medal (oam) of the order of australia in the general...

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

The late Mrs Marie Frances ADAMS, Late of Belmont NSW 2280 For service to the community of Belmont, particularly through the Australian Red Cross. Australian Red Cross: Member, Belmont Branch, since approx 1983. Has served in Executive roles including as President, 7 terms; Secretary, 6 terms and Treasurer, 5 terms. Representative, Zone 26, 2001-2003. Volunteer, Blood Bank, since 2003. Member, Red Cross Personal Support Team, Disaster Relief, over 17 years. Convenor, Trauma Teddy Workshops, 'for many years'. Recognition includes: Distinguished Service Award, Australian Red Cross, 2014 National Volunteer Award, Shortland Electorate, 2012.

Mrs Pam ADAMS, Seaham NSW 2324 For service to the community of Seaham. Co-Founder and Member, Seaham Park and Wetlands Committee, since 2009. Treasurer, Parents and Citizens, Seaham School, 10 years. Secretary and Treasurer, Seaham Cricket Club, 5 years. Member and Booking Officer, Seaham School of Arts and Community Hall Committee, 8 years. Volunteer, Seaham Rural Fire Brigade, circa 1970s -1980s. Secretary, Inter-school Primary School Cricket Competition - Reg Kelly Shield, Maitland and District Cricket Association, since 1995.


Mr Robert Errol ADAMS, Seaham NSW 2324 For service to the community of Seaham. Community: President, Seaham Cricket Club, since 1994; Member, since 1976. Member, Port Stephens Sports Council, since 2009. Co-Founder and Chairman, Seaham Park and Wetlands Committee, since 2009. President, Seaham School of Arts and Community Hall Committee, 2 years; Member, 8 years. Captain, Seaham Rural Fire Brigade, 5 years; Volunteer, 15 years, circa 1970s-1980s. President, Maitland and District Cricket Association, 2 years; Board Member, 14 years; Member, Disciplinary Committee, current; Coordinator, Inter-school Primary School Cricket Competition - Reg Kelly Shield, since 1995. President, Dungog Umpires Association, 3 years; Umpire, since 1999.

Mrs Patricia Mary ALDERMAN, Metford NSW 2323 For service to the community of the Hunter Valley. Australian Red Cross: New South Wales Zone 26 Representative, since 2003. Member, Maitland and District Branch, since 1998; Honorary Secretary, many years. Member, Red Cross Emergency Services, Personal Support Service. Member, Red Cross, since 1950s. Community: Hall Convenor, East Maitland Country Women's Association, since 2011; Member, since 1991; Secretary, 1999-2003 and 1991-1995. Recognition includes: Red Cross Service Award, 2012. Volunteer of the Year Above and Beyond, Hunter Volunteer Centre, 2008.


Ms Sue Christina ALDRIDGE, 72 Fuzzards Road, Numurkah Vic 3636 For service to the community of Numurkah. Numurkah Agriculture and Pastoral Society: Assistant Secretary since 2012; Secretary, 2008-2012 and 2014-2015; President, 1985-1987 and 1996-1997; Chief Steward, 'for many years'; Life Member, 1988 Numurkah Pony Club: President, 1968-1970; Chief Instructor, 1967-1970; District Commissioner, 1971; Foundation Member, since 1964. Community: President, Numurkah Shire Council, 1993-1994; Member, since 1990. Former President , Numurkah Ladies Probus Club, 2008; Secretary, 2009-2012; Member, since 2006. Manager, Corporate Services, Numurkah District Health Service, 2000-2005, Administration Officer, 1970-2000.

Mr Craig ALEXANDER, Caringbah NSW 2229 For service to sport as a triathlete, and to the community. World Champion, Ironman, 2008, 2009, 2011. World Champion, Ironman 70.3, 2006, 2011. Current record holder, World Ironman Triathlon, 2011. Community: Ambassador, Kids in Dangerous Situations (KIDS) Foundation, current. Life Member, Cronulla Triathlon Club. Recognition includes: Australian Sports Performer of the Year, 2009.


Ms Karen Ruth ALEXANDER, PO Box 309, Emerald Vic 3782 For service to conservation and the environment, and to the community. Conservation: Founder, Project Leader and Campaigner, Victoria Naturally Alliance (VNA) since 2005. VNA Representative, Stakeholder Reference Group, development of 'Securing our Natural Future: A White Paper for Land and Biodiversity at a time of climate change', Department of Environment and Primary Industries Victoria, 2006-2009. President, Australian Bush Heritage Fund (now Bush Heritage Australia), 1996-2001; Board Member, 1996-2001. Deputy Campaign Director, Australian Conservation Foundation, several years; Inaugural Environment Manager, 1990-1993; Executive and Council Member, 1985-1989. Joint Director, Wilderness Society, 1984. Coordinator, Victorian Branch, 1980-1983; Coordinator, Campaign to 'Save the Franklin River', 1979-1983; Founding Member, Victorian Branch, Tasmanian Wilderness Society; various positions and roles, 1979-1988. Vice-President, Farm Tree and Landcare Association, since 2012, Co-Founder and Inaugural President, John Hills Landcare Group, 2002-2013. Helped establish the Cardinia Environment Coalition, 1997 and Committee Member, 1997-2002. Environmental Advisor, Poola Foundation, 1996-1999. Honorary Secretary, Upper Yarra and Dandenong Ranges Environmental Council, 1994-1998. Co-Founder, S. Ranges Environment Alliance (Landcare network), 'no dates'. Co-Founder, Central Victorian Biolinks Alliance, 'no dates'. Community service includes: Co-Founder and Secretary, Orienteering Association of Tasmania (now Orienteering Tasmania), 1974; Australian Women's Orienteering Champion, 1973. Honorary Board Member, Dandenong Ranges Music Council, 2007-2009.

Mr Charles McPherson (Chas) ALLEN, Clarendon SA 5157 For service to people with a disability. President, Barkuma Inc, (a member based, not-for-profit organisation that provides a range of services to assist people with a disability to live and work in the community), since 2000; Positions held include: Vice-President, many years; Board Member, 1984; Member, Finance Committee; Member, Constitutional Review Committee; Member, 'for over 30 years'.


Mr Grant Jackson ALLEY, Keysborough Vic 3173 For service to the performing arts, particularly theatre. CLOC Musical Theatre (formerly Cheltenham Light Opera Company) President, 1990-2015; Treasurer, since 2015. Technical Director, since 1974; Committee Member, since 1970. Member, Production Team, since 1969.

Mr Kevin John ANDREWS, Saratoga NSW 2251 For service to the community of the Central Coast. Terrigal Trotters Running Club: Founder, 1983; President, 2012-2013 and 1983-1996; Public Officer, current and 2011-2012; Registrar, current and 2011-2012; Life Member. Founder and Race Director, Bay to Bay Running Festival (formerly Bay to Breakers), 1992-2003 and since 2004 (includes half marathon, 12km run and 3km kids fun run). Associate Member, Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club, since 2005. District Grand Inspector of Workings, Freemasons Central Coast, 1996-1998; Member, Central Coast Lodge, since 1981. Recognition includes: Club Person of the Year, Terrigal Trotters, 2013 and 2005; Trotter of the Year, 2005 and 1987.


Mrs Irene ANESTIS, 31 Churchill Street, Bardwell Park NSW 2207 For service to the Greek community of New South Wales. Greek Community service includes: Foundation Member, IPPOCRATES (Ippokratis) Chapter, Australian Hellenic Education Progressive Association, since 2007; Active Member AHEPA, 30 years; Involved with the establishment of the Hippocrates George Thomas Awards Fund. President, Organisation of Hellene and Hellene Cypriot Women of Australia (OEEGA), current, former Vice-President circa 2006; Fundraising Director, since 2006; Founding Member, Executive Committee, 1996. Founding Board Member, Greek Community Home for the Aged, Greek Orthodox Community of NSW Ltd, 1994; Voluntary Public Relations Officer since 1994; Board Member, Aged Services, 1985-1995. Former Fundraiser and volunteer, Ladies Committee, Greek Orthodox Community of NSW Ltd. Board Member, Ladies Committee, Pan Koakoas Association, current and Public Relations and Fundraising Officer, 1990-1994. Former Member and public relations, Ladies Committee, Federation of Aegean Islands, Sydney and New South Wales. Member, Ilion Association 'Hermes', current. President, Sydney Olympic Soccer Football Club Ladies Committee, 1994-1996; Honorary Life President, since 1996; Member, since 1985. Inaugural President, Women's League of Sydney Olympic Soccer Club, 1995. Fundraising Member, Sydney Olympic Supporters' Group, 1986-1994.

Mr Roy Lewis ARNOTT, Reservoir Vic 3073 For service to the preservation of military history, and to veterans. 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment, Australian Army: Honorary Curator, Unit History Room, Simpson Barracks, since 2006. Assistant Curator, 1999-2006. Volunteer, since 1993. Regimental Trustee, since 2002. 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Association: Honorary Treasurer, since 2000. Honorary Auditor, 1993-2000. Royal Australian Armoured Corps Association: Honorary Auditor, Victorian Branch, since 2005.


Dr Adel ASAID, Bendigo Vic 3558 For service to medicine as a general practitioner, and to the community of Bendigo. Director, General Practitioner, and Founder, St Anthony Family Medical Practice, since 1998. Visiting Medical Officer, Rochester and Elmore District Health Service (REDHS), since 1998. Fellow, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, current. Former Member, Australasian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, 'no dates'.

Dr Philip Stephen BACHELOR, Croydon Vic 3136 For service to the community, to the environment, and to cemetery management. General Manager, Box Hill Cemetery, since 2011. Technical Services Manager, Fawkner Memorial Park, Melbourne, The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust, 1989-2005. Managed not-for-profit cemeteries in Victoria and Tasmania, since 1981. Author of approximately 36 journal articles and 2 books in the subject areas of grief management and cemeteries. Professional Associations Director, Australasian Cemeteries and Crematoria Association, 2004-2005. Secretary, Centre for Grief Education, Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement, 2002-2005. President, Cemeteries and Crematoria Association of Victoria, 2001-2003; Vice-President, 2000-2001; Secretary, 2004; Member, Awards of Excellence Selection Committee, current. President, Victorian Division, Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand, 1994-1996; Treasurer, 1993-1994. Vice-President, Australian Institute of Horticulture, 1991-1992; President, Victorian Branch, 1989-1991; Vice-President, Victorian Branch, 1986-1989. Community service includes: Independent Support Person, Youth Referral and Independent Person Program, since 2009. President, Rotary Club of Chirnside Park, 2008-2009. Chairperson of Youth Service, Rotary Club of Pascoe Vale, 2001-2002; Chairperson of Community Service, 1999-2000; Program Co-ordinator, 1996-1997; Member, 1993-2002. Training assistant, Rotary Digital Camera Course, since 2011. District Representative, Australian Rotary Health Research Fund, 1998-2000.


Mr Albert John BAKER, Unit 3 Inverpine Village Ogg Road, Murrumba Downs Qld 4503 For service to veterans, and to the community. President, Pine Rivers Branch, Royal Australian Air Force Association, since 2002; Welfare Officer, current; Co-Property Officer, current; Inaugural Secretary, 1997-2001; Founding Member, since 1997. Other community: Foundation Committee Member, Dickson Seniors Council, since 2004.

Mr Trevor Paul BAKER, 802 Bridge Road, Salisbury East SA 5109 For service to basketball, particularly through administration roles. Basketball - Administration Basketball South Australia includes: Coordinator, Score Table Official Personnel (STOP), current. Central ABL Commissioner, 2006-2012. Rules Interpreter, since 1989. Member, BSA Referees Appointments Committee, since 2008 Member, BSA ODN, since 2009 Member, Referees Commission, 1982-2004. Basketball Australia includes: Member, National Score Table Committee, since 1991. Member, Technical Commission, 2003-2012. Chairman, ACC Referees Commission, 2007-2009. Member, Referees International Appointments Committee, 2009-2013. Technical Official (Basketball), Melbourne Commonwealth Games, 2006. Community: Member, Projection Team, Clovercrest Baptist Church, since 2008. Deacon, Golden Grove Community Church, 1993-2000. Treasurer, Salisbury East Church of Christ, 1985-1991; Coordinator of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, 1988-1991. Co-ordinator, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, Boy's Brigade, 1992-1997; Lieutenant of the 8th South Australian Tea Tree Gully Company, 1992-1997.


Mr Maxwell Allen BALDWIN, 28 Nix Avenue, Malabar NSW 2036 For service to sport, particularly through contributions to gymnastics and canoeing. Canoeing includes: Olympic Games, Finalist, (the first Australian with a disability to compete at an Olympic Games) K1 10,000m, Melbourne, 1956. Gymnastics include: Administrator; Coach; Mentor; Life Member, New South Wales Gymnastic Association. City of Sydney Police and Citizen Boys Club, Gymnastics Coach, 20 years. YMCA Sydney, Gymnastics Coach, 10 years. Alpine Skiing: '3 Track' Alpine Skier, 1951.

Mr James Robert BANKS, 12/4 Boronia Avenue, Pottsville NSW 2489 For service to veterans and their families, and to the community. Member, Carry On Victoria, since 1970; Board Member, 1989-1993; President, 1986-1989; Leader, Dandenong Branch, 1974-1986 (A volunteer welfare organisation providing support and assistance to ex-service personnel and their families). Member, Yarrawonga/Mulwala Sub-Branch, Victorian Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, 1993-2013. Member, Pottsville Bowls Club, since 1998. Member, Twins Towns RSL Club, current. Board Member, Club Mulwala, 1995-1999; served as Vice-President. Vice President and Committee Member, Border Gold Club, 1990-1994. Committee Member, St Kilda Bowling Club, for 2 years; Member, 1986-1993. Member, Bowls Committee, Dandenong RSL Club, 1967-1986. Member, former Emerald RSL Club, 1967-1986; President, 1982; Secretary, 2 years. Member, Bowls Committee, Prahran RSL Club, 1966.


Mrs Heather Jean BARNES, Eastern View Vic 3231 For service to early childhood education. Early Childhood Education and Care Consultant, since 2007. Member, Victorian Children's Council, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (Victoria), since 2011. Board Member, Project Board of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, since 2012. Life Member, Gowrie Victoria, since 2011. Facilitator, Assessor Training, National Quality Framework, Federal Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, 2010 and 2012. Presenter, Professional Development Training for Authorised Officer of the Regulatory Authorities in Queensland, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory and Victoria, 2012-2015. Presenter and Writer, Early Years Learning Framework Professional Learning Program, 2011-2014. Member, Quality Advisory Group, National Childcare Accreditation Council, 2008-2011 and Moderator, 2005-2007, and Reviewer and Trainer, 'no dates'. Shackleton Scholar, Falkland Islands, 2005. Facilitator and mentor, Child Care Coordinators' Network Group, City of Melbourne, 2003-2013; Other early childhood roles include: Program and Professional Development Officer, City of Yarra, 'no dates'. Program Coordinator, Child Care Studies, Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE, 'no dates'. Lecturer and Tutor, Phillip Institute, Victoria, 'no dates'. Preschool Teacher, in the Australian Capital Territory and Melbourne, 'no dates'.


Mr Warren John BARNES, Singleton NSW 2330 For service to veterans and their families. President, Association of the 4th Infantry Battalions, since 1988 and Member since 1975. Secretary, New South Wales Branch, Defence Reserves Association, since 1997 and Member since 1986. Honorary Member, New South Wales Branch, 4th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment Association Australia, since 2008. Regimental Warrant Officer, The Royal New South Wales Regiment, since 2005 and Member since 1975. President, Miranda Sub-Branch, The Returned and Services League of Australia, 2006-2011; Director, Miranda RSL Sub-Branch Club Limited, 1995-2009; Committee Member, 1990-2005. Assistant Manager, Australian Army Infantry Museum, since 2009. Legatee, Singleton Chapter, Legacy New South Wales, since 2014.

Mrs Rita Daisy BARNETT, 12 Newhaven Place, Bateau Bay NSW 2261 For service to the community through charitable and veterans organisations. First Associate Member and Honorary Life Member, Australian Ladies Variety Association (ALVA), 1982. Involved in obtaining Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal for over 250 female and male artists who entertained troops in Vietnam between 1965 and 1972. Former Secretary/Treasurer, New South Wales Branch, Thirty Niners (39ers) Association of Australia, for 27 years. Honorary Member, Royal Australian Army Service Corps Officers' Association. Former Committee Member, Central Coast Group, 6th Australian Infantry Division Association. Charter Member, Gosford Challenge Lions Club, 1993. Charter Member, Ningara Challenge Lions Club, 2000. Secretary and Treasurer, Auburn Ex-Students Association, since 1987. Recognition includes: Lions Silver Honour Award (2005 Tsunami).


Mr Raymond James BARRY, 47 Kennaway Street, Tusmore SA 5065 For service to the cold storage industry, and to the community. Professional: Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors 1983 – 2005. Member, Australian Institute of Refrigeration Air-Conditioning and Heating, 1962-2003 and Member Advisory Board until 2004. Consultant, Swire Cold Storage South Australia, 2004-2007 and Director, Advisory Board for South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania, 2003-2004. Director and Consultant, South Australian Cold Stores (SACS) Group of Companies, 1995-2003. Managing Director, South Australian Cold Stores Pty Ltd; 1993-1995 and General Manager and Director, 1974-1988 and General Manager/Director, South Australian Cold Storage Division, 1988-1991. Corporate Representative and Director, Federal Executive, Refrigerated Warehouse and Transport Association of Australia, 1991-1999. President, Cold Storage Association of Australia, 1977-1978 and Federal Executive Member, 1969-1976. Life Member, 1979. President, South Australian Cold Storage Association, 1978-1979 and 1975-1976 and Secretary, 1961-1971. Community service includes: Lions Club of Charles Sturt: President's Counsel, since 2013; Membership Chairperson, 1989-2013; Vice-President, 1968, 1972, 1998-2000; Club President, 1969-1970; Member, 50 years; Life Member.


Dr Vecihi (John) BASARIN, PO Box 66, Hampton Vic 3188 For service to Australia-Turkey relations, to military history, and to the community. Military History: Chairman, Friends of Gallipoli Incorporated, since 2011. Co-Author, Researcher and Publisher of numerous books including: 'Canakkale Bogazinin Derinliklerinde', 2010; 'Beneath the Dardanelles' in 2009; 'Gelibolu 1915', 2005'; 'Gallipoli - The Turkish Story' in 2003; 'Turks in Australia; 25 years down-under' in 1993; and 'A Turkish View of Gallipoli; Canakkale' in 1985. Community: Voluntary Guide, Shrine of Remembrance, since 2012. Member, Submarine Institute of Australia and AE2 Commemorative Foundation, 2007-2010. Rotary International: President, Rotary Club of Hampton, since 2014; Member, since 2010. Project Manager, 2015 Gallipoli Peace Conference Project, Istanbul, since 2011. Chairman, Youth Exchange Program, District 9800, 2009-2010. Director, International Programs, Rotary Club of Brighton, 2007-2009; Member, 2005-2010. Multicultural and business includes: Member, Australian Turkish Business Council Melbourne, since 2007. Chair, Bayside Sister Cities Association, 2007-2009. Deputy Chairman, Bayside Business Network, 2005-2007; Inaugural Chairman, 2003-2005. Member, Bayside Bushwalking Club, since 2002. Member, Hampton Sailing Club, since 1992. Managing Director, Johnny Turk Australia and Turquoise Publications, since 2002. Member, Australian Institute of International Affairs, Victoria, since 2005. Board Member, Ethnic Enterprise Advisory Council, Victorian Government, 2004-2006; Representative, Turkish Earthquake Support Committee, Melbourne, 2000-2002; held various engineering and management roles, 1980-2002. Member, Engineers Australia, since 1973. Recognition includes: Recipient, ANZAC Peace Prize, Returned and Services League of Australia, 2010. Recipient, Victorian Premier's Award on Multiculturalism, 2005.


Mrs Marjorie Yvonne BATCHELOR, Cherrybrook NSW 2126 For service to nursing, and to international outreach programs. Senior Theatre Nurse and Theatre Nursing Supervisor, Sydney Adventist Hospital, 20 years. Open Heart International (Sydney Adventist Hospital outreach program): Has raised funds for the Nepal Burns Project, since 2005; Senior Registered Nurse on the first trip, 2005. Senior Registered Nurse in charge of operating theatre group and logistics on 11 trips, Nepal Plastic Surgery Program, 1994-2004. Adventist Health, South Pacific: Sources and sends educational material and medical equipment to the Pacific Islands, Adopt a Clinic Program, since 2007.

Mr Stephen John BECSI, 37 Galway Gardens, Warnbro WA 6169 For service to the aged care industry. Aged Care Industry: Chief Executive Officer, Pulse Australasia, since 2014. Chief Executive Officer, Bethanie Group, 2011-2014; Deputy Chief Executive Officer, 2000-2009; Chief Executive Officer, Bethanie Housing, 2000-2009. President and Director, Aged Care Association of Australia, 2005-2009. Has represented the Aged Care Industry at a range of conferences nationally and internationally including the Premier's Trade Mission, Japan, 2005; and the Housing National Aged Care Congress, Perth, 2006. Royal Australian Navy: Director of Strategic Reform, 2009-2010. Member, Royal Australian Navy Reserve, 2000-2009.


Ms Joyce Mary BENNETT, South Bank Apartments West Tower, 93/10 Lower River Terrace, South Brisbane Qld 4101 For service to music as a teacher, fundraiser and mentor. Ambassador, Youth Music Foundation of Australia (YMFA), current; Founding Member, since 1990; supporter of YMFA Opera Award. Lecturer, aural studies, Griffith University Conservatorium of Music,1988-1992. Teacher of gifted young students, Young Conservatorium of Music, current. Director, Yamaha Music Education, Queensland, 1974-1984. (Established schools in Wynnum, Toowong, Toowoomba, Ipswich, The Grange, Clayfield and Brisbane CBD). Music Teacher, since 1950s.

Mr Noel William BENNETT, 39 Merilba Street, Tottenham NSW 2873 For service to local government, and to the community of the Lachlan shire. Deputy Mayor, Lachlan Shire Council, 4 terms; Councillor, 1991-2008. Active Member, Tottenham Progress Association, for many years. Founding Member, Tottenham Tidy Towns Committee, since 1996. Member, Tottenham Historical Society, 2001-2008. Member, Tottenham Tourist Committee, since 2001. Inaugural President, Lachlan Advisory Group Inc, 1980s . Active Member, Tottenham Health Advisory Council, ongoing. Chairman, Tottenham Multipurpose Centre (MPS) Steering Committee, 12 years. Director, and Tottenham delegate, Lachlan Health Service, 1993-1997; Active Member, 10 years. Chairman, Tottenham Hospital Redevelopment Committee, 1996-2004. Member, Tottenham Hospital Board, 1975-1992, including a number of years as Chairman. Member, Tottenham P&C Association, 1970-1982, including 9 years as President. Honorary Chairman, Tottenham Welfare Council Inc, since 1998; Committee Member, since 1992; Volunteer since 1970s. Inaugural President, Tottenham Rural Financial Counselling Service, since 1980s. Past President and Executive Member, Tottenham Golf Club; Member for 45 years. Member, Western Districts Golf Association, current; Vice President 1994-2001. Recognition includes: Awarded, Tottenham Citizen of Year, 2008.


Mr Arthur Benjamin BENTLEY, 13 Phillips Street, Warracknabeal Vic 3393 For service to the community of Warracknabeal. Founder, Director and Trustee, The Bentley Group, ongoing. Board Member, Woodbine, since 1977; President, 4 years; Life Member, since 1993. President, Rotary Club of Warracknabeal, 2006-2007 and 1987-1988; Director, 10 years; Active Supporter, Student Exchange and Rotary Youth Exchange. Assistant Governor, 1988-1989; Committee Member, District Group Study Exchange Committee, 1997-1998; Committee Member, District Rotary Health Research Committee, 5 years. Companion, Australian Rotary Health Research. Councillor, Warracknabeal Shire Council, 1992-1995. Chairman, Warracknabeal Water Board; Member, Regional Water Board (Grampians Water), 1995-2000. Member, Warracknabeal Saleyards Committee, current; Past Chairman.

Mr Graham Leonard BERRY, 16 Keysor Road, Pagewood NSW 2035 For service to the community through volunteer roles with service organisations. President, New South Wales Masonic Club, since 2005; Vice-President, 2003-2005; Board Member, since 2001; Freemason, since 1977. Member, Grand Registrar's Committee, United Grand Lodge of New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory, current. Member, Lodge Kingsford Smith, since 2000; Master, 'circa 4 occasions'.


Mr Ronald Sydney BIRCH, Blacktown Aged Care Facility, 190 Stephen Street, Blacktown NSW 2148 For service to the finance and banking industries. Australasian Institute of Credit Union Directors (now Australasian Mutuals Institute): National Secretary/Treasurer, late 1980s-early 1990s. Treasurer, New South Wales, late 1980s-early 1990s. Co-Founder, late 1980s. Life Member, since 1998. New South Wales Credit Union League: Director, 1967-1969. Chairman, City of Sydney Chapter, 1967-1968; Secretary, 1960-1966; Director, 1960-1974. Assisted with organisation of first Credit Union Directors' Residential Training School, 1965, and continuing for many years. Sydney Water Board Officers Credit Union Co-Operative (now Community First Credit Union): Chairman of the Board, 1970-1978. Foundation Board Member, 1959-1999. Honorary Company Secretary, 1959-1996. Co-Founder, 1959. Belmore Credit Union: Foundation Director, early 1960s. Recognition includes: Recipient, Australian Credit Union Distinguished Services Award, 1994.

Mrs Catherine Mary BIRRELL, 27 Skene Street, Newtown Vic 3220 For service to nursing, particularly to professional education, and to the community. Group Director of Nursing, St John of God Health Care, 2006-2014; Member, Senior Nursing and Midwifery Reference Group, Clinical Placement Planning, since 2013. Director of Nursing, St John of God Hospital Geelong, 1990-2006. A range of nursing roles, St John of God Hospitals in Melbourne and Geelong, 1963-1990. Board Member, Catholic Health Australia (CHA), 2009-2014; Chair, Directors of Nursing and Midwifery Committee, 2009-2014; Helped establish the CHA Nurse Unit Manager Scholarship Program; Initiated the CHA Nursing Awards and annual Nursing Symposium. Member, Ministerial Advisory Council on Nursing and Midwifery, Department of Health Victoria, since 2012. Clinical Associate Professor, Australian Catholic University, 2006-2014. Member, Australian College of Nursing (ACN), since 2012; Member, Royal College of Nursing Australia (merged into ACN), 1990-2012. Board Member, Gordon Institute of Technical and Further Education, since 2009; Member, Executive Committee, Remuneration Committee, and Audit and Risk Management Committee, ongoing. Trustee, St Mary of the Angels Foundation Geelong, current. Member, Geelong Community Leaders, Deakin University, since 2006.


Mr Paul Thomas BISCOE, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 For service to the community through volunteer roles with a range of organisations. Member, Baulkham Hills Unit, State Emergency Services, since 2005. Committee Member, New South Wales Police Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 2006; Member, since 2004. Ambassador, New South Wales Government Seniors Week, 2012. Voluntary Legator, New South Wales Police Legacy, since 1999. Established 'Blue Light Disco' at Castle Hill; Branch Controller, Blacktown Police Community Youth Clubs (PCYC), early 1990s, Fairfield/Cabramatta PCYC 1994-1999. President, Retired Police Association, New South Wales, since 2002; Senior Vice-President 2001; Member, since 1999. Served in the Citizens Military Forces, 1975-1976 and the Army Reserve, 2007-2009. Professional: Director, New South Wales Police Credit Union (now known as the Police Bank), 2001-2013; Chairman, Credit Committee. Member, New South Wales Police Force,1973-1999.

Dr John Bruce BLACKWELL, Mt Claremont WA 6010 For service to medicine, to professional organisations, and to medical education. Inaugural Chairman, Perth Bone and Tissue Bank (now PlusLife), 1992-2006; Board Member Founding Member, Perth Western Australia Bone Tumour Registry, 1972-2013. Co-Director, Pathology Department, St John of God Hospital, Subiaco, 1967-1994. Fellow, Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia, since 1960 and Councillor for Western Australia, 1972-1976. Fellow, Royal College of Pathologists (UK), since 1963. Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Western Australia, 2006-2012; Clinical Professor, School of Surgery and the School of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, 2012-2014; Adjunct Professor, School of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, since 2014. Councillor, Medical Defence Association of Western Australia, (now known as MDA National), 1972-2007 and President, 1989-1997 and Chairman, Cases Committee, 2000-2007. Foundation Board Member, Medical Indemnity Company of Western Australia, (now known as MDA National Insurance), 1992-2007. Inaugural Chairman, Aged Persons Homes Board, Uniting Church in Australia (WA), (now known as Juniper), 1976-1986.


Mrs Marion Helena BLAIR, 31 Caspar Road, Madora Bay WA 6210 For service to local government, to the community of Perth, and to women. Local Government: Councillor, Mandurah City, 2009-2013 Deputy Mayor, City of Belmont, 1994-2003 and Councillor, 1987-2006. Deputy Councillor, Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council, 1996-1998 and Councillor from 1998-2006. Western Australia Local Government Association: Member of the Honours Panel. Member, Local Government Association East Metropolitan Zone, since 2001. Main Roads Department Liaison Group, 1999-2002. Representative, Disabilities Services South-East District Planning Committee Long and Loyal Service Award , 2009. Australian Local Government Women's Association Western Australia: Founder, 2002; Inaugural Chair and first President, 2002; Life Member. Conducted workshops in 2003 to encourage women to stand for local government and to promote networking for women officers in local government. Community includes: Chair, Peel District Football Council, Western Australian Football Commission; Board Member, Peel Thunder Football Club. Committee Member, Probus Club of Mandurah, since 2010. Member, Madora Bay Community Association, 'no dates'. Life Member, Belmont Netball Association, 1986.


Dr Philip Laurence BLISS, 20 Anderson Road, Hawthorn East Vic 3123 For service to the community through Jewish and multi-faith organisations. President, Progressive Judaism Victoria,(PJV) 2009-2012; Established, Centre for Living Judaism; Board Member, Bet Olam Funeral Services, an all inclusive Jewish funeral service, 2009-2012. Chairman, Council of Christians and Jews (Victoria), current, Treasurer since approx 2006; Executive Member, including Secretary and Minute Secretary 2003; Convenor, Executive Functions/Programs Committee; Israel Tour organiser, 2010. President, Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV), 1998-2000. President, Leo Beack Centre for Progressive Judaism, 1991-1993; Co-opted to executive, 1988; Vice-President, 1989; Management Board Member, 1986; Chair, Special Events Committee, 1986. President, Australian, Asian and New Zealand Union for Progressive Judaism,(AANZUP) 1994-1998; Vice Chairman, (UPJ), since 2000; Deputy President, 1992 - 1994. Vice Chairman; World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ), since 2000; Honorary Secretary; Chairman, Social Justice and Advocacy Committee, since 2000; Member Management Committee and Executive Member, since 1995. Involved as Chairman or Vice-Chairman, United Israel Appeal (UAI), 'for last 25 years'. Recognition includes: Recipient, Award for Leadership, World Union for Progressive Judaism, 2002. Recipient, ASKAN fundraising Award, United Israel Appeal, 2010. Recipient, VATIK Award, AANZUPJ, 2005.

Mr Graeme John BOARD, 6 Ulomogo Street, Brocklehurst NSW 2830 For service to primary industry, and to the community of Dubbo. President, Stock and Station Agents of NSW (now the Australian Livestock and Property Agents Association), 1996-2000; Life Member since 2000; Member, since 1980s. President, Dubbo Livestock Agents Association, for many years. Vice-President, Dubbo Show Society Incorporated, current; President, 2001-2010; Committee 1993. President, Dubbo Outback Dragon Club, since 2010. Advocate, Breast Cancer Support Unit, Western NSW Local Health District, ongoing. President, Dubbo Rugby Club, since 2001; Vice-President, 1998. Recognition: Recipient, Citizen of the Year, Dubbo City Council, 2014.


Mr Henry James (Ted) BOOKS, 20 Church Street, South Windsor NSW 2756 For service to local government, and to the community of the Hawkesbury. Councillor, Hawkesbury City Council, 1987-1999 and 2004-2008; Deputy Mayor, 1 year. Vice President, Hawkesbury National Serviceman's Association, Current; Foundation Member, since 2001. Patron, Hawkesbury Historical Society, since 1997; Life Member, since 1981. Member, Rotary Club of Windsor, many years and awarded the Paul Harris Fellow. Chairman, Hawkesbury Pioneer Families Bicentennial Association, 1984-1988. Founder, Windsor/South Windsor Neighbourhood Watch, 1984. Former Chairman, Hawkesbury Bicentennial Association, 1990-1994. Member, Pitt Town School Council, 10 years. Member, Local Land Board, since 1990. Co-Founder, Hawkesbury National Servicemen's Association Sub-branch, 2001 and Vice-President for 12 years and President for 2 years. Recipient, Hawkesbury Citizen of the Year, Hawkesbury City Council, 1998.

Mrs Yvonne Dian BOOTH, Henty NSW 2658 For service to the community of Henty. Community service includes: Chairperson, Henty Community Development Committee, since 2014. Commissioner, William Farrer Division and Riverina Region, Girl Guides NSW, 2000-2013; Region International Officer, 1994-2000; State Appointed Trainer, 1985-2000; Henty Unit Leader, 1980-2000; Member, 1980-2013; Wattle Award, 1998. Active Member, Henty Uniting Church; Member, Women's Fellowship Group; Mission Convenor, many years; Organiser, Christmas Fair; Active Member, Community Day Care. Founder, Peter Mac Craft Group, since 1998. Henty Co-ordinator, Wrap with Love, since 2003. Founder and Co-ordinator, Henty Tidy Town Committee, since 2005. Recognition includes: Regional Woman of the Year, Albury Electorate, NSW Women of the Year Awards, 2013.


Mr John Henry BOWELL, 43 Middleton Street, Kempsey South NSW 2440 For service to local government, and to the community of Kempsey. Local Government: Mayor, Kempsey Shire Council, 2008-2011 and 1996-1998; Deputy Mayor, 1995-1996; Councillor 1995-2012; Emeritus Mayor, 2012. Tourism: Chairman, Macleay Tourist Authority. Member, Arakoon State Recreation Area Trust, 1983-1997; Planning and Restoration, Trial Bay Gaol. NSW Shires Association Delegate, Caravan Parks Committee, Department of Lands, ten years. Community service includes: Committee Member, Clinical Services Plan, Kempsey District Hospital, 2006. Member, Kempsey District Silver Band, 'no dates'. Inaugural Chairman, Establishment Committee, Police and Community Youth Club. Patron, Macleay River Historical Society, 'no dates'. President, Kempsey Swimming Club; Executive Member, many years; Chief Judge; Life Member. Appointed, Fellow, Australian Institute of Environmental Health, 1992. Justice of the Peace, 'no dates'.


Mrs Beryl Fay BRACKEN, 51 Marcia Street, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 For service to the community of Coffs Harbour, and to sport. Coffs Harbour Hockey Association: Board Director, 1998 - 2009; Secretary and Assistant Secretary, 1998 - 2009; Various Executive roles including President; Vice-President; Competition Convenor, many years; Team Manager and Coach, many years; Member, 45 years. Canteen Manager, 45 years; Member, Special Events Committee, many years. Umpire, until 2010; Committee Member, 2002 - 2010; Umpire Exam Coordinator; Mentor and National Umpire, 10 years. Player, Women's Veteran's Hockey, 27 years; Recipient, Blue Jumper, player over 75 years award, 2013; Maroon jumper, player over 70 years, 2008; Green jumper, player over 60 years, 1998; Gold Jumper, player of 50 years of age, 1988; Life Member, 1992. Women's Lawn Bowls: Committee Member, Coffs Harbour District Women's Bowling Association, 5 years; Organiser, District Pennants, District Championships; Play-offs; District Calendar; umpire. Committee Member, West Coffs Women's Bowling Club, since 2004; Vice President, 6 years; Assistant Social Director, 6 years; Chair, Match Committee, since 1999; National Umpire, 10 years. Umpire, Mid North Coast Women's Bowling Association, 10 years; District Match Competition Committee, since 2009. Director, Vision Impaired Bowls Association, 5 years; Volunteer, 5 years. Bowls Organiser, Mid North Coast Vision Impaired and Blind Bowlers Association, current; Umpire, 10 years. Other service includes: Member, Pink Ladies, Coffs Harbour Base Hospital, 11 years. Life Member, Parents and Citizen's Committee, Coffs Harbour Infants School, 1970. Foundation Member, Coffs Harbour Junior Surf Lifesaving Club, 1965 and Member for over 20 years.


Mr Mark William BRANDON, Cherrybrook NSW 2126 For service to public administration, and to health and aged care standards. Chairman, Health Care Informed Ltd, since 2013. Chief Executive Officer, Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency, 2002-2013. Member, Australian Government Ageing Consultative Committee, 2008-2013; Management Committee Member, Strategic Review of RTOs Offering Aged and Community Care Training, Australian Skills Quality Authority, 2012; past Member, Technical Reference Groups. Principal, Brandon Consulting, since 2014, and 2000-2002. National Operations Manager, Medibank Private, 2000-2001; Consultant, 2001-2002; State Manager, New South Wales, 1998-2000. State Manager, Western Australia, Health Insurance Commission (now Medicare Australia), 1995-1996. State Manager, New South Wales, Health Insurance Commission, 1996-1998 and Deputy State Manager, 1992-1994. Deputy State Manager, South Australia, 1987-1991. Senior Executive, Health Insurance Commission, 1983-1998. Professional associations: Co-Vice Chair, Accreditation Council, International Society for Quality in Health Care, 2008-2013; Member, Panel of Experts, since 2012; Chair, Founder and Convenor, Quality in Social Care for Older Persons Special Interest Group, since 2012; Member, Population Ageing Working Group, since 2013. Fellow, Australian Institute of Management, since 2003. Associate Fellow, Australian College of Health Services Managers (ACHSM); Mentor, ACHSM mentoring program, current. Other Community: Non-Executive Director, Treasurer and Chair Risk and Finance Committee, Macquarie Community College, since 2012. Member, School of Business Advisory Board, University of Notre Dame Australia, current. Former Member, Board of Management, Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care, La Trobe University.


Mr John Charles BRENT, 78 Brent Road, Boonah Qld 4310 For service to local government, and to the agriculture industry. Local Government Mayor, Scenic Rim Regional Council (formerly known as Boonah Shire Council until 2008), since 1994. Councillor, Boonah Shire Council, 1976-1994. Deputy Chair, Council of Mayors, (South East Queensland), current and Chair, Infrastructure and Planning Committee, current. Board Member, Queensland Local Government Mutual Liability Pool, current. Member, Natural Resources Management South East Queensland, current. Board Member, South East Queensland Catchments, since 2007. Executive Member, Local Government Association of Queensland, 1997-2008. Vegetable Industry: Board Member, AUSVEG, 2007-2014 and Chair, 2008-2013. Non-Executive Director, Growcom, 2006-2013. Inaugural Director, Horticulture Australia, 2000-2003.

Mr Stephen Paul BROWN PSM, 14 Dampier Crescent, Forrest ACT 2603 For service to the Catholic Church in Australia, and to the community of the Australian Capital Territory. Treasurer, St Christopher's Cathedral Conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society, for 43 years; Member, for 48 years. Local Coordinator, St Vincent de Paul Annual Door Knock Appeal, for 30 years. Parishioner, St Christopher's Cathedral Parish, for 65 years and Member, Finance Committee, 1999-2015. Board Member, Carers ACT, 1997-2003 and Secretary, 1998-2003.


Mr Kevin John BURDETT, Karoonda SA 5307 For service to local government, and to the community of Karoonda. Local Government Mayor, District Council of Karoonda East Murray, since 2000; Councillor, since 1995. Local Government Representative Roles: Member, Murray Mallee Consultative Committee, Mindarie Mineral Sands Project. Founding Member, Murray Mallee Strategic Taskforce. Member, Murray Mallee Local Action Planning Association. Member, South Australian Murray-Darling Basin National Resource Management Board. Karoonda East Representative, Murraylands Regional Development Board. Member, Mallee Health Service Health Advisory Council, since 2000. Member, Murray Mallee District Soil Conservation Board. Community: President, Karoonda and District Lions Club, since January 2014; Vice-President, many years. President, Karoonda Bowling Club, since 2012; Vice-President, 2011-2012; Member, since 2007. Property Manager and Maintenance, Karoonda Uniting Church, since 2001. Volunteer, Karoonda Farm Fair, many years. Member, Galga Country Fire Service, 1984-2007. Sports: President, Copeville Cricket Club, Chairman, Perponda Football Club, 1981-1998; involved in building change rooms, kitchen and bar. President, Murraylands Football Association, 1984-1998. President, Perponda Sports Club, 1984-2010. President, Mid Murray Football Association, 2000-2002.

Mr Matthew BURKE, Sydney NSW 2000 For service to rugby union as a player, and to sports broadcasting. Player, Australian National Rugby Union Team 'Wallabies', 1993-2004 (played 81 tests, scoring 878 points). Player, New South Wales Warratahs, 1993-2004 (played 115 games scoring 1171 points). Rugby Union Player, Newcastle Falcons, (UK), 2004-2008. Sports Presenter, Ten Eyewitness News, Channel Ten, current. Charitable Organisations include: Supporter, Thomas Kelly Foundation, current. Ambassador, Macquarie Sports, since 2004. Supporter, Australian School Boy Rugby Union.


Mrs Julia Helen BURTON TAYLOR, 'Hillgrove' 591 Murringo Road, Boorowa NSW 2586 For service to youth in rural and remote areas, and to the not-for-profit sector. Director, Country Education Foundation of Australia, current. Co-founder, Country Education Foundation, 1993. Has held executive roles with the Boorowa Education Foundation, since 1993.

Mr Reginald Graham BUTLER, Hahndorf SA 5245 For service to the community as an historian. Author of a range of historical books including: 'Fifty Years On: Hahndorf Institute Front Hall Anniversary 1957-2007', 2007. 'The Quiet Waters By: The Mount Pleasant District 1843-1993', 1993. 'From Byways to Highways: Hahndorf 's Changing Streetscape', 1992. 'Adelaide Hills and Barossa Valley Cultural Education Resources', 1992. 'Adelaide /Hills Bibliography: for Adelaide Hills Tourism Information Centre' 1992. 'A College in the Wattles: A history of the Hahndorf Academy', 1989. 'In an essentially German Village: St Paul's Anglican Church, Hahndorf', 1986; 'Birkalla: The Soccer Club upon the Plain', 1986. 'Register Personal Notices, 'Volume 1, 1836-1859', 1986 and 'Volume 2, 1860-1865', 1990 and 'Volume 3, 1866-1870', 1991. 'Pupils, Punters and Polo Ponies at Plympton: Plympton High School', 1985. 'Cork Elms and Controversy: written for the National Trust of SA, Hahndorf', 1985. 'Goodness and Gold at Woodside: Church of England History', 1985. 'St Paul's Church, Hahndorf', 1984. 'George Hartmann of the Prince George', 1982. 'A Short History of St Paul's Anglican Church, Hahndorf', 1981. 'Birdwood High School 1931-1981', 1981. 'Lean Times and Lively Days: Hahndorf Primary School 1879-1979, 1979. 'C F Seidel Family History 1788-1976', 1976. 'C.A. Wuttke Family History 1814-1975', 1975. 'F W Nitschke Family History', 1971. Community organisations include: Member, National Trust of South Australia, Hahndorf Branch, many years. Contributor, Hahndorf Community Association, 'Village Voices', current. Supporter, Hahndorf Academy Foundation, many years. Genealogy and History Organisations include: Member, Genealogy SA (South Australian Genealogy and Heraldry Society), since 1975. Member, Pioneers Association of South Australia, current. Member, Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies, current. Member, Historical Society of South Australia, current.


Mr Colin John CAMPBELL, “Roscommon”, Warialda Road, Inverell NSW 2360 For service to the community of Inverell. Inverell Sports Council Chair, 1974-1983; Consultant, current; Planning Member, 1974-1990; Management Committee, 1990-1994; Founding member, 1968; Life Member, since 1994; fundraiser, Inverell Heated Pool Committee, 1998-1999. Rotary Member, over 20 years; Rotary International Sapphire Pin, 2011; Paul Harris Fellowship, 2001; Major fundraiser, Caravan of Hope, 2010.

Mr Phillip James CARSWELL, Highgate Hill Qld 4101 For service to community health, particularly for people living with HIV/AIDS. Founding Trustee, AIDS Trust of Australia, 1987; Trustee, 1995-1999. Founding Member, Australian Federation of AIDS Organisation (AFAO), 1985-1987; Member, Editorial Advisory Group, National AIDS Bulletin, 1988-1992. Executive Member, Australian National Council on AIDS, late 1980s (successor of NACAIDS) Inaugural Member, National Advisory Committee on AIDS (NACAIDS), 1984-1988; AFAO Representative, late 1980s. Foundation President, Victorian AIDS Council, 1983-1986. Professional: Senior Health Promotion Officer, Injury Prevention and Sun Safety, Department of Health Queensland, 1999-2012; Senior Adviser, Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Unit, 1998-1999; Manager, HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health Unit, 1993-1998. Deputy Manager and Project Officer, AIDS/HIV and Sexual Health Unit, Department of Health Victoria, 1984-1993.


Mr Wesley CARTER, 11 Kirby Way, Samson WA 6163 For service to the community, particularly through men's health programs. Co-Founder and Executive Member, The MensWork Project, since 1992. Founding Member and Instigator, Men's Health and Wellbeing Association of Western Australia, 1995. Board Member, MAN - Healthier Directions for Males, 2012-2013; also involved in establishment. Founding Member, Pathways to Manhood Project. Coordinator, 10th Annual Australian and New Zealand Men's Leadership Gathering, Perth, 2001. Western Australian State Licensee and Facilitator, Men Experiencing New Directional Strategies (MENDS), 1998-2000. National Coordinator, Fathers Day Project, 1996-1997. Founder, Compass Men's Support Group, 1985.

Mr Reginald John CHAPMAN, PO Box 20, Hoyleton SA 5453 For service to the community through the preservation of the history of firearms. Antique and Historical Arms Association of South Australia: Founding Member, 1971. President, 1971-1973, 1978-1983, 1985, 1987-1990. Vice-President, 1977. Committee Member, 1974-1976, 1984, 1992, 1995-1998, 2006. Life Member, 1979. Foundation Member, Balaklava Sports Shooting Club, since 1961; Patron, current; President, 1994-2000, 1986-1988, 1979-1982, 1970-1972; Secretary, 1965-1970; Vice-President, 1961-1965; Life Member, 1996. Member, Military Arms Preservation Society of South Australia, current. South Australia Country Fire Service Chairman, Hoyleton Brigade, since 1991; Vice Chairman, 1972-1973; Brigade Lieutenant, 1993-2002; Volunteer, since 1968; Recipient, 40 Year Clasp, 2009.


Dr Glen CHITTLEBOROUGH, Belair SA 5052 For service to chemical science, to conservation, and to community music. Royal Australian Chemical Institute (South Australian Branch): Held a range of roles from 1984-2007 including: Involved with the establishment, Chemical Education Group. Secretary, 1970-1973 and 1984-1987. Joint recipient, Chemex Award, 1977. Chair, Chemex Award Panel, 1980-1984. Royal Australian Chemical Institute (National Branch): Secretary Treasurer, 'no dates'. State Representative, Standing Committee, 'no dates'. Editor, Chemeda, newsletter, 1987-1989. Editor, Chemeda, Journal of the Australian Journal of Chemical Education, 1989-1991. Citation (Medal) of the Division, 1991. Member, Editorial Review Panel, Australian Journal of Education in Chemistry, 2001-2011. Associate (1962) and Fellow (1981) and Life Member (2012). Education roles include: Secondary Teacher, (including role of Special Senior Master - Chemistry), 9 years. Co-author and co-publisher, series of books on Small Scale Practical Chemistry. Chemistry Study Setting examiner, South Australian Public Examinations Board, 'no dates'. Senior Lecturer/Lecturer, Chemical Science, at a range of tertiary institutions including - Adelaide Teachers College, the South Australian College of Advance Education, and the University of South Australia, 'no dates'. Research publications in physical chemistry and environmental chemistry, University of Adelaide. Conservation and the Environment: Member, Trees for Life, since 1988 - including the Bush For Life and Randell Park Project (1996-2011). Member, Nature Foundation of South Australia, since 2004 and Foundation Donor, Hogwash Bend Watering Project. Member, Nature Conservation Society, since 1983 - involved in Bushland Monitoring Project. Member, South Australian Management Committee, Federal Bushcare Program, 'no dates' - drafted Memorandum of Understanding for Management by three member organisations, NCSSA and Greening Australia and Trees For Life. Community music: Payneham City Concert Band: Member, since 1986 (bass clarinet and bassoon). President, 2004. Member, Management Committee, 'several terms'. Advisor, Constitution Review, 2012. Contributor to the history of the Band, 2006. Adelaide Symphonic Wind Ensemble (ASWE): Member, 1990-1997 (bass clarinet). Member, Friends of the ASWE, 'no dates'. 'TAKE 4' Quartet: Member, since 2007 (previously known as 'Clarine' - member 1990-2007).


Mrs Shanlian Anita CHONG, Mount Claremont WA 6010 For service to foreign language education as a teacher, and to professional organisations. Education: Language Teacher, Mount Lawley Senior High School (an Independent Public School), since 1992. President, Chinese Language Teachers Federation of Australia, since 2010; Secretary, 1994 - 2010; National Conference Organiser, 2012 and 2006; Founding Member, 1994. President, Chinese Language Teachers Association of Western Australia, 2003-2011; Vice-President, 1984-2002, Secretary and Treasurer, 'no dates', Founding Member, 1984. Member, Syllabus and Course Advisory Committee, Chinese Language, Western Australian School Curriculum and Standards Authority, 20 years. Other community: Member, Council of the Elders, Chung Wah Association, since 1999; Member, since 1983. Recognition includes: Recipient, Hilde Dixon Award, Modern Language Teachers' Association of Western Australia, 2012. Recipient, Certificate of Recognition, Curriculum Council of Western Australia, 2011. Recipient, Outstanding Chinese Language Educator, Government of The Peoples Republic of China, 2000. Recipient, Outstanding Professional Service Award, Professional Teaching Council of Western Australia, 2009.


The Reverend Kay Lynette CLARK, 15/37 Western Road, Castle Hill NSW 2154 For service to the Anglican Church in Australia. Anglican Diocese Sydney: Ordained Deacon, since 2000; Assistant, Selection Committee, Clergy Candidates; Post Ordination Trainer; Assistant Minister, St Michael's Vaucluse, 2010-2012; Chaplain, Moore Theological College, until 2002; Assistant Minister, St Matthew's West Pennant Hills; Parish Councillor, St John's Beecroft, 1990s; Sunday School Leader. Church Missionary Society Australia: Federal Executive, 1997-2000. Vice-President, since 2015. Scripture Education Programmer, Diocesan Department of Education. Church Missionary Society New South Wales and ACT: Inaugural Director, 2011-2012. Deputy Chairman, Council, 1987. Chairman, Candidates Committee, 2010-2012 and 1994-1999 and Member, 1986-1994. Member, Branch General Committee, 1986-1999. Missionary, 2001-2009. Lecturer, Munguishi Bible School, Tanzania, Missionary, 1974-1984. Chair, St Thomas Day Care Centre, Kowloon, Hong Kong (for disadvantaged families), 1978-1984. Fundraising, St Andrews Centre, Kowloon; Hong Kong and teaching of medical English to Chinese student nurses. Australian Deaconess Ministries: Management Committee, 1993-2000; Board Director, 1994-1998; Lecturer, Mary Andrews College, 1990-1995.

Mr Michael John CLOSE, PO Box 146, West Pennant Hills NSW 2125 For service to the sport of model aircraft aviation. Air Sport Australia Confederation (ASAC) President, since 2008; Vice-President, 2001-2008; Board Member, since 1998. Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI) Vice-President, since 2011; Vice-President, General Commission, since 2012. Chair, a range of working groups for the FAI General Commission (CASI), since 2010. President, Model Aircraft Association of Australia, 1998-2002. President, Sydney Radio Control Society, since 1992. President, Radio Control Society of New South Wales, 1994-1998.


Mr Justin Bernard COBURN, Clifton Hill Vic 3068 For service to the community, particularly to indigenous peoples nationally and internationally. Senior Program Advisor, Latin America, World Vision Australia, since 2013. Volunteer Director, Peace and Diversity Australia, since 2005 and Program Manager based in Mexico, 2006-2007. Lecturer, Masters in International Development, La Trobe University, 2010-2013. Chief Executive Officer, Songlines Aboriginal Music Corporation, 2008-2011. Founding Member and Chief Executive Officer, Maya Healing Centre, Victoria, 2003-2005. Lecturer, Program Management, (with Indigenous Students), NMIT, 2003-2005. Program Manager, Central American Indigenous Peoples Program, Oxfam Australia, 1998-2003. Volunteer Human Rights Monitor, Fray Bartolome de Las Casas, Mexico, 1997-1998. National Coordinator, Walk Against Want, Community Aid Abroad, 1995-1996.

Mr Charles Russell COLLINS, 11 Wongala Avenue, Elanora Heights NSW 2101 For service to business, particularly to the financial planning industry. Financial services roles: Managing Director and Proprietor, Risk Insurance Communication Skills, Collins and Associates Pty Ltd, current. Member, Association of Financial Advisors (AFA), for 42 years; Life Member; Guest Presenter, AFA Road Show, 2013. Member, Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), for over 40 years; Guest Presenter, MDRT Convention, USA, 2013, 2009, 2006,1999,1995. (MDRT is a global professional financial services membership organisation). Founding President, Pittwater Circle, The Catenian Association in Australia, 1988; Member, since 1987. President, Paulian Association (now known as Palms Australia), 'no dates'.


Brigadier Keith Royce COLWILL CBE (Retd), 26 Wattle Avenue, Beaumaris Vic 3193 For service to veterans and their families. Patron, Royal Australian Corps of Signals Association Victoria, 1995-2014; President, 1986-1994; Life Member, since 1983. Patron, Army Signals Historical Foundation, 2001-2007; Patron, Signals Museum, 1998-2007. Honorary Life Member, 2nd Second Australian Imperial Force Signals Unit Association. Councillor Emeritus, Royal United Services Institute of Victoria, since 2005; Councillor, 1998-2004 and 1974-1987; Vice-President 1982-1987; Member, since 1967; Life Member, since 1971; Honorary Life Member, since 2000. Member, Queensland Branch, 'many years'. Chief Marshall, ANZAC Day Ceremonies - Melbourne, 1975-1980. Representative Colonel-Commandant, Royal Australian Corps of Signals, 1975-1980; Colonel-Commandant, 3rd Military District, 1974-1982; Editor, 'History of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals', circa 1984-1986. Trustee, Melba Welfare Fund for Limbless Soldiers Association of Victoria, 1978-2004. Member, Inflammatory Neuropathy Support Group of Victoria Inc, 'many years'. Justice of the Peace, Victoria, 1979-1991.

Mrs Beryl Ethel CONNAH, 2 Warner Place, Holder ACT 2611 For service to aged-care, and to midwifery education in developing countries. Volunteer, Burrangiri Day Care, Salvation Army Aged Care Plus, Australian Capital Territory, since 1995. Liaison Officer, The Home and Community Care Centre, Armidale Dumaresq Council, 1985-1988. Nurse Educator, Armidale Hospital, 1971-1978. Recipient, Australia Day Medal, Armidale Dumaresq Council, 1995. World Health Organisation Midwife, St Philomena's Catholic Maternity Hospital, Benim City, Nigeria, no dates. Midwifery Tutor, Adeoyo Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria (through the World Health Organisation), 18 months. Midwifery Educator, Oke Offa Catholic Maternity Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria, 1971. Midwifery Educator, Maidugiri Northern Region Government Hospital, Nigeria, no dates. Recognition includes: Recipient, Nigerian Independence Medal, 1960.


Mr James Robert CONROY, 268 Bences Road, Bacchus Marsh Vic 3340 For service to the cattle breeding industry in Australia, and to polo. General Manager and Executive Director, Semex Australia, 1998; Co-founder, 1991; Founder, Co-Ordinator and Sponsor, Australia-Canada Youth Fellowship, since 1995. Founder and Sponsor, Semex/Holstein Australia On-Farm Competition, since 2000. Major Sponsor, Semex/Jersey Australia Great Southern Challenge, since 2000. Employee, Victorian Artificial Breeders (now Genetics Australia Co-Operative Limited), circa 1969-1991. Supporter and Lead Sponsor, International Dairy Week, since 1990; Sponsor, various youth programs, including, the National All Breeds Dairy Youth Camp. Member, Advisory Committee, and Type Assessment Committee, Australian Dairy Herd Improvements Scheme, circa 2002-2008. Chair, Dairy Cattle Committee, Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, since 2010; Committee Member, since 2006. Sport Delegate, Victorian Polo Association, 1985-2005 and past State Selector. Vice-President, Yaloak Polo Club, current; Founding Member and Sponsor, since 1980. Member and Instructor, Bacchus Marsh Pony Club, 1970-1985.

Mrs Janice Ethel CONROY, 34 Kremzow Road, Brendale Qld 4500 For service to the performing arts through dance. Director, Conroy Dance Centre, 50 years; Dance Educator, many years. Examiner Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing, 30 years; Exam Organiser, 1984 - 1986; Mentor, many years. Life Member, Recognising 40 years of service, Royal Academy of Dance; Conroy Dance Centre students, involved in examinations, since 1963; Member, since 1963. Recognition includes: Recipient, Australia Day Award, Moreton Bay Regional Council, 2008; Australia Day Cultural Award, 2005.


Mrs Patricia M COOPER, 35 Waite Street, Farrer ACT 2607 For service to primary education in the Australian Capital Territory. Education: Teacher Librarian, North Ainslie Primary School, 2008-2013. Primary Teacher at a range of schools in the Australian Capital Territory, 2001-2007,1980-1993, 1975-1978. Principal and sole Primary Teacher, Springfield Independent School, 1995-1996. Mentor Co-ordinator, North Ainslie Primary School, The School Volunteer Program ACT (Support for disadvantaged students), 'for many years'; Committee Member, 2008-2013.


Mr Paul Allan COPPOCK, 3 Harkes Court, Ferryden Park SA 5010 For service to veterans and their families. Past President, South Australia Branch, Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia, 2007-2009; Executive Member, 2000-2007; National Congress Representative, 2002-2005 and 2007-2009. Inaugural Member, South Australian Veterans Advisory Council, 2008-2010. Chair, Vietnam Veteran Day Council, since 2005. Board Member, Errol Noack House (care and rehabilitation facility for veterans), 8 years. Member, Consultative Council, Repatriation General Hospital, 3 years. Member, South Australian Treatment Monitoring Committee. Member, Veterans Aged Care Health Advisory Committee. Member, Deputy Commissioners Consultative Committee, Department of Veterans' Affairs , since 2009. Presenter, Vets on Radio, 5RPH Adelaide, 2009-2012. Member, Vietnam Veterans Advisory Council, 2009-2011. Founding Member, Vietnam War Memorial Committee. Council Member, Totally and Permanently Incapacitated Ex-Servicemen's and Women's Association, since 2007. Member, Consultative Council, Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service, 2007-2012. Founding Member, Torrens Parade Combined Mess (social event for ex-servicemen). Member, Younger Veterans Forum, 2007-2009. Consultative Committee, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Council, 2006-2009.


Mrs Janet Mary CORCORAN, 31 Barnes Street, Earlville Qld 4870 For service to the community of Far North Queensland. Secretary, Rights in Action (RIA), 2003-2008 and Current Committee Member; Member, Management, Committee, 2002-2009; Member, Steering Committee, circa 2001; Life Member, 2010. (Independent advocacy for people with disabilities in Cairns, Yarrabah, Mareeba and Atherton Tablelands). Quest Ambassador and Fundraiser, Cairns and District Branch, Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland, 2006-2012; involved in raising over $58,000; established, Leukaemia Christmas Craft Fair, 2007. Secretary, Cairns Region Tourism Association (CRTA), circa 2005-2013. Fundraiser, Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS); Organiser, of a special craft and community market. Volunteer, Cairns Language Centre (CLC), current. Recognition includes: Recipient, Excellence Award for Customer Service, Cairns Region Tourism Association, 'no date'. Cairns Regional Council Volunteer of the Year Australia Day Awards 2013. Queensland Section Royal Flying Doctor Service Ergon Energy Judges' Encouragement Award 2012.

Dr Jennifer Joan COURT, Norwood SA 5067 For service to the community, particularly through Oxfam Australia. Oxfam Australia Coordinator, Oxfam Bookshop; Volunteer, since 2006. South Australian Representative, National Executive, since 2001. Prospect/North Adelaide Representative, State Committee, since 2008. Secretary, Prospect/North Adelaide Group; Member, since 1999. Co-Chair, Community Aid Abroad State Committee, for 6 years in the 1980s. Campaigner, Development Education Committee, 1980s (participated in the establishment of the Indian Village at the Kidman Park Primary School). Member, Organising Committee, Walk Against Want, since 1979; participant, since 1973. Volunteer, Revegetation Programs, Yorke Peninsula and Nildottie, many years. Member, Indo-Chinese Refugee Association, since 1974.


Mr Neville COWGILL, PO Box 444, Eden NSW 2551 For service to the community of Eden, and to youth. Range of executive roles including District Commissioner, Scouts Australia, since 1969 and Cub Scout Leader, 1st Eden Cub Pack, 1999 - 2015; Attended 28 Jamboree's and Cuboree's; Completed numerous training and leadership programs and Member, 46 years. Member, Eden Sub-Branch of the Returned and Services League, current and served 15 years as Treasurer. Member, Eden State Emergency Services, since 2010. Member, Volunteer Coastal Patrol, Eden Marine Rescue, 29 years. Involved, The Eden Community Services and Social Club, since 2006; Treasurer, 2009 - 2011. Member, Twofold Yacht Club, 52 years; held numerous executive roles including Commodore, 1987 - 1988 and 1981 - 1984; actively involved in the annual regatta, 40 years. Member, The Eden Foreshore Committee, 2004-2015.

Dr Nickless Hugh CRAFT, Lyons ACT 2606 For service to public administration, and to the community, particularly in relation to the Commonwealth of Nations. Public Service - Federal Head, Task Force, 2001/02 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), Brisbane/Coolum, Queensland, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, 1999-2002. Officer, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, 1971-1992. Conference Secretary, Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, New Delhi (1983), Nassau, (1985) and Vancouver, (1987). Member, Commonwealth Observer Group, Maldives Presidential Election, 2013; Nigerian Presidential and Parliamentary elections, 2003; Uganda elections, 1981; Zimbabwe elections, 1980. Community: President, ACT Branch, Royal Commonwealth Society, 2006-2013 and 1996-1998 and Vice-President, since 2014. Secretary and Founder, Commonwealth Day Multi-Faith Celebration, current. Founding Member and Co-Convenor, Commonwealth Round Table in Australia, current.


Mrs Elise Jane CROFTS, 9 Greenlinks Avenue, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 For service to the community of Coffs Harbour, and to youth. District Leader, Coffs Harbour Girl Guides, since 2003; Brownie Leader, 1989-2003; Ranger Guide Leader, 1976-1982. Volunteer, Coffs Harbour Night Van (providing food for the homeless), many years. Councillor and Elder, Coffs Harbour Uniting Church, many years Organiser, Christmas Gift Appeal, UnitingCare Burnside, approximately 10 years. Nurse Unit Manager, Coffs Harbour Day Surgical Centre, approximately 25 years. Volunteer, East Timor Eye Program (visiting the country on 9 occasions to perform volunteer eye surgery and deliver medical training to local communities), since 2006. Volunteer, Mercy Ship Program (travelling to Tonga in 1997 and Fiji in 2004 to perform charity medical work). Volunteer, India Vision Beyond Oz Program, 2013 and 2013. Volunteer, Papua New Guinea Eye Care Program, 2011. Recognition includes: Recipient, Coffs Harbour Australia Day Volunteer of the Year Award, Coffs Harbour City Council, 2012. Recipient, Woman of the Year Award, Quota International of Coffs Harbour, 2011.

Mr Kevin Gerard CULLIVER, Rosanna East Vic 3084 For service to rugby union in Victoria, and to school sports. Rugby Union: Executive Committee Member, Australian Schools Rugby Union, since 2003. National Committee and Victorian Delegate, 1995-2013. Chairman and Honorary Secretary, Victorian Schools Rugby Union, since 1993. Tour Manager, Victorian Schools Open Rugby Team, 1997-2009; Team Manager, 2011. Vice-President, Victorian Rugby Union, 1998-2008. Committee Member, Rugby 21 Committee, 1998-2006. Competition Manager, Rugby Sevens, Commonwealth Games in Delhi, 2010; Melbourne Commonwealth Games, 2006. Executive Officer, St Kevin's College Old Collegians Association, since 2007; St Kevin's College Foundation, since 2011 Teacher in Charge of Rugby, St Bernard's College, 1991-1995 and Marcellin College, 1996-2007 and St Kevin's College, since 2007. Outdoor Education Manager, Marcellin College, circa 1980's-1990's.


The Reverend Dr Harold Geoffrey CUMMINS, Nundle NSW 2340 For service to the community of Nundle through a range of organisations. Community service includes: Chair, Go for Gold Festival, 2007-2010 and 2003-2005; Volunteer, current. Chair, Nundle Community Development Committee (now Section 355 Committee Tamworth Regional Council), 2011-2013 and 2007-2009; Member, since 2007. Coordinator, 'Nundle Gold School Excursion Module', 2009-2014 and Founding Member, 2009. Founding Volunteer, Nundle Visitors Information Centre, current and Volunteer, since 2008. Member, Nundle Australia Day Committee, since 2008. Chair, Nundle Tidy Towns Awards Event Committee, 2014. Chair, Nundle Historical and Heritage Research Committee, since 2011; Founding Member, since 2011. Church: Licensed Preacher, All Saints' Anglican Church, Nundle, since 2008 and Parish Council Member, 2010-2012. Retired Minister, Uniting Church in Australia, 1996-2000. Principal, Tupou High School, Tonga, 1966-1973.


Mr Bernard CURTIN, 11/39-45 Davis Street, Berrigan NSW 2712 For service to local government, to aged care, and to the community of Berrigan. Local Government: Mayor, Berrigan Shire Council, since 2012; Deputy Mayor, 2006-2012; Councillor, since 2004. Health Services include: Chairman, Berrigan Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) Committee, 2001-2010 Founding Chairman, Berrigan Aged Care Association Committee, 1990-2012. Board Member, Amaroo Aged Care, current; Chairman, 1992-2011. Board Member, Murray District Health Service, 1993-1996; Deputy Chair, for 3 years. Member, Berrigan Local Health Advisory Committee, since 2008. Member, Lower Western Cluster Advisory Council, Greater Southern Area Health Service, 2005-2008. Chair and Deputy Chair, Network 8 Consumer Health Council, Greater Murray Area Health Services, 1996-2005. Chair, Local Advisory Health Board, 1993-1996. Board Member, Berrigan War Memorial Hospital, 1971-1993; Chairman, 1979-1996; Deputy Chair, 1973-1979; Treasurer, 1971-1973. Committee Member, Noonameena Retirement Village, for 2 years Sport includes: Chair, Berrigan Bowling Club, 2006-2010 and Committee Member, 'for 10 years'. Member, Berrigan Golf and Bowls Club, current; Director, 1983-1986 and 1996- 1999. Member, Berrigan Football Club, since 1979; Committee Member, for 2 years; served as President and Selector. Member, Murray Football League Tribunal, for 12 years; Master of Ceremonies, O'Dwyer Medal Presentation Night, for 10 years. Founding Chair, Berrigan Little Athletics Club, 1974-1976. Community includes: Past Charter Member, Berrigan Lions Club, for 11 years. Member, Berrigan Chamber of Commerce and Berrigan Action Committee, 1978-1980. Member, Berrigan District Development Association, since 2001. Organiser and Co-ordinator, Berrigan Carols by Candlelight, since 1996. Member, Berrigan District Development Association, 1997.


Mr Albert Peter Da CRUZ, 29 Moira Street, Adamstown NSW 2289 For service to the community of Western Australia through multicultural organisations. Multicultural Organisations: Patron, Indian Society of Western Australia (ISWA), since 2008; Vice-President, 2000-2002 and Founding Member, since 1970. Chairperson, Online WA Multicultural Communities, since 2002; Editor, Online Newsletter, 'no dates'; Member, since 1999. Committee Member, Ethnic Communities Council Western Australia (ECCWA), until 2010; Treasurer; Assistant Treasurer; Member, since 1994. Indian Representative, TRIPLE-A-CARE, Australian-Asian Association of Western Australia, 'no dates'. Member, Management Committee, Goan Overseas Association, WA Inc, 'no dates'; Founder, OZ-GOAMOG (Goans of Australia Musicians of Goa). Other Community Organisations include: Committee Member, Community Television Perth, (now West Television), since 2004. Member, Family Review Committee, Legal Aid WA, 2003-2009. Member, Constitutional Centre Board, 2007-2008. Master, Perth Lodge of Freemasonry, 1990; Member, 1970-1998. Previous recognition includes: Recipient, Longest Serving Member Award (40 years), Indian Society of Western Australia, 2010. Recipient, Multicultural Community Service Award, Office of Multicultural Interests, Western Australia, 2007. Recipient, Excellence Award, Goan Overseas Association WA Inc, 2001, 'For outstanding service to the WA Community'.


Sister Susan Mary DAILY, 28 Mt Pleasant Avenue, Normanhurst NSW 2076 For service to Indigenous education as a teacher, and to the visual arts. Art Teacher, remote Indigenous communities including: Santa Teresa Community, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, since 2010; Boystown Tjurabalan Arts Centre, Balgo Hills Aboriginal Community, Tjurabalan region, Western Australia, 2005-2013; Merrepen Arts Centre, Daly River, Northern Territory, since 2006. Wiluna, Western Australia, 1995. Religious Art Coordinator, Seventh Assembly, World Council of Churches, Canberra, 1991. Designer and Publisher, religious art resources (graphic art, CDs and books), over 30 years. Resources have included ten volumes of printed and digital pieces for the celebration of liturgical seasons, sacraments and scripture readings, for use in Churches of all denominations. Teacher, various Loreto schools, 1970-1980. Loreto Sister, over 50 years.

Mr Stephen Anthony DAMIANI, Elsternwick Vic 3185 For service to medical research through charitable organisations. Mission Massimo Foundation: Co-Founder, 2011. President, since 2011. Fundraiser, including running events and space flights, on-going. Guest Speaker, presentations regarding whole genome sequencing as a primary diagnostic tool, on-going. Co-author, 'Cracking the Code', 2015 and scientific/medical publications, including in The American Journal of Human Genetics, 2013 and Molecular Genetics and Metabolism, 2015. Recognition includes: Recipient, Champion Award, Institute of Molecular Biology, University of Queensland.


Mr Brian Richard DARBY, “Braeburn”, North Dorrigo NSW 2453 For service to the community of Dorrigo. Founding Member, Dorrigo Amateur Boxing Club, ongoing; Trains a number of young boxers in the region. Visits patients at the Dorrigo Multi-Purpose Service, ongoing. Active Supporter and Fundraiser for a range of community organisations including the Bellinger Valley and Dorrigo Rugby League Football Club, and the Dorrigo and Guy Fawkes Racing Club. Member, Dorrigo Sub-Branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia, current. Stock and Station Agent, for over 40 years (from 1958 until retirement); Co-Founder, Moy and Darby Livestock and Property Agents, 1966. Justice of the Peace. Melvin Jones Fellow. Recognition includes: Awarded Citizen of the Year, Bellingen Shire Council, 2003.

Mr James Henry DAY, 99 Albert Street, Islington NSW 2296 For service to veterans and their families. Returned and Services League of Australia: President, Islington Sub-branch, since 1979; Secretary, 1962-1979; General Committee, since 1958; Member since 1955. Delegate, Newcastle District Council, 1979-2009; Alternate Delegate, 1964-1979. Welfare Officer, 1962-2004. Delegate to Bolton Point Home, 1969-2003. Patient Visitor, 1958-1998. Member, Newcastle Australia Remembers Committee, 1995. Housie Promoter for the Women's Auxiliary, 1968-1989.


Mrs Diana Cecile de VOS-BECK, 4/15 Anstey Street, Claremont WA 6010 For service to the performing arts through dance. Royal Academy of Dance (RAD): International Examiner, 1992-2014 and Vocational Examiner, 1992-2014. Chairperson, Western Australian Regional Advisory Panel, 1996-1998 and Panel Member, 1982-2010; Life Member since 2000; Awarded Presidents Award, 2012. Co-Founder, Terpsichore Dance Centre, 1997. Sessional Tutor, Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Edith Cowan University, 2001-2015. Board Member, Graduate College of Dance Inc,10 years and Teacher, 2002-2003 and 1977-1995. Founding Member, Summer Dance 2000 (in collaboration with the West Australian Ballet, Ausdance, and Cecchetti Society of Australia); Member, Advisory Committee, Summer Dance 2006 and Summer Dance 2008. Membership Secretary, Friends of the West Australian Ballet, 2011-2014. Member, Teacher Advisory Panel, West Australian Ballet. Member, Ausdance. Member, Australian Institute of Classical Dance. Fellow, Classical Dance Teachers of Australia, since 1987.

Mr Graeme Harold DENHOLM, 13 Clyde Street, Modbury SA 5092 For service to local government, and to the community of the City of Tea Tree Gully. Deputy Mayor, City of Tea Tree Gully, approximately 4 years. Councillor, 1991-2014. Presiding Member, Community Funds Grants Committee and Traffic Management and Safety Committee. Member, Chief Executive Officer, Performance Review Committee. Member, Strategic Management and Development Policy Committee; Member, Modbury West Controlling Authority. Member, St Agnes Controlling Authority. National Director, People Against Drink Driving, approximately 30 years. Volunteer Collector, The Salvation Army Neighbourhood Appeal, since 1960s and Appeal Area Captain, since 1990. Volunteer Collector, Doorknock Appeal, Australian Red Cross approximately 14 years. Chairman, South Australian Branch, The Salvation Army Heritage Society, since 1999. Justice of the Peace, since 1980.


Dr Anthony John DICKINSON, 1564 Malvern Road, Glen Iris Vic 3146 For service to dentistry as a practitioner and as an educator in prosthodontics, and to professional associations. Dental Administration: President, Dental Practice Board of Victoria, 2000-2003; Member, since 2000. President, Dental Board of Victoria, 1996-2000; Member, 1990-2000. Dental Member, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, since 2006. Professional Associations: Member, Australian Dental Association - Victorian Branch, since 1979; Recipient, 'Dentistry Achievement Award', 2012. Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, since 1982. President, Children's Dentofacial Study Club, 1997-1999; Member, since 1990. Inaugural Chairman, Australasian Section, International Team for Implantology, 2003-2007; Founding Member, 1994; Fellow. Teaching includes: Lecturer, Post-Graduate Prosthodontics, Melbourne Dental School, University of Melbourne, 1987-1990; Course Presenter, current. Chief Prosthodontist, Department of Dentistry, Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, 1990-2005. Specialist Prosthodontist, Private Practice, since 1986.

Mr William John DISNEY, 93 Ocean Street, Dudley NSW 2290 For service to the community of Dudley. President, Dudley Combined Pensioners Association, 1993-2013. Volunteer Caretaker, Dudley Vintage Hall, since 1960; Life Member. Trustee of the Dudley Returned and Services League of Australia Memorial Monument, 'for the last 20 years'. President, Burwood Colliery Bowling Club (formerly Burwood Bowling Club), 1987-1990; Director, 14 years; Life Member. Driver, Charlestown and District Meals on Wheels, 7 years. Referee, Newcastle Soccer Referees Association, mid 1960s-1986; Life Member.


Mr Damian Joseph DIXON, 12 Russell Court, Donnybrook WA 6239 For service to veterans and their families. President, Donnybrook Sub-Branch Returned and Services League of Australia, since 1987; Senior Advocate and Welfare Officer; representing war widows at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, since 1996; Member, since 1983. Member, Board of Management, Western Australian Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 2010; RSL State Veterans Affairs Committee, 11 years; Life Membership, 2008. Involved, Men's in Shed's, Program, supporting students from Donnybrook District High School, 1999-2015. Director of Men's Bowls, Donnybrook Country Club, 2002 - 2005; Captain of Men's Bowls, 1995 - 1997. Member, Balingup/Donnybrook Health and Community Care Advisory Committee, 7 years.

Mr Raymond Lindsay DONALD, 24 Rutherglen Road, Nyngan NSW 2825 For service to local government, and to the community of Nyngan. Mayor, Bogan Shire Council, since 1997; Deputy Mayor, 1991-1997; Councillor, since 1991. Joint President, Local Government New South Wales (formerly Local Government and Shires Association of New South Wales), 2013. President, 2012-2013; Vice-President, 2009-2012; Chair, Economics Committee, 2009-2011, Chair, “C” Division, 2005-2009. New South Wales Local Government Liaison, Roads and Maritime Services NSW, 2011-2013. Member, Road Freight Council, Roads and Maritime Services NSW, 2012-2013 and Member, Road Safety Advisory Committee, Roads and Maritime Services NSW, 2013 . Rural Fire Service Advisory Council and Bushfire Co-ordinating Committee, 2011-2013. Local Government Procurement Board, 2011-2013. New South Wales Destination 2036 Steering Committee, 2011-2013. Local Government New South Wales Liaison, Office of Environment and Heritage, 2011-2013. Member, Native Vegetation Regulatory Review Working Group, 2011-2013.


Mrs Nola Marcella DOOLEY, Closebourne Village, Morpeth NSW 2321 For service to the community of Gresford. A range of executive roles including President, Vice President and Secretary, Maitland Black and White Committee (raises funds for Vision Australia), 45 years. Member, Gresford District Agriculture Society, many years. Member, Gresford District Historical Society, many years. Member, Community Health Centre Auxiliary, many years. Member, Gresford District Catholic Parish Council, many years; Member, Gresford District Catholic Church, many years.

Mr John Alfred DREDGE, 11 Greasley Street, North Ipswich Qld 4305 For service to veterans and their families, and to the community of Ipswich. Ex-Service: Ipswich Railway Sub-Branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia Secretary, current. Welfare Officer, current. Member, ANZAC Centenary Commemorations Committee, current. Assistant Secretary, many years. Member, 20 years. Secretary, Moreton District Returned and Services League of Australia, 7 years. Councillor, Queensland State Returned and Services League of Australia, 'for many years'. Secretary, Incapacitated Servicemen and Women's Association of Australia, since 2007. Member, Ipswich District Veteran Support Group, current. Secretary, Ipswich RSL Club, 2005-2013; Member since 2004. Member, Ipswich Legacy, many years. Community: Member, Glamorgan Vale Cemetery Trust, since 1972. Member, Ipswich Rugby League Association, 1972-2012. Member, Ipswich Rugby League Tribunal, many years.


Mr John Stuart DRURY, PO Box 65, Port Melbourne Vic 3207 For service to community history through a range of roles. History Co-Founder and Honorary Manager/Treasurer, The C.J. La Trobe Society, since 2001; Established, La Trobe Society Management Account, 2011. Established, La Trobe Society Digitising Project, a partnership with the Public Record Office, Victoria, since 2011. Author, 'Charles Joseph La Trobe; The Making of a Statue', 2010. President, Friends of La Trobe Cottage, 2009. Established, La Trobe Society Fellowship, 2006. Established, La Trobe Society Development, 2001. Member, (Australian and New Zealand), La Trobe International Symposium Association, France, since 1994. Committee Member, Institute for the Study of French Australian Relations, since 1985. Member, Melbourne Savage Club, since 2008.

Dr Bruce Graham DRYSDALE, 12 Austral Avenue, Brunswick Vic 3056 For service to dentistry, and to the community. Community Relations Officer, Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch (ADAVB), 1971-2010; Creator, Community Relations Officer position, 1971; President, 1966; Honorary Secretary, 1967-1976; Member, ADAVB Benevolent Fund, current; Dentistry Achievement Award, 2003; Honorary Life Member, 1980. Australasian Representative, Delta Sigma Delta International Dental Fraternity, over 10 years. Dentist, 1949-1994. Professional dental associations: Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy, 1976. Fellow, International College of Dentists, 1976. Fellow, Academy of Dentistry International, 1993. Fellow, American College of Dentists, 1997. President, Rotary Club of Drouin, 1959-1960 and Member, 1954-1994. Paul Harris Fellowship, 1988. President, Rotary Club of Fitzroy, 1997-1998 and Member, since 1995.


Ms Sandra Madeleine DUDAKOV, Toorak Vic 3142 For service to the community through charitable organisations. Vice-President, FareShare, since 2009; Kitchen Volunteer and Board Member, since 2002. Board Member, Jewish Aid Australia, 2002-2006. Volunteer, Abbotsford Salvation Army Store, since 2001. Board Member and Volunteer, Malvern Citizen's Advice Bureau, approximately 13 years. Volunteer Area Co-ordinator, Malvern Meals on Wheels, no dates. Recipient, Premier's Volunteering Leadership Award, 2009.

Mr Glenn Bruce DUDLEY, PO Box 3181, Robertson NSW 2577 For service to the agricultural society movement in New South Wales. Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS): President, 2008-2014; Councillor, since 1998; Treasurer, 2007-2008; Acting Chief Executive, 2006; Chairman, Domestic Animals Committee; Involved in promoting and expanding: RAS Youth Group; and RAS Rural Achiever Award. Other roles include: Director, Hudson Timber and Hardware Limited, 2002-2003. Chairman, Artcraft Pty Ltd, 2001-2002. Managing Director, Metal Manufacturers Limited, 1988-2000. Chief Executive, Cable Makers Australia Pty Ltd, 1985-1988. Managing Director, Brownbuilt Limited, 1984-1985. Regional Manager, South East Asia, John Lysaght Australia Limited, 1982-1984. Financial Controller, Lysaght Brownbuilt Industries, 1979-1982. Member, Business Council of Australia, 1988-2000. Chairman, BCA Transport Task Force, 1994-1998.


Mr Donald Fraser DUFFY, Pakenham Upper Vic 3810 For service to horse racing, and to the community of Pakenham. Chairman, Pakenham Racing Club, since 2003; Committee Member, since 1993. President, Pakenham and District Agricultural and Horticultural Society, 1992-1994; Vice -President, 1988-1992; Committee Member, since 1977; Honorary Solicitor, since 1977; Life Committeeman, since 1997. Treasurer and Trustee, P B Ronald Trust, since 1989; Instrumental in establishing the administration of the Trust. Trustee and Committee Member, Pakenham Cemetery Trust, since 1990; President; Vice-President. Chairman, St Margaret's School, Berwick, 1999-2001; Board Member, 1997-2001; Life Governor, current.

Mrs Patricia Alison DUNK, 276A Marsden Road, Carlingford NSW 2118 For service to the Uniting Church in Australia, and to the community. Marsden Road Uniting Church in Australia: Secretary, Marsden Road Uniting Church Council, since 2006. Secretary and Treasurer, Social and Education Committee, since 1990. Superintendent, Sunday School, 1998-2001; Teacher 2006, current. Leader, (KUCA) Kids of the Uniting Church of Australia, 1989-1998. Elder, Church Council, since 1991. Member, 40 years. Community includes: Volunteer, Eastwood Christian Community Aid, since 2002. Member, Ladies Auxiliary, Cumberland High School, 1993-1998 and Library Volunteer, since 1998. Canteen Volunteer, Baulkham Hills High School, 1990-1995. Member, Ladies Auxiliary, Carlingford Primary School, 1983-1992.


Mr Brian Kevin DUNN, 'Jubri' 29 Jellambi Road, Harden NSW 2587 For service to the community of Harden. Chair, Harden-Murrumburrah Local Health Advisory Committee, 2001-2014. Chair, St. Lawrence Apartments, Southern Cross Aged Care, current. Chair and President, Murrumburrah-Harden Flexible Care Services, since 2001. Advisory Board, Clinical School Placements, Australian National University, since 2007. Founding Manager, Light Horse and Military Museum Harden, since 2007. Secretary, Murrumburrah Light Horse Troop, current. Co-Author, 'The Boys in Green: a centenary history of the 1st Australian Horse and the Light Horse Units of Harden and Murrumburrah', 1997. Chair, Harden Meals on Wheels, approximately 20 years; Driver, 10 years. Deputy Captain; Treasurer and Permit Officer, Demondrille Brigade, New South Wales Rural Fire Service, approximately 25 years. Founding Member, Harden Unit, New South Wales State Emergency Service, since 1969; Volunteer, Driver Reviver, current. Treasurer, Harden-Murrumburrah Arts Council, since 1992. Treasurer and Acting Chairman, Harden Legacy, current. Volunteer Co-Ordinator, Mobile Blood Bank, Red Cross Blood Service, current. Chief Steward, Murrumburrah-Harden Show Society, approximately 30 years; Life Member, 1983-2013.

Mrs Margaret Jean EAST, Youngtown Tas 7249 For service to the performing arts through dance administration roles. Secretary, Launceston Competitions Association (this involves Eisteddfod competitions in Speech and Drama, Contemporary Music, Jazz and Blues Awards, Highland and Irish Dancing and Theatrical Dancing, since 1980; Life Member; Member, 35 years. Foundation Secretary, Tasmanian National Dancing Association, 1968-1994; Involved in Championship competitions, 2012, 2002; 1996; 1984; 1972. Life Member. Life Member, Tasmanian State Committee of Highland Dancing and Secretary, 2000-2002 and 1968-1994. Dance Teacher, Studio of National Dancing, since 1963.


Mr David Anthon ELLIOTT, Belmont Station, Winton Qld 4735 For service to science, particularly palaeontology. Executive Chair, Australian Age of Dinosaurs, since 2002. Editor, Australian Age of Dinosaurs Journal, since 2003. Recognition includes: Churchill Fellowship, The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust of Australia, 2011. Riversleigh Medal (for promoting Australian Pre-History), Riversleigh Society, 2010. Queensland Museum Medal (for discovering the remains of Australia's largest sauropod and founding the Australian Age of Dinosaurs), 2006. Australian Conservationist of the Year, Australian Geographic Society, 2006. Queensland Local Hero Award, 2003. Winton, Citizen of the Year, 2014.


Professor Niki Maree ELLIS, Melbourne Vic 3181 For service to medical research, particularly to occupational and public health. Founder and Director, NE&A Pty Ltd (formerly Niki Ellis and Associates Pty Ltd), 1990-2000 and since 2014 (private occupational and public health consultancy). Foundation Professor and Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Safety, Compensation and Recovery Research, Monash University, 2010-2013; Adjunct Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, since 2013. Deputy Director, Australian Health Workforce Institute, 2009. Foundation Professor and Director, Centre for Australian Military and Veterans' Health, University of Queensland, 2005-2008. Senior Public Health Advisor, Division of Public Health, Department of Health, UK, 2002-2005. Visiting Research Fellow, Wellcome Trust Centre for the History of Medicine, London, UK, 2002-2005. Visiting Research Fellow, London Southbank University, UK, 2002-2005. Director, Health Risk Management, PricewaterhouseCoopers, 2000-2001. Director, National RSI Strategy and then and Head of Preventive Strategies Branch, National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, 1985-1990. Medical Officer, Division of Public Health, Department of Health Tasmania, 1980-1985. Health organisations: Senior Advisor, Victorian WorkCover Authority, since 2014. Chair, International Scientific Committee, Canadian Institute for the Relief of Pain and Disability, since 2014. Member, Health Research Ethics Committee, Epworth Healthcare, since 2014. Occupational Health and Safety Commissioner, Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission, Comcare, 2008-2012; Acting Chair, 6 months. Chair, Medical Advisory Committee, New South Wales Workcover, 1994-1998. Australian Representative, Expert Panel on Occupational Health, World Health Organisation, 1986-1990. NHRMC Representative, National Health Goals and Targets Implementation Group (injury control), 1994. Royal Australasian College of Physicians - Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine: Inaugural President, 1992-1994. Member, International Relations Committee, 1994-2000. Fellow, since 1993. President, Australasian College of Occupational Medicine, 1990-1992; Fellow, since 1985. Member then Chair, Social Policy Committee, 1996-2000. Co-convenor, Organising Committee, Cottrell Conference on Clinical Best Practice Guidelines, 1995. Fellow, Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine, since 1992. Community: Board Member, DrinkWise, since 2013. Deputy President, Gertrude Street Association, current; Board Member, since 2012 (volunteer run group dedicated to exhibiting contemporary new media). Director, Back2Normal, 2002-2005. Member, Commonwealth Procurement Board, 1990s.


Mrs Lynne Maree EMBLIN, Chiltern Vic 3683 For service to youth through the Guiding movement, and to the community. Girl Guides Australia State: State Commissioner, Girl Guides Victoria, since 2014. Assistant State Commissioner, 2012-2013. Training Manager, 2006-2011; Member, Training Committee, 2002-2006; Trainer, since 1990. 1st Aid Trainer, since 2005. Initiated First Aid training for Guide Leaders by Guide Leaders, 2005. Region: Training Co-ordinator, Barree Region, 2011-2012. State Council Delegate, 2006-2012. Junior Leader Consultant, 1997-1998. Outdoors Activities Co-ordinator, 1986-1992. District Leader, Chiltern District, 1986-1993. Local: Leader, 1st Chiltern Guide Unit, since 1990. Leader, Barree “Kyeema” Guide Unit, 1997-2004. Community Ambulance Volunteer, Chiltern Community Emergency Response Team, since 2009; Team Leader, 2005-2009. Secretary, Hume Football League Trainers Association, 1990-2005. Trainer, Hume Football League, 1990-2009. Trainer, Howlong Football Club, 1990-2006. Trainer, Chiltern Football Club, 1989-1990. Organiser, Chiltern Australia Day service, since 2002. Awards Recipient, Wattle Award, Girl Guides Victoria, 2006. Recipient, Emu Award, Girl Guides Victoria, 2011. Recipient, Citizen of the Year, Indigo Shire Council, 2002.


Mr David Sidney EVANS MVO RFD RD, 1 Winstanley Street, Chapman ACT 2611 For service to Australian-American relations, and to the veteran community. Australian-American Association (AAA) National President, 1986-1989. President ACT Branch, 1985-1986, 1993-1995; Vice-President and Senior Vice-President prior to 1985. Federal Director (Government) many years. Chairman, AAA and Australian War Memorial project to establish a permanent Battle of the Coral Sea Memorial at the Australian War Memorial - memorial dedicated in 1992. Life Member, 1993. Royal Naval Association of Australia (ACT Branch) Vice-President, 2006-2008 and Past Councillor. Member, since 2002. Australia-Britain Society - ACT Branch Vice-President, for many years. Chairman, Australia-Britain Park Committee 1995, (renamed Magna Carta Place Monument Project within Parliamentary Zone, 1996), unveiled 2001. Member, since 1992.

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