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

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

Mr Moustafa FAHOUR, 41 Vale Street, Reservoir Vic 3073 For service to the visual arts and to cross-cultural relations. Founder and President, Islamic Museum of Australia, since 2010. The Islamic Museum of Australia is a not-for-profit foundation promoting understanding of the Islamic faith in Australia through the arts and education. Founder, Australian Muslim Artists, since 2012. Executive Producer, 'Boundless Plains: The Australian Muslim connection', documentary and book author, 2011. Mr Brian Terence FALCONER, 4/22-26 Grattan Street, Carlton Vic 3053 For service to the community of Carlton. President, Carlton Gardens Tennis Club, 1993-2008; Member, Club Committee, 20 years. Member, Carlton Residents' Association with special heritage interest in the upkeep of the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens; Has worked with the City of Melbourne on its Opportunities for Carlton project as Co-Chair of the Carlton Together Group since 2009. Member, Implementation Committee, Bendigo Bank Community Fund, since 2009. Elected to Hawthorn Football Club Past Players and Officials Association and served for 10 years; Awarded Life Membership; Member of Life Member Committee. Mr Anthony FEARNSIDE, Stirling ACT 2611 For service to the community of the Australian Capital Territory. Convenor/President, Friends of the ACT Arboreta, 2003-2012. Member, Tree Advisory Panel (appointed under the Tree Protection Act 2005), 2006-2012. Founder and Inaugural Chairman, Southern Tablelands Farm Forestry Network, 1996. Member, Coolaman Ridge Park Care Group. Member, ACT Bush Fire Council, 2007-2012; Chief Fire Control Officer, ACT Bush Fire Council, 1967-1974. Forestry Office, Department of the Capital Territory, 1965-1989. Consultant, Bushfire Protection and Small-scale Forestry, 1989-2013.


Mr Peter James FELTON, 3 Ferrett Street, Sadliers Crossing Qld 4305 For service to veterans and their families. President, Ipswich Branch, Royal Australian Air Force Association, 2001-2011; Treasurer, 1994-2000; Pensions and Welfare Officer, for many years; Queensland Division Liaison, South East Queensland No. 2 Wing, Australian Air Force Cadets, no dates; Member, since 1992; Life Member, since 2012. President, Ipswich Legacy, 2009-2010; Past Vice-President; Member, since 2001. Vice-President, Ipswich Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, 2009; Member, for many years. F111 Support Group Representative, Royal Australian Air Force Advocate Office. Chairman, Blackhanders (Engine/Airframe) Reunion, Amberley Base, Royal Australian Air Force, 1987-2013; Committee Member, Sergeants Mess; Life Member, Sergeants Mess, since 2004. Chairman, Ipswich Returned and Services League Club, 2003-2012; Director, 2000-2012; Life Member, since 2010; Representative, Ipswich Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 2003-2012. Member, RSL and Services Clubs Association Queensland. Member, Heritage Monuments and Memorials Committee, Ipswich City Council. Mr Armando Tony FICARRA, 14/1 Kings Bay Avenue, Five Dock NSW 2046 For service to education, and to the community. Teacher, a range of Catholic schools in New South Wales, Catholic Education Office, 1961-2002. School Principal, St. Patrick's - Brigidine High School, Cooma, 1974-1980. Chief Examiner of Economics, Trial H.S.C. Exam, Catholic Education, 1969-1993. President, Australasian Commercial Teachers' Association, 1968. Foundation President, Economics Teachers Association, 1966-1973 Catholic School Representative, Economics Examinations Committee, Board of Senior School Studies, 1969-1973. Secondary Schools Consultant, Catholic Education Office, 1981-1984. Supervisor of intensive reading, Catholic Education Office, 1999-2002. Student Teacher supervision, Australian Catholic University, since 2002. Editor, secondary economics text, “Macroscope”, 1974-1975. Member, St Mark's Parish Drummoyne, many years. Editor, Parish Magazine, 'On Lion', many years. Voluntary catechist, Drummoyne Public School, many years. Intensive reading volunteer, St. Bakhita Sudanese Centre, Flemington, 2009-2011. Committee Member, Spirituality in the Pub, 1999- 2006. Volunteer Group Facilitator, St John of God Institute of Counselling, Holy Cross College, Ryde, 1993- 2005. Active Volunteer Visitor, Macquarie Hospital, Ryde (a specialised mental health residential facility for adults with a serious mental illness or disorder), since 1999. Sponsor of children in developing countries for World Vision – one child in Indonesia since 2001 and one child in Nicaragua since 2009.


Barbara Ann FINCH, Armidale NSW 2350 For service to the community of Armidale through reconciliation and social justice organisations. Convenor, Armidale Branch, Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation, 1999-2010; Member, current. Committee member, Armidale Rural Australians for Refugees, current; Foundation member, 2002-2007, since 2013. Co-ordinator, Women in Black, since 2003. Committee Member, Armidale Women's Centre, 1980s. Announcer, Women's Words and Music, Armidale Community Radio 2ARM-FM; Recipient, National FM award for radio documentary on Domestic Violence, 1989; Board Member, many years; Chair for two years, 1980s; Foundation Member, 1976. Volunteer, New England Regional Art Museum, current. Member, Armidale Choral Society, 20 years. Secretary, Sustainable Living Armidale, 2009-2013; Foundation Member. Member, Armidale Urban Rivercare Group, current. Anti-war activist, Armidale Peace Group, Women for Survival. Mrs Shirley Ann FISHER, 208 Yungarra Drive, Quedjinup WA 6281 For service to environmental education, and to the community. President, Bunbury Naturalists Club, since 2005; Secretary, 1993-2005; Co-Founder, 1993. Secretary/Treasurer, Leschenault Community Nursery, 1998-2009; Group Leader, since 1998; Founding Member, 1989; Co-Presenter, ABC Gardening Australia, 2013; Regional Seed Day Coordinator, 1999-2002. Volunteer Plant Grower, South Western Regional Herbarium. Speaker, Biodiversity Field Day, Leschenault Catchment Council, 2006. Committee Member and Botanist, Meelup Regional Park Management Committee, several years; South West Regional Arts Officer Project, several years in the 1980s. Member, South West Environment Centre, many years. Member, Australian Society for Growing Native Plants; several years; Member, Garden Design Study Group; several years. Volunteer, several local arts projects including the conversion of the Convent of Mercy building into the Bunbury Regional Arts Gallery, mid 1980s. Mrs Mavis Kathleen FITZGERALD, Port Pirie SA 5540 For service to the community of Port Pirie through social welfare organisations. Volunteer, St Vincent de Paul Society, Port Pirie Conference, since 1978. President, Mid-North Regional Council, (responsible for Peterborough, Port Pirie, Kadina, Maitland and Yorketown Conferences),1994 - 1999; Manager, St Vincent de Paul Family Centre, (Thrift Shop), 1978 - 1998; Volunteer since 1978. Involved in establishment, Orana Sheltered Workshop for the Handicapped, 1974. Supporter, Our Lady of Fatima School Auxiliary. Recipient, 35 years of Service Award, St Vincent De Paul Society, 2013; Recipient, Certificate of Merit, 2001.


Mr Wesley Jon FLEMING, 1 Fleming Lane, Monbulk Vic 3793 For service to the horticultural industry, and to landscape architecture. Managing Director, Fleming's Nurseries; Key-note speaker and presenter. Sponsor and entrant, Chelsea Flower and Garden Show, 2004-2013. Gold and Best in Show, 2013. Grower, importer and wholesaler of deciduous fruiting and ornamental trees and shrubs; established Australia's first private quarantine screen house for fruiting cultivars. Consultant Nurseryman, Transforming Darebin program, Darebin Council. Founder, Australian Urban Street Tree Evaluation Program - AUSTEP, since 2001. Founder and sponsor, Peter Todd Award 'for sustainable landscaping', Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, since 2001. Ambassador, 202020 Vision, Australian Nursery and Garden Industry Association, - a project to increase the amount of urban green space, by 20 percent by 2020. Supporter, Nursery and Garden Industries Association Victoria, . Supporter, Landscape Industries Association of Victorian (LIAV), Founder and sponsor, Don Fleming Student Award, Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (now led by LIAV), 1999-2009. Sponsor, 'replanting of the Ballarat Avenue of Honour', Ballarat City Council; Member, 'KinderGarden - Putting the Garden back into Kindergarten' project, designed and landscaped and playgrounds at Mount Clear Kindergarten, Wendouree and Buninyong Children's Centres, since 2014. Captain Ernest Alfred FLINT MBE ED (Retd), 28 Tallawalla Road, Coomba Park NSW 2428 For service to veterans and their families. President, US Army Small Ships Association, since 2000. Lobbied the Australian Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal to recognise Australian civilians who served in ships operated by the US Small Ships Section between 1942 and 1945. Member, Royal United Services Institute of New South Wales, 25 years. Mr David John FORBES, PO Box 135, Hunters Hill NSW 2110 For service to yachting. Australian Olympic Yachting Team Gold Medallist Helmsman, International Star Class, Munich, 1972. Helmsman, International Star Class, Mexico City, 1968, placing 6th. Helmsman, Soiling Class, Montreal, 1976, placing 11th. Yachting Winner, Etchells Australian Championship, 1982-83. Winning Helmsman, Love and War, Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, 1974. World Champion, 5.5m Class, 1970. Mainsheet Hand, Gretel II, America's Cup, 1970; Competitor, 1977. Member, Australian Admirals Cup Team, on six occasions. Competitor in 10 World Cup races. Winner of 10 Australian Championships in a range of classes. Australian Yachtsman of the Year, 1972-73. Inductee, Sport Australia Hall of Fame, 1988.


Mr Kingsley Reece FRANCIS, SA For service to the community of Port Pirie. No details released at request of recipient. Mr Walter George FRANKLIN, 21 The Heights, Tamworth NSW 2340 For service to sport, and to the community of Tamworth. Chairman, Northern Inland Academy of Sport, 2002-2012; Member, Board of Directors, 1998-2013. Board Member, Tamworth Sports Dome, since 2010. Member, Sports Working Committee, Tamworth Regional Council, many years; Olympic Honour Roll, 2013. Chair, Northern New South Wales Rugby Trust. Vice-President, Country Rugby Union, 3 years. President, Mid North Coast Rugby Union, 1984-1988. President, Mid North Coast Rugby Referees Association, 1984-1988. President, Northern Province Rugby Union, 1984-1988. President, Western Province Rugby Union, 2 years. President, Tamworth Rugby Union Club, 5 years. Member, Fundraising Committee, Tamworth Salvation Army, 2004-2009. Ms Daele FRASER, 243 Nicholson Road, Subiaco WA 6008 For service to the performing arts, particularly dance. President, Dance Master International Association, since 1992; Director, 41 years; Examiner, current; Secretary; Life member. Honorary National Member, Dancesport Australia; Examine; Member, Western Australia Branch; Chairperson and Event organiser, Western Australia Open Dancesport Championship; Open Dancesport Championship Committee Member, since 1986. President and Secretary, Western Australia Branch, Australian Dancing Board; Member, since 1964. Organiser, South Pacific Dancing Championship, Perth, World Dancesport Federation, 1993; Organiser, Asia Pacific Dancing Championship, Sydney, 1984. Principal, Daele Fraser Dance Studio, since 1972; Coached at a local, state and national level, for 51 years. Adjudicated at World Dancesport Championships, on 13 different occasions, since 1989; at the Australian Dancesport Championships, many years; and at the Western Australia Championships, many years. Organiser, Goodwill tours to Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, 1992-2006.


Mr Malcolm Edward FRENCH, Padbury WA 6025 For service to conservation and the environment in Western Australia. Associate Researcher and Taxonomist, Western Australian Herbarium, Department of Parks and Wildlife, since circa 2006. Former Board Member, Greening Australia - Western Australia, circa 2001. Member, BushBank Technical Advisory Committee, National Trust of Australia (WA), 2001-2006. Volunteer, WA Herbarium, since 1996. Author, 'Eucalypts of Western Australia's Wheatbelt: Eucalypts of Western Australia', Malcolm French, 2012. Author, 'The Special Eucalypts of Perth and the South-West', F&N Publications, 1997. Co-Author, 'Eucalypts of the Mudgee District', Dean Nicolle, Malcolm E. French, Eucalypt Publications, 1994. Co-Author with Dean Nicolle, 12 Scientific Papers on Eucalypt Taxa. Ms Edna Pearl FULLER, 5/28 Johnston Street, Casino NSW 2470 For service to the community of Casino through a range of volunteer roles. Correspondence Secretary, Quota International of Casino; District 24 Governor, 1985; President, 7 times; Treasurer, many years; Member, since 1974. President, Casino and District Memorial Hospital Auxiliary since 2006; Treasurer, 2002-2006; Member, since 2002 Treasurer, Casino Branch, Australian Red Cross; Blood Bank carer; Secretary, many years; Member, since 2002. Management Committee, Baptist Community Preschool, since 1977. Board of Deacons, Casino Baptist Church, many years; Community Care/Pastoral Care; Sunday School Leader, many years; Girls Brigade, many years. Division Commissioner, Clunes and Tweed Northern Rivers Division, Girl Guides Association NSW and ACT, 1975-1978. District Commissioner, Casino District, many years; Guide Leader, 1970s; Brownie Leader, 1963-1969; Member, Trefoil Guild, many years. Assistant Administrator and Treasurer, Platypus Day Club, The Returned and Services League of Australia, current.


Mr Charles Clemens FURPHY, 'Sand Hills', Corop Vic 3559 For service to health care, and to the community of the Goulburn Valley. Deputy Chair, Victorian Healthcare Association, since 2008; Executive Committee Member, since 2008; Policy Committee Member, since 2011; Independent Director, since 2011; Regional Heath Service Board Member, 2007-2011. Member, Board of Directors, Goulburn Valley Medicare Local. Chairman, Goulburn Valley Health, 2001-2011; Director, 1996-2011; Life Governor. Former Board Member, Waranga Memorial Hospital; Chair, 50th Anniversary Committee, 2011. Chair, Advisory Committee, Waranga Campus of Goulburn Valley Health. Former Chair, Waranga Aged Care Hostel Inc; Former Chair, Fundraising Committee. President, Corop Community Action Group, since 2006; Member, since 2003. Founder and President, Gobarup Players, since 1986. Member, Echuca Musical Theatre Company, since 1995; Life Member. Member, Colbinabbin Choristers, current. Founding Member, Colbinabbin Community Choir. Chairperson, Parish Council, Waranga Parish Uniting Church, since 2012; Former Secretary. Secretary, Colbinabbin Primary School Council, 1985-1990. Mrs Evangeline GALETTIS, 12/25A Hickson Road, Millers Point NSW 2000 For service to the community, particularly to educational institutions. Archivist, St Catherine's School, Waverley, since 1995; Voluntary Archivist, 1993-1995; Established, St Catherine's School Museum, 1996; Member, Editorial Committee, 'The Bulletin', since 2013; Developed, Year 7 History Unit based on the archives and history of St Catherine's; Developed, Online Study Unit on the History of St Catherine's; Organiser, 150 Year Reunion Dinner, 2006; Organiser, Inaugural Boarders' Dinner, 2000. Treasurer, St Catherine's Old Girls' Union, since 2009 and 1978-1985; President, 1999-2008 and 1988-1991; Vice-President, 1992-1997 and 1986-1987; Committee Member, since 1973; Member, since 1973. Board Member, St Catherine's Foundation Limited, since 2000; Member, since 1991; Member, Steering Committee, 1982-1983. Member, School Archives Special Interest Group, New South Wales Branch, Australian Society of Archivists.


Mr Paul Anthony GALLAGHER, 49 Akuna Avenue, Bangor NSW 2234 For service to children through charitable paediatric care organisations. Founding Member, Sydney Kids' Committee, The Sydney Children's Hospital, since 1993. Served 10 years as President. Nurse Manager, Newborn and Paediatric Emergency Transport Service, Sydney Children’s Hospital, since 2002. Board Member, Telstra Child Flight, 2008-2012. Nurse Manager, Department of Paediatrics, St George Hospital, 1995-2002. Paediatric Nurse, Sydney Children’s Hospital, 1989-2002. President, St Patrick's College Football Club, since 2013; Executive Member; Club Member for 34 years. Junior Cricket Coach, St Patrick's College Cricket Club, 2006-2009. Volunteer, Athlete Care Nurse, Sydney Olympic Games, 2000. Joint Squad Leader, U13 and U14 Nippers, North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club, 2009-2011. Sister Veronica Anne GALLAGHER, 55 Woodford Street, Maclean NSW 2463 For service to music education, and to the Catholic Church in Australia. Principal and Teacher, Convent of Mercy, Maclean Music Academy, since 1984. Founder, Music for Tots program, since 1999; Founder, Music Therapy program at Maclean Music Academy for children with behavioural and learning needs and adults with a disability. Music Teacher, St Joseph's Primary School, Maclean and St James' Primary School, Yamba, 'for many years'. Music Teacher, St Cecilia's Academy, Grafton, 1973-1983. Music Teacher, Maclean High School, 1969-1970. Cultural Officer, Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea, since 2013; Member, Sisters of Mercy of the Grafton Congregation, since 1971. Organist, St Mary's Catholic Church Maclean, 'many years'. Music Director and Conductor, Lower Clarence Community Choir, 'many years'. Music Director and Conductor, Maclean Music Ensemble, 'many years'. Member, Organising Committee, Maclean Eisteddfod, since 2012. Helen Keller Fellowship, Lions District 201n1, 2013. Tony Sheehy Pride in Workmanship Award, Rotary Club of Maclean, 2012. Cultural Citizen of the Year, Clarence Valley Council, 2008. Centenary Medal, 2001. Mrs Joan Pamela GARNER, 104 Arapiles Street, Nerrina Vic 3350 For service to the community through the conservation and preservation of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. President, Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, 1985-1990, 1998-2002, 2008-2010; Member, since 1985.


Mrs Helen Margaret GARSKE, 20 Kathleen Crescent, Armidale NSW 2350 For service to the community of Armidale. Rotary Club of Armidale Central: Volunteer Exchange Student Host, various occasions. Volunteer, Annual Rotary Book Fair, for more than 15 years. Past President, Inner Wheel Club, three terms, Past Secretary, four terms, Past Club Historian, two terms, Member, 1991-2011. Recipient, Paul Harris Fellowship. Volunteer, Red Cross Donor Centre, Armidale, since early 2000s. Former Volunteer, Armidale and New England Hospital Auxiliary, for many years. Convenor, Mah-jong Group, University of the Third Age Armidale, since 2014. Manager, UNE Stationery/Newsagency, University of New England, 1983-2000. Mr Allan Raymond GIBSON, 5 Priory Close, Cherrybrook NSW 2126 For service to youth, and to the community. National Treasurer, The Girls' Brigade Australia, 1998-2013; Treasurer, South Australia Branch, 1988-1993; Treasurer, Tasmania Branch, 1986-1987; Treasurer, New South Wales Branch, 1983-1986. Member, Blacktown Uniting Church Out of School Hours Child Care Centre, 1999-2005. Treasurer and President, Lalor Park Child Care Centre, 1977-1985. Treasurer, Grantham Heights Uniting Church Child Care Centre, 1975-1985. Chair, The Stedfast Association of NSW (A group for past member of the Boys' Brigade), since 2005; Executive Member, since 1985. Chair, Risk Oversight Committee, Uniting Church in Australia Synod of NSW and ACT, since 2011; Synod Standing Committee, since 2009. Chair, Communications Team, Wesley Castle Hill Uniting Church, since 2013; Volunteer, over 40 years. Member, Audit and Compliance Committee, Parramatta Mission, since 2009; Involved with the Church, approximately 45 years. Professional Conduct Committee, NSW Bar Association, since 2011. Justice of the Peace, since 1970. Proprietor, 2126 Business Services (Provides risk management mentoring for businesses), since 2010. Mrs Karen Jane GIBSON, Mossman Gorge Qld 4873 For service to the Indigenous community of the Cape York Peninsula. Mrs Gibson is a member of the Nyungul/Kuku Yalanji Clans and is a respected Elder of the Cape York community. Local Commissioner, Mossman Gorge, Family Responsibilities Commission, since 2011; Local Coordinator, 2008-2011. Chairperson, Bamanga Bubu Ngadimunku Inc (BBNI), current; Vice Chairperson. Contributor, Mossman Gorge Gallery, current. Artist, current. Justice of the Peace, current. Alternate Board Member, Cape York Land Council, current. Director, Kuku Yalanji Dreamtime Tours. Attendance Case Manager, Cape York Partnerships.


Mr Victor Patrick GIBSON, Qld For service to the Indigenous community of the Cape York Peninsula. Mr Gibson is a member of the Binthi/Bulcan clans and is a respected Elder of the Cape York community. Local Commissioner, Hope Vale, Family Responsibilities Commission, since 2008. Provides temporary and emergency care for children, Child Safety Services, Department of Community, Child Safety and Disability Services, Queensland, current. Member, Hope Vale Men's Group, current. Organiser, Hope Vale Young Adult Leadership Program, current. Member, Thurrbill (Hope Vale) Community Justice Group. Deputy Mayor, Hope Vale Aboriginal Council; Councillor; Deputy Chief Executive Officer; Works Supervisor. Student Case Manager, Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy, Hope Vale, current. Mr Stanley William GILCHRIST, 6 Pidock Place, Goonellabah NSW 2480 For service to cricket, and to the community. Chairman and Founder, Lord's Taverners Northern New South Wales, since 2009. Head Coach, Cricket Program, North Coast Academy of Sport, 1994-1995; Assistant Coach, 1990. Accredited Level 3 Coach, Cricket Australia, since 1982; Coach, young local cricketers, many years. Organiser, off-season overseas cricket placements for young New South Wales country cricketers, many years. Presenter, Level 1 and Level 2 cricket coaching courses, Northern New South Wales, current. Player, including Sydney 1st grade and Northern New South Wales Country, 1960s - 1970s. Organiser and Participant, provision of a weekly meal for residents of 'Our House', an accommodation facility for cancer patients in Lismore. Various non-teaching roles, including Professional Assistant to the Regional Director, Riverina Region; Inspector of Schools, Deniliquin and Lismore; Assistant Director, North Coast Region; and Cluster Director, Casino, 1977-1991. Science Teacher, Dorrigo High School and Junee High School, 1964-1976. School Cricket Coach, several local schools, since 1964.


Mrs Beverley Ann GILES, PO Box 157, Dunwich Qld 4183 For service to community health through dementia care and education training programs. Dementia Care Speaker at many seminars and conferences for Health Professionals, aged care facilities and community service groups, including: Arts and Health Australia; International DSDC conferences; Beaumont Care; Blue Care; Prescare; Alzheimer's Australia Toowoomba Branch; Brighton Health Campus; Kaloma Home for the Aged, Goondiwindi; Wesley Mission, Brisbane; Commonwealth Carer Respite; Churches of Christ Care Ozcare; and Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency; since 1993. Consultant, Dementia Specific design features for the following health care facilities: The Lodge, Yallambie; Akoorarnak, Warwick; The Oaks, Warwick; Good Shepherd Lodge, Mackay; Groundwater Lodge, Maryborough; Seventh Day Adventist facility, Victoria Point Queensland; and Texas Hospital, Queensland. Author, 'Key To Me' (comprehensive profile document widely used in Dementia Care facilities), 1993. Developer, Personal Care Worker Course, Salvation Army Skills Share Project, Moorooka, 1994-1996. Coordinator, Dementia Specific Day Respite, West End, Blue Care, 1989-1993. Dementia Education Training Consultant, National Residential Dementia Training Initiative, Department of Health and Family Services, 1996-1997. Senior Consultant, National Dementia Learning Project, Community Care; Developer, National Dementia Care Learning Package, 1993-1994. Professional Development Dementia Module (for registered nurses), Queensland Department of Health. Dementia Learning Package, Graduate Program, Blue Care, 1996. Developer, 2 Dementia Care Modules, Griffith University, 1994-1996. Lecturer, Diversional Therapists, South Brisbane TAFE, 1994-1996. Tutor, Dementia Awareness, Queensland University of Technology, 1989-1993.


Mr Laurence John GLEESON, 19 Caulfield Court, Shepparton Vic 3630 For service to the community of the Goulburn Valley. Member, Audit and Risk Management Committee, City of Greater Shepparton, since 2001. Board Member, Goulburn Valley Regional Library Corporation, 2010-2014. Independent Chair, Audit and Risk Management Committee, Community Chef P/L, 2008-2012. Independent Chair, Audit and Risk Management Committee, Regional Kitchen P/L, 2008-2012. Founding Committee Member, Shepparton Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch, Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, since 2009. Campaigned for prostate cancer drug, Zytiga, to be included on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme - this occurred in July 2013. Member, Shepparton-East Timor Assistance Group. Managing Director, Goulburn Valley Region Water Corporation, 2007-2008. Chief Executive Officer, Goulburn Valley Region Water Authority, 1994-2007. General Manager, Shepparton Regional Water Board, 1984-1994. Secretary, Shepparton Urban Waterworks Trust, 1980-1984. President, Institute of Water Administration, 1987-1988, and 1997-1998; Treasurer, 1984-1985, and 1985-1986; Executive Council Member, 1982-2008; Honorary Life Member, since 2008. Non-Executive Director, Water Services Association of Australia, 2007. Mr Efrem Eli GOLDHAMMER, 15 Rotorua Street, Caulfield South Vic 3162 For service to medical research organisations through fundraising roles. Inaugural Chairman, RCH 1000, Royal Children's Hospital, since 2001. Co-founder, 'Gold Patrons', Jewish National Fund of Victoria 1991-2000 . Principal, Goldhammer and Associates, current. Fellow, Australian Institute of Taxation. Fellow, CPA Australia. Registered Tax Agent, Victoria.


Mr David GOLDSTONE, Unit 54, Mayfair Apartments, 3 Park Avenue, Crawley WA 6009 For service to the community through charitable and service groups. Rotary International Active Member, World Polio Eradication Program, since 1986. Founding Member, 'Pennies for Polio' Polio Eradication Campaign, since 1999. Chair, WA Committee, PolioPlus, over 10 years; Fundraiser, PolioPlus, District 9450 (now District 9455), 2002-2003. Charter Member, Rotary Club of Crawley, since 2010. Special Events Coordinator, Matilda Bay Rotary Club, 1997-2002; Active Member, 1995-2009. Chair, Subiaco Craft Fair for Rotary (through Matilda Bay Rotary Club), 1997-2002. President, Rotary Club of East Perth, 1974; Charter Member, 1969-1995. Ambassador, Australian Employment Covenant. Ambassador, St John of God Lighthouse Foundation Project; Board Member, Management Committee, 2002-2004; Teen Challenge Foundation. Fundraiser, Bendat Family Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Subiaco. Assisted with major fundraising for a range of Perth charities. Obtained sponsorship for a VIP Private Studio in Perth Arena for the exclusive use of young adults with disabilities and their carers. Mrs Elizabeth Anne GOLEC, Wangaratta Vic 3677 For service to youth through the Scouting movement. Scouts Australia Commissioner, Victorian Branch, 2003-2008. District Commissioner, Alpine Gateway District, 2008-2010. Region Commissioner, Northern Region (Victorian Branch), 1997-2003. Leader Trainer and Assessor, Victorian Branch, 1994-2009. Assistant Region Commissioner, Northern Region, 1985-1997. Assistant District Commissioner, 1982-1985. Scout Leader, since 1963.


Mr Harry Thomas GOODEN, 30A Headland Parade, Barrack Point NSW 2528 For service to the road transport industry, and to the community. President, Victorian Road Transport Association (now known as the Victorian Transport Association (VTA)), 1992-1996; Executive Council Member, over 14 years; VTA Representative, Australian Trucking Association, several years, Victorian Congress of Employers, 4 years; Committee Member, Australian Road Transport, several years; Board Member, VicRoads, 8 years; Industry Member, over 34 years until retirement in 2001; Life Member, 2000. Chairman, Victorian Waste Management Association (division of VTA), 14 years; Secretary, 4 years; Committee Member, many years; Life Member. Secretary, Australian Road Transport Suppliers Association, several years late 1990s. Inaugural Councillor, Road Transport Forum, 3 years in early 1990s. Committee Member, Australian Road Transport Industry Organisation, 5 years. Organiser and Presenter, road safety programs for learner and ageing drivers, ongoing. Volunteer, Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA) program, many years. Board Director, Driver Education Centre of Australia (DECA), 1996-2003; Volunteer, many years. President, Lake Illawarra Police and Citizens Youth Club, since 2014; Committee Member, several years. Volunteer, Organising Committee, Relay for Life, Cancer Council New South Wales, since 2012. Member, Port Kembla Coastwatch, several years. Volunteer, Cystic Fibrosis Victoria, 1986-2000; Life Member. Volunteer and Fundraiser, DOXA Youth Foundation Malmsbury, many years; St Mary's School for the Deaf Dalgany, many years. Chair, Illawarra Road Safety Group, since 2000. Mr Anthony Alan GORRINGE, 95 Clinton Street, Orange NSW 2800 For service to lawn bowls, and to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. President, Deaf Lawn Bowls New South Wales; since 2008; Administrator, 1984-2008; Team Manager for Australian Deaf Games, 1996-1997,1993-1994,1991,1988, and 1986-1986; Life Member, since 2000. President, Deaf Lawn Bowls Australia, 2008-2012; Administrator, 2002-2008; Treasurer, 1997-2002; Australian Team Manager, International Deaf Lawn Bowls Championships, 2007 and 1993; Life Member, since 2003. Secretary, International Deaf Lawn Bowls Federation, since 2011; Vice President, 2007-2011; Tournament Director, 6th International Deaf Lawn Bowls Championships, Perth, 2011. President, Deaf Society of New South Wales, 2008-2011; Board Member, since 2011, 2006-2008, 1996-2005 and 1990-1994; Life Member, since 2006. Member, Central West Deaf Community, since 1969; Life Member, since 1996. Member, Disability Council of New South Wales, 1989-1992. President, Disabled Peoples' Western Region, 1987-1991. Member, Orange City Bowling Club, since 1972; Team Manager, Grade 5 Pennants, 2009. Treasurer, Orange Art Society, since 2012. Ambassador, New South Wales Seniors Week, 2014. Member, Bathurst Returned and Services League of Australia, since 2005. Member, Orange Ex-Services Club, since 1970.


Pastor Sonny GRAHAM, PO Box 1369, Esperance WA 6450 For service to the Indigenous community of Western Australia. Aboriginal Liaison Officer, Esperance Senior High School, current and at Norseman District High School, many years Music Program Coordinator, Nulsen Primary School, Esperance, many years. Welcome to Country, NAIDOC Celebrations, many local schools including Castletown Public School, 2009; Esperance High School, 2009. Member, Aboriginal Education District Council, many years Aboriginal Liaison Officer, Port Hedland, Western Australian Department of Education, 1985-1995; Esperance, 1995-2008. Linguistics Consultant, Ngadju Picture Dictionary', Goldfields Languages Project, 2012-2013. Cultural Consultant, Ngadju fire knowledge and contemporary fire management in the Great Western Woodlands, CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences, 2013. Member, Ngadju Native Title Party, representing at many claims hearings including Federal Court Native Title Decision, 21st December 2012. National Native Title Tribunal: Monkey Mia, 2001; Heron resources, 2006; Mawson West, 2006; Kinross Gold, 2007 Pastor, Churches of Christ in Australia, Esperance, 1981-1985; 1995-2008; Port Hedland, 1985-1995 and Norseman Mission, 1969-1972. Member, YouthCare, Global Mission Partners, many years. Chaplain, Wongotha School, 1981-1985. Superintendent, Norseman Mission, 1972-1980. Member, Board, Indigenous Ministries, many years. Founding Member, Aboriginal Evangelical Fellowship Australia, 1970. Member, Nulsen Community Progress Association, 2003-2013. Member, Esperance Community Arts Committee, 2003-2013. Mr Phillip Edward GREAGEN, PO Box 1705, Port Augusta SA 5700 For service to local government, and to the community of Port Augusta. Deputy Mayor, Port Augusta City Council, since 2006; Councillor, since 1995. Chairperson, Wami-Kata Aboriginal Aged Care Home, since 2006. Member, Centre for Excellence for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Steering Committee, since 2009. Member, Port Augusta, Roxby Downs and Woomera Health Advisory Council, South Australia Health, 2011-2012. Honorary Secretary, Port Augusta Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, current. Chairperson, Flinders Group of Justices, since 2005; Justice of the Peace, since 1973. Board member, Port Augusta Hospital Board.


Mr Michael John GREENWOOD PSM, 18 Carrington Street, Parkes NSW 2870 For service to local government, and to the community of Parkes. Councillor, Parkes Shire Council, since 2012; Member, Parkes Pool Planning Committee. Council Representative/Delegate to a range of Committees including; Association of Mining Related Councils; Parkes Australia Day Committee; Charles Sturt University Regional Consultative Committee; Newell Highway Taskforce Committee; Northparkes Mine Community Consultative Committee; Parkes Shire Cultural Advisory Committee; Scholarships Committee; Sporting Facilities Development Committee. Employed in a range of roles, including Promotions Officer and Economic Development Manager, 1976-2011. Secretary, Parkes Sports Council, 1978-2012; Patron, current; Life Member, current. Committee Member, Parkes Rugby League Football Club, current; Life Member. Organiser, Major Rugby League matches, including Australia v France and New South Wales Country versus Great Britain. Member, Northparkes GP Cup Committee, since 2009. Committee Member, Parkes Hockey Inc, several years; Representative Player, many years. Secretary, Parish Council, Holy Family Church, Parkes, 17 years. Secretary, Parkes Centenary Committee; National Bicentennial Committee; Parkes 125th Anniversary Committee; Parkes Australia Day Committee; Parkes Centenary of Federation Committee; and Parkes Olympic Torch Relay Organising Committee. Life Member, Newell Highway Promotions Committee. Mr Ronald Irwin GRETTON AM (Mil), 40 Tyrone Street, Werribee Vic 3030 For service to the community through the preservation of military aviation heritage. Project Manager, Project 2014 - Bristol Military Boxkite, Royal Australian Air Force Museum, since 2004. (Project 2014 commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first military flight in Australia in 1914 by a Bristol Boxkite through the construction of a replica of the plane). Volunteer, Royal Australian Air Force Museum, 2002-2014. Member, Royal Australian Air Force Reserves, 1997-2002. Mrs Maree Ann GRIEVE, 33A Hinemoa Avenue, Normanhurst NSW 2076 For service to the community through charitable initiatives. Founding and Active Member, Opportunity Shop of St John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Gordon NSW, since the 1980s; Member and Fundraiser, St John's Women’s Association, 1976-2009.


Mr Bernard Alvin GROSS, 292 East Road, Drung via Horsham Vic 3401 For service to local government, and to the community of Horsham. Mayor, Horsham Rural City Council, 2000-2001 and 2008-2009; Councillor, 1997-2012. Shire President, Wimmera Shire Council, 1994-1995; Councillor, 1985-1994. Committee Member, Horsham Agriculture Society, since 1968; President, 1975-1978; Chair, Finance Committee, 1969-2005; Member, Committee of Management, 1969-2005; Chair, 1972-1985. Member, Lutheran Youth, 1948-1961; President, Victorian Lutheran Youth, 1956-1959. Chair, Horsham Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, many years; parish member, many years. Member, Green Lake, Country Fire Service, 1961-2005. President, Horsham East Rotary, 1974-1975; Member, 1971-1986. Member, Wimmera Development Association, many years. Chair, Wimmera Intermodal Freight Terminal, 10 years. Member, Wimmera Regional Transport Group. Member, Western Highway Action Group, many years Member, Alliance of Councils for Rail Freight Development. Mr Timothy Francis GURRY, 31 Station Street, Malvern Vic 3144 For service to education, and to the community. Executive Officer, History Teachers' Association of Victoria, 1984-1995; Life Member, 2007. President, History Teachers Association of Australia, 1985-1986. Education Consultant, Returned and Services League; Department of Veterans Affairs; Australian War Memorial; National Museum of Australia; Parliamentary Education Office; Department of Defence; Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Department of Immigration; since 1984. Teacher, History, Victorian Secondary Schools, 1975-1984. Managing Director, Ryebuck Media, since 1984. Founder, Fundraising cycle group, Bay Riders Bike Group, since 2000 Fundraiser, Wheels for Education, Vietnam, 2013. The late Ms Lesley Maria HALL, Thornbury Vic 3071 For service to people with a disability through a range of executive roles. Chief Executive Officer, Australian Federation of Disability Organisations, 2008-2013. Assisted in foundation of Disability Resource Centre (DRC) and Women With Disabilities Feminist Collective, 1981; Board Member of DRC and Women With Disabilities Network. Member, Disability Advisory Committee, Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission. Chairperson, Arts Access Victoria, 2010-2012; Board Member 2008-2012. A scholarship has been created in her name in 2014 to honour the significance of her work. Former Board Member, Melbourne Workers' Theatre, 1988-2002. Awards/recognition include: Recipient, Prime Minister's National Disability Award, 2013. Admitted to the Victorian Honour Roll for Women, 2014.


Mr William HALLIDAY, 35/199 Frederick Road, Seaton SA 5023 For service to the surf lifesaving movement. Event Assessor, Surf Sports, Surf Life Saving Australia, since 1968; Team Manager, Surf Life Saving Australia National Championships, 1969-1970, 1979; Secretary, State Board of Examiners, 1969-1970, 1974-1977; Life Member, 2000. Founding Trustee, Bequest Foundation, Surf Life Saving South Australia, since 2002. Founding Member, Moana Surf Life Saving Club, since 1952; Club Captain, 1970-1971; Life Member, 2003. Mrs Maureen Lorraine HAMILTON, 37 Emerald Boulevard, Aldinga Beach SA 5173 For service to the community, particularly through fundraising roles. Fundraiser, Cardiology Unit, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, 1990s Fundraiser, Make-a-Wish Foundation, 1990s. Distributor, Australian Government Directory of Services for Older People, to a range of hospitals, doctor's surgeries, nursing homes, and elderly people in Adelaide; Arranged distribution for areas of Sydney and Queensland; More than 6,000 books distributed. Distributor, Savvy Senior publication. Petition Organiser to retain St Clair Park in Woodville, South Australia as a Memorial Park. Recipient, Civic Award for Culture and Diversity, City of Charles Sturt, 2013. Mr Robert Gay HARBOURD, PO Box 83, Coutts Crossing NSW 2460 For service to veterans and their families. Member, Baradine Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 2000; Member, Dubbo and Werris Creek Sub-Branches, 1980-2000; Member, Bankstown Sub-Branch, 1966-1980; Recipient, Anzac of the Year Award, 1999. Welfare Officer, Tamworth and Moonbi region, 18 years. Senior Deputy Captain, Coutts Crossing Rural Fire Service, since 2012; Member, since 2009. Member, Moonbi Rural Fire Service, 11 years.


The late Mr Frank Conroy HARDING Busselton WA 6280 For service to education, and to the community of Busselton. Secondary Generalist Superintendent, Country South-West Region, Department of Education Western Australia, 1982-1986. Principal, Busselton Senior High School, 1976-1981; Narrogin Senior High School and Agricultural College, 1975. Teacher, various junior high schools in areas including Mt Barker, 1969-1974, Moora, 1965-1968, Bruce Rock, 1962-1964, Derby, 1960-1961, Broome, 1957-1959. Fellow, Australian College of Educators, 1982; Member, since 1962. Volunteer, Busselton Masonic Lodge, many years. Secretary, Masonic Village Homes Committee, many years. Member, Nannup Lodge, for 24 years; Worshipful Master, 1992; Secretary, 9 years; Charity Steward, 10 years. Worshipful Master, Naturaliste Lodge, several years; Member, over 25 years. Member and holder of various office positions, Bruce Rock Lodge, several years; Moora Lodge, 1 year; Denmark Lodge, 13 years. Freemason, over 50 years; Recipient, 50 Year Service Jewel, 2013. Member, various APEX clubs in regions coinciding with teacher postings, 1960s-1980s. Board Member, Bunbury Institute of Advanced Education, several years. Member, Organising Committee, Busselton Senior Citizens Centre, early 1980s; Secretary and Treasurer, 1979-1992. Interviewer, Oral History Project, Busselton Historical Society, many years; Auditor, several years. Member, Busselton Probus, many years; Torchbearers for Legacy, many years. The Reverend Monsignor Eugene Joseph HARLEY, Mosman NSW 2088 For service to the Catholic Church in Australia. Pastor Emeritus, Sacred Heart Parish Mosman, Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney, since 2004; Parish Priest, 1986-2004; Monsignor, since 2003; Ordained Priest, since 1953. Principal Catholic Chaplain (Brigadier, retired), Australian Army, Australian Catholic Defence Diocese (Catholic Military Ordinariate of Australia), 1982-1985; Chaplain 2nd Class, 1977-1982.


Mr Selwyn John HARLEY, 11D Cranbrook Avenue, Rostrevor SA 5073 For service to motor sport, and to the community of Norwood. President, Racing Drivers Association of South Australia, 1976-1977 and 1966- 1969; Chief Judge, Secretary and Life Member; Founding Delegate, Australian Speedcar Control Council, 1966; National President and Chairman, Australian Speedway Promoters Association, 1988-1996; Member of Executive 1973-1996. Served for 48 years in the sport of speedway promotion and administration. Recipient, 50 Year Membership Award, Sporting Car Club of South Australia Inc. Chairman, Norwood Aged Cottage Homes, 2008-2010; Director since 2002. President, Rotary Club of Norwood, 1982-1983. Member since 1974. Recipient, Paul Harris Fellow. Vice-President, Beefsteak and Burgundy Club - Law 'n Order Branch, 1999-2008; Secretary/Treasurer since 2004; Office Bearer since 1996. Life Membership 2012. Mr Andrew David HARPER, 'Burrabidgil', Chippenham Park Road, Deniliquin NSW 2710 For service to environmental science and research, and to adventure tourism. Founder, Managing Director and Expedition Leader, Australian Desert Expeditions (not-for-profit registered environmental organisation), since 2007. Provides expedition places free of charge to scientists and researchers. Owner and Desert Expedition Leader, Outback Camel Company (adventure tourism), since 1995. (Australian Desert Expeditions and the Outback Camel Company are sister companies). Fellow, Royal Geographic Society. Overseer, Stockman and Professional Wool classer, Australian Stud Merino industry, over 30 years. Mr Ian Nathan HARRIS, 10 Rose Hill Avenue, Caulfield North Vic 3161 For service to the community, particularly through support for newly arrived immigrants. Immediate Past President, Central Community Centre and Central Shule Chabad; Life Member; President and Founder, 1988-2013. Involved in the fundraising and construction of a new Synagogue and Community Centre since 2001. Past Board Member, Council of Orthodox Synagogues of Victoria, 5 years.


Mrs Doreen Margaret HART, Qld For service to the Indigenous community of the Cape York Peninsula. Ms Hart is a member of the Binthi/Bulcan clans and is a respected Elder of the Cape York community. Local Commissioner, Hope Vale, Family Responsibilities Commission, since 2008. Justice of the Peace, current. Chief Executive Officer, Apunipima Cape York Health Council, Chairperson, 4 years. Member, Thurrbill Community Justice Group, current. Member, Hope Vale Local Advisory Group. Board Member, The Cultural Centre, Hope Vale. Regional Engagement Officer, Empowered Communities, Cape York, current. Women's Enterprise Development Officer, Balkanu Cape York Development Corporation. Housing Officer, Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council. Community Development Officer, Wunan. Ms Marcia Ann HATFIELD, PO Box 1847, North Sydney NSW 2059 For service to the media, particularly to children's television and to publishing. Writer, 'The Toothbrush Family' series 2, 65 part sequel, 1998 for Southern Star Productions, 1998. Writer, 'The Toothbrush Family'- series 1, 1967. Writer, 'My Book of Ballet Stories', # 1 and # 2, 1974 and 2000. Creator, 'Eddie's Alphabet' - TV series; Featured in New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore, 4 years. Creator, 'The Maestro's Company' - TV series - a 13, half hour series that ran in SBS; ABC TV; USA videos, 1985. Creator, 'The Pied Piper', a play for Primary schools, Australian Theatre for Young People. Freelance Writer, Titles include: Certain Women; Homicide; Number 96; Divorce Court; Young Doctors; Mornings with Rosemary; Dr Jekyll & Mr. Hyde; Super Flying Fun Show; Phoenix Five - Science Fiction; Yellow House; Story of the Southern Cross; Story of the Platypus; Pilot; 3 Pilots; Network Ten; (1 hour documentary) The Hawkesbury River, Australia's Wondrous Waterway; Wilde's Domain - Telemovie; and Crafty Lady Video. Executive Committee Member, Australian Writers Guild; Life Member, 2010; Member, since 1970s. Executive Committee Member, Producers and Directors Guild of Australia. Executive Committee Member, Australian Children's Television Foundation. Managing Director, Kidsfield Pty Ltd, since 1974. Member, Lions Club, Mosman/Lane Cove Division, since 2005. Program Writer, Barry Crocker's Sound of Music Program, approximately 2002. Manager, Daly-Watkins Modelling and Finishing Agency, 1950s. Recipient, American EMMY Award for Outstanding Children's Entertainment Series, with The Toothbrush Family a regular segment, 1981. Listed in the World Who's Who of Women, 1992-1993, Eleventh edition.


Mr Damian James HEAD, 19 Forgan Street, Crystal Brook SA 5523 For service to agricultural education, and to sport. Farm Manager, Agricultural Skills Centre, St Marks College, Port Pirie, 2004-present. Coach, North Adelaide Junior Talent Squad (Country), South Australian National Football League, 2013; Coach, Port Pirie Football Team, South Australian Primary School Sports Association Country Carnival, 2012. Captain A-grade, Northern Areas Football Association, 1989-1991; A-grade coach of the year, 2012 for North Adelaide Country. Crystal Brook Football Club Life Member, since 2005; Committee Member, 1987-1997; Playing Social Committee, 10 years; Coach, A-grade, 1996-1997 and 2011-2013; Coach, Senior Colts,1986-1987, 2003-2004, 2005-2006 and 2007-2010; Coach, Junior Colts, 1988-1990; Captain A-grade, 1987-1995. Crystal Brook Cricket Club President, 5 years, Committee Member 12 years, Coach, Under 12s, 2008-2011. Coach Kanga Cricket 2000-2004, 2009-2011; Captain, A-grade Cricket Team, 1989-1992. Member, Port Pirie Catholic Parish Council, 2010-2014. Volunteer, Sports Grounds, Crystal Brook Council, many years Mrs Maureen Barbara HEARN, 104 Main Street, Eldorado Vic 3746 For service to the community of Eldorado. President, Liaison and Publicity Officer, Eldorado Museum, 2002-2008; Vice-President, 1997-2001; Member since 1987. Writer, Editor and Publisher, The Eldorado and District Star (Bi-monthly local newsletter), since 1996. Secretary, Eldorado Senior Citizens Club, 1992-1993 and 2001-2014. Chair, Eldorado Red Cross, since 2013; Deputy Chair and Liaison Officer, Member since 1996. Member, Eldorado Hall Committee, 1989-1997 and 2009-2013. Secretary, Wangaratta Players' Club, 1991-2002; Member, since 1991. President and Secretary, Ladies Guild, St Jude's Anglican Church, since 2010. Mrs Aileen Veronica HEATHWOOD, 26 Canopus Street, Coorparoo Qld 4151 For service to the community as a volunteer court liaison coordinator. Co-ordinator, Court Liaison Service, Holland Park Magistrates Court, since 1997; Court Liaison, since 1997.


Mr John Francis HEEPS, Glen Waverley Vic 3150 For service to the community through social justice roles. Honorary Justice Office, Department of Justice Victoria: Justice of the Peace, since 1995; Bail Justice, 1990-2002; Member, Bail Justice Reference Group, 2004-2009; Member, Justice of the Peace Reference Group, 2007-2009; Independent Person and Independent Third Person, 1990-2013. Independent Person, Youth Referral and Independent Person Program (YRIPP), Centre for Multicultural Youth and Youth Affairs Council of Victoria, current. President, Dandenong Honorary Justice Group, current. Mr Barry John HEFFERNAN, 30 McLaughlan Avenue, Warradale SA 5046 For service to veterans and their families. Founder, William Kibby VC Veterans Men's Shed, current. Member, Australian Men's Shed Association, current. Founder, Michael Herbert Memorial Garden. Former Welfare Officer, South Australia Vietnam Veterans Association. Former Member, South Australian Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, 2008-2011. The Reverend Dr John Frederick HELY CBE, Kirrawee NSW 2232 For service to the Uniting Church in Australia, and to the community. Past Member, National Assembly, Uniting Church in Australia; Ordained Minister, Ministry with Persons with Disabilities, Synod of NSW and the ACT, since 1991; Past Consultant, Board of Education; Doctor of Ministry, since 1996; Chaplain, 2000 Paralympics, Sydney. Secretary, United Theological College Centre for Ministry Working Group, circa 1979-1987; Voluntary Business Manager, Uniting Church Theological College, 1979-1991. Associate Minister, Congregation's and Parish's at Hurstville, Blakehurst, Sylvania, Jannali and Georges River Presbytery, 'many years'. Grand Chaplain, The United Grand Lodge of NSW and ACT, since 2007; Right Worshipful Brother; Past Deputy Grand Master, current; Vice President, Freemasons' Association NSW and ACT, since 2012. National President, Better Hearing Australia,1994; Vice-President, 1991-1993; President, NSW Sydney Branch, 1991-1993; Chaplain, 1980-2010. Supporter, Benefactor and Bequestor, Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA), since 2009.


Mrs Irene Miriam HENDEL, Lorne Vic 3132 For service to community health through cancer support organisations. Chair, Think Pink Foundation, since 2006. Committee Member, Think Pink Committee, (Cancer Council Victoria), since 2000; Raises funds to support patients and families dealing with breast cancer and raised funds to provide 60 Breast Care Nursing scholarships via Cancer Council Victoria. Founder, The Living Centre, 2010. The Living Centre is a unique, state-of-the-art drop-in facility where the focus is on wellness, rather than illness, and the goal is to support and empower patients and those affected by their diagnosis. Currently this is the only non-hospital based facility of its type, providing assistance, counselling and support for breast cancer patients from any treatment centre, totally free of charge, and at any stage of their journey from diagnosis, through treatment, and into survivorship. Mr Craig Anthony HERBERT, 20 Castleton Road, Herne Hill Vic 3218 For service to basketball as an administrator, coach and player. President, Geelong YMCA Basketball Club, since 20014; Committee Member, since 1988; Coach, Division 1 Team, Basketball Geelong Competition, since 1985; Hall of Fame Inductee, 2003; Life Member, since 2014. Recipient, Basketballer of the Year - Coach/Admin, 2008, 1996, and 1988; Recipient, Jack Terrill Medal for Outstanding Service to Country Basketball, 1988. Past Chairman, Geelong Supercats until amalgamation with Basketball Geelong in 2012. Delegate, South East Australian Basketball League, 1996-2012. Board Member, Geelong Supercats, 16 years; Coach of Senior and Junior teams, for many years; Life Member, since 1996. Captain, Geelong National Basketball League Team, 1982-1984; Player, 1976-1986; Club Life Member, since 2002. Board Member, Geelong Connected Communities. Mr William Lawrence HETHERINGTON, 7 Browning Street, Deniliquin NSW 2710 For service to agricultural irrigation, and to the community of Deniliquin. Chairman, Murray Irrigation Ltd., 1995-2005. Member, Australian National Committee for Irrigation and Drainage, 1995-2005, served as Vice-Chair during that time. Member, NSW Irrigators Council, 1995-2005. Member, Murray Irrigation Advisory Board, 1989-1995. Former Chairman, AWMA Water Control Solutions. Member, Australian Landcare Council. Received individual award for New South Wales in 1991. Federal President, Australian Poll Dorset Association, 1997-1999; Served on Board for 22 years. Life Member 2011. Leader, Deniliquin Learn to Swim program, since 1951; Austswim Competency Supervisor.


Mrs Yvonne Avis HILL, Paralowie SA 5108 For service to competitive rifle and pistol shooting, and to the community. Manager of all shooting disciplines, World Police and Fire Games, 2007. Manager/Coach for all disabled shooting teams, Sydney Paralympic Games, 2000. Manager, Australian Paralympic Shooting Team, 1995. Coach, Smallbore Rifle Team, Commonwealth Games in Canada, 1994. Chef de Mission, Rifle and Pistol Shooters, European World Cup, 1989. Manager and Coach, Shooting World Championships for the Disabled, Austria, 1994. Member, South Australian Firearms Consultative Committee, 22 years. President, Cyclists Smallbore Rifle Club, 9 years; Vice-President, 10 years; Senior Coach/Member, since 1984. Australian Shooting team member, 1980 Moscow Olympic Games; 1982 Commonwealth Games, Brisbane. Member, South Australian Sea Rescue Squadron, since 1984; Operations Centre Radio Operator, many years. Dr David Lockhart HILLIARD, 7 Samson Avenue, Westbourne Park SA 5041 For service to education through the study of the history of religion. Adjunct Associate Professor in History, Flinders University, since 2002; Acting Head of History, 2001; Associate Head Academic, Faculty of Social Sciences, 1997-2001; Reader, 1988-1996; Senior Lecturer, 1972-1987, Lecturer, 1967-1971. Member, South Australian Working Party, Australian Dictionary of Biography', since 2005. Author, 4 books on the history of religion in Australia and the Pacific and over 80 articles and book chapters. Member, Services Advisory Panel, State Library of South Australia, 2004-2005. Chair, Records Advisory Taskforce, Libraries Board of South Australia, 1995-1997. Board member, History Trust of South Australia (History SA), 1986-1994; Member, Grants Advisory Committee, Community History Fund, 1993-1996; Member, current. Member, Editorial Committee, Journal of the Historical Society of South Australia. Member, History Committee, St Aloysius College, Adelaide, 1998-2000. South Australian Correspondent, Religious History Association, current. Member, History Committee, Blessed Sacrament Congregation, Melbourne, 2002-2005. Secretary, Adelaide Theological Circle, 2000. Member, Heads of Churches Historical Exhibition Committee, South Australia Jubilee 150, 1985-1986. Volunteer assistance to: Adelaide Theological Library, since 2004; Adelaide Catholic Archdiocesan Archives, since 2006; Uniting Church History Centre, Adelaide, since 2009 and Anglicare, 2006-2008.


Mr James Taylor HODGKINSON, Mosman NSW 2088 For service to people with a disability, and to business. Honorary Governor, Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation, since 2004; Chairman, Co-founder and Event Organiser, 20/twenty Challenge, Cerebral Palsy Alliance, since 2004. Supporter, Life Education Centre, current, particularly the 'Soft Sand Shuffle' initiative, and Giant Steps Bike Ride. Board Member, Macquarie Group Foundation, 2006-2012; Committee Member, until 2014. Former Executive Director, Macquarie Group Limited. Independent Non-executive Director, SCA Property Group, current; Chairman, Nominations Committee, current; Member, People Committee, current; Member, Audit Risk Committee, current. Non - Executive Director, Goodman Group, 2005 - 2011. Fellow, Australian Property Institute. Fellow, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. Mrs Cheryl Gladys HOLMES, Brunswick West Vic 3055 For service to the community through health care chaplaincy roles. Chief Executive Officer, Spiritual Health Victoria, (formerly Healthcare Chaplaincy Council of Victoria), since 2002. Inaugural President, Spiritual Care Australia (formerly Australian Health and Welfare Chaplains' Association), 2009-2010. National President, Australian Health and Welfare Chaplains' Association, 2004-2009. Coordinator for Health Chaplaincy, Anglican Diocese of Melbourne, 1999-2007. Hospital Chaplain, Peninsula Health, 1994-1999.


Mr John David HOPKINS, 91 Armadale Crescent, Coolbinia WA 6050 For service to golf, and to the minerals and resources sector. Chairman, Golf Australia, since 2011; Director, since 2010; Rules Committee Member, 2006-2010. President, Australian Golf Union, 1997; Executive Committee Member, 1993-2000; WA Delegate of the Union, 1992-2006; Chairman of the Rules Committee, 1996-2006, 1993-2006. Referee, Australian Open, 1992-1995; Chief Referee, 1966-2006. Australian Golf Union Representative, World Amateur Golf Council, 1994-1996, Asia Pacific Gold Confederation, 1994-1996. Referee, British Open Championship, 1997-2012; Referee, United States Open, 2013. Member, Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. President, Western Australian Golf Association, 2007-2010; Vice-President, 2000-2007; Executive Committee Member, 1990-2010; Match Committee Member, 2000-2010. President, Lake Karrinyup Country Club, 2010-2012; Vice President; Vice-Captain; Captain. President, Nedlands Golf Club, circa 1985; Vice-President; Chairman, Nedlands Masters Tournament, 1988-1992. Independent Non-Executive Director, Thundelarra, 2011-2013. Non-Executive Chairman, Universal Coal Plc, since 2012; Non-Executive Director, since 2010. Non-Executive Chairman, Wolf Minerals Australia, since 2010; Director, current. Chairman, Midas Resources, 2011-2013; Non-Executive Director, 2011-2013. Non-Executive Chairman, Adamus Resources, until 2010; Independent Director, 2006-2010. Non-Executive Chairman, Carpathian Resources, since 2003. Chairman, ETW Corporation Limited, 2005-2007; Lead Director, since 2003; Non-Executive Director, 2001-2007. Non-Executive Chairman, Matilda Minerals LTD, until 2007; Director, 2003-2007. Chairman, North Australian Diamonds, 2006-2008. Non-Executive Director, Alara Resources, since 2013. Ms Carroll HOWE, Hornsby NSW 2077 For service to the community of Ku-ring-gai. Chair, Ku-ring-gai Police and Community Safety Committee, since 2003; Secretary 1986-2003. Area 1 Director, District 24, Zonta International Inc, New South Wales 2012-2014. Member, Zonta Club of Hornsby Ku-ring-gai, since 1997. Past President and Past Secretary/Treasurer. Coordinator, Parent Survival Strategies for Teaching Young Drivers Seminars, since 2006. Member, Hornsby and Region Community Drug Action Team, 2006-2012. Area Coordinator, Neighbourhood Watch, Area Gordon 3/4, since 1994, Secretary, 1986-1994. Volunteer in Policing, Ku-ring-gai Local Area Command, since 2011. Member, Hornsby Homelessness Task Force, 2009-2012.


Mr Alastair Charles HUNTER, North Adelaide SA 5006 For service to the arts, aged care and social welfare organisations. No details released at request of recipient Mr Kenneth Arthur HURLING, Camp Hill Qld 4152 For service to competitive sailing. President, Yachting Queensland, 2009-2014; President, Youth Committee, 3 years; Queensland Delegate to the National Youth Development Committee, 4 years. Member, Sailing Committee, Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, 2002-2008; Coach, Laser Sailors, since 2010. Commodore, Queensland Multihull Yacht Club, 4 years. Chairman, Australian Laser Class Association, since 2007. Committee Member, Queensland Laser Association Inc, since 2009. Chairman, Asia Pacific Laser Region, since 2012. Member, International Laser Class Association World Council, since 2012. Head Coach, Moreton Bay College Sailing Team, since 2001. President, Flying 11 Association, 2 years. Measurer, Manly Junior Association. President, Grafton Rotary Club, 1992-1993; Member, 1979-1999. President, Grafton Meals on Wheels, 9 years; Volunteer, 17 years. Vice-President, Caringa Sheltered Workshop, 5 years. Active Member, Grafton Rugby Club, many years. Mr Thomas Roger HURREY, Arthurs Creek Vic 3099 For service to the community of Whittlesea. Honorary Councillor, Whittlesea Agricultural Society, since 1980; Assistant Parking Superintendent, since 2009; Chief Show Steward, 1980-1985; President, 1978-1979; Senior Vice- President, 1976-1977; Junior Vice-President, 1972-1975; Parking Superintendent, 1988-2008; Elected to Executive, 1965; Elected to General Committee, 1963; Participated in a range of sub-committees, ongoing, since 1963; Recipient, 50 Year Long Service Award, 2013; Life Member, since 1987. Past President, Whittlesea Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia. Organiser and March Marshall, Whittlesea ANZAC Day March, for many years; Researched, designed and supervised construction of Whittlesea's World War 2 Memorial, late 2000s. Supporter, Whittlesea Men's Shed; Project Manager, construction of shed, 2009. Councillor, Shire of Whittlesea, 1976-1984.


Ms Keri Lawson HUXLEY, Paddington Street, Paddington NSW 2021 For service to local government, and to the community. Mayor, Woollahra Municipal Council, 2006-2007; Deputy Mayor, 2004; Councillor, 1999-2008; Vice-President, Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils, 2006-2007. Brain Cancer Ambassador, Cancer Council New South Wales, since 2011; Provided pro-bono consultancy, since 2009; Organised numerous high-profile brain cancer awareness and fundraising events, since 2009; Founding Member, Brain Cancer Awareness Week, 2010; Executive Member, Grey Matters Committee, 2013-2014; launched Brain Cancer Discovery Collaboration with the Cure for Life Foundation, 2012-2013. Fundraiser, Sydney Neurological Oncology Group. Member, New South Wales Oncology Group, since 2012. Member, Cooperative Trials Group for Neuro-Oncology. National Co-ordinator, Women into Politics, 1997-2000; Representative, Women's Constitutional Convention Steering Committee, 1997-1998; Member, Australian Women's Round Table Talks, 1999. Co-Convenor, National Foundation for Australian Women (NSW), 1992-1995. Founding Member, Yes! Coalition, New South Wales, 1997-1998. Fundraiser, Cure for Life Foundation, current; Speaker at ROBUST discussion series, 2012. Executive Member, The Paddington Society, 4 years. Founder, Paddington Advocacy Group, current. Mr Ronald William IDDLES APM, 1 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne Vic 3002 For service to the community of Victoria through representational roles with service organisations. Regular guest speaker raising the awareness of community and family violence, and involved with raising funds for a range of organisations including the Blue Ribbon Foundation; Lions Club and Rotary International. Member, The Police Association of Victoria Executive, since 2012, and 2005-2007. Involved in the establishment of the Investigative Interviewing Course adopted by the Detective Training School. Police Officer since 1973. Recipient, Mick Miller Detective of the Year Award, 2012. Recipient, Australia Police Medal, 2001. Recipient, Policeman of the Year Award, 2012. Recipient, Ethical Leadership Award, Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police, 2004.


Mr Mike JACKSON, 17 Rayleigh Avenue, Queenscliff Vic 3225 For service to the performing arts as a musician, composer and entertainer. Mr Jackson is a children's entertainer, author, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. Has performed live to over 3 million children at over 10,000 events throughout Australia and internationally including the: Woodford Folk Festival; National Folk Festival; Sydney International Children's Festival; and the Queenscliff Music Festival, since 1974; Plays 15 musical instruments including the: Ukulele; Harmonica; Spoons; and the Hurdy Gurdy. Has released 36 albums which have sold over 250,000 copies. Has published 14 books including 'Uke n' Play Ukulele'. Mr Peter JARVIS, Unit 7, Aveo Retirement Village, 297 Goodwood Road, Kings Park SA 5034 For service to the community, particularly through Lions International. Lions Club International: Lions Youth of the Year Quest: National Chairman, 1997-1999; National Committee Member, 1995-1996; State Coordinator, South Australia - Northern Territory, 1990-1996. Lions Club of Brighton: President, 1999-2000 and 1980-1981; Secretary, 2004-2006 and 1991-1993; Involved in establishing, Lions Shed, 1992; Volunteer, Bookmart, since 1994; Member, since 1977; Life Member. South Australian Greeter Chairman, Lions Youth Exchange Program, since 1993; also served as National and State Committee Member. Secretary. Julian Burton Burns Trust District Project, Lions District 201C2, since 2004. District Governor, Lions District 201S3, 1988-1989; Deputy District Governor, 1987-1988. Member, Organising Committee, Lions National Convention, Adelaide, 1996 and 1986. Member, Organising Committee, Lions District Convention, 1997, 1987 and 1977. Former Director, Lions Eye Care and Research Foundation, South Australia. Chaperone, Lions Youth Exchanges to the USA, Indonesia and Japan, 1992-1995. Recipient, International Presidents Awards for Outstanding Humanitarian Service, 1994 and 1997. Melvin Jones Fellow; Paul Harris Fellow, William R. Tresise Fellow and James D. Richardson Fellow. Mr Stanley Norman JEFFERY, 9 Ian Avenue, North Curl Curl NSW 2099 For service to veterans and their families. President, Dee Why RSL Club, 2005-2007; Vice-President, 1997-2004; Treasurer, 1992-1996; Executive Member, since 1979; Member, since 1968. Honorary Treasurer, Dee Why Sub Branch, The Returned and Services League of Australia, 1989-2000; Executive Member, 1980-2000; Member, since 1968; Life Member. President, Dee Why RSL Bowling Club, 1980-1984; Vice-President, 1987-1990; Life Member. Reserve, Sydney Legacy, since 2012; Volunteer, since 1977.


Mr Brian Lloyd JENKINS, 4 Wingeel Court, Leopold Vic 3224 For service to print media, particularly journalism, and to the community. President, Country Press Australia, 1992-1994; Vice-President, 1991; Chairman, Journalism Training Committee, 1994-2014. President, Victorian Country Press Association, 1975 and 1977; Vice-President, 1973; Board Member, since 1965; Chairman, Victorian Country Press Co-operative Company, 1995-2011. Managing Director and Editor, Northern Times Newspaper, Kerang, 1963-2001. Member, Rotary Club of Drysdale, 2002-2011. Member, Rotary Club of Kerang, 1963-2002; President, 1975-1976; Secretary 1972-1974. Member, Rotary Club of Hamilton, 1961-1962. President, Leopold Probus Club, 2005-2006 and since 2013. President, Board of Management, Kerang and District Hospital, 1999-2001. Warden/Parish Secretary, St John's Anglican Church Kerang, 1964-2001. Publicity Officer, Victorian Country Football League, 1985-1997. Publicity Officer, Northern and Echuca Football Leagues, 1977-1997. Life Membership, Country Press Australia, 2011. Life Membership, Victorian Country Press Association, 1995. Mr Geoffrey Paul JENKINS, 27 Elaine Avenue, Alfredton Vic 3350 For service to the community of Ballarat through a range of roles. Member for Ballarat West, Parliament of Victoria, 1992-1999. Mayor of Sebastopol, Borough of Sebastopol (now City of Ballarat), 1989-1990; Councillor, 1985-1993. Former Member, Ballarat Area Planning Committee, City of Ballarat. Member, Arch of Victory and Avenue of Honour Committee, since 2010. Former State President, Meniere's Support Group Victoria. Member, Meniere's Australia. Member, Ballarat Cemetery Trust. Former District Commissioner, The Scout Association of Australia, Victorian Branch; Member, approximately 30 years. Past President, Rotary Club of South Ballarat, 1978-1979; Board of Directors, 1974-1980; Member, since 1970. Awarded 'Avenues of Service' Citation, 2014 Captain, Sebastopol Fire Brigade, 1975-1990; Member, 1965-1996. Former Member, Victorian Urban Fire Brigades' Association; Board Member, Country Fire Authority, 1989-1992; Honorary Life Member, Country Fire Authority; Life Member, Sebastopol Urban Fire Brigade.


Mr Clive Francis JOHNSON, Palmerston ACT 2913 For service to military history, and to education. Editor, 'Australians Awarded: A Concise Guide to Military and Civilian Decorations, Medals and other Awards to Australians from 1815 to 2007 with their Valuations', Renniks Publications, 2008. Edition II, 'Australians Awarded, 1772-2014, a comprehensive reference for military and civilian awards, decorations and medals to Australians since 1772'. Writer, and or co-writer, articles on Australian Awards for international publications. Consultant for award frameworks and process implementation for Australian Customs, Australian Federal Police, Kiribati Police, Nauru National Award, and London Crime Division. Vice-Patron, Cross of Valour Association of Australia. Team Member, Honours and Awards, Recognition and Ceremonial Team, Australian Federal Police, since 2010. Approved appraiser, Australian Government Cultural Gifts Program. Fellow, Australian Institute of History and Arts. Teacher, Woodridge State High School, Townsville Grammar School, Mt Isa Catholic High School, Springwood State High School, Mabel Park State High School and Nerang State High School, 1991-1999. Mrs Annemarie JONES, 'Old Station', 1144 Old Station Road, Gollan NSW 2820 For service to local government, and to the community of Wellington. Mayor, Wellington Shire Council, 2005-2012; Deputy Mayor, 1998-2005; Councillor, 1995-1998, since 2012. Official Visitor, Wellington Correctional Centre, 2007-2012. Inaugural Treasurer, Wellington Business Enterprise Centre, 1994; Member, since 1994. Proprietor, Anne Jones and Associates, 1986-2003. Treasurer, Wellington Business Association, 1989; Member, 1989-1994. Treasurer, Maranatha Village Aged Care, since 2007. Secretary, Westhaven Association; President, 3 years; Treasurer, 5 years; Board Member, since 1997. Member, Geurie Lions Club, since 2012; District N4 Disaster Alert Chairperson. Member, Wellington PCYC Establishment Committee, 1987-1994; President, 3 years; Committee Member, 1994-1999; Board Member, PCYC State Advisory Council. Member, Gollan Fire Brigade. Mr Maxwell David KAHN, Woollahra NSW 2025 For service to aged care. Sir Moses Montefiore Jewish Home Honorary Secretary, since 2000. Chairman, Admissions Committee, since 2000. Recipient, Sir Moses Montefiore Jewish Home Foundation Award, 2007. Involved in planning of Randwick campus, completed 2006. Convenor, Annual Montefiore Fete, 1989-2005. Member of a range of committees, since 2000.


Mr Sidney Mihkel KALLAS, PO Box 116, Cowra NSW 2794 For service to the community of Cowra, and to rugby league. Past Marketing Manager, Cowra Chamber of Commerce. Past Parade Organiser, Cowra Festival of Lachlan Valley. Past President, Cowra Heart Support. Past President, Cowra Lions Club. Reader for the Aged, Bilyara Retirement Village. Justice of the Peace, since 1991. Executive Teacher, Mulyan Primary School Cowra, 1990-1997 and Teacher, 1969 - 1990, 28 years consecutive service. District Relief Teacher, based at Coonabarabran, 1966-1968. Teacher, Mendooran Central School, 1964-1966. President, Cowra Primary Schools Sports Association, 18 years. Junior Vice-President, Group 10 Rugby League, Member, Judiciary Panel, 8 years, Delegate to Boundaries Board, Country Rugby League of New South Wales. Founding Executive Member, Cowra Junior Rugby League, 1971, past President and past Treasurer. President, Cowra Senior Rugby League, 17 years, fundraiser 44 years. Life Member, Cowra Rugby League; Local football oval renamed Sid Kallas Oval, 2006. Recipient, Australian Sports Medal, 2000. Mr Kenneth Joseph KELMAN, Lithgow NSW 2790 For service to the community through St John Ambulance. State Commissioner, St John Ambulance (SJA), New South Wales (NSW), since 2011. Joined SJA in South Australia in 1978 and transferred to NSW in 1995. Has served as Regional and State Staff Officer. Chartered Fellow, Safety Institute of Australia. Justice of the Peace, New South Wales. Mrs Helen Elizabeth KENNEY, St Andrews Vic 3761 For service to the communities of Nillumbik and St Andrews. Member, Nillumbik Combined History Group, since 2004 Founding member, St Andrews/Queenstown Historical Society, since 1998. Committee Member, St Andrews Community Centre, since 2006 Member, St Andrews Community Bushfire Recovery Association, since 2009. Manager, Community Safety, Nillumbik Group Fire Brigades, since 2011. Captain, St Andrews Brigade, Country Fire Authority, 2007-2011. Lieutenant, St Andrews Brigade, Country Fire Authority, 2005-2007. Communications Officer, St Andrews Brigade, Country Fire Authority, 2001-2005.


Mr Michael John KEOGH, Randwick NSW 2031 For service to agriculture, and to regional development. Chairperson, National Rural Advisory Council, since 2012. Executive Director, Australian Farm Institute, since 2003. Chairperson, Drought Pilot Review Panel, 2011. General Manager of Policy, New South Wales Farmers Association, 1992-2003. Member, Advisory Board, Institute for the Environment, University of Western Sydney, since 2013. Ms May Mary KEPPLE, Post Office, Coen Qld 4892 For service to the Indigenous community of the Cape York Peninsula. Ms Kepple is a member of the Wik-Munkan clan and is a respected Elder of the Cape York community. Local Commissioner, Coen, Family Responsibilities Commission, since 2008. Justice of the Peace, current. Accredited Foster Carer, Department of Community, Child Safety and Disability Services, Queensland, since 2008. Member, Coen Community Justice Group Elder, Murri Court. Manager, Wunthulpu Visitor Centre. Mr Edgar Andrew KERINDUN, 232 Kliedon Drive, Aurukun Qld 4892 For service to the Indigenous community of the Cape York Peninsula. Mr Kerindun is a member of the Sara clan and is a respected Elder of the Cape York community. Local Commissioner, Aurukun, Family Responsibilities Commission, since 2008. Councillor, Aurukun Shire Council, since 2012; Senior Indigenous Coordinator. Recognised Child Safety Carer, Child Safety Services, Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services, Queensland, current; Foster and Kinship Carer, current. Volunteer, Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy, Aurukun, current. Yardsperson, Operational Services Unit, Cape York Health Service District, 2004-2012.


The late Mr George KHOUZAME, Roselands NSW 2196 For service to the Lebanese community of New South Wales. Founder, Lebanese Welfare Centre, 1977. Founder, George Khouzame Group (formerly known as the Lebanese Catering Service), 1990's. Involved in establishing the George Khouzame Charity Foundation, (The foundation supports a range of organisations including the Oncology Unit at Westmead Children's Hospital, the Diabetes Foundation, and the National Breast Cancer Foundation), 2007. Justice of the Peace, 1977- May 2014. Migration Agent, 2001-May 2014. Licensed Interpreter, 1980. Founder, Magnificence of the Middle East Event, 2011. Editor, AL-Talea Magazine, 1972-1974. Recipient, Recognition Award, United Australian Lebanese Movement, 2008, 'for his business and community service to the Australian Lebanese community'. Recipient, Volunteering Award, Community Relations Commission, NSW, 2007. Finalist, Daily Telegraph Pride of Australia Awards, 2007.


Mr Charlie KING, Darwin NT 0800 For service to the broadcast media, and to the Indigenous community of the Northern Territory. Mr King is a Gurindji man. Sports Broadcaster, 'Sportalk' program, Darwin and Territory Radio, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, since 1990. Television Presenter, 'Territory Sport', Australian Broadcasting Corporation, current. Commentator, Indigenous Games, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australian Football League, current. Member, Selection Committee, Hall of Fame, AFL Northern Territory; since 2014; Master of Ceremonies, Nichols Medal and Hall of Fame, annually. Commentator, Beijing Olympics (the first Indigenous Australian to commentate at an Olympic Games), 2008, and London Olympics, 2012. Commentator, Lawn Bowls, Commonwealth Games, 2002 and 2006. Coach, Northern Territory Women's Australian Rules Team, 1993 and 1994. Chairman, Bonner Committee (National Committee for Aboriginal and Islander Affairs, reporting to the Managing Director of the ABC) Australian Broadcasting Commission, since 2011. Initiator and Ambassador, NO More Campaign, since 2006. Chair, Advisory Council, Department of Children and Families, Northern Territory Government, since 2006. Co-ordinator , Aboriginal Men's Advisory Group, Parliament of the Northern Territory, 2014 Co-ordinator, Aboriginal Men's Forum, Catholic Care Northern Territory, 2013. Patron, Life Education Northern Territory, since 2013; Chair, 2011. Member, Northern Territory Strong Men's Council, Catholic Care Northern Territory, since 2008. Youth Worker, Northern Territory, over 20 years. Territory Finalist, Australia's Local Hero, Australian of the Year Awards, 2011. Ambassador of the Year, White Ribbon Australia, 2009; Ambassador since 2004. Inaugural Recipient, Children's Champion, Northern Territory Children's Commission, 2005. Citizen of the Year, City of Darwin, 2003. Indigenous Person of the Year, Northern Territory Government, 2001. Indigenous Elder of the Year, 2012.


Mrs Pamela Margaret KINSMAN, Ocean Grove Vic 3226 For service to youth through international education programs. Member, International Leadership Training Committee, Children's International Summer Villages (CISV), 10 years. Australian Trustee at overseas meetings in China, Philippines, South Korea, India, South America, Denmark, Sweden, Japan and France. Member, International Promotions Committee (assisted in formation of CISV in Indonesia and China). Regional Coordinator, Asia Pacific Region, 1999-2002. National Board Member, 1997-2011. Leadership Training Portfolio, from 1999. Vice President, Geelong Chapter (Victoria), 1993-1994; Chapter Member, since 1981; Life Member, since 2004. Life Member, Teachers Across Borders Australia Inc, many years. Ms Frances Maria KLAASSEN, PO Box 11104, Centenary Heights, Toowoomba Qld 4350 For service to children and families through social welfare organisations. Manager, Fatima Centre Mercy Community Services, since 1996. The Centre provides support to children in foster care, family intervention and counselling, as well as intervention workshops for refugees settling into life in Australia. Darling Downs Representative, Thirty Year Plan for Community Services, Queensland Government. Panel Member, Legal Aid Toowoomba, since 1987. Member, Lourdes Aged Care Board, Toowoomba, until March 2014. Member, Australian Association of Social Workers, since 1990. Recipient, Queensland Inspiring Women Speakers Award, 2014.


Mrs Efthymia (Effy) KLEANTHI, Norwood SA 5067 For service to social welfare organisations, and to women. Vice-President, United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) Australia, 2002-2007; National Board Member, several years. Executive Officer, UNIFEM Adelaide International Women's Day Breakfast Committee, 2000-2008; Helped establish and present UNIFEM Informs Seminar Series, 2004-2008; Organiser, Breakfast Committee Archives, ongoing. Former Member, Commonwealth Government's Women's Consultative Committee. Part-time Tutor and Supporter, International Students of Social Work, Flinders University, 2007-2008; Co-Author, 'Five Stories: Remembering Childhood Removal from Homeland by Former British Child Migrants', 2004. Part-time Tutor, Social Work, University of South Australia, 1999-2000. Centrelink: Acting Manager, National Community Research Pilot in Canberra, 1994; Manager, Training Unit - Area North, 1991-1993; Manager, Area Outreach - Area North, 1989-1991; Senior Project Officer then Manager, Migrant Services Unit, 1985-1988; Social Worker then Senior Social Worker, 1984-1985. National Australia Day Council Award for services to Centrelink. Post-Graduate placements, Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs; Greek Welfare Centre, several years. Part-time Liaison Officer, Premier's Office and Electorate Officer, Office of the Premier of South Australia, 2004-2008. Councillor, Stepney and Maylands Ward, City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters, 2000-2003; Kensington Ward, 2003-2006; Manager, Community Services, 1997-1998; Manager - Community Relations, 1996-1997. Office Manager, Government Whip, Parliament of South Australia, 2002-2004. Office Manager, Office of Senator Crowley, Senator for South Australia, 2000-2002. Electorate Officer, State Member for Norwood, 1998-2000. Ministerial Appointee, Advisory Committee, Non-award Adult Education, State Office of Tertiary Education, several years. Mr Leslie Robin KLEINSCHMIDT, Rochedale South Qld 4123 For service to education, and to the Lutheran Church of Australia. Range of executive roles including Chair and Deputy Chair, Schools Council, Queensland District, Lutheran Church of Australia (now known as Lutheran Education Queensland), 25 years. Founding Headmaster, Redeemer Lutheran College, 1980-2001. Chair, Education Committee, Independent Schools of Queensland, 1984-1987; Member, In-Service Committee, 1982-1984; Member, Executive Committee, 1987-1994. Member, Board of Senior Secondary School Studies, Queensland, 8 years. Lutheran Church of Australia Member, National General Council, 3 years; Queensland District, 1983-1995; 2003-2011. Chair, Lutheran Community Care Council, 2003-2006. Judge, Lions Youth of the Year Quest Program, Lions Australia, 25 years.


Mr Barry Reginald KLOSE, Lobethal SA 5241 For service to the community of Lobethal through a range of organisations. Lobethal Lutheran Church: Member, 45 years, Treasurer, 3 years. Lobethal Lutheran School: Member, School Council, 13 years; Treasurer, 11 years. Central Hills 4WD Club: Member since 2005 and Treasurer since 2009. Lobethal Community Association: Treasurer, 18 years and Member, 46 years. Rotary Club of Onkaparinga Club: Charter Member, 1978; President, 1988-1989; Treasurer, since 2003; District 9520 Conference Treasurer, 2009. Ms Vera Deborah KOOMEETA, 401 Wuungkam Street, Aurukun Qld 4892 For service to the Indigenous community of the Cape York Peninsula. Ms Koomeeta is a member of the Aplach clan and is a respected Elder of the Cape York community. Local Commissioner, Aurukun, Family Responsibilities Commission, since 2008. Councillor, Aurukun Shire Council, since 2012. Founding Member, Aurukun Community Justice Group. Justice of the Peace. Registered Interpreter, Wik Language, Magistrates Court and Centrelink. Justice Group Coordinator; Local Government Project Worker; Indigenous Engagement Officer; Child and Family Support Worker; Health Worker; Family Income Management Officer. Mrs Clara Dora KOROMPAY, 17/32-34 Greenoaks Avenue, Cherrybrook NSW 2126 For service to aged care, and to the Hungarian community of Sydney. Chair, Board of Directors, St Elizabeth (Hungarian) Home Aged Care Facility, since 2007; Board Member, since 2000; Member, since 1965. Fundraiser for the establishment of the home. Involved in fundraising activities for the Hungarian University Students Gala Function 'The White Rose Ball', circa 5 years. Assistant Principal, Arndell Special School, New South Wales Department of Education and Communities, 1992-1999; Special Education Teacher, 1980-2004.


Mr Steven KYRITSIS, 360 Beach Road, Black Rock Vic 3193 For service to veterans and their families, and to the Greek community of Melbourne. President, Hellenic Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, Victorian Branch, since 2012; Senior Vice-President, 2010-2012; Appeals Officer, 2002-2014; Honorary Secretary, 2002-2007. Treasurer, Committee of the Hellenic Memorial Foundation, Returned and Services League of Australia, Victorian Branch, since 2002. President, Australian Hellenic Memorial, since 2010. Author and publisher, 'Greek Australians in the Vietnam War 1967-72', 2009; 'Greek Australians in the Australian Forces WWI and WWII', 2012. Volunteer Guide, Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance, since 2007. Mr Edward Robert LANDON, 304 Desmond Street, Lavington NSW 2641 For service to the community of Albury, and to health care organisations. Chief Executive Officer, Albury Base Hospital, 1960-1990. Life Member, Albury Base Hospital, Race Club Auxiliary. Member, Riverina Hospitals Advisory Board, 10 years. State Branch Councillor, Hospitals Association of New South Wales. President, The Commercial Club, Albury, 1997-2004, Treasurer, since 2005, Director, since 1991, Life membership, 2005, Member, since 1965. Inaugural member, Albury Central Probus Club, 19 years, Public Affairs Officer, 19 years. Secretary, Albury Rotary Club, Member, 1976-1977. Director, Aware Industries, 1981. Justice of the Peace, 1964-2005. Mrs Bernadette Christina LANE, 2/107 Petrel Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 For service to social welfare, and to the community of Burleigh Heads. Co-founder and co-ordinator, Care and Concern, Burleigh Heads Catholic Parish, 1983-1999; Volunteer driver, since 1999. Provided initial training for 5 Care and Concern groups in Queensland; Volunteer, Church Ministry, current. Telephone counsellor and personal counsellor, Lifeline, Gold Coast, 1983-1996. Vice-President, Burleigh Women's Hockey Club, 1980-1985; Patron, 1986-1992. Member, Marymount College Ladies Auxiliary, circa 1970s.


The Reverend Anthony Dunmore LANG, Wangi Wangi NSW 2267 For service to the Presbyterian Church of Australia. Minister, Home Mission Station of St John's Waratah, Presbyterian Church of Australia, 4 years; St. Andrew's Manly, 1995-2001; St. Andrew's Gladstone, 1991-1995; St. Andrew's Tocumwal-Finley, 1973-1976; St. Peter's Coonamble, 1970-1973; Ordained, 1970. Chaplain: Westcott Aged Care, since 2003; Australian Army, 1976-1991; New South Wales Police, approximately 18 years; and Queensland Police, 1994-1995. Chaplain, NSW Presbyterian Elders' Association, since 2014 Mrs Denise Christine LANGTON, Broadview SA 5083 For service to the community through the Grandparents for Grandchildren organisation. Executive Manager and Founder of Grandparents for Grandchildren, a volunteer organisation that advocates and assists disadvantaged children and their grandparent primary carers, since 2004. Mr Brian Richard LARKING, 74A Northwood Road, Northwood NSW 2066 For service to a range of cultural, social welfare and educational bodies. Honorary Treasurer, Australian Elizabeth Theatre Trust, since 1989; Member, Board of Directors, current. Honorary Treasurer, Royal Freemasons Benevolent Institute, since 2001; Member, Board of Directors, current; Member, since 1998. Member, Northwood Action Group, since 2004; President, 2010-2014. Honorary Treasurer, Braeside Music and Drama, since 1981. President, Great Public Schools Old Boys Union Council, 2 terms. Treasurer, Kings School Council, since 2005. Member, Australian Taxpayers Association, 1976-2003; New South Wales State President, 1990-1992; National President, 1993. Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants, 1967; Fellow, 1971. Mr Andrew William LAZARIS, 2/11 Mons Avenue, Maroubra NSW 2035 For service to sport, particularly to basketball administration. President, City of Sydney Basketball Association, since 1985; Life Member. Coach, New South Wales Men's Basketball Team, 2013. (NSW Hellenic Team, 2011 and 2013). Voluntary Coach, Sydney Supersonics (now known as the Kings), also Manager and Assistant Coach, Financial supporter, 1988-2013, Part Founder/Owner. Life Member, Sydney Olympic Football Club; Stanmore Hawks Football Club; Great Alexander Football Club. Recipient, Australian Sports Medal, 2000. Recipient, Long Service Award, Basketball New South Wales, 2006. Inductee, Greek Australian Sports Hall of Fame.


Mrs Denise Anne LEES, 11 Watkin Avenue, Woy Woy NSW 2256 For service to the surf lifesaving movement. Surf Sports Administration Officer, Surf Life Saving New South Wales, since 2006; Secretary, 1995-2002; Official, State Championships, 1980-2005; Constitution Committee, 1998-2006; Grievance Officer, 2003-2006; Life Membership, 2012. Competition Director, Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club, 2006- 2007; Member, Board of Examiners, 1980 -1999; Member, 1991-2003. Radio Operator for Patrols, Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club, 1982-1985; Member, 1982-2014. Mr Clive (Tony) Anthony LEVY, 8/37 Park Street, Elsternwick Vic 3185 For service to the community through aged care and social welfare organisations. Chairman, B'nai B'rith Victoria, 2010-2012; Executive Member, many years; Lay Leader, 40 years; Chair, Anti-Defamation Commission, 2009-2011; Chair, Parents' Home Committee, since 2008. Executive Member, Jewish Community Council of Victoria, many years. Bequests Officer, Jewish Care Victoria, since 2008; Admissions Officer, 1999-2008. Dr Serge Israel LIBERMAN, 27 Valley Parade, Glen Iris Vic 3146 For service to literature as an author, historian and scholar. Author, historian and scholar of Judaica for over 40 years. Treasurer, Australian Jewish Historical Society, 1985 to 1996; Member, Editorial Committee, 1990-1998. Vice-President, PEN International, Melbourne, 1986-1987; Executive Committee Member 1983-1985. Former Literary Editor, Australian Jewish News and Menorah. Associate Editor, Outrider, The journal of the Australian Multicultural Literature Association, circa 1984, former Corresponding Editor. Editor, Melbourne Chronicle, 1977-1984 and 1991-1996. Winner of the Alan Marshall Award and the New South Wales Premier's Literary Award for ethnic writing on three occasions. Prepared 1st Edition of Bibliography of Australasian Judaica 1987; Revised and prepared 2nd Edition 1990, published by the Mandelbaum Trust. Recently revised and prepared the 3rd Edition, published by Hybrid Publishers, 2011. Member, Editorial Board, Geshers: The official journal of The Council of Christians and Jews (Victoria) Inc, 1990-2001.


Ms Elaine Louise LIDDY, Coen Qld 4892 For service to the Indigenous community of the Cape York Peninsula. Ms Liddy is a member of the Lama Lama clan and is a respected Elder of Cape York community. Local Commissioner, Coen, Family Responsibilities Commission, since 2008. Justice of the Peace, current. Member, Coen Justice Group, current. Member, Health Action Team, current. Member, Welfare Reform Advisory Group, current. Member, Apunipima Cape York Health Council, current. Alternate Member, Cape York Land Council, current. Contributor, Umpithamu Language Dictionary. Has worked with Elders and historians to record the history of the area including a multimedia catalogue of the history of Coen and the Aboriginal clans who lived in the Coen township. Teacher's Aide, Coen State School and Coen Kindergarten, 10 years. Mr Chieu LIM, 11 Cross Street, Bankstown NSW 2200 For service to the community of Bankstown. Director, Bankstown Maxims Restaurant. Supports a range of community and aged care organisations including the Indo-Chinese Elderly Hostel, Australian Nursing Home Foundation, ACDMA Aged Care Hostel, Multicultural Community Care Service, Bankstown Aged Care, Bankstown Day Care Service, Abrina Nursing Home and the Australian Hokkien Huay Kuan Association. Provides free activities for senior citizens throughout the year, including Seniors Week Luncheon, Chinese New Year and Chinese Moon Festivals, as well as Christmas events. Vice-President, Australian Hokkien Huay Kuan Association. Founding Member, Australian Chinese Classic Recitation, since 2003. Mr Adrian John LIPSCOMB, 46 Rosedale Drive, Urunga NSW 2455 For service to the community of Bellingen. Chair, Bellingen Community Communications Cooperative, radio 2BBB-FM, 2007-2010. Team Leader, Urunga Red Cross Disaster Management Team, since 2009. Member, Bellingen State Emergency Service, 1988-1991. Committee Member, Bellingen Community Markets Association, 2006-2008. Chairperson, Bellingen Urban Committee, 1991-1992. Chairperson, Bellingen Neighbourhood Centre Management Committee, 1990-1991. Director, Bellingen District Loan Fund, 1991-1993. Established Koompartoo Retreat, Farmstay, Bed and Breakfast, 1991. Provided pro-bono legal assistance to members of the Bellingen District, until 2012. Current member, Organising Committee, Bellingen Readers Writers Festival.


Mr Neil Bruce LOFTUS, 24 George Street, Cundletown NSW 2430 For service to the community of the Manning Valley, and to veterans. President, Manning Valley Senior Citizens Association, 20 years; Member, since 1982. Member, Tareebit Returned and Services League of Australia Day Care Club, approximately 1990s. Active Member, Taree Anglican Church. Active Member, Taree Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia. Member, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 1945. Taree Committee Member, Australia Remembers, 1945-1995, 1995. Member, Taree Combined Veterans Association, approximately 1994. Mr Guang Rong LU, 41 Green Street, Prahran Vic 3181 For service to the performing arts as a director, performer and aerial designer. Head of Circus Studies, National Institute of Circus Arts, since 2000; Founding Member, since 1997. Aerial Designer and Creator, Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Melbourne Commonwealth Games, 2006. Section Designer and Director, Opening Ceremony, Sydney Olympic Games, 2000. Acrobatic performer and trainer, Sydney Olympics Arts Festival, 2000. Training Director, Flying Fruit Fly Circus1994-2000; Master Trainer, 1987-1991. Artist in residence, Circus Oz, 1991-1994; Nanjing Teaching Project, 1983-1985. Director-Trainer, Aboriginal Circus Project, Darwin Youth Theatre Company, 1990-1991. Acrobatic performer and trainer with many organisations including: Cirque du Soleil; Victoria Opera Company; Silver's Circus; Rock'n Roll Circus; and Crown, Jupiters and Darwin Casinos. Circus Director, Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain (The World Festival of the Circus of Tomorrow), Paris, 2013. Invited to conduct a series of professional development workshops for Chinese circus teachers, Chinese Acrobatics Association, 2012. Trainer and performer, Nanjing Acrobatic Troupe, 1970-1987. Mr Alan Gordon LUCAS, 3/15 Kurrawa Avenue, Point Clare NSW 2250 For service to the print media as an author of maritime publications. Author of approximately 25 nautical and boating books covering topics such as cruising, boat building and instructional manuals, mainly navigational guides. Regular contributor to sailing publications, including: The Coastal Passage, Australian Sailing, Cruising Helmsman, and Afloat. Recipient, New South Wales Maritime Medal for 'commitment to promoting safe navigation through decades of work in publishing', 2010.


Dr George Zbigniew LUK-KOZIKA, 20 Collins Street, Melbourne Vic 3000 For service to the Polish community of Victoria. Honorary Consul-General for the Republic of Poland, since 2010. Honorary Consul for the Republic of Poland, 1995 - 2010. Patron, Commemorative Committee for the 3 May 1791 Polish Constitution Day, current Supporter, Polish Festival, Melbourne, many years; largest Polish event in Victoria. Supporter, Commemoration of Blandowski's Expedition to the Murray River; 2008. Organiser, Pope John Paul II Condolences book on behalf of the Polish community, 2005. Co-Host, visit by the Polish President and leader of Solidarity, Mr Lech Walesa, 2005. Coordinator of official visits of Ambassadors and Consul Generals of Poland to Victoria. Supporter, 'Poles in Australia and Oceania', publication, 1987, (partly funded publication). Supporter, Polish Scout Group, since 1973. Supporter, Polish Saturday Schools, since 1973. Representative, Good Neighbour Council, 1971 - 1973. President/Founder, Polish Students Club, Melbourne University, 1960. Welcome Organiser, Polish Olympians, 1956. Recipient, Henryk Slawik Award for services to the Polish and Jewish communities in Australia, 2011. Recipient, Bachelor's Cross of Merit of Republic of Poland, 2000. Organised and partly funded construction of a gift of monument to Tadeus Kosciusko located in Cooma, New South Wales from the Polish Community on the occasion of the Bi-Centennial of Australia, 1988. Supporter of a range of Polish organisations including: Polish Weekly, Victorian School of Languages, Polish Philatelic Society, Polish Clubs and Sports Clubs, Polish RSL Club; Polish Art Foundation (Life Member), Polish Film Festival; Polish Dance Groups (Polonez and Lowicz); and Polish debutante's ball.

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