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

Mr Gordon Lovell SAMPSON, 357 Western Port Road, Lang Lang Vic 3984 For service to the community of Lang Lang. Volunteer, Lang Lang Rural Fire Brigade, since 1957; Life Member; has held several senior positions with the Brigade including: - Brigade President, for 20 years. - Treasurer, for 11 years. - Captain, for 27 years. Deputy Group Officer, West Gippsland and Cranbourne Area Groups, for 31 years. Life Member, Cranbourne Group Rural Fire Brigade. President, Lang Lang Township Committee, 2000-2006. President, Rotary Club of Koo Wee Rup/Lang Lang, 1981-1982 and 2008-2009; Secretary, 1986-1988 and 1992-1995. Inaugural Director, Lang Lang Community Bank, 1998-2008. President, Lang Lang Pastoral, Agricultural and Historical Society, 1997-2002; Life Member, 2005. Inaugural President, Lang Lang Historical Society.

Mr Leonard Davidson SARGANT, 3 Christopher Close, Wyoming NSW 2250 For service to the community of the Gosford region. Honorary Treasurer, Gosford Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 2000; current Welfare Officer; Coordinator, Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge, since 2010. State Councillor, Central Coast Region, Clubs NSW, since 2009; Chairman, 2007-2009; Treasurer, 2004-2007. Treasurer, Gosford RSL Club Ltd, since 2002; Director, since 2000; Life Member, since 2011. Director, Gosford Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 2012. Volunteer Bus Driver, Evergreen Retirement Village, since 2006. Coordinator and Honorary Auditor, Broadwater Day Club, ongoing. Coach and Board Champion, Max Potential Youth Leadership Development Program, since 2007.

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Mrs Maureen Lourdes SARGENT, Nudgee Qld 4014 For service to veterans and their families. Inaugural President, Citizens Auxiliary, Banyo Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, 2001-2002 and 2007-2013; former Secretary; current Committee Member; Pension and Welfare Officer; Life Member, Citizens Auxiliary. Current Member, District Council of Auxiliaries. Current Secretary, State Council of Auxiliaries. Coordinator, Training and Information Program, Department of Veterans’ Affairs (Queensland), for many years. Past President, North Brisbane and Districts Lapidary Club, 1981; Life Member; Member, since 1979. Coordinator, The Bangee Festival, for 10 years. Life Member, Nundah and Districts Youth Club (Gymnastics), 1980-2005. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001.

Mrs Margaret June (Peggy) SAUNDERS, Ryde NSW 2112 For service to the community of Ryde. Committee Member, Australia's Biggest Morning Tea, Holy Cross College, Ryde. Involved in establishing 'Weekends Away Program', 1981-2002. Volunteer, Young at Heart Seniors Group, St Charles’ Borromeo Parish and St Charles’ Christian Care Group. Secretary, Dixon Community Rehabilitation Unit, 1979-1994; Royal Ryde Rehabilitation Centre. Member, Ryde Bicentenary Committee, City of Ryde Council. Justice of Peace, since 1981.

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Dr John David SCARLETT, Glengarry North Vic 3854 For service to medicine, particularly in the field of haematology. Clinical haematologist and medical oncologist, La Trobe Regional Hospital, since 1993; Clinics at West Gippsland Hospital, Bairnsdale Hospital and Leongatha Hospital. Haematologist, Gippsland Pathology, since 1993. Haematologist, Geelong Hospital, 1986-1993. Member, American Society of Clinical Oncology. Member, Medical Oncology Group of Australia. Member Haematology Society of Australia. Member, American Society of Haematology. Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Physicians. Fellow, Royal College of Pathologists of Australia.

Mrs Marie Ethel SCHLEMME, PO Box 902, Swan Hill Vic 3585 For service to women, and to education. President, Australian Federation of Business and Professional Women (also known as BPW), 1985-1987. President, Victorian Division, 1981-1984. President, Swan Hill Club, 1979-1981. BPW Representative, World Congress of Women, Moscow, 1987. Australian Delegate, International Congresses, including: - Melbourne, 2002; Assistant Coordinator, Credentials Committee. - Vancouver, 1999; Chief Parliamentarian. - Venice, 1996; Credentials Committee. - The Hague, 1987; leading the Australia Delegation. - Auckland, 1985. Chair, Step Out, Aspire and Reflect (SOAR). President, Sunraysia Institute of TAFE, 1996-2000; Acting President, 1995; Vice-President, 1993; Board Member, 1989-2002. Vice-President, Mallee Family Care; Board Member, since 1994. Board Member, Chances for Children. Club Secretary, Rotary Club of Swan Hill, 2010; President, 2013/2014; Board Secretary, 2009; Member, since 2009. Co-Convenor, Swan Hill Australia Day Breakfast, since 1982. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001.

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Mr Mervyn Phillip SCHNEIDER, 2/6 Nairn Street, Nhill Vic 3418 For service to the community of Nhill. President, Avonlea Home for the Aged, for 5 terms, retired 2001; Board Member, since 1965; Treasurer; major contributor to building program, 2000. Member, Nhill Men's Shed Committee of Management, since 2008; Foundation Member. President, Cooinda Disability Service, West Wimmera Health Service, 1984; Foundation Member; Committee Member, 1979-1990; supporter, since 1991; Life Governor, 1989. Member, Anglican Parish of West Wimmera, for many years; Member, Parish Council, 1958-1972; involved in maintenance of Parish Hall and Church grounds. Volunteer, Nhill Meals on Wheels, since 1965. President, Nhill Water Trust, for 8 years. Foundation Member, Little Desert Tours and Little Desert Lodge, 1975-1983; Secretary and Treasurer, until 1982. President, Nhill Lake Committee, 1970-1971; Vice-President, 1969-1970; Charter Member; instrumental in establishing the Nhill Lawn Cemetery. Foundation Member, Nhill Kindergarten; President, 1956; Secretary, 1952. Treasurer, Nhill Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 1998; President, 1960 and 1994-1998; Member, for 57 years; Life Member. Chairman, North-West Branch, Wimmera Legacy, 2000-2002 and 2008-2012; Chairman, Services Welfare, 2010-2012; Member, Board of Management, 2000-2002 and 2008-2009; Corporate at Arms, 1998-2000; Member, since 1991. Volunteer, B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Project, Werribee, Victoria, in the 1990s; current Member. Foundation and Board Member, Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre, since 2008. Treasurer, Rotary Club of Nhill, 2002-2011; Secretary, 1998-1999; President, 1970-1971; Charter Member, since 1961. President, Combined Probus Club of Nhill, 2004-2005; Vice-President, 2003; Committee Member, 2006-2010; Member, since 2002. Past President, Nhill Bowling Club; Committee Member, for many years. Executive Member, Nhill Aero Club, in the 1980s and 1990s. Committee Member, Nhill Golf Club, for many years; President, 1989-1990; active Member, 1960s-1990s. Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Community Service Award, Shire of Lowan (now Hindmarsh Shire), 1986. Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Nhill, 1988.

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Mr Arthur Robert SCLIPPA, Mourilyan Qld 4858 For service to education, and to professional development. Principal, Goondi State School, Education Queensland, since 1994; major contributor to the learning of other leaders and teachers across the region through conference presentations, mentoring and affording school visitations. Principal, Alpha State School, 1991-1994. Principal, Byfield State School, 1988-1991. Primary Teaching Principal, Karara State School, 1985-1988. Classroom Teacher, Kowanyama State School, 1980-1985. Current Treasurer, Innisfail Branch, Queensland Association of State School Principals; active Member, since 1994; currently involved in the design and implementation of Teacher Proficiency Matrices; Executive Member, for 10 years.

Mr James Reuben SCOTT, 23 Trimble Drive, Langwarrin Vic 3910 For service to aviation through aircraft design. Design Draftsman, Government Aircraft Factory, 1940-1985. Chief Draftsman designing flying controls and cockpit, Nomad N2, N22 and N24, in the 1970s. Involved in designing centre fuselage, Jindivik unmanned drone, 1951-1955. Designed speed brake, Pika manned test drone, 1950-1951. Mr Scott designed a stretcher in 1985-1986 which was manufactured and fitted to Royal Flying Doctor Service twin engine aircraft.

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Miss Rosemary Janyce SHAW, 14/10 Ray Street, Croydon Vic 3136 For service to the community through a range of volunteer roles. Involved in the establishment of Karleen's Kids Kamps, (Kids Under Kanvas), Wesley Mission, 1971-1983; volunteer, for 10 years. Current volunteer, Young People in Nursing Homes National Alliance. Steering Committee Member, Wesley Missions Torch Project, 2005 Volunteer, Outer Eastern Region Community Visitor, Office of the Public Advocate, for 14 years. Current Member, Fundraising Group, Developmental Medicine, the Royal Children's Hospital. Member, Wesley Uniting Church, Melbourne, for 43 years; Church Representative; Synod representative; Member, Presbytery Standing Committee. Member, Montrose Uniting Church, for 18 years; Presbytery representative, since 2008; Member, Standing Committee, since 2010; current Member, Ministry team. Standing Committee Member, Maroondah Presbytery, 2005-2007; Member, Pastoral Relations Committee; participant, Community Services Forum, since 2011; Presbytery Delegate, 2011-2014. Involved, Scripture Union Victoria, 1983-1988. Disability support worker, Yooralla Pathfinder Program, since 2005, Office Manager, Headway Victoria, Acquired Brain Injury Association, 2002-2004. Office Manager, Wesley Fire and Clay, 2004-2008; operating monthly fundraising stalls, for 4 years. Office Manager, Options for Community Living, 1990-1993 Office Manager, Wesley Mission, Victoria, 1980-1983. Office Duties, Kildonan Child and Family Services, 1998-2001. Awards/recognition include: Recognition Award, Office of the Public Advocate, 2012. Karen Jensen Award, Yooralla Pathfinder Program, 2011.

Mr Steven Blake SHEARER, North Adelaide SA 5006 For service to the heavy vehicle transport industry in South Australia. Executive Director, South Australian Road Transport Association, since 1994; Founder and Chair, Law Enforcement Liaison Group, 1995. President, Burnside Hockey Club, since 2002; Member, since 1974.

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Mrs Doris Jenny SHUB, 59A Bay View Terrace, Claremont WA 6010 For service to the community, particularly through Holocaust education organisations. Volunteer Guide, Speaker and Presenter, Holocaust Institute of Western Australia, since 1990. Recorder, Holocaust survivor stories, since 1990. Coordinator and Researcher, applications for 'Righteous Among Nations' honours from Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem. Involved with the development of the 'Courage to Care: Rescuers of Jews during the Holocaust' exhibition, Western Australian Museum, 1993. National Council of Jewish Women Australia (NCJWA); Life Member, 2011; Education Chairperson, NCJWA Western Australian Branch, 1989-1998; National Chair of Education, 1967-1970; volunteer, since 1967. Volunteer, several community organisations, including: - The Alzheimers Association, 1989-1992. - Save the Children - University Branch, 1989-1992. - Director, Village Bridge Club, since 1983. Volunteer, Swing Golf Club, since 1983; Life Member. Established counselling service, Carmel School, 1983-1986. Member, Alternative Courses Steering Committee, Department of Education Western Australia, 1978-1980; Advisory Board Member, Kindergarten College Council. District Guidance Officer, North Metropolitan Area, 1972. Psychologist/Guidance Officer, Balcatta Senior High School; Cyril Jackson Senior High School; and Mount Lawley Senior High School, until 1983.

Mr Phillip Warren SILVER, Wardell Road, Alstonville NSW 2477 For service to local government, and to the community of the Ballina Shire. Mayor, Ballina Shire Council, 2002-2012; Councillor, 1992-2012. Chair, Rous Water County Council, for 7 years; Councillor, for 17 years. President, Northern Rivers Regional Organisation of Councils, for 2 years; Member, for 10 years. Chairman, New South Wales Country Mayors Association, for 2 years; Member, for 10 years. Member, Aviation Access Working Group, since 2010. Director, Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Association of New South Wales, 1976-1987. Australian Representative, Edinburgh 1970 Commonwealth Disabled Games; 3 Silver Medals.

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Mrs Jenifer Margaret SIMPSON, Villa 7, Living Choice Retirement Village, 21 Baywater Drive, Twin Waters Qld 4564 For service to conservation and the environment. Project Officer - Water Management Issues, Sunshine Coast Environment Council Inc, since 1992; Judge, Environment Awards, 2000-2008. Founding Member, Unity Water Community Reference Group, since 2011; Member, Community Advisory Education Sub-Group. Member, Community Relations, Queensland Branch, Australian Water Association, 1995-2005; Member, Policy and Strategy Committee, 2005-2007; Executive Member, since 1994. Judge, Queensland Health Waterways Awards, since 2003. Member, Ecological Water Alliance, 1994. Member, Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee, 1994. Member, Maleny Water Group, 2001. Member, Maroochy Shire Council Stormwater Management, 2002. Chair, Queensland Water Recycling Strategy Consultation and Awareness, 1999-2000. Member, Project Advisory Committee for Goal 3, Australian Water Recycling Centre of Excellence, 2012-2013. Author, From Waste-d-water to Pure Water, 2006. Co-Author, Talking About Water (with Helen Stratton), National Water Commission. Co-Author, Talking About Water (with Linda MacPherson), WaterReuse Foundation.

Mrs Myee Merle SIVYER, 46 Maize Street, East Maitland NSW 2323 For service to music education. Piano teacher in the Hunter region, for over 70 years. Hosted Australian Music Examinations Board piano examinations for the region at her home, for many years. Conducted Master Classes for musicianship, music analysis and choral structure for electric organ arrangements.

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Mr Alan John SMITH, 'Dargle Farm', Lower Portland NSW 2756 For service to power boat racing. Chairman, Dargle Valley Boat Club. Organiser, Manager and Promoter, Dargle Power Boat Racing Spectacular, since 1992. Involved in financing and promoting, E C Griffith Cup Australasian Powerboat Championship, for many years. Proprietor, Dargle Water Ski Park, Hawkesbury River, Lower Portland.

Mrs Helena SMITH, PO Box 440, Armidale NSW 2350 For service to community health, and to social welfare organisations. President, Australian Diabetes Council, Armidale and Uralla Branch (formerly known as the Armidale Diabetes Association); 2009-2012; Vice-President; Foundation Treasurer, 1995-2003; Assistant Secretary Treasurer. President, Torchbearers for Legacy, Armidale Branch; Vice-President; Secretary; Treasurer; Patron; Life Member, since 2011. President, Forbes Torchbearers for Legacy; Foundation Secretary, 1956; Treasurer. Inaugural Secretary, Lachlan Legacy, 1949.

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Mr Laurie Elgar SMITH, Fifth Avenue, Shoalwater Bay WA 6169 For service to local government, and to the community of Rockingham. Mayor, City of Rockingham, 1991-1994, Shire President, 1986-1988; Councillor, 1982-1988 and 1989-1994; also served as Chairman, General Purpose Committee and Finance, Works, Parks and Recreation Committee; (formerly Rockingham Shire Council). Pharmaceutical Chemist, since 1967. Former Member, State Committee, Western Australia Branch, Pharmacy Guild of Australia. Former President/Executive Member, Rockingham Kwinana Chamber of Commerce, for many years; Instigator, Rockingham Economic Development Committee, 1979; Founding Member, since 1970; Inaugural Life Member, 1986. Former Chairman, Rockingham Arcade and Shoalwater Merchants Association. President, Rotary Club of Palm Beach, 1996-1997; current Member; Rotary Foundation Ambassador to the USA, 1978; established, Rockingham Farmers Market to assist local charities; (formerly Rotary Club of Rockingham Districts) Major Fundraiser, SOUL Soup Patrol, Servants of United Love, Rockingham, since 2009. Board Member, Care Options, Rockingham, 2010; care support services for people who require assistance to live independently and to participate in their community. Current Patron, Family History Society of Rockingham and Districts. Chairman, Western Australian Genealogical Society Affiliated Societies' Conference, 2012. Inaugural Board Chairman, Kolbe Catholic College, 1989. Chairman, Bicentennial City Committee, 1987. Zone President, Zone 14, Apex Australia, 1980-1981; Zone 14 Delegate, National Convention, Southport 1977, and Launceston 1980; also served as District Governor. Life Member, Apex Club of Rockingham; Member, 1970-1982. Patron and supporter, Ann Labato Disablement Foundation, in the 1980s. Chairman, Combined Services Fair, 1976-1978. Member, Rockingham Volunteer Fire Brigade, 1969-1970. Former Member, Rockingham Tourist Bureau. Former Chairman/Board Member, Star of the Sea School. Former Chairman, Transition Education Committee, Rockingham High School. Justice of the Peace. Awards/recognition include: Freeman of the City of Rockingham, 2012. Ross Smith Perpetual Trophy, Rotarian of the Year, Rotary Club of Palm Beach, 2002-2003. Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Palm Beach, 1999. Rockingham Citizen of the Year, 1994. Australia Day Citizen of the Year, 1988.

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Mr Arthur William SOPER, 3 Francis Street, Tighes Hill NSW 2297 For service to cricket, and to the community of Newcastle. Patron, Newcastle City and Suburban Cricket Association, since 2012; President, 1981-2012; Member, since 1961. Life Member, City and Suburban Cricket Association, since 1965. Delegate, Newcastle Cricket Council, 1998-2012. Delegate, Newcastle District Cricket Association, 1985-2012. Secretary, Salvation Army Cricket Club, for 25 years. Wills and Bequests Representative, 1991-2013. Company Guard, 1966-1970; Young Peoples Sergeant Major, 1952-1984. Member, Junior Band; joined when 8 years of age. Member, Senior Band; joined when 16 years of age. Current Senior Bandsman, Newcastle Salvation Army Band. Awards/recognition include: Australian Sports Medal, 2001. Retirement Certificate, Salvation Army Commissioner of NSW, 2014.

Ms Fairy SPARKLE, GPO Box 711, Sydney NSW 2001 For service to children as a volunteer hospital visitor. Ms Sparkle spends her life visiting the sickest patients, especially children, in hospitals and at all times of the day and night; she is a 24/7 fairy and has committed more than 23 years in service. Ms Sparkle believes that all hospitals need a special garden - a place for patients and their families, and that the gardens play an essential part in aiding well-being and recovery. Fairy Gardens have been built so far at: - John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle. - Mount Druitt Hospital (one garden and another in progress). - Orange Base Hospital (2 gardens). - Royal North Shore Hospital (one garden and another in progress). - Sydney Children's Hospital (two gardens and another in progress). - Bundaberg Base Hospital.

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Mr Bruno Luigi SPEDALIERI, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086 For service to the community of the Broken Bay region. Spiritual Adviser, Broken Bay Diocesan Central Council, St Vincent de Paul Society, since the late 2000s. Volunteer, Matthew Talbot Homeless Services, and home visitation. Committee Member, Overseas Partnership and Development Program. Past President, Forestville Conference. Committee Member, Refugee and Asylum Seekers Advisory Committee. Member, Liturgical Committee, Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Forestville, Frenchs Forest Catholic Parish, for many years.

Mr Ronald Joseph (Ron) SPITHILL, Cammeray NSW 2062 For service to business, particularly to the telecommunications sector. Director, Vodafone Hutchison Australia, since 2010. Director, Hutchison Telecommunications (Australia) Ltd, since 2010. Director, Telecom Corporation of New Zealand Ltd (Telecom), 2006-2011. Telecom Board Representative, New Zealand Communications Industry Oversight Group, 2006-2011. Executive Vice-President and Chief Marketing Officer, Alcatel Paris, 2003-2006. President, Alcatel Asia Pacific, 1995-2005. Vice-Chairman/Director, Alcatel Shanghai Bell, 2003-2005. Alcatel Australia: Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, 2003-2005; Executive Vice-President, 2000-2003; Managing Director, 1995-1999; General Manager, 1989-1995; Marketing Director, 1985-1989. Marketing Director, Standard Telephones and Cables, 1985. (now part of Alcatel Australia) Distinguished Fellow, TelSoc, since 2003; (formerly Telecommunications Society of Australia). Former President, Australian Telecommunications Industry Association. Director, Australian Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association, 2001. Director, Australian Industry Group. Deputy Chairman, Goldsworthy Report, Information Industries Taskforce, 1997. Chairman, Electronics Industry Association, 1989-1990. Member, Australian Business Council. Council Member, Glaucoma Australia, since 2008; Chair, Sustainability Committee. Board Member, Good Beginnings Australia, since 2008; Chairman, Sustainability Committee and Nominations Committee. Fellow, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, since 2007.

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Mr Peter Duthie STEWART, 8 Wimba Avenue, Kew Vic 3101 For service to the international community through the provision of eye health programs. Mr Stewart travels to Indonesia and Timor-Leste annually to provide free eye care to remote communities as part of the Sumba Eye Program and the East Timor Eye Program. Co-Founder, Sumba Eye Program, since 2007. Member, Optometry Giving Sight, ongoing. Optometrist, High On Vision, since 1997. Vice-President, Kew Rotary Club, 2012.

Mr Robert Francis (Bob) STEWART, 32 Cumberland Avenue, Balwyn North Vic 3104 For service to the community through social welfare organisations. President, Greythorn Conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society, for 9 years; Member 2002-2012. Supporter, Half Moon Caravan Park, 2002-2012. Involved in the revival, St Clements of Rome Parish, Bulleen, St Vincent de Paul Conference, 2009. Member, St Bridget’s Greythorn Catholic Church; assisted in developing youth leadership programs. Sponsor, Friday Night School program, Mary MacKillop Family Services. Youth Services supporter, North Balwyn/Greythorn area, for 30 years. Sponsor, Head of the Yarra Rowing, since 1980. Involved in establishing, Kew Chamber of Commerce.

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Mr Ian William STUBBS, 4 Ibis Court, Busselton WA 6280 For service to local government, and to the community of Busselton. Mayor, City of Busselton, since 2012; Councillor, since 2012; Member, Regional Development Council, ongoing; Deputy Chair, South West Development Commission, ongoing; current Chair, Capes Regional Development of Councils. President, Shire of Busselton, 2009-2012; Councillor, 2007-2012. Trainer, local Councillors and staff, Western Australian Local Government Association, for several years; responsible for the production of training resources; Team Member, Agenda and Minutes Project, 1998-2002. Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Toodyay, 2002-2004. Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Busselton, 1990-1996. Shire Clerk, Shire of Wyndham/East Kimberley, 1989-1990. Deputy Town Clerk, Town of Mosman Park, 1980-1981. Shire Clerk, Shire of Dandaragan, 1975-1980 and 1981-1989; Assistant Shire Clerk, 1969-1975. Current Patron, Busselton Men's Shed, Busselton Arts Society and Busselton Choral Society. Member, various local community groups and sporting clubs, ongoing. Executive Officer, Busselton Golf Club, 2006-2009. Executive Officer, Dunsborough Yallingup Chamber of Commerce, for 6 months in 2002. Contributor, publication of Plateau, Plain and Coast - a History of Dandaragan, 1993. Member, Moora Apex Club, 1968-early 1980s; Secretary, 1969-1970; Zone Secretary, 1970-1971; Acting Director, 1971-1972; Public Relations and Publicity Officer, 1972-1973; Winner, Zone Public Speaking Competition, 1972. Inaugural President, Dandaragan Community Recreation Club, 1975-1981; instrumental in establishing the club, prior to 1975. Secretary, Dandaragan Football Club, for several years in the mid 1970s. Awards/recognition include: Recipient, WALGA Merit Award, Western Australian Local Government Association, 2012; for his distinguished service to the community.

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Dr Natarajan SUBBIAH, 9 School Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444 For service to rural and remote medicine as a general practitioner. General Practitioner, Subbiah Family Practice, Port Macquarie, 1995-2012. Visiting Medical Practitioner, Barraba Health Service, 1976-1995; during this time Dr Subbiah practiced as a solo practitioner; involved in the establishment of the first Diabetes Clinic in Barraba and Palliative Care Unit. Involved in the introduction of the technique of syringe drive to provide better pain relief to the terminally ill patients, a technique not previously used in New South Wales. Medical Superintendent, Katherine Hospital, Northern Territory, 1973-1976. Member, Quality Assurance and Continuing Professional Development Program, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Fellow, Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, since 1999. Awards/recognition include: Distinguished Service Award, Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, 2012. Palliative Care Unit, Barraba Health Service, was named in his honour.

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Mrs Colleen May SULLIVAN, 7 Wattle Street, Ascot Qld 4007 For service to medical administration. National President, Australian Association of Practice Managers, 1991-1993; National Secretary and Treasurer, in the 1980s; Chair, Editorial Committee. Past President, Queensland Branch; Member, Fellowship Working Group. Assisted the development of Professional Practice Management Program, University of New England Partnerships, in the late 1980s; Lecturer, Assessor, and Author, since 1988; Member, Course Advisory Committee. Co-Author, Successful Practice Management: Exceeding Patient Expectations, 2012. Researcher and Co-Founder, National Salary Survey, since 2005. Co-Founder and Co-Author, first National Patient Satisfaction Survey, 1992. Chair, National Learning and Growth Committee, in the late 1980s. Life Member, since 2001; Foundation Member, since 1983. Member, Associate Practice Manager's Committee, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists; Member, Informed Financial Consent Taskforce, 2004. Member, Eclipse Reference Group, Commonwealth Department of Human Services, since ca2002. Member, GST Consultative Committee, Australian Medical Association, 2000. Member, Conference Organising Committee, Australian Medical Association (Queensland), for more than 10 years. Former Member, Institute of Healthcare Management. Current Member, Medical Group Management America. Awards/recognition include: The Science Centre Foundation Award, 1993. Award of Distinction, Australian Medical Association (Queensland), 1996. Meritorious Award, Australian Association of Practice Managers, 1996. Inaugural Special Recognition Award, University of New England Partnerships, 2008.

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Mr Jeffrey Peter TALLIS, 15 McConnan Street, Benalla Vic 3672 For service to the environment, and to education. Foundation Chairman, Dookie Farms 2000 Project, Dookie Campus, University of Melbourne; Benefactor of Dookie Farm 2000 Trust Fund. Has been involved with a range of horticultural organisations including: - Grasslands Society. - Dookie Land Management Group. - Sustainable Grazing Systems. Instrumental in establishing a local Landcare network. Trustee, Benalla Art Gallery; President of Gallery Board. Served on the Council of Currawa Primary School, for 14 years. President, Old Geelong Grammarians Association, 1986-1987, Councillor 1977-1990. Served on Council of Geelong Grammar School. Vestryman, Dookie Anglican Church, for over 50 years. Supporter of Dookie Agricultural and Pastoral Society Show.

Mr To Ha (Harry) TANG, 87 Graham Street, Berala NSW 2141 For service to the Indo-Chinese community of New South Wales. Founding President, Indo-China Chinese Association, 1993-2000. Foundation President, Love the Elderly and Children Foundation, 1999. President, IndoChinese Elderly Hostel, since 2010; Founding Trustee, since 1999. Commissioner in Australia, Chinese Overseas Affairs Commission of the Republic of China (Taiwan), 2000-2006.

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Mr Eric Reginald TAYLOR, Woodenbong NSW 2476 For service to the community of Woodenbong. Secretary and Trustee, Woodenbong Public, for more than 60 years; volunteer Cinema Projectionist, since the 1950s; has selected the weekly movie programs, for the past 40 years. Secretary and Treasurer, Woodenbong Uniting Church; Elder, since the 1970s. President, Woodenbong Golf Club, 1974-1975, 1977, 1983-1984, 1989-1990, 1996-1997, 2002 and 2008-2012; Secretary, 1973; Member, Board of Directors, since 1973; Life Member, 2008. Secretary, Woodenbong Veteran's Golf Association, since 1994; Co-Founder, since 1994. Justice of the Peace, for over 50 years.

Mrs Shirley Elva TEMPLETON, Unit 87 Yallambee Avenue, West Gosford NSW 2250 For service to women, and to the community of the Gosford region. Life Member, Country Women's Association of New South Wales, 2001; Member, since 1962; Official Volunteer, Annual General Meeting. President, Northumberland Group; 2003-2006; Treasurer, 2007-2010; former State Executive Representative; former International Officer; Group Cookery Officer. International Officer, Somersby Branch, 2001-2002 and current; Treasurer, 1978-1979, 1987-1992, 2002-2003 and current; President, 1979-1981 and 1992-1993; Vice-President, 1999-2000; Secretary, 1973-1975; Handicraft Officer, 1995-1997. Central Coast Region Commissioner, Girl Guides Australia, 1972-1978. Division Commissioner, Division of Mangrove Mountain, 1970-1972. Division Commissioner, Division of Broken Bay, 1978-1979; Assistant Region Leader, 1980-1981. President, Save the Children Gosford Branch, 1999; Vice-President, 1992; Treasurer, since 2003; Member, since 1992. Elder, Gosford Uniting Church, since 1977; current President, Adult Fellowship Group; Chair, Parish Council, 1977-2008; Scripture Teacher, for many years. Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, since 1977. Volunteer, Lifeline Central Coast, since 1981. Awards/recognition include: Citizen of the Year, Gosford City Council, 2002.

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Mrs Olga Heywood TENNISON, Melbourne Vic 3000 For service to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their carers. Financial supporter, Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre, La Trobe University, since 2007; Co-Founder and Patron, since 2008; Sponsor and participant, Grandparents Day, 2011. Honorary Grandmother, Margot Prior Wing, Victorian Autism Specific Early Learning and Care Centre, La Trobe Community Children's Centre, 2013.

Mr Kenneth James THACKERAY, PO Box 5028, Manly Qld 4179 For service to charitable organisations, and to veterans. Founder, Shag Islet Cruising Yacht Club, 2009; conducts fundraising events through the club to benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and Volunteer Marine Rescue Whitsunday. Volunteer Pensions Officer, South East Queensland District, Returned and Services League of Australia Office at Greenslopes Hospital. President, 2 Squadron Association.

Mr Eric Vivian (Viv) THOMSON, 111 Bests Road, Great Western Vic 3374 For service to the wine industry. Director, Bests Wines. President, Victorian Wine Industry Association, ca1982. Former Chairman, Grampians Winemakers Association. National wine show judge, for over 20 years. Awards/recognition include: Distinguished Service Award, Victorian Wine Industry Association, 1994. Appointed to Legend status, Melbourne Wine and Food Festival, 1996.

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Mr Eean Vellacott THORNE, 72/55 Tiwi Gardens Road, Tiwi NT 0810 For service to the communities of Darwin and Toowoomba. President, Probus Club of Darwin, 2006-2008; Secretary, since 2008; Life Member, 2012; Member, since 2005; current Bulletin Editor; current Member, Northern Territory Seniors Round Table; Secretary, Organising Committee, Probus Rendezvous South Pacific Region Convention, 2010. Assisted with the formation of the Palmerston Combined Probus Club. Coordinator, Tripe Club of Darwin, since the mid 2000s; assisted with the establishment of rural area club. President, Rotary Club of Toowoomba East, 1977; Vice-President, 1976; Charter Member, 1976; instigated the lease of 'Rotary House' shared premises, Toowoomba, 1980. Assisted with the formation of the Toowoomba Probus Club. Member, Rotary Club of Toowoomba South, in the early 1970s. Assisted with formation of the Rotary Club of Toowoomba East, 1975-1976. Restaurant Consultant, Kershaw House, Anglican Diocese of Rockhampton, 2010. Executive Member, Restaurant and Caterer's Association of Queensland, in the 1980s. Awards/recognition include: Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Toowoomba East, 2002.

Mr Frank Raymond TISHER, Tisher Liner FC Law, Level 2, 333 Queen Street, Melbourne Vic 3000 For service to aged care, cultural and sporting organisations. President, Emmy Monash Home for the Aged, 2000-2006; Vice-President, 1997-2000; Board Member since 1993. Board Member, Jewish Museum of Australia, since 2006. Former Committee Member, National Gallery Society of Victoria. President, Maccabi Tennis Club; President, Ajax Ski Club, 1996-2000. Foundation Committee Member, Lorne Sculpture Committee, 2005-2007. Member, Property Law Committee, Law Institute of Victoria.

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Mr Leslie George TOMICH, 34 Buronga Drive, Lavington NSW 2641 For service to local government, and to the community of Albury. General Manager, Albury City Council, 2005-2012; employee, 1986-2012, Director, City Planning and Development, and Director, City Development. Director, Building Services. Local government career, 1967-2012. Chairman, Apprentices Trainees Employment Ltd, since 2002; Vice-Chairman, 1991-2002. Board Member, Murray Regional Development Australia, since 2012. Member, Board of Directors, Ovens and Murray Football-Netball League, since 2013. Former Director, North Albury Sports Club; including service as Vice-President. Justice of the Peace. Fellow, Local Government Managers Australia. Former Member, Australian Institute of Building Surveyors. Former Member, Australian Institute of Environmental Health. Former Member, Health and Building Surveyors Association.

Mr Gary William TOMKINS, PO Box 2, Belfield NSW 2191 For service to veterans and their families. President, Belfield Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 2001; Welfare Officer and Trustee; Delegate to the NSW State Congress, since 2005; Senior Vice-President, 1998-2001; Committee Member, since 1995; Member, since 1986. Special Aged Care Officer, Far Southern Metropolitan District Council, NSW Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia. Director, Belfield RSL Club Ltd, since 2002; President, for 4 years; Life Member, since 2003.

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Mr Bede George TONGS MM, 10 William Street, Oaks Estate ACT 2620 For service to veterans, particularly through military history organisations. Active in promoting the work of the Kokoda Track Foundation as a speaker at functions and to young people who are about to walk the Track. Made an Ambassador for the Foundation in 2013; has visited Papua New Guinea to assist families living in the vicinity of the Track. Past President, 3rd Battalion Association. Involved in the creation of a memorial to the 3rd Battalion at East Jindabyne; conducts annual memorial service. Contributor of stories and poems to publications on World War II in Papua New Guinea. Awards/recognition include: Military Medal.

Mr Paul James TRACEY, 10 Hooper Street, Randwick NSW 2031 For service to the community of Randwick through volunteer and local government roles. Active Supporter, MS Australia, for many years; participant, Sydney to Gong MS Bike Ride, 2010. Active Member, Randwick and District Historical Society. Mayor, Randwick City Council, 2006-2007; Councillor, 2001-2012; Delegate, Sydney Coastal Councils Group; Member, Aged Persons Advisory Committee. Honorary Campaign Director, Local Government Election for Randwick City Council, 2012. Honorary Campaign Director, Australian Labor Party, since 1980; active Member, for over 50 years. Served as the Honorary Campaign Director for the Federal Seat of Phillip, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1987 and 1990; Federal Seat of Wentworth, 2001; State Seat of Waverley, 1981, 1984 and 1988; and the State Seat of Coogee, 1991, 1995, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2011.

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Mrs Lee Dorothy TREDINNICK, Unit 1 The Manors of Mosman, 6 Hale Road, Mosman NSW 2088 For service to women, and to the visual and performing arts. Individual Member's Representative, Executive Council, National Council of Women New South Wales, 2005-2009; Arts/Music/Letters Convenor, 2000-2005. Volunteer Guide, Art Gallery of New South Wales, since 1999. Volunteer, Sydney Youth Orchestras, since the early 2000s. Volunteer, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, since early 2000s. Volunteer, Sydney International Piano Competition, since 2004. Concert Day Volunteer, Mosman Music Club. Guide, Taronga Zoo, 1986-1992.

Mrs Joyce Kathleen TRIMBLE, 14 Oswald Street, California Gully Vic 3556 For service to the community of Eaglehawk. Volunteer, Eaglehawk Primary School, 1973-1979. Volunteer, Eaglehawk Secondary College, 1988-1991. Volunteer Eaglehawk Swimming Club, 1983-2005, Life Member, 1993. Life Member, Central Victoria Swimming, 2001. Member, Eaglehawk Branch, Country Women's Association, 1991-2011; Secretary, for 11 years. Secretary, Kangaroo Flat Branch, Country Women's Association, since 2012. Secretary, Bendigo North Group, Country Women's Association, 2013. Member, Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival Committee, since 2000. Bulletin Editor, ‘Eaglehawk Y Women’, for 2 years; Member, Swap Committee, since 2009. Assistant Tutor, ’12 Shed Arts’, since 2012; working with people living with disabilities. Awards/recognition include: Eaglehawk Citizen of the Year, 2011. Community Volunteer Award, 2013.

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Mr John Louis TRLIN, Kellyville NSW 2155 For service to the community through driver awareness education programs. Presenter, Rotary U Turn the Wheel Program, 2002 (Youth Driver Awareness Program). Lobbied local council for traffic lights at Windsor Road, Kellyville, as well as for new bus shelters. Public Relations Director, Rotary Club of Rouse Hill, 2007-2008; Membership Director 2008-2009; Charter Member. Owner, Various car dealerships, 1960s-1986 and since 2003. Awards/recognition include: Policeman's Friend of the Year Award, NSW Police Force, 1982.

Mr Ross TUCKER, Mullumbimby NSW 2482 For service to local government, and to the community of Mullumbimby. Byron Shire Council: Councillor, 1991-2012; Deputy Mayor, 2007-2008; Member, Cook Pioneer Centre Mullumbimby Section 355 Management Committee, 2002-2012. Member, Reserve Trust Committee, 1999-2012. Member, Strategic Planning Committee, 2008-2012. Member, Internal Audit Committee, 2008-2012. Member, Byron Regional Sport and Cultural Complex Project Reference Group, 2008-2012. Member, Dispute Resolution/Legal Services Committee, 1992-2008. Member, Zone Service Level Agreement Liaison Committee, 2004-2008. Member, Planning Review Committee, 2004-2008. Member, Finance and Services Committee, 1999-2004. Member, Budget Management Committee, 1991-1999. Member, Senior Managers Review Committee, 1991-1999. Member, Mullumbimby Flood Plain Management Committee, 1991-1999. Member, Bushfire Protection Committee, 1991-1999. Councillor, Rous Water County Council, 2004-2008. Member, New South Wales Flood Mitigation Authority, 2004-2008. Councillor, Far North Coast County Council, 1991-1999. Patron, Mullumbimby Giants Rugby League Football Club, since ca2003; Sponsor and Ground Announcer for home games, since 1998. Patron, Mullumbimby Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, 2002-2012. Awards/recognition include: Rotary Youth Leadership Award, 1997.

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Mr Leon Frank TUCKWELL, 7 Sumner Street, Goolwa SA 5214 For service to local government, and to the community of Goolwa. Councillor, Goolwa-Hindmarsh Island Ward, Alexandrina Council, since 1992. Board Member, Ngarrindjeri Mum-Mo-Wee; Aboriginal Cultural and Welfare body. Delegate on the South Australia Regional Development Association, 1997-1999. Member, Environment Advisory Committee. Member of the Fleurieu Regional Development Board, 1992-2002. Former National Vice-President (SA), Murray Darling Association; Alexandrina Council representative, since 1992; Council Delegate, Region 6, 1992-2002. Member of Working Group, Historic Goolwa Wharf Precinct, since 2010. Director, Signal Point River Murray Interpretive Centre, 1989-1996. Member, River Port of Goolwa Authority 1998-2002. Founder, Inland Rivers National Marathon Register (Goolwa), since 1955. Founding Chairman, former President and Charter Member, Lions Club of Goolwa, since 1979. Charter Member, South Coast Lions Club, 1969-1979. Fellow and Life Member, Port of Goolwa and Inland Rivers Historical Society. Involved in the Centenary of Canberra, One River celebration project, 2013. Foundation Secretary and Member, 1st Goolwa Sea Scouts Parents Group. Chairman and Member, National Trust of Australia, Goolwa Branch. Founding Member, Goolwa Residents and Ratepayers Association. Founding Member, Goolwa Surf Life Saving Club. Member, Fleurieu National Servicemen's Association, for many years. Member, Goolwa Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, for many years. Charter President and former Member, Toastmasters International (Bowen, Queensland).

Dr Colin Croft TWELFTREE, 4 Glen Avenue, Unley Park SA 5061 For service to dentistry, particularly orthodontics. President, Australian Society of Orthodontists, SA Branch, 1984-1985. President, Australian Begg Orthodontic Society, 1980-1982; Educator, for many years. Treasurer, Australian Dental Association (SA Branch), 1988-1994. Chair, Australian Society of Orthodontists National Congress, 2004. Orthodontist, since the 1960s. Clinical Senior Lecturer, Adelaide Dentist School, since 1998. President, Australian Vietnam Veterans Reconstruction Group (SA Branch); Sponsorship Officer, since 1996. Fellow, International College of Dentists, since 2003.

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Ms Judith Pamela TYLER, Villa 13, 77 Lynn Street, Trigg WA 6029 For service to the community of Perth. Volunteer, St John Ambulance Service Western Australia, since 1968. Phone Counsellor, Samaritans Inc, since 1982; Member, Management Committee; volunteer Mentor, ongoing. Member, Pastoral Care Team, Osborne Park Hospital, since 1996.

Mrs Michelle Marilyn URBAN, 21 Broomhall Way, Noranda WA 6062 For service to the community, particularly to historical and genealogical groups. Founding Member, Jewish Historical and Genealogical Society of Western Australia, since 2005; Vice-President; Founding Editor, Perth Jewish Roots newsletter. Active Member, Jewish Steering Committee, Western Australian Northbridge Congregation Project, 2005-2010; Co-Curator, Early Jewish History in Northbridge (Exhibition), 2006. Current organiser, Jewish Community Appeal; fundraising for the Western Australian Jewish Community) Archived records, Perth Hebrew Congregation.

Mr Petros (Peter) VLACHOU, 2A Highlands Road, North Perth WA 6006 For service to the Greek community of Western Australia. Trustee, Hellenic Community of Western Australia, since 2012. Board Member, Hellenic Community Aged Care Facility, 1999-2011. Inaugural Board Member, St Andrew's Grammar School, 1990-1993; Acting Chairman, 1993. President, Greek Australian Professional and Business Association of Western Australia (GAPBA), 1988-1990; Vice-President, 1986-1988; Treasurer, 1994-1995; Editor, GAPBA Bulletin, 1985-1986; Member, Social Committee, 2000-2001; Member, Committee and Special Projects, 1984-1986. Member, Hellenic Football Club (Floreat Athena Football Club), 1968-1999; served on many committees; Life Member, 1984; Club was disbanded in 1999. Justice of the Peace, since 1981. Awards/recognition include: Award for outstanding service, Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia, 1997.

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Mrs Marjorie Myrtle VOSS, 79 Oleander Drive, Bongaree, Bribie Island Qld 4507 For service to women, and to youth through the Guiding movement. Management Committee Member, National Council of Women of Queensland, since 2006; Vice-President, 2008-2012; current Child and Family State Adviser; Member, since 2004. Australian Promotion and Development Coordinator, MU Australia (Mothers Union), 2008-2011; Australian Caritas Leader, 2008-2011; Member, MU Speakers Department, until 2013. Member, Women of Substance, Girl Guides Queensland, since 2011. Member, Pumicestone Trefoil Guild, since 2002. Member, Trefoil Guild Indooroopilly, 1990-2002; Past President. Support Leader, John Oxley Region, 1983-1987 and 1991-1995. State Brownie Leader, Queensland Contingent, 1978 (Adelaide); and Treasurer, 1981 (Caloundra). Lone Brownie Guide Leader, 1980-1982. Member, State Training Team, 1979-1984. Member, State Brownie Advisers Panel, for a number of years. Brownie Leader, Indooroopilly Group, 1973-1980. Vice-President, Indooroopilly Local Association, 1972. Member, since 1971. Redcliffe Deanery Secretary and Treasurer, Anglican Diocese of Brisbane, until 2013; Caritas Leader, for 6 years; served as Diocesan Promotion and Development Coordinator, for 5 years; Metropolitan Vice-President; Deanery President; Magazine Secretary. Current President, Bribie Island Branch. Member, Indooroopilly and St Lucia Parishes, 1960-2022, and Bribie Island Parish, since 2002; has served as President, Treasurer and Secretary. Current Secretary, Child Watch Committee, Early Childhood Australia Queensland; current Treasurer, for 6 years; Member, since 2001. Assistant Teacher, St Lucia Kindergarten, 1979-2002. Catering Coordinator, Brisbane Anglican Youth Gathering, 1988-1996.

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Mrs Patricia Junee WAITES, PO Box 365, Merimbula NSW 2548 For service to people with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families. Inaugural Patron, Workability - Disability Employment Services, The Disability Trust, since 2006; Chairman, 1991-2006. Ambassador, ‘Living Life My Way’ campaign, Ageing, Disability and Home Care, NSW Department of Family and Community Services, 2013-2014. Member, Parent Support Group. Coordinator, Treasurer and Committee Member, Early Childhood Services, Warrawong Day Kindergarten Victoria, 1978-1992. President, Irabina Childhood Autism Services Victoria, in the 1980s. Guest Speaker at various national events including at the Inaugural Australian Autism Conference in Melbourne, 2002, and Australasian Conference in New Zealand, 2007. Inaugural Member, Autism Family Support Association, 1980. Honorary Life Member, Association of Graduates in Early Childhood Studies, since 1977. Co-Author and Publisher, Smiling at Shadows biography book, 2001. Member, Rotary Club of Merimbula, since 2013. President, Bega Day View Club.

Mrs Constance Hannah (Connie) WALKER, 18 Wilson Road, Glen Waverley Vic 3150 For service to the visual arts, and to the community. Oil and watercolour artist, since 1969; held 12 solo exhibitions between 1974 and 2012. President, Victorian Artists Society, 1989-1991; Council Member, 1983-1988 and 1991-1998; Honorary Life Member, 1997. President, Waverley Arts Society, 1980-1981; Founding Secretary and Founding Committee Member, 1970-1979; Member of the 40th Year Celebration Committee and Home of Our Own Committee, 1974-2010; Life Member, 1982. Volunteer Art Teacher, The Barnabus Painters, since 2001. Founding Member, 'The Tuesday Painters', since 1975; a small group of artists who held over 40 exhibitions across Victoria, proceedings from which were donated to various charitable organisations. Member, Art Acquisition Committee, City of Waverley Council, 1981-1991. Fellow, Victorian Artists Society, 1990.

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Ms Virginia Clare WALKER, 14/10 Kings Park Circuit, Five Dock NSW 2046 For service to the community through human rights organisations. Founder and Chairperson, Bridge for Asylum Seekers Foundation (UnitingCare NSW/ACT), since 2003. Visitor, Villawood Immigration Detention Centre. Former Member, New South Wales Council for Civil Liberties. Volunteer Teachers’ Aide, Forest Lodge Public School, 1998-2006. Member, Australia Cuba Friendship Society, 1984-1991. Member, Women's Electoral Lobby, 1972-1975. Board Member, Langton Centre; 1982-1986; held the roles of Vice-President and Treasurer, in the 1980s. Justice of the Peace. Awards/recognition include: Human Rights Community Individual Award, Australian Human Rights Commission, 2006.

Mrs Susan Kathleen WALTON, Newcastle NSW 2300 For service to community health, and to people with a disability. National Clinical Director, Special Olympics Australia, since 1999; volunteer, since 1995. Involved with Opening Eyes Program in Australia, Asia Pacific, and globally, and assisting in the development of the Healthy Athlete Program for games participants. Volunteer Sports Vision Consultant, Hunter Academy of Sport, since 1994. Founding Committee Member, Sports Optometry Section, Optometrists' Association of Australia, in the late 1980s. Inaugural Fellow, Australasian College of Behavioural Optometry, since 1988.

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Mr Ray WARREN, 52 George Mobbs Drive, Castle Hill NSW 2154 For service to the broadcast media industry as a sports commentator. Sports Commentator, Radio 2LF Young, 1966-1969. Horseracing and rugby league commentator, Radio 2GB Sydney, 1969-1978. Sports Broadcaster, Radio 2KY Sydney, 1990-1994 Rugby league commentator, Ten Network, 1974-1986. Rugby league and swimming commentator, Nine Network, since 1989.

Mrs Pamela WARRENDER, PO Box 622, Malvern Vic 3144 For service to the community of Melbourne, and to the arts. Coordinator, Focus Melbourne Study, City of Melbourne Council, 1991-1993. Founder, Convenor, Director, Committee for Melbourne, 1985-1989; Honorary Life Member, 1997. Tourism Manager Assistant, Office of the Victorian Agent General, London, 1983-1985. Honorary Director and Trustee, The Melbourne Prize Trust, since 2005. Chairman, Museum of Modern Art of Australia (now part of Heide Museum of Modern Art), 1961-1969; Custodian, 1969-1983. Member, Victorian Chapter, Commonwealth Industrial Design Council, 1970-1972.

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Mr Edward Joseph WATLING, 25 Rousset Road, Mariginiup WA 6078 For service to the tourism sector in Western Australia. Foundation Director, Tourism Coordinates, since 1994; provides tourism consultancy services to government and industry projects. Judge, QANTAS Australian National Tourism Awards, 2010-2012. Board Member, Tourism Council of Western Australia, circa 1992-1998. Chairman and Executive Board Member, Western Australian Chapter, Pacific Asia Travel Association, circa 1980-1990; Life Member, 1994. Member, Pacific Division, Pacific Asia Travel Association, for several years; Member, International Advisory Council, for several years. Board Member and Treasurer, Indian Ocean Tourist Organisation, circa 1992-2000. Board Member, Australian Tourism Research Institute, circa 1988-1992; Tourism Industry Training Committee, 1980s and 1990s. Member, National Tourism Aviation Group, for several years. Tourism Policy Adviser, Minister for Tourism, Western Australia, 1988-1194. Inaugural General Manager, Western Australian Tourism Commission (now Tourism Western Australia), Department of Tourism, 1984-1987; Finance, Marketing and Development Officer, for 15 years; Chairman, Western Australian Tourism Awards Judging Panel, since 2010: Judge, since 2007; involved with awards, for over 41 years. Member, Tourism Industry Reference Group, Department of Conservation and Environment, circa 1990-2004. Member, WA Government International Relations Committee, for several years in the 1980s; Perth Airport Facilitation Committee, for several years. Deputy Chairman, Commercial Passenger Vessels Advisory Committee, Department of Transport, circa 1998-2004. Member, Inter-Departmental Aviation Group, for several years. Member, CPA Australia. Chairman, Tourism and Leisure Consultative Committee, School of Marketing, Edith Cowan University, circa 2000-2005. Deputy Chairman, Liquor Commission Western Australia, 2005-2010; current Member. Member, Board of Directors, Perth Convention Bureau, for several years. Current Member, Marine Facilities Advisory Committee, Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour. Awards/recognition include: Meritorious Award, Tourism Council of Western Australia, 2012; for his contribution to the industry for over 40 years.

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Mr Robert John WEEKES, PO Box 918, Mount Eliza Vic 3930 For service to the broadcast media industry as a producer and director, and to the community. Producer/Director, Countdown television series, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 1974-1987. Manager, Victoria Television, 1993-1997; held a range of production and management roles, 1973-1993. Producer, Commonwealth Games television coverage, 1982 and 1986. Involved in establishing an educational program based on healthy eating and exercise, Children's Media Productions. Master of Ceremonies, The Elephant Club, since 2003; The Elephant Club is a group of businessmen who meet monthly to raise funds for the Phyathai Babies Home in Bangkok. Committee Member, Caulfield Club of the Returned and Service League of Australia, 2009-2011.

Mr Ronald Alfred WELSH, 1/4 Tabor Close, Rutherford NSW 2320 For service to the community through roles with Meals on Wheels. President, Australian Meals on Wheels Association, since 2011; Vice-President, for 7 years; and Treasurer, for 3 years. Chairman, Meals on Wheels New South Wales Company Board, for 5 years. Director, Meals on Wheels Association of New South Wales, since 1997; President, 2005 and 2012 ; Vice-President, for 6 years; Treasurer, for 7 years. Manager, Maitland Meals on Wheels, 1995-2005. President and Acting Treasurer, Beresfield and District Community Care, since 2008. Assistant Governor, Rotary District 9670, 2001-2002. Member, Rotary Club of East Maitland, 2003-2010. President, Rotary Club of Tenambit/Morpeth, 1991-1992 and 1998-1999.

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Mr John Bryan WESTACOTT, 4/107 Mathoura Road, Toorak Vic 3142 For service to golf. President, Golf Australia (formerly Australian Golf Union), 2001; Executive Member, 1996-2002; National selector, 1988-2002. Captain/Manager, Australian Men's Amateur Team to Eisenhower Trophy (World Amateur Team Championships), 1990 and 1988. National Referee, since 1990. President, Golf Victoria (formerly Victorian Golf Association), 1996-2002; Vice-President, 1989-1995; Honorary Life Member; Council Member, 1979-2002; Chairman, Match Committee; 1986-1995; Chairman, Selection Committee, 1986-1995; Manager, Men's State Team, 1986-1988 and 1993. Chairman, Victorian Open Committee, for 6 years; Member, for 17 years. President, The Victoria Golf Club; 1981-1984; Member, Board of Directors, 1970-1985; Life Member, since 1995; Member, since 1949; Captain, 1975-1979. Member, Lorne Surf Life Saving Club, since 1954; volunteer, Annual Fundraising Golf Day, 1991-2011. Current volunteer Tour Guide, Melbourne Cricket Club. Awards/recognition include: Australian Sports Medal, 2000.

Mrs Gertrude Marguerite WESTH, Camberwell Vic 3124 For service to the blind and people with low vision. State President, Council of Auxiliaries, Royal Victorian Institute of the Blind (now known as Vision Australia), 1986-2004; State Vice-President, 1972-1985; Member, since the 1930s. Involved in establishing the Lighthouse Auxiliary. Awards/recognition include: 50 Years’ Service Award, Royal Victorian Institute of the Blind. Blind Workers Union Medal, 1990.

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Mr Ion Wasley WHYKES PSM, 42 Badger Creek Road, Healesville Vic 3777 For service to the community of Healesville. Charter President, Rotary Club of Healesville, 1977; Member since 1977. Supporter, Healesville Interchurch Community Care; sponsoring international students. Supporter, Healesville High School and local charities. Past President, Churchill Fellows Association of Victoria. Principal, Healesville High School, Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, 1974-1993; Deputy Principal, Alexandra High School, 1972-1973; Teacher, 1957-1971. Inaugural President, Victorian Association of State Secondary Principals, 1987-1989; Life Member, 1989. Financial Adviser, since early 1990s. Awards/recognition include: Public Service Medal, 1993.

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Mrs Patricia Ann WILKS, Weetangera ACT 2614 For service to education in the Australian Capital Territory. Director, Learning and Teaching, ACT Department of Education and Training, 2010-2012. Director, Curriculum Support and Professional Learning, 2006-2010. Principal, Telopea Park School, 2000-2006. Principal, Miles Franklin Primary School, 1994-1999. Deputy Principal, Holt Primary School, 1992-1994. Classroom Teacher, 1973-1989. Executive Officer, School Library Services, 1989-1991. ACT Representative, Foundation to Year 12 Curriculum Reference Group, Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2010-2012; ACT Representative, Curriculum Directors Forum, 2010-2012. Executive Member, Australian Principals Associations Professional Development Council (ACT) (now Principals Australia Institute), 2002-2008; Government Sector Representative, ACT Secondary Principals Association; Liaison Officer with ACT Department of Education and Training. National Board Member, Australian Council of Educational Leaders (National), 2002-2008. Member, Australian Council of Educational Leaders (ACT), since 1991; President, 2002-2003; Vice-President, 1998-2002. Convenor, Combined Australian Council of Educational Leaders and Australian School Principals' Association National Conference. 2006. Vice-President, Primary Schools Principals Association (ACT), 1997-1999. Member, International Baccalaureate Organisation. Secretary, Australian School Library Association, 1990-1991. President, Australian School Library Association (ACT); Treasurer, 1980s-1990s. Board Member, Physical Activity Foundation, 2008-2013. ACT Representative, Australian Children's Television Foundation Board, 2010-2012. Volunteer, Lifeline, in the early 1990s. Director, Lions Youth Haven, since 2013; Member, Lions, since 2012. Board Member, Southern Cross Early Childhood School, since 2011. Fellow, Australian Council of Educational Administrators (ACT and national).

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Mr Grahame Allan WILLIAMS, 69 Ellesmere Road, Gymea Bay NSW 2227 For service to the sport of game fishing. Australian Representative, International Game Fish Association; Life Member. President, Game Fishing Association of Australia (GFAA), 1997-2012; Public Officer, 2006-2012; Treasurer, 2006-2010; Executive Vice-President, 1995-1996; Records Officer, 1994-1995; Treasurer, 1994-1995; Secretary, 1985-1986; Life Member, 2000. President, NSW Game Fishing Association, 1992-1994; Treasurer, 1984-1985, 1988-1990 and since 2013; Secretary, 1991-1992; Life Member, 1995. President, Botany Bay Game Fishing Club, 1986-1990 and 2007-2008; Vice-President, 1985-1986; Treasurer, 1983-1985; Life Member, 1997; Member, since 1981. Founding Director, Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation, 2012. Founding Life Member, Treasurer and Director, Game Fishing Association of Australia Research and Development Foundation. Chairman and Director, The Fishing Museum Ltd. Non-Government Organisation Delegate for Australia, Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission. Lead GFAA Negotiator, Commonwealth Fisheries Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery Resource Sharing, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry; GFAA Representative, Commonwealth Managed Pelagic Species and Shark Species. Member, Commonwealth Fisheries Minister's Recreational Fishing Round Table. GFAA Representative, Australian Fisheries Management Authority. Recreational/Charter Fishing Invited Participant, Tropical Tuna Management Advisory Committee, appointed to 2015. Permanent Observer, Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery Management Advisory Committee (MAC); also served on MAC Budget Sub-Committee. Member, Steering Group, Commonwealth Fisheries Policy Review. Member, Commonwealth Fisheries White Shark Recovery Team. Member, Commonwealth Fisheries Grey Nurse Shark Recovery Team. Member, National Plan of Action Committee, Commonwealth Fisheries Shark Advisory Group. Member, Negotiation Team, Protection of Blue and Black Marlin from Commercial Take, 1995-1998. Member, Steering Group, Commonwealth Fisheries Harvest Strategy Policy Committee. South Eastern/Western Pacific Member, Commonwealth Fisheries Stakeholder Advisory Committee on Displaced Activities Marine Protected Areas. Member, Advisory Committee, Regional Socio-Economic Evaluation of Game Fishing in Eastern Australia, Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences; Member, Advisory Committee for the Review of Commonwealth Policy on Fisheries By-catch; Member, Southern Blue Fin Tuna Recreational Monitoring Technical Advisory Committee.

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Mr David Wilson WOODS, Rosanna Vic 3084 For service to the community through social welfare organisations, and to international aid programs. Chairman, Open House Christian Involvement Centre, since 1993; Founding Member and volunteer, since 1971; for disadvantaged youth and adults. Former Board Member and Treasurer, Scripture Union Victoria youth services, 1981-1990. Company Secretary, Anglican Overseas Aid (AngliCord), since 2007. Member, Committee for Health Equipment PNG Inc, since 2004.

Mrs Marjory Joy WOTHERSPOON, PO Box 118, Kurri Kurri NSW 2327 For service to the community of the Kurri Kurri region. Member, Club Executive Committee, Kurri Kurri Rugby League Football Club; volunteer Canteen Worker, for over 30 years; Life Member (3), Senior League, Junior League and Minor League. Treasurer, Kurri Kurri Parents and Citizens Association, for many years; Life Member, since 2006. Assistant Secretary, Kurri Kurri Probus Club. Board Member, Kurri Kurri District Business Association. Vice-President, Towns with Heart. Volunteer, Hunter Prelude Early Intervention Centre.

Mr Clifford George WRIGHT, 14 Margitich Street, Croydon Park SA 5008 For service to the community of South Australia. State Staff Officer, St John Ambulance Australia (South Australia), since 2000; District Staff Officer, 1996-2000; Corps Staff Officer, 1985-1996. Divisional Superintendent, Adelaide Motor Cycle Division, 1976-1985. Emergency Ambulance Transport Officer, 1953-1993. Volunteer, since 1952, serving more than 17,000 hours. Member, St John Historical Society, since ca1998. Area 016 Coordinator, Croydon Park, Neighbourhood Watch, 1996-2009 and since 2011; Newsletter Editor, since 1986; Zone Leader, since 1983; Member, since 1986. Head Trainer, West Croydon Football Club, 1983-2003; Life Member, 1984. Justice of the Peace, for more than 40 years.

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Mr Keith Alexander YOUNG, 8 Mayer Street, McDowall Qld 4053 For service to youth, particularly through the The Boys' Brigade movement. Volunteer, The Boys’ Brigade Queensland, for 60 years; Life Member 2009. Involved in re-introducing The Boys' Brigade to the Solomon Islands at the Noro United Church, 2011. Has conducted training to help start new companies in the Western Province and Honiara in the Solomon Islands, 2012 and 2013. Member, Emmanuel Uniting Church, for many years.

Major Laurence James YOUNG (Retd), Bracken Ridge Qld 4017 For service to the community through the military and civilian band movements. Music Director, Western Suburbs Music Society (performing as the Laurie Young Concert Band), since 1990; Band performed as the Queensland Ambulance Services Band, 1992. This group performs regularly at various community, charitable and commemorative events in Queensland. Involved with secondary school brass bands, for over 18 years; Band Coach, St Rita's College Clayfield, 1995-2008; Band Master, Mount St Michael's School. Member, Music Arrangers Guild of Australia. Officer Commanding/Music Director, 1st Military District Band, Queensland, 1987. Officer Commanding/Music Director, 4th Military District Band, Adelaide, 1985-1986; involved with many activities for South Australia's 150th year celebrations; Orchestral Manager, Jubilee 150th Community Orchestra; Director of Music, Military Tattoo, 1986. Director of Music, Royal Solomon Islands Police, 1982. Second-in-Command, First Military District Band, Brisbane, 1982-1984; involved with the opening and closing ceremonies of the Brisbane 1982 Commonwealth Games. Regimental Sergeant Major, Australian Army School of Music, 1981. Band Sergeant Major, 3rd Military District Band, Melbourne, 1979-1980. Band Master, 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, 1977-1978; also served as Conductor, Penang Philharmonic Orchestra, for 3 months. Principal Cornet, 2nd Military District Band, Sydney, 1968-1975. Musician and Conductor, Australian Regular Army, 1968-1990. Band Master, 2nd Royal New South Wales Regiment Band (Reserves), ca1968.

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Mr Warren Keith YOUNG, Avalon Beach NSW 2107 For service to surf lifesaving. Committee Member, Avalon Beach Surf Life Saving Club, since 1986; President, 1990-2001; Vice-President, 1988-1990 and 2001-2009; Life Member 1999; served as President and Vice-President of the Junior Club. Vice-President, Sydney Northern Beaches Branch, Surf Life Saving New South Wales, 1995-1999; Life Member, 2007. Co-Founder, Ocean and Open Water Swimming Association. Founding Member, Avalon Beach Ocean Swim, 1992; Director since 1992. Awards/recognition include: Australian Sports Medal, 2000. Centenary Medal, 2001. Distinguished Service Award, Sydney Northern Beaches Branch, Surf Life Saving New South Wales, 2003.

Dr Felice ZACCARI, Kuraby Qld 4112 For service to the community, and to mental health support organisations. Life Member, Mental Illness Fellowship Queensland (MIFQ) (formerly Schizophrenia Fellowship Queensland); active supporter and Benefactor, since 2001; supporter, Fellowship House Restoration Project. Active supporter and Benefactor, Sunflower Foundation, MIFQ; established the Zaccari Fellowship in collaboration with the University of Queensland, since 2001. Ongoing Benefactor to Vision Australia, QIMR, Wesley Hospital, Mater Hospital Trust, and many other health-related organisations. Active supporter and Benefactor, Royal Queensland Bush Children's Health Scheme (BUSHkids), since 1994. Active supporter and Benefactor, Catholic Psychiatric Pastoral Care, since 2004. General Practitioner, 1953-1981. Active supporter and ongoing benefactor of Campion College and Catholic Foundation, Archdiocese of Brisbane.

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Mr Henry Anthony ZELONES, 1 Bunney Road, Kelmscott WA 6111 For service to local government, and to the community of Armadale. State Councillor, WA Local Government Association, since 2005; Council Delegate, since 1999; Chair, South East Zone Committee, 2003-2011; Member, since 1999; Chair, Planning Reform Policy Forum, since 2010; Member, Better Local Government Taskforce, since 2010 . Mayor, City of Armadale, since 2011; Deputy Mayor, 1990-1991; Councillor, 1989-1997 and since 1999; Chair, Planning Committee, 1992-1997 and since 1999. Chair, South East Metropolitan Regional Council, 2003. Member, South East Development Approvals Committee, Department of Planning, since 2011; Member, South-East District Planning Committee, 1999-2011. Member, Western Australian Planning Commission, since 2010; Deputy Member, 2004-2010; Member, Executive, Finance and Property Committee. Councillor, Heritage Council of Western Australia, since 2007. Member, Armadale Land Redevelopment Committee, Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority, since 2011; Founding Board Member, Armadale Redevelopment Authority, 2002-2011. Chair, Heritage Country Regional Development Agency (City of Gosnells, Armadale and Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale), 1994-1996 and 1999-2000. Chairman, Secretary or Treasurer, Heritage FM Community Radio, 1997-2002; Founding Member, 1997. Founding Chair, South East Economic Development Council, 1989-1994; Member, 1985-1994. Chair, South Metropolitan Regional Development Organisation, 1993-1996. Executive Committee Member, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia, 1987-1989; Board Member, 1985-1989. Founding President, Southeast Metro Regional Chamber of Commerce, 1987-1989 and 1997-1999. President, Armadale Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 1985-1989 and 1997-2000; Executive Member, since 1981; Life Member, since 1985; Member, since 1977. Founding Secretary, Armadale Region Business Association, since 2009. Proprietor, Trionix Electronic and Computer Services, 1971-2011. Chair, Connected Communities Armadale Inc, since 2007. Committee Member/Sponsor, Armadale/Kelmscott T-Ball Association, 1982-2007. Member, Kelmscott Migrant Camps History Group, since 2003. Founding Chairman, Friends of Lloyd Hughes Bush Reserve Kelmscott, 1997-1999. Chairman and/or Executive Member, Kelmscott, Armadale, and Maddington SkillShare Centres, 1991-1995. Founding Chair, Heritage Country Tourist Association, 1989-1992; Member, Armadale Tourist Association, 1986-1989. Board Member, Kelmscott Senior High School, 1989-1993. Member, Kingsley Primary School Parents and Citizens Association, 1983-1989. Justice of the Peace.

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Mr Salvatore ZOFREA, 9 Yatama Street, Seaforth NSW 2092 For service to the visual arts. Works held by major collecting institutions include: - National Gallery of Australia. - State Art Galleries. - NSW Government Exchange Exhibition, Rome, 1994; featured artist. - Vatican Collection. - Many private collections in Australia and overseas. - Some Australian university collections. Exhibitions include: - Forest Flowers, Australian Galleries, Sydney, 2011. - Days of Summer: Australian Flowers, Drill Hall Gallery, Australian National University, 2009; Mosman Regional Art Gallery, Sydney, 2008. - 50 Portraits, S H Ervine Gallery, Sydney, 2003; National Portrait Gallery, 2002; toured Australia, 2002. - Survey of the Psalms, Art Gallery of New South Wales, 2002; toured regional galleries, 2002-2007. - The Appassionata, suite of 100 woodcut images, Art Gallery of New South Wales, 2000; toured Australia, 2000. Commissions include: - Designed glass windows (produced by Derix Glasstudios, Germany), St Gregory's Catholic Church, Kurrajong, 2012 and onwards. - 5 Panel mural, National Roads and Motorist Association, 1998. - Star City Casino, Sydney, 1997. - Summer of the 17th Doll, Sydney Opera House, 1992. - Sydney Morning Herald Mural, commissioned by the Fairfax family to celebrate 150 years of the paper, 1979. Awards/recognition include: Title of Cavaliere (Knighthood), Italian Government, 1995; in recognition of his contribution to art in Australia. Named Italo-Australian Man of the Year, Achievement Award, Italian National Day Celebration Committee, 1995. Sulman Prize, The Art Gallery of New South Wales, 1977, 1979 and 1982.

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