organisations. Founder, Haberman and Kulawicz Fund and Jewish Communal Appeal, 2003. Volunteer, 'Courage to Care program', B'nai B'rith, 1999-2011. Life Governor, supporter and Member, Sir Moses Montefiore Jewish Home, until 2011. Patron (sponsor), Montefiore Home's Holocaust Awareness Program, 2006-2007. Financial supporter, 'March of the Living', 2003-2011. Holocaust survival spokesperson, Berlin Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe opening, 2005. Volunteer and supporter, Together for Humanity Foundation. Co-Author, Destined to Live, 2008. Council Member, Voiceless, 2010-2011. Mrs Van Der Linden-Wolanski died on 23 June 2011. Mrs Claire Russell VICKERY, Vic For services to the community through the Butterfly Foundation. Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Butterfly Foundation, from 2002. Established and funded, National Direct Financial Relief Program for sufferers of eating disorders, from 2003; funding 20 sufferers per year. Established the Butterfly/Southern Health Day Treatment Centre for Eating Disorders, Melbourne, 2005; for adolescents. Development and delivery of the 'BodyThink' program and body image education to young people in Australia, since 2006. Funded and initiated the development of the ‘Family Based Therapy’ Eating Disorder Program, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. Established program for eating disorder in-patients at Wesley Hospital, Ashfield. Planner and fundraiser for the 'Butterfly Wing', Eating Disorder Service, Westmead Children's Hospital, since 2007. Planner and fundraiser for the establishment of the Butterfly Foundation National Research Institute Into Eating Disorders and Body Image, since 2008. Planner and fundraiser, National Eating Disorder Collaboration. Chair, Steering Committee, National Eating Disorders Collaboration Project, Department of Health and Ageing, 2009; Member, since 2009. Committee Member, Victorian Government Ministerial Reference Group on Body Image, 2004-2006. Member, Victorian Government Community Advisory Committee on Body Image. Member, Eating Disorder Sub-Committee, Victorian Government Ministerial Advisory Committee on Mental Health.


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Ms Barbara Gay von ESS, 4 Banambila Street, Aranda ACT 2614 For service to people with autism spectrum disorders and their families, as an advocate and educator. President, Autism Asperger ACT, since 2005; Life Member, since 2002; Committee Member; Newsletter Editor, for many years. Active Member, ACT Positive Partnerships Implementation Team; ACT Department of Education and Training; ACT representative, for 2 years. Early intervention teacher, Learning Support Units-Autism Specific, for many years. Participated in designing and implementing National Positive Partnerships Program. Co-Author of two educational books; The Early Years: the foundation for all learning, and Developing Social Skills. ACT representative for Early Days Workshops; delivers these to parents and extended families. Autism Consultant and Special Educator, since 2003. Organiser, National Biennial Autism Conference, Canberra, 2004. Teacher, Autism Intervention Unit, Yarralumla Primary School, for 3 years. Early childhood teacher, ACT Therapy, 1982-2000; was instrumental in developing Communication and Social Awareness Playgroups within Child Health and Development Centre; worked with children (and their families) who had a wide range of disabilities. Awards/recognition include: Award for Services to Children with Autism, Autism Asperger ACT, 2002. Mr Shane Patrick WALL, 3 Camp Street, Donald Vic 3480 For service to primary industry, and to the community of the Wimmera region. Manager, Victorian Peagrowers' Co-operative (Peaco), since 1984. President, Grain Industry Association of Victoria, 1997-1999; Committee Member, since the early 1990s. Other representative roles include the National Agricultural Commodities Marketing Association, and Pulse Australia. Chairman, Trustees, Donald District Hospital Foundation. President, Donald Hospital, for 3 terms; Board Member, 1985-1998. President, Donald and District Racing Club, for 12 years; Life Member, 1995. Committee Member, for 30 years; Involved in the formation of the Wimmera Racing Club, 1997; Chairman, for 13 years.


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Mrs Frances Dawn WALLACE, 35 Nowland Avenue, Quirindi NSW 2343 For service to the community of Quirindi. Secretary, Quirindi Branch, Royal Far West Society, since 1990; has also served as Branch Services Officer and Branch Treasurer; Member, since 1980. Honorary Regional Treasurer, Girl Guides Australia, since 1992; has also served as Division Leader, District Leader and Leader; Queens Guide, 1959; Member, since 1954. Coordinator, Quirindi Meals on Wheels, since 1982; Member, since 1979. Current Coordinator, Church Council, Quirindi Uniting Church; current Treasurer. Current Secretary, Women's Fellowship Group. Author, monthly Church Bulletin, since 1980. Current volunteer, Christian Book Shop. Parishioner, since 1964. Mrs Geraldine WALTERS, 116/12 David Street, Turner ACT 2612 For service to people with a disability through administrative and fundraising roles. Fundraising Manager, Spastic Centre of ACT and Southern NSW, 1984-1999; part-time fundraiser, since 1999. Head, Miss Australia Quest, ACT region, 1983-ca2000. Functions Manager, Spastic Centre of NSW, 1981-1982; NSW Coordinator, Northern Suburbs, 1980-1981. Recruitment Scout for Miss Australia Awards, 1979-1980.


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Mrs Phyllis WARE, Wembley Downs WA 6019 For service to Friends of the Royal Perth Hospital. Member, Friends of the Royal Perth Hospital, since 1962. Chair, Leaders Council, since 2009: Leader, 1985-2008. Receptionist, General Services, 1962-1985. Ms Jessica Rose WATSON, C/- PO Box 552, Collaroy Beach NSW 2097 For service to sailing and to youth through the achievement of sailing solo and unassisted around the world, and as a role model for young Australians Author, True Spirit: The Aussie Girl Who Took On The World, 2010. Released DVD, True Spirit, 2010; documentary about her solo around-the-world sail. Planning ‘Another Challenge’; to skipper the youngest crew to compete in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, 2011. Ambassadorial roles include: - Season of Sailing Campaign, Tourism Queensland, 2011. - World 2011 Sailing Championships, Perth, WA. - The Layne Beachley Aim for the Stars' Foundation, since 2010. - China Cup International Sailing Regatta, 2010 and 2011. - Australian Cherries, 2011/2012. Awards/recognition include: Young Australian of the Year, 2011. Young Performer of the Year, 2010. Youth Sailor of the Year, Yachting Australia, 2010. Inductee, ‘Spirit of Sport’ Hall of Fame, Sport Australia. Subject of ‘Australia’s Favourite Event 2010’ - Jessica’s Arrival into Sydney 15 May. Youth Representative for the United Nations’ World Food Program.


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Mr Michael Victor WEBSTER, Toorak Gardens SA 5065 For service to the horseracing industry, and to the community. Chairman, South Australian Bookmakers League Inc, 1978-1993; Committee Member, 1977-1997 and since 2008. Chairman and South Australian Delegate, Australian Registered Bookmakers Advisory Council, 1978-1993; Member, since 1975. Supporter and Benefactor, Adelaide Day Centre for Homeless Persons Inc, since 1985. Member, St Ignatius Parish, Norwood, for over 30 years. Mrs Jillianne Elizabeth (Jill) WEEKES, 40 Middle Head Road, Mosman NSW 2088 For service to the Starlight Children's Foundation Australia. Chief Executive Officer, Starlight Children's Foundation Australia, 1997-2009. Executive Member, McCarthy Mentoring, since 2010. Executive Coach, Executive Coaching International. Ambassador, Powerhouse Museum, Sydney.


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Mrs Anna WELLINGS BOOTH, O'Connor ACT 2602 For service to women's health through a range of breast cancer support organisations, particularly Dragons Abreast ACT and Region and Breast Cancer Network Australia. Founder, Dragons Abreast ACT and Region, 1999; first Life Member. Established Dragons Abreast ACT Challenge Regatta, 2003. Supported the founding of Dragons Abreast Australia, 1998; Committee Member, 2006-2007. Member, Organising Committee, Caloundra International Regatta, 2007. Co-Author and Editor, A Dragons’ Tail: An inspirational tale of courage, laughter, strength and friendship by women with breast cancer, 2007. Life Member, Canberra Dragon Boat Association, 2009. Foundation Member, Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA), 1998; Executive Board Member, 2001-2005; Foundation Member, Rural and Remote Working Party, 2004-2009; responsible for the logistics for the first Planting of the Field of Women, 1998; ACT State Representative, 1998-2006. BCNA Representative, European Society of Medical Oncology Breast Cancer Forum, Vienna, Austria, 2004. Consumer Representative, BreastScreen ACT, ACT Department of Health, for several years. Founding Member, Bosom Buddies, since 1995; Vice-President, for 2 years. Executive Board Member, ACT Cancer Council, 1987-2001; trained volunteer, for many years. Trained volunteer, ACT Palliative Care Society, since 1995. Trained volunteer, Cancer Voices, ACT. Consumer Representative, Australasian Lymphology Association, 2006-2008. Member, Breast Cancer Reference Group, Great Southern Health Service, since 2004. Awards/recognition include: Dragon Spirit Award, Dragons Abreast ACT and Region, 2006. Honoured by the Canberra Dragon Boat Association by the establishment of the Anna Wellings Booth Trophy, 2009. Mrs Sylvia Frances WESTERMAN, 86/750 Pacific Highway, Lake Munmorah NSW 2259 For service to the community, particularly through the Quilts for Keeps project. Quiltmaker, Quilts for Keeps, since 2002; has crafted over 200 quilts, each one destined for a terminally-ill child and his/her sibling(s). Member, Gwandalan Arts and Crafts, since 1997. Current Member, Mannering Park Branch, Country Women's Association, current.


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Dr Rodney Neill WESTHORPE, Kew Vic 3101 For service to medicine as an anaesthetist. Paediatric Anaesthetist, Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, 1997-2008; Deputy Director, Department of Anaesthetics, 1988-2006. President, Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA), 1998-2000; Life Member, 2004; Vice-President, 1996-1998. Member, Victorian Section, 1978-2003; including Vice-Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer. Treasurer, Victorian Faculty/ASA Continuing Education Committee, 1980-1988. Founder and Chairman, Anaesthesia and Industry Liaison Committee, 1986-1996. Chairman, Organising Committee, ASA Annual Scientific Meeting, 1988. Member, Organising Committee, 1996 World Congress of Anaesthesiologists. Member, World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesia Committee on Safety, Equipment and Technology, 1992-2000. Council Member, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA), 1995-2007; Member of Executive, 1998-2001. Honorary Curator, Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History, since 1987. Founder and Chairman, Anaesthesia Continuing Education Coordinating Committee, ANZCA, ASA and NZCA, 1997-2007. Chair, several committees including Library, 1998-2007; Communications, 2005-2007; Continuing Education and Quality Assurance, 1995-1998; Scientific and Technical Officer, 1998-2007. Editor, ANZCA Bulletin, 2005-2007. Lecturer, College of Anaesthetists Part I and Part II courses, 1978-1996. Tutor of Trainees, 1978-2011. Public educational tour guide and organiser, since 2004. Senior Examiner, Australian Society of Anaesthetists and Operating Theatre Technicians Diploma, 1985-1994. Lecturer and Examiner, Barton College Diploma of Anaesthetic and Operating Theatre Technician course, 1996-1999. Member, Advisory Board, and Lecturer, Mayfield Education Centre, 1999-2007. Member, Editorial Board, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care journal, 1995-2009. Member, Editorial Board, Australian Prescriber, 1999-2007. Author, All About Anaesthesia, book, 2001; free access website, 2008. President, Medical History Society of Victoria, since 2009. Founding Member, Australian Patient Safety Foundation, since 1987. Member, Committee HT/7 – Anaesthetic Equipment and Medical Breathing Systems, Standards Australia, 1992-1998. Member, Sub-Committee HT/28 – Safe Use of Lasers in Medical Procedures, Standards Australia, 1988-1996. Member, Industrial Relations Sub-Committee, AMA Victoria, 1996-2007; Salaried Staff Representative. Fellow, Royal College of Anaesthetists, since 1976. Fellow, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists, since 1983.


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Mrs Ildikó WETHERELL, Stonyfell SA 5066 For service to the Hungarian community in South Australia. President, Federal Council of Hungarian Associations, 2001-2004. President, Council of Hungarian Associations in South Australia, 1998-2003; also served as Vice-President. Current Secretary, Hungarian Club, Norwood. Committee Member, Multicultural Communities Council of South Australia, in the 1990s; Member, since the 1980s; involved, various sub-committees. Member, South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission, 1983-1986; former Member, Grants Committee. Employed as Executive Officer, Multicultural Education Coordinating Committee, South Australian Education Department, 1986-1999; involved, 1984-1999. President, Ethnic Schools Association of South Australia, 1984-1987; Member, Management Committee, 1982-1984; Representative, Ethnic Schools Advisory Committee. Inaugural President, Hungarian Community School, Adelaide, 1981. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Dr Brian Peter WHEATLEY, Collinswood SA 5081 For service to medicine in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology, and to medical education. Medical Director, Women's and Babies’ Division, Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Adelaide, since 2008; Head of Obstetrics Unit, since 1998; Senior Visiting Medical Specialist, 1986-2008. Founding Member and current Chairperson, Education Sub-Committee, Maternal, Perinatal and Infant Mortality Committee, SA Health. Current Clinical Senior Lecturer, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Adelaide. Volunteer Gynaecologist to Medical Camps Program, International Nepal Fellowship (Nepal), since 2001.


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Mr Oscar Ralph WHITBREAD, Brighton Vic 3186 For service to the Australian film and television industry. Former Executive Producer, Drama One, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Melbourne; for over 25 years until the late 1990s. Involved with television in Australia, since the 1960s. Advocate for Australian television production through the support of actors, writers and directors. Member, Melbourne Producers and Directors Guild, in the 1960s. Productions include: - Adventures on the Balanced Particle Freeway, 1997. - Adventures of the Bush Patrol, 1996. - Ratbag Hero, 1991. - Burn the Butterflies, 1979. - Bellbird, 1967 and 1970-1977. - Power Without Glory, 1976. - Marion, 1974. - And the Big Men Fly, 1974. - Rush, 1974. - Family at War, 1970. - I Can Jump Puddles. - Summer. Awards/recognition include: The Queen’s Silver Jubilee Medal, 1977.


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Mrs Doreen WIDDISON, 929 Padman Drive, West Albury NSW 2640 For service to the community of Albury, particularly through Woodstock Support. President, Woodstock Support Inc (previously Friends of Woodstock Disability Services), 1987-2005; current Member, Management Committee; instrumental in the creation of the organisation, in the early 1980s. Involved in the initiation of FamilyLink Service and the Early Childhood Intervention Service. President, Albury and District War Widows Guild, Albury, 2001-2010. Former President, Girl Guide Association, Albury; former President, Albury Trefoil Guild; involved, 1954-2010; helped to the establish the Albury Gang Show. Supporter, Albury Legacy,for many years; Member, Laurel Club. Member, Albury Quota Club, 1963-2010. Former Member, Masonic Ladies Club. Current Patron, West Albury Public School Association. Member, Probus. Involved, Albury Horticultural Society; Life Member, 1996. Involved, Albury Show Society and St Matthew’s Thrift Shop. Awards/recognition include: Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Albury North, 1990.


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Commander John Murray WILKINS RFD RANR (Ret’d), PO Box 1606, Doncaster East Vic 3109 For service to the preservation of Australia's naval history. Director, Navy League of Australia; former National Secretary. President, Navy League of Australia Victoria Division, since 1997. Former Vice-President; Executive Member, Naval Association of Australia Victorian Section. Member, Naval Historical Society Victorian Chapter. Member, Naval Officers Club Victoria, since 1989. Publications include: The Life and Time of Captain William Lonsdale 1700-1864. Niewe Dieper, Port Phillip’s Accredited Spy. Australian Naval Reserves - a brief history 1859-2003. World War 2 Honours and Awards and Precedence List, RAN-RANR. Index - Journal of the Navy League of NSW and The Navy 1920-2004. The Royal Australian Naval College and Sir John Collins. Australian and British Naval Buttons, Buckles, Banners, Badges and Braid, 1748-2006. Editor and publisher, Autobiographical Recollections of a Naval Reserves Officer 1893-1987; 5th edition. Awards/recognition include: Reserve Force Decoration, long service award presented to officers in the Reserve elements of the Australian Defence Force. Mr David Bosworick WILLIAMS, 10 Page Court, Trafalgar Vic 3824 For service to music education as a teacher, and to the performing arts. Leading Teacher - Director of Music, Lowanna College, Moe, since 2003; Music teacher, since 1992. Involved in its implementation, Orchestra Victoria’s mOVe! Program. Former Assessor of Music, Victorian Certificate of Education. Founder, Class Act Productions, Latrobe Valley, 2001. Musical Director, Warragul Theatre Company, since 2001. Musical Director, Latrobe Theatre Company, 1996-1998. Compère/Conductor, Carols by Candlelight, Gippsland Heritage Park. Conductor, Latrobe City Youth Band, 2001-2010. Conductor, Moe City Concert Band, 1992-1994.


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Dr Pamela Kaye WILLIAMS, Mount Waverley Vic 3149 For service to women's health through executive roles with breast cancer awareness organisations. Chair, then Co-Chair, Breast Cancer Action Group, 2007-2011; Advocate, 2004-2011. Board Member, BreastScreen Victoria, since 2009. Co-Chair, BreastScreen Consumer Advisory Committee, since 2009; Member, since 2007. Consumer Advocate in Women’s Health, for 12 years. Chair, Board, Health Issues Centre, 2008-2010; Director, 2004-2010. Member, Southern Melbourne Integrated Cancer Service Reference Group; Chair, Steering Committee for Consumer Recruitment and Training, 2005-2007. Consumer Member, Supportive Care Project Advisory Committee, Victorian Department of Health. Vice-President, National Council of Women of Australia (NCWA), since 2009. Current Editor, bi-monthly newsletter. National Adviser for Nutrition. NCWA representative, Food Standards Australia and New Zealand Council, 2007-2009; Consumer Liaison Member, since 2011. Secretary, National Council of Women of Victoria, 2005-2010; various other executive positions; State Coordinator, Standing Committees; Member, since 1999. Chair, Community Advisory Committee, Southern Health, 2006-2009; Member, 2003-2009; first “consumer” to be elected Chair. Involved in the development of the Community Participation Plan. Member, Consumer Reference Group for a BreastScreen Service, 2000-2007. Member, Breast Services Consumer Reference Group, 2000-2007. Involved in establishing Breast Care Consumer Reference Group at Moorabbin Campus. Member, Policy, Protocol, Procedure and Guideline Framework Steering Committee. Member, Policies and Procedures Committee. Member, Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA), since 1999. BCNA Representative on a number of national and state-based committees and advisory bodies.


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Ms Karen Lee WILLIS, 29 Matcham Road, Buxton NSW 2571 For service to the protection of women and children. Executive Officer, NSW Rape Crisis Centre, since 2002. Chair, National Association of Services Against Sexual Violence, 2006-2009; Member, since 2005. Member, NSW Premier’s Council on Preventing Violence Against Women, since 2010. Reference Group Member, Social Justice and Social Change Research Centre, since 2009. Critical Reader, Prime Minister's Council for the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Their Children, 2008. Member, White Ribbon Campaign National Reference Group, since 2007. Member, National Reference Committee for the Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault, since 2006. Current active Member, NSW Women's Health Centres Association. Member, NSW Police Interagency, 2003; Criminal Justice and Sexual Offences Taskforce, 2004-2005. Manager, Wilma Women's Health Centre in Campbelltown, 1992-2002. Coordinator, Liverpool Neighbourhood Centre, 1984-1992. Mr Robert WILLIS, 27 Oxford Street, Forbes NSW 2871 For service to the preservation of Australian folklore and traditional music. Contributed over 1,400 hours of original field recordings of individuals and communities from all over Australia, particularly in the field of traditional music, to the Oral History and Folklore Collection, National Library of Australia. Primary Collector, The Western Australian Folklife Project, since 2004. Producer of traditional music recordings for the ABC Regional Production Fund including: - Wags Tales. - Tales from the Tracks. - Streets of Forbes. - Verandah Music, 2003. Affiliate, Australian Folklore Network, for many years. Member, Organising Committee, National Folklore Conference, for many years. Musician of traditional instruments including the concertina, button accordian, banjo, mouth organ and whistle.


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Mr Raymond Percy WILSON, 87 Barker Road, Strathfield NSW 2135 For service to the sport of golf, and to the community through a range of charitable organisations. Club Professional, Strathfield Golf Club, since 1961. Coordinator/sponsor, various fundraising events, for many years; has raised over $40,000 since 2006. Supporter, Junior Golf Events, for many years. Co-Author, Stathfield Golf Club Diamond Jubilee, 2006. Member, Professional Golfers Association, since 1965; Competitor, Australian Golf Tour, 1965-1975. Member, Rotary Club of Strathfield, since 1989; President Elect Nominee, since 2011. Chairman, Membership Development Committee, since 2006. Youth Director, 1991-1992. Committee Member, for many years. Involved in various fundraising events, for many years. Auction Organiser, 'Rotary Charity Golf Day and Dinner', since 2002; raising funds for the Trish Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Donor of auction items, Annual Ball Auction, for many years. Councillor; Strathfield Municipal Council, 1983-1991; Deputy Mayor. Member of various committees. Awards/recognition include: Citizen of the Year, Strathfield Municipal Council, 2009. Mr August (Gus) WOHLSCHLAGER, 101 Wandearah Road, Port Pirie SA 5540 For service to the community of Port Pirie. Volunteer Transport Driver, Port Pirie Regional Health, since 2000. Volunteer Community Bus Driver, Port Pirie Council, 1992-2000. Volunteer Truck Driver, UnitingCare Wesley; volunteer Coordinator and fundraiser, 'Men's Shed', since 2006. Member, Port Pirie Unit, State Emergency Service, three years. Patron, Special Olympics, Port Pirie, since 2005; volunteer Driver, since 2004; Committee Member, since 2004.


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Mr Victor George WOOD, 31 Wridgway Avenue, Burwood Vic 3125 For service to arts and crafts in Australia as an artisan and through the Victorian Woodworkers Association. Founder and Inaugural President, Victorian Woodworkers Association, 1979. Member, Craft Council of Victoria. Coordinated the first “Craftsman in Residence” in “Wood” at the Melbourne State College in liaison with the Victorian Ministry for the Arts, 1975. His work is exhibited in collections internationally and in Australia, including: - Small Treasures, Del Mano Gallery Los Angeles, USA, 1999 and 2001. - Australian Woodturning Exhibition, Nunawading, Victoria, 1999, 2000 and 2001. - 8th Biennial Work in Wood An International Exhibition, Chesterton Art Gallery, 2000. - Pick Up Craft Victoria Members Exhibition, Fitzroy, Victoria, 2000. - Dale and Noreen Nish Woodturning Collection, Brigham Young University, USA, 1999. - Wall Mural (14.3m x 2.4m), Housing Industry of Victoria, 1984-1985; one of the largest wood-turned sculptures in Australia. Member, Management Committee, Blackburn South Tennis Club, 1967; President, 1978-1980 and 2005-2011; Life Member. Mrs June Gloria WOOLARD, 148 Smith Street, Penrith NSW 2750 For service to the Penrith Community Kitchen. Kitchen Coordinator, Penrith Community Kitchen, 1993-2010; Founding Member. Awards/recognition include: Wall of Achievement Award, Penrith City Council, 2009.


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Dr Leslie Arthur WOOLLARD, PO Box 690, Moree NSW 2400 For service to medicine in rural and remote areas of New South Wales. Procedural General Practitioner, Balo Street Medical, Moree, since 1981; provides obstetric, anaesthetic and emergency services; Registrar Supervisor, since 1981. Visiting Medical Officer, Moree District Hospital. President, Rural Doctors Association of New South Wales, 2006-2008; Member, since 1987. Advocate for the establishment of the Rural New South Wales General Practitioner Procedural Training Program; Member, Steering Committee, for many years. Inaugural Director, New England Area Training Service (NEATS), 2002-2010; instrumental in establishing NEATS. Director, NSW Branch, Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, 2003-2004. Director, Barwon Division of General Practice, 1993-2002; Chair/Medical Director, 1998; involved in the establishment of the Division; involved in the establishment of the Remote Vocational Training Scheme; subsequently served on the Board. Executive roles, Rural Doctors Network. Clinical Lecturer, University of Sydney, University of NSW, University of Newcastle and the University of New England, 1981-2007. Involved in the establishment of the advanced Diploma in Obstetrics for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; continues as an examiner for the Diploma


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Ms Ruth Elizabeth WRAITH, Port Melbourne Vic 3207 For service to community health, particularly the treatment of children recovering from trauma. Private Consultant, Child Psychotherapy and Disaster Recovery. Chief Child Psychotherapist and Head of Department, Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne (RCH), 1995 - retired 2005. Consultant, Royal Children's Hospital International. In various capacities has been involved in major disasters including the Victorian Bushfires, 2009; Indian Ocean Tsunami, Aceh, Indonesia, 2005-2009; Bali Bombings; Canberra Fires, 2003; Manressa Kindergarten Siege, 1989; Central Victoria Fires, 1985; Ash Wednesday, 1983; Russell Street, Queens Street and Hoddle Street Shootings; Kerang Train Accident; H1N1 Flu incidents; and the Port Arthur shooting massacre. Foundation Member, Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss and Grief Network, Australian National University, since 2007. Foundation Member, Child and Adolescent Working Group, National Mental Health Disaster Response Expert Working Group, since 2004. Foundation Member, National Mental Health Disaster Response Expert Working Group, since 2004. Lecturer, Emergency Management Australia, 1980s-2003. President, Victorian Child Psychotherapists Association,1993-1995. President, Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, 1995-1997. Consultant and Supervisor, Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture, 1996-2009. Consultant/Adviser (Psychosocial Recovery) to the Victorian State Emergency Recovery Plan, 1985-2010. Lecturer/Supervisor, Masters Degree in Child Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Monash University, Melbourne, 1990-2010.


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Mr Ronald WRIGHT, 13 Tiernan Avenue, North Rocks NSW 2151 For service to the sport of cricket in New South Wales. Honorary Secretary, Parramatta District Cricket Club, since 1979; Life Member, 1991. Delegate, NSW Cricket Association, 1979-2006. Delegate, Sydney Cricket Association, since 1985. Life Member, NSW Cricket Association. Awards/recognition include: Australian Sports Medal, 2000. Dr Jeffrey Alfred WUNDERLICH, 15 Widford Street, Hawthorn East Vic 3123 For service to the community of Boroondara, particularly Hawthorn, through a range of volunteer roles in community support, education, sport and recreation. Board Member, Camcare, 2002-2007; provides targeted services to those who are facing personal hardship or difficult life circumstances; Honorary Life Member, 2008; voluntary Community Support Worker, 2002-2010. Chair, Management Committee, Kew/Hawthorn Community Information and Support Centre, 1998-2002; voluntary Community Information Worker, 1995-2002. Advisory Council Member, John Gardiner High School (now Hawthorn Secondary College), 1976-1985; Chair, committee that lobbied the Victorian Department of Education to establish the school, in the 1970s. President, The Wallaby Club (walking club), 2008; Secretary, 2005. President, Hawthorn Community Gardens, 1996-1998; Committee Member, 1994-1998; Member, since 1980; Life Member, since 2011. Mayor, Hawthorn City Council, 1981 and 1982; Councillor, 1974-1989; various representative roles; Member of various committees. Service to the Swinburne Institute of Technology (now Swinburne University of Technology) includes: - Chair, Higher Degrees Committee, 1988-1997; Committee Member, 1980-1997. - Assisted in the transition from Institute to University, 1992. - Board Member (Hawthorn City Council's representative), 1974-1987. - Chair, Building and Development Committee, 1982-1987, Committee Member, 1975-1987.


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Mr Robin Michael YOUL RFD, South Melbourne Vic 3205 For service to conservation and the environment in Victoria through the Landcare movement. Chair, Australia Landcare International. Project Officer, Landcare Australia, 1996-2009. Author and Editor, Landcare in Victoria, 2006. Co-Editor, Landcare in Australia, 1998-2006. Editor, Circumspice – 100 Years of Forestry Education, 2010. Involved in the establishment of Project Hindmarsh, 1997; and the Crows West Sustainabilty Project, in the early 2000s. Involved in Victoria Felix: Improving Rural Land, 1988. Involved in Landcare: Local Action, 2009. Judge, Banksia International Foundation, since 1999. Involved in establishing Victorian Landcare Network, 1997. Inaugural Chairman, Powlett Catchment Project in South Gippsland, 1995. Field Officer, One Billion Trees Campaign, in the 1990s. Employee, Victorian Department of Conservation and Environment, 1993-1996. Employee, Greening Australia, 1989-1992. Employee, Victorian Department of Conservation, Forests and Lands, 1981-1989. Involved in the establishment of the International Tree Crops Institute, in the 1980s. Awards/recognition include: Reserve Force Decoration, long service award presented to officers in the Reserve elements of the Australian Defence Force. Mrs Julia Helen YOUNG, 8 Martins Point Road, Harwood Island NSW 2465 For service to the community of the North Coast as a supporter of mental health service delivery. Member, Mental Health Forum, North Coast Area Health Service, for 12 years; helped to establish the School Link Project in the local area. Eucharistic Minister, St Mary's Parish Maclean; Liturgy Leader; Member, St Mary's Bereavement Team. Awards/recognition include: Clarence Electorate Woman of the Year.


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Mr Hayden Paul ZAMMIT, 6 Brooks Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880 For service to the community of Broken Hill through a range of fundraising and volunteer programs, and to youth leadership. Actively involved in fundraising activities for several organisations including: - Pink Ribbon Day. - Daffodil Day. - Australia Biggest Morning Tea. - Cancer Council of NSW. - McHappy Day. - Camp Quality NSW. Also involved in local ‘Chocolate’ drives, raffles, Fun Day in the Park, Christmas Light Display, and BarBQ in the Town Square. Member, Organising Committee, Relay for Life (Broken Hill), since 2008. Attended the YMCA Youth Parliament representing the Committee Investigating Health. Selected to attend Global Youth Leaders Conference, Washington DC, USA, 2010. NSW Youth Volunteer Ambassador, 2010. Awards/recognition include: Selected to appear on the front cover of the Broken Hill 2011/2012 Yellow Pages® and White Pages® book; theme for the year’s covers is Australians Creating a Better Future. NSW Certificate of Commendation, Order of Australia Association, 2010. Broken Hill City Council National Volunteer Week Appreciation Award, 2009, 2010 and 2011. Broken Hill City Council Young Citizen of the Year Award, 2009. Far West/Orana Young Volunteer of the Year Award, 2009. NSW Young Volunteer of the Year award, 2009. Broken Hill City Council Appreciation Award, 2007. Cancer Council Appreciation Award, 2006. Mr Faddy ZOUKY, 3 Dalkeith Court, Doncaster East Vic 3109 For service to business, and to the multicultural community in Victoria. Executive Director, Zouki Group of Companies; catering and retails services. Assistant Lecturer in Commercial Law, Monash University, 1994-2007. Australian lawyer. Justice of the Peace. Community adviser for SBS television, 1991-2002.

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