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

Mrs Rosemary Joan SAMIOS, Double Bay NSW 2028 For service to the Scottish community of New South Wales. Service includes: Scottish Australian Heritage Council: Inaugural Secretary, 1981-1989. Founding Member, since 1981. Volunteer, annual Scottish week celebrations, since 2007. Supporter, Scotland - Australian Cairn monument erected in Mosman, Sydney in 1992 (was involved in providing funds for the construction of the base of the Cairn, locating the site, organising the collection of stones from Scotland, arranging for the Cairn builder to come to Australia, coordinating transport of the materials and the subsequent unveiling ceremony of the Cairn). Benefactor, Rosemary Samios Awards in Scottish Gaelic Studies, and Chair of Celtic Studies Program, University of Sydney, since 2016; Supporter, Celtic Studies Foundation, 'for many years'. Director, Scottish Independent Hostels, current.

Dr Mehdi SANATI POUR, Mildura VIC 3500 For service to medicine as a general practitioner in Mildura. Service includes: General Practitioner, Tristar Medical Group, Mildura, since 2008. Supporter, Sunraysia Mallee Ethnic Communities Council. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, GP of the Year Award, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, 2016. Recipient, Rural Doctor Award for Outstanding Contribution, Victorian Rural Health, 2016. Recipient, Excellence in Health Care Award, Australian Medical Association, 2014. Recipient, Highly Commended for 'Excellence In Services by a General Practitioner' Victorian Minister for Health General Practice Award, 2014. Recipient, Rural Registrar of the Year, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, 2011.


Mr David James SANDERS, Mordialloc Vic 3195 For service to cycling. Service includes: Head Cycling Coach, Victorian Institute of Sport, 1993-2015. Australian Coach, Uni SA Team, Tour Down Under, 1999-2016. Awards and recognition includes: Victorian Coach of the Year, Victorian Sport Awards, 2011 and 1995.

Dr Deen Justin SANDERS, Hunters Hill NSW 2110 For service to public administration, and to professional standards. Service includes: Chief Executive Officer, Professional Standards Councils, since 2012. Chief Professional Officer, Financial Planning Association of Australia, 2006-2012. Director, The Why Corporation - Strategic Consulting, 2011-2012; Managing Director, 1994-2000. General Manager, Financial Services Education Agency Australia, 2003-2006. Executive Director, Global Learning Advisory Services, 2003-2006. National Project Director, Financial Services, National Finance Industry Training Advisory Board, 2000-2003. Doctoral Researcher, Central Queensland (CQ) University, 2006-2010.


Mr Laurence Julian SANDERS, Boyanup WA 6237 For service to the community of Boyanup. Service includes: Editor, 'The Boyanup Post', since 1992; Assistant Editor, 1980-1992. Councillor, The Shire of Capel, 1981-1990. Member, Boyanup Bush Fire Brigade, since 1950; Fire Control Officer,1980-1990; Secretary, 1974-1984; Project Manager, and Financial Officer for the construction of a new fire station; Life Member 1994. Member, Boyanup Lions Club, since 2007. Member, Boyanup Memorial Park Committee, 'for 50 years'; Secretary and Treasurer, 2000-2005; Life Member, 2015. Secretary, Boyanup Hall Advisory Committee, since 1989; President, 1985-1989; Founding Member, since 1979. Warden, Boyanup Anglican Church, '25 years'; Member of Vestry. Member, Farmer's Union, since 1955; Secretary, 1974-1981. Justice of the Peace, since 1983. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Centenary of Federation Medal, 2001. Recipient, 60 Year Service Award. Recipient, National Medal and 4 clasps. Recipient, Freeman of the Shire of Capel.

Mr Daryl Maxwell SANDERSON, Runaway Bay QLD 4216 For service to the community of the Gold Coast. Service includes: Coordinator, the Men's Shed, Rotary Club of Surfers Sunrise, District 9640, since 1998; incorporating the Wheelchair and Overseas support program. Chairman, Wheelchair Trust, 'for 19 years'. President, Apex, 'three terms'; Member, 1965-1987; Life Member. Treasurer, Labrador Scout Group, 2003-2005.


Mr Donald Kimberley SARTI, Carlisle WA 6101 For service to conservation and the environment. Service includes: Volunteer Research Associate, Cockatoo Care Program, Western Australian Museum, since 2001. Committee Member, Armadale Branch, Wildflower Society of Western Australia, since 1975; President, 'for 6 years'; Secretary, 'for 8 years'; Honorary Life Member, 2012. Founding Member, Bungendore Park Management Committee, since 1981. Group Member, Urban Bushland Council Western Australia, current. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Australia Day Active Citizen Award, City of Armadale, 2015.

Mr Gareth Daniel SAUNDERS, The Gap QLD 4061 For service to sport through recreational running events. Service includes: 'parkrun Australia': President, 2014-2015. National Operations Manager, 2011-2014. Event Director, South Bank, since 2012. Event Director, New Farm, 2011-2012.


Mr Barry William SAVAGE, Ongerup WA 6336 For service to the community of Gnowangerup. Service includes: Control Officer, Ongerup Bush Fire Brigade, since 1985; Member, since 1980; Radio Operator, 1997-2011; Delegate/Member, Bush Fire Advisory Committee, Gnowangerup Shire, since 1991. Member, St John Ambulance, WA, since 1998; Chairman, Gnowangerup Sub-Centre, 2007-2010; Transport Officer, Ongerup, current. Member, Yongergnow Board of Management, Australian Malleefowl Centre, since 2011; Volunteer, 'many years'. Delegate, Ongerup Sporting Complex Committee, current; President, 2008-2011. Committee Member, Ongerup Bowling Club, since 1994; Voluntary Bar Manager, since 1995; President, 2003-2005; Delegate, Central Stirling Bowling League, 2003-2005; Secretary/Treasurer, 2002-2004. Member, Ongerup and Needilup District Museum, 'for many years'. Parish Councillor, Ongerup Uniting Church; Member 'for 30 years'. Member, School Council, Ongerup Primary School, 2012-2013. Foundation Member, Ongerup Apex Club, 1984-1991; President, 1988-1989; Past Secretary and Treasurer. Member, Ongerup-Needilup Cooperative Board, 1988-1994; Vice Chairman, 'for 1 year'. Member, Gnowangerup Hospital Board, 'for 6 years'; Vice-Chairman, 'for 1 year'. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Australia Day Citizen of the Year, Shire of Gnowangerup, 2010.

Mr John Joseph SCHOLL, Yeronga QLD 4104 For service to international communities through humanitarian support. Service includes: Independent Humanitarian Volunteer, Papua New Guinea, since 2010. Volunteer, Police Citizen's Youth Clubs, 'for many years'. Advocate for Indigenous youth programs in Queensland, 'for many years'. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, National Police Service Medal, 2013.


Sister Betty SCHONFELDT, Albert Park SA 5014 For service to social welfare in Adelaide. Service includes: Administrator, Carrington Cottages, Sisters of Mercy, 1989-2014; Sister, 'for many years'.

Mr Bruce Leslie SCOTT, Windorah Qld 4481 For service to local government, and to the community of Barcoo Shire. Service includes: Mayor, Barcoo Shire Council, since 2016, 2000-2012; Councillor, since 1994. Member, Central West Health and Hospital Service Board, 2012-2016. Representative/Consultant, Diamantina and Barcoo Shires Joint Fibre Optic Project, 2005-2016. Chair, Desert Channels Queensland, 2013-2016. Director, Regional Natural Resource Management Groups Collective Board, 2013-2016. Chair, Outback Regional Roads Group. Co-Chair, Central West Regional Planning and Advisory Committee, since 2013. Director, Remote Area Planning And Development Board, since 2016 and 2000-2012. Past Member, Cooper's Creek Catchment Committee. Member, Queensland State Government SWER (Single Wire Earth Return) Reference Group, since 2006. Member, Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee, Federal Government, 2007-2011. Ambassador, Queensland State Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries, since 2006. Member, Queensland State Government Geothermal Energy Working Group, since 2004. Committee Member, Tracking Tough Times Together Program, Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal, since 2014. Committee Member, Night Parrot Recovery Team, since 2015. Committee Member, Rural Financial Counselling Service North Queensland, since 2016. Chair Central West Digital Strategy Reference Group, since 2016.


Mrs Isabel Grace SCOTT, Cootamundra NSW 2590 For service to arts administration in Cootamundra. Service includes: Founder, The Arts Centre, Cootamundra, since 2003. Volunteer Project Manager, Cootamundra Creative Arts and Cultural Centre, since 2003. Director/Producer, Adult Productions, Cootamundra Amateur Dramatic Arts Society Inc, 1988-2005. Program Manager, The Arts Centre Cootamundra, 2005-2017 and Performing Arts Coordinator, 2011-2017. Theatre Manager, The Tin Shed, 2011-2017. Awards and recognition includes: Co-Recipient, Australia Day Citizen of the Year Cootamundra, Cootamundra Shire Council, 2009.


Mrs Maisie Louisa SCOTT, Meadow Flat NSW 2795 For service to the community of Bathurst. Service includes: Community: Chief Cooking Steward, Rydal and District Agricultural Horticultural Pastoral Association, since 1991; Member and Volunteer, since 1966. Patron and Life Member, Rydal Show Society, current. Life Member, Portland Show Society, current. Organiser, Meadow Flat Gymkhana, 'for 20 years'. Member, Meadow Flat Progress Association, 'for 50 years'. Past Publicity Officer/Secretary, Bathurst Legacy Widows; Member, since 2002. Past Blue Mountains Delegate, NSW Country Women's Association; Land Cookery Judge, 'for 3 years'. Past President and Treasurer, Portland Country Women's Association. Inaugural President, Meadow Flat Country Women's Association. Volunteer, Bathurst Eisteddfod. Volunteer, Macquarie Care. Member, the National Party, 'for 40 years'. 1st Vice-President, Macquarie Care Centre Auxiliary Bathurst, 'for 10 years'; Member, since 1985. Member, Bathurst Base Hospital Auxiliary, since 1994; Past Pink Lady, Bathurst Blood Bank, 'for 30 years'. Member, Bathurst Red Cross, 'for many years'. Member, Bathurst Branch CanAssist, current. Justice of the Peace, current. Awards and recognition includes: Inductee, Bathurst 200 - Living Legends, Bathurst Regional Council, 2015.


Sister Elvera SESTA, Nundah QLD 4012 For service to secondary education in Queensland. Service includes: Principal, St Rita's College, 1989-2008; Deputy Principal, 1986-1988; Science and Mathematics Teacher, since 1960. Member, Society of Presentation Sisters, since 1960. Board Member, Queensland Catholic Education Commission, 2009-2016. Member, Curriculum Committee, Board of Senior Secondary School Studies, 1990s. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Professor Betty Watts OBE Memorial Award, The Courier Mail and Queensland College of Teachers, 2011.

Mr John Thomas SEYMOUR, Marrar NSW 2652 For service to local government, and to the community of the Riverina. Service includes: Mayor, Coolamon Shire Council, since 2012; Deputy Mayor, 2006-2012; Councillor, since 1999; Chair, Emergency Management Committee, current; Chair, Bicentenary Committee, 1987-1988; Council Delegate, Riverina Regional Organisation of Councils, since 2012. Coolamon Senior Group 4 Captain, Riverina Zone, New South Wales Rural Fire Service, since 1985; Brigade President, Kinilibah Brigade, 2004-2009; Brigade Captain, 1968-1990; Member, since 1957. Former Committee Member, Wagga Wagga Show Society. Foundation President, Kinilibah Landcare Group, 'for 10 years'. Member, Marrar Progress Association, 'for many years'. President, Marrar Hall Committee, 'for 18 years'; Member, 1965-1988.


Mrs Adele Marie-Louise SHARPE, Doncaster Vic 3108 For service to youth through Scouts, and to the community. Service includes: Scouts Victoria: District Leader - Development, Manningham District since 2002; Personal Leader Adviser, since 2007; District Leader - Cub Scouts, 1995-2002. Organiser, Scouting Interaction Display, Templestowe Festival, 2002-2015; A/g Cub Scout Leader, 3rd Templestowe, since 2011. District Leader - Cub Scouts, Doncaster West, 1983-1994; Leader Cub Scouts, 2nd Doncaster West, 1978-1983; Group Secretary, 2nd Doncaster West, 1973-1976; Foundation Committee Member, 2nd Doncaster West, 1972. Member, Scout Heritage Victoria, since 2006; Manager, Victorian Scout Heritage Museum, since 2010; Museum Tour Guide and Booking Secretary, since 2006. Community: Treasurer, Templestowe Red Cross Branch, since 1989; Deputy Chairman, since 2011; Chairman, 2007; Member, since 1988. Elder, Heidelberg East Ivanhoe Uniting Church, since 1997; Former Member, Social Committee; Former Member, Communications Committee; Former Member, Annual Fete Committee; Parishioner, since 1990s. Foundation Member, Keep Australia Beautiful Doncaster/Templestowe, 1988-2000. Awards and recognition includes: Co-Recipient, Manningham Promoting Character Australia Day Perpetual Trophy, City of Manningham, 2013. Recipient, 40 Year Service Award, Scouts Victoria, 2013; Silver Kangaroo Award, 2007. Recipient, Centenary Medal, 2003. Recipient, Australia Day Award, Menzies Electorate, 1995.


Assistant Commissioner David John SHARPE APM, ACT For service to rugby league, and to the community of the Australian Capital Territory. Service includes: Rugby League: Manager, Canberra Raiders, 2007-2008 and Player, 1990s. Involved in the development of drug education programs and personal development policies, Australian Rugby League Commission, current. Award named in his honour, the 'Dave Sharpe best and fairest award' to best Division 1 under 18 player, Canberra District Rugby League, ongoing. Involved with providing improved fundraising outcomes for the Make-a-Wish Foundation, since 2009. Australian Federal Police: Assistant Commissioner, since 2015. National Manager, Protection Operations, since 2015. Commander, Serious and Organised Crime, 2011-2015. Commissioner's Adviser, 2008-2011. National Coordinator, Counter-Terrorism, 2005-2007. Senior Liaison Officer, Hanoi, Vietnam, 2003-2005. Member, since 1988.


Mr Ian Stuart SHARPE, Doncaster Vic 3108 For service to youth through Scouts, and to the community. Service includes: Scouts Victoria Honorary Commissioner, since 2001; ASF-Central Committee Member, since 2010; District Commissioner, Manningham District, 1999-2001; Assistant District Commissioner, 1995-1996; Personal Leader Adviser, 2007-2008. Assistant Regional Commissioner, Yarra Valley Region Rovers, 1996-1999; Assistant Area Commissioner, Yarra/Batman Rovers, 1988-1995; Foundation Scout Leader, 2nd Doncaster West Scout Group, 1972-1979; Youth Member, including Deep Sea Scouts, 1947-1963. Member, Scout Heritage Victoria, since 2006; Member, Australian Scout Fellowship - Heritage Team, since 2010; Tour Guide, Victorian Scout Heritage Museum, since 2006. Community: Parishioner, Heidelberg East Ivanhoe Uniting Church, since 1992; Member, Property Committee, 1993-2007; Former Coordinator, Annual Fete. Member, Kiwanis Club of Doncaster and Templestowe, 2004-2012. Awards and recognition includes: Co-Recipient, Manningham Promoting Character Australia Day Perpetual Trophy, City of Manningham, 2013. Recipient, 40 Year Service Award, Scouts Victoria, 2013 and Silver Kangaroo Award, 2008. Recipient, W.F. Waters Service Award - Rovers, 1976. Recipient, Australia Day Award, Menzies Electorate, 1997.


Mrs Jennifer Susan SHARWOOD, VIC For service to secondary education. Service includes: Education: Member, Advisory Board, Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority, current. Member, Royal Australian Chemical Institute, current; Secretary, Victorian Chemical Education Group, 2005-2012; Contributor, Australian National Chemistry Quiz, current. Secondary School Teacher, Chemistry, Science and Mathematics, 1977-1990 and 1967-1970. Teacher, Future Problem Solving Program, Fintona School, Genazzano College and St Michael's Grammar School, 'for many years'. Convenor, Residential Student Leadership Conferences for Association of Girls' High Schools, University of Melbourne, 1987-1990. Author of a range of publications, including various secondary text books and chapters. Community: Committee Member, Afghan Australian Development Organisation, 2006-2012. Co-Founder and Co-Convenor, Youth Club, Bulleen Uniting Church, 'for 5 years'. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Australian Award for Excellence in Educational Publishing, Single Title in Secondary Texts Category, Australian Publishers Association, 2000.

Dr Brian John SHAW, Erina NSW 2250 For service to palliative care. Service includes: Inaugural Medical Director, Central Coast Palliative Care Service, Central Coast Local Health District, 1985-1999; Consultant, 1985-2003. Specialist Anaesthetist, Gosford District Hospital, 1971-2005. President, Palliative Care New South Wales, 'for 2 years'.


Mrs Susan SHEA, Riverside Tas 7250 For service to the retiree community. Service includes: Association of Independent Retirees: Northern Tasmania Branch: Committee Member, Treasurer and Membership Officer, 1996-1998 and 2011-2016. Organiser, Launceston Retirement Expo, 2013. Editor, Airwaves Newsletter, 2014-2016. Member Editorial Team, 2011-2016. Tasmania Division: Secretary, 2000-2002 and since 2014. Executive Committee Member, 2000-2003; 2005-2009; since 2011. Treasurer, 2000-2003; 2005-2009; since 2015. Membership Officer, since 2011. National: Organiser, 8th and 15th Association Conference, 1999 and 2010. Membership Registrar, since 2014. Member, IT Management Group, since 2015. Employee, Ansett Australia, 1966-1991. Other service includes: Riverside Golf Club: Ladies Handicap Manager, 2001. Ladies Committee Member, 2001-2005. Ladies Treasurer, 2003-2005. Ladies President, 2007-2009. Editor of Club Newsletter, 2012-2014. Member, Marketing Committee, since 2014. Golf Tasmania: Board Member, 2008-2011. Member, Championship Committee, 2007-2011. Registration Officer, Committee Member, Ladies Event Tournament Coordinator 2003, Tasmanian Veteran Golfers Union Nation Golf Championship. Treasurer and Events Coordinator, Women's Golf Tasmania North, 2006-2010. Member, Steering Committee, Golf Tasmania North, 2010. Club Coordinator, Australian Women's Senior Open Championship, 2014. Executive Committee Member and Event Coordinator, 2019 Australian Veteran Golfers Union National Championship, current. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Volunteer Recognition Award in Community Health and Education, Launceston City Council, 2016. Recipient, Certificate of Appreciation, Volunteering Tasmania, 2010.


The late Mr Nevill Louis SHERBURN Late of Camberwell Vic 3124 For service to the performing arts, particularly jazz music. Service includes: Owner and Producer, Swaggie Records, 1949-2015. Jazz musician, various groups, 1940s-1950s.

Mr John Damien SHORTIS, Bungendore NSW 2621 For service to the performing arts as an entertainer. Service includes: Member, 'Shortis and Simpson', since 1996. Artistic Director, Bells of Peace, Dandenong Ranges Music Council, 2015. Artistic Director, Outback Children's Spectacular, NSW Bicentennial Council, 1988. Composer in Residence, North Sydney Council, 1986-1987 and Campbelltown Council, 1983-1984. Fellowship, Australian Prime Ministers' Centre, Museum of Australian Democracy, Old Parliament House, 2008. Harold White Fellowship, National Library of Australia, 1997.

Ms Moya SIMPSON, Bungendore NSW 2621 For service to the performing arts as an entertainer. Service includes: Member, 'Shortis and Simpson', since 1996. Established, Worldly Goods Choir, 1998; Established, Can Belto, 1997; Choirs merged in 2009. Professional Member, Natural Voice Practitioners' Network, current.


Mr Dallas James SINCLAIR, Weston NSW 2326 For service to rugby league. Service includes: Volunteer, NSW Aboriginal Knockout, NSW Rugby League, current. Life Member, Newcastle and Hunter Rugby League. Life Member, Newcastle Rugby League, since 2014. First Aid Officer, Sports Trainer, Coach, Cardiff Cobras Senior Rugby League Club, since 1970; Life Member. First Aid Officer, Sports Trainer, Coach, Cardiff Cougars Junior Rugby League Club, since 1970; Life Member, current. Justice of the Peace, current.

Mrs Jeanie Fay SKYRING, Downer ACT 2602 For service to the creative arts, and to the community of Canberra. Service includes: Artist, Beaver Galleries, Canberra, 'for 25 years'. Hand Weaver, Resident Artist Studio, Gorman House Arts Centre, current; Tenant Board Member, 2000-2001. Accredited Professional Member, Crafts Council of the ACT, current; Management Committee Member, 1974-1976; Member, since 1971. Secretary, Australian National Capital Artists, 1993-1995; Ministerial appointment, Interim Board, 1991-1993. Founder, 'Skye Workshop', Ainslie Village, Commonwealth Employment Program Grant, 1985. Management Committee Member, Canberra Spinners and Weavers, 1971-1976; Member, since 1970. Tutor, Weston Creek and Dickson Evening Colleges, 'for many years'.


Mr Barry William SMITH, Glenorchy TAS 7010 For service to the community of Hobart. Service includes: Convenor, Greater Glenorchy Community Precinct, Glenorchy City Council, 2012-2016. President, Greater Glenorchy Sub-Committee for the Citizens of Glenorchy Group, since 2016 Royal Commonwealth Society - Southern Tasmanian Branch: President, since 2016. Past President, 1988. Newsletter Editor and Editor, 'Round the Commonwealth', 'for 30 years'. Organiser, Inter-School debates on the Commonwealth, 'for 10 years'. Organiser, public displays in various locations, 'for 15 years'. Delegate to National Conferences and to 1977 London Conference. Past Honorary Secretary, Council of United Commonwealth Societies Tasmania, 'on two occasions'. Member, 'for 50 years'. Life Member, 1997. Australian Red Cross Society - Tasmanian Division: Director of Appeals and Acting Administrator, 1982-1983. Director of Appeals and Public Relations, 1983-1984. Executive Director, 1985-1987. Director of Membership and Disaster Services, 1987-1994. Staff member,1982-1994. Volunteer member, since 1983. President, Glenorchy Branch, 'on two occasions'. Recipient, Red Cross Service Award and Long Service Medal. Appointed Philanthropic Representative to the Australian Defence Force, 'for 8 years'. Volunteer, Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Project, Moonah Primary School, 'for 2 years'.

Mr Desmond Charles SMITH, Nhill VIC 3418 For service to the community of Nhill through emergency services. Service includes: Unit Controller, Nhill Unit, Victoria State Emergency Service, since 1991; Unit Controller, Dimboola Unit, since 2014; Volunteer, since 1987. Member, Organising Committee, Grampian's Regional Annual General Rescue Weekend, 'for 10 years'. Volunteer, Victoria Country Fire Authority, current. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Emergency Recovery Award, Victoria State Emergency Service, 2013. Recipient, Long Service Medals for 10, 15, 20 and 25 years. Recipient, Life Member Medal. Recipient, National Medal, 2007; 1st Clasp, 2014.


Mr John Thomas SMITH, Dudley NSW 2290 For service to sport in the Hunter. Service includes: Lawn Bowls: Chair, State Match Committee, Bowls NSW, 2007-2014, and Member, 2002-2013. Newcastle District Bowling Association: President, since 2007. Vice-President, 2002-2007. Chair, Match Committee, 1996-2006 and Member, 1986-2006. Chair, Mattara Carnival Committee, since 2007. Life Member, since 2012. Life Member, Kahibah Bowling Club, 2016, 'for service over 40 years'. Cricket: Newcastle District Cricket Umpires Association: Patron and Life Member. Secretary, 1973-1986. Member, Judiciary and Appeals Committee. Rugby League: Member, Newcastle Rugby League Referees Association, 1971-1976, serving terms as President and Vice-President. Member, Group of 21 Referees Association, 1968-1970. Roman Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle: Past Chair, Diocesan Pastoral Council, 'for four years' and Member, 'for six years'. Chair, MacKillop Parish Council, (Charlestown, Gateshead and Redhead), 'for 22 years'. Professional: New South Wales Department of Education - Primary Schools: Principal, Teralba Public School, 1987-2000; Deputy Principal, Cardiff Public School, 1979-1986 and Deputy Master, Woodberry Public School, 1976-1978. Teacher, various schools, 1962-2000. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Paul Trisely Award, The Hunter Academy of Sport, 2015. Recipient, Volunteer of the Year, Bowls Australia, 2015. Recipient, Volunteer of the Year, Bowls NSW, 2014.


Mr Leslie James SMITH, Marks Point NSW 2280 For service to netball. Service includes: Netball: Umpires Coach, Netball NSW, 1979-2017; Umpires' Convenor, Newcastle and Nelson Bay Associations, 1994-1997; 'A' Badge Umpire, current. Newcastle Netball Association: Umpires Convenor,1997-2000. Vice-President, 1993-1995. Junior Vice-President, 1990-1992. Minute Secretary, 1987-1989. Judiciary Convenor, 1985-1986. Umpires Coach, 1985-2010. Life Member, 2004. Member, since 2014, and 1985-2010. Executive Member, Lakeside Netball Association, since 2011, and 1962-1984. Community: Member, Lake Macquarie Residents' Coastal Action Group, 'since its inception'. Inaugural Member, Belmont and District Residents' Action Group, since 2014; Life Member. Professional: Assistant Principal, 1989-1997; Executive Teacher, 1986-1988 and Teacher, various schools, New South Wales Department of Education, 1964-2000. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Anne Clark BEM Service Award, Netball NSW, 2016; Service Award, Newcastle Netball Association, 2001. Recipient, The Shortland Award, by Mrs Jill Hall MP, Member for Shortland, Parliament of Australia, 2002.

Mrs Maisie Olga SMITH, Babinda QLD 4861 For service to the community of Babinda. Service includes: Volunteer, Babinda Bargain Centre Cootharinga, 'for over 30 years'. Life Member, Cootharinga Society North Queensland, since 2004. Member, Babinda Branch, Epsilon Sigma Alpha/SCOPE, 'for over 20 years' and Past President. Member, Babinda Golf Club, 'for 26 years'; President, 'for six years'; Ladies Captain, 'for five years'. Vice-President, Babinda Bowls Club.


Mr Warren Earl SMITH, Tregear NSW 2770 For service to rugby league. Service includes: President, St Marys Rugby League Club, since 1990; Secretary, 1985; Board of Directors, since 1986; Life Membership, 1999. Supporter, Variety - The Children's Charity (NSW), since 2003. Member, ClubGRANTS Committee, Penrith City Council. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Australian Sports Medal, 2000. Recipient, Jim Anderson Memorial Trophy, 2015. Recipient, Lindsay Sports Volunteer of the Year, 2015. Recipient, Jack Martin Award, Leagues Clubs Australia, 2014. Recipient, Wall of Achievement - Sport, Penrith City Council, 2005. Recipient, John Quinn Award, NSW Rugby League, 2016.

Mr Terry SNEE, QLD For service to industrial relations. Service includes: President, Australian Institute of Marine and Power Engineers, since 1993; Senior Vice-President, Newcastle Branch, 1992; Vice-President, 1991; Councillor, 1989; Treasurer, 1987. Vice-Chair, International Officers Forum, Seafarers Section, International Transport Workers' Federation, since 2010; Member, Fair Practices Committee, 'for 12 years'; Chair, International Forum, 'for 2 years'. Chief Engineer Tug, Teekay Shipping Australia, current. Member, Maritime Workforce Development Forum, Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development, 2012. Board Member, Sydney Ferries Corporation, 2004-2006. Member, Independent Review of Australian Shipping, 2002-2003. Executive Member, Australian Council of Trade Unions, 1997-1998.


Mr David James SNOOK, Beachport SA 5280 For service to the community of Beachport. Service includes: 2nd Vice-District Governor, District 201C2, Lions International, since, 2016; 1st Vice-District Governor, since 2017; Zone Chair, 2013-2015. Member, Lions Club of Beachport and Rivoli Bay, since 2009, 1980-1990; President, 1983; Former Secretary. Member, South Australian Country Fire Service, since 1978; Deputy Group Officer, 1976-1991. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Citizen of the Year, Wattle Range District Council, 2012. Recipient, 30 Year Long Service Medal, South Australian Country Fire Service, 2006.

Mrs Karen Eve SPILLER, St Lucia QLD 4067 For service to women, and to education. Service includes: Chair, Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia, current; Member, since 2006. Principal, St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School, since 2000. Founder, Aspiring Women Leaders Conference, 2006. Vice-President, Board of Management, Independent Schools Queensland, since 2014; Member, since 2013. National President, Alliance of Girls Schools Australasia, 2009-2011. Member, Board of Directors, Yalari Indigenous Education, current. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Churchill Scholarship, “to examine strategies for preparing female leaders for the position of Principalship in Australian schools”, 2011.


Mr Reginald Phillip ST LEON, Wahroonga NSW 2076 For service to the multicultural community, and to education. Service includes: Founding Principal, The International Grammar School, Sydney, 1984-1987; founder, 'circa 1983'. Founder, Paddington Language Centre, 'circa 1981'. Associate Professor of German, Germanic Studies, The University of Sydney, 1977-1987.

Mr Allen John STANFORD, Wantirna South VIC 3152 For service to business and commerce. Service includes: Co-Founder, Dairy Bell Ice Cream, 1970-2015. Member, Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating, 1950-2013.

Dr David Robert STARTE, Northbridge NSW 2063 For service to medicine as a paediatrician. Service includes: Director and Developmental Paediatrician, Child Development Service, Royal North Shore Hospital, 1985-2015. Board Member, Autism Spectrum Australia (ASPECT), 2004-2014; Chair, Research and Innovation Committee, 2005-2013. Lead Clinical Advisor, State Wide Infant Screening of Hearing Program, since 2001. Clinical Associate Lecturer, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, School of Medicine, University of Sydney, current. Consultant, Hearing Clinics, Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick and Sydney Children's Hospital Westmead, 'for many years'.


Ms Margaret Alison STEFFENS, Adelaide SA 5000 For service to community health through outreach dental programs. Service includes; Director, Community Outreach Dental Program, School of Dentistry, University of Adelaide, current. Founder and Manager, Common Ground Dental Project, Adelaide, since 2008. Senior Dental Hygienist (part time), Special Needs Unit, Adelaide Dental Hospital, current. Provider of dental health advice and care at 'Teenchallenge' , 'Streetlink' and 'St Johns Ladder', and for a range of marginalised adults and young people, ongoing.

Mr Joseph Andrew STEINER, Stonyfell SA 5066 For service to the visual arts, and to community history. Service includes: Founder and Director, Remember the Holocaust - Compassion for All Foundation, since 2015. Guest Lecturer, University of Adelaide, 'for many years'. Friend, Migration Museum, 'for many years'. Contributor, Raoul Wallenberg Exhibition, South Australian State Library, 2015. Contributor, Conversations with Regina: A Celebration of the Remarkable Life of Regina Zielinski, 2014-2015. Curator, Remember the Holocaust: Art and the Holocaust, 2010. Fellow, Royal South Australian Society of Arts, since 1992; President, 1995-1997; Active Member, 'for many years'. Artist/Sculptor, works include: Twelve Tribes stained glass windows, Adelaide Hebrew Congregation, 2000. Burnside Civic Centre Sculpture (for the third millennium), 2000. Various Stained Glass Windows, Adelaide Beit Shalom Synagogue. Ukaria Culture Centre, Homage to Nature, Bird in flight.


Ms Donna Lisa STEPAN, Gundaroo NSW 2620 For service to animal welfare. Service includes: Founder, Sleepy Burrows Wombat Sanctuary, since 2006.. Foundation Member, Native Animal Rescue Group New South Wales, current. Volunteer Wildlife Care, 'for 16 years'.

Mrs Karen Lynne STEPHENSON, Oatlands NSW 2117 For service to swimming. Service includes: Mrs Karen Stephenson (nee Moras) was an elite Australian swimmer in the 1960s-1970s. Achievements include: Winner of 3 World Records. Bronze Medal Winner, Mexico Olympic Games, 1968. Winner of 3 Gold Medals, Edinburgh Commonwealth Games, 1970. Member of the Australian Swimming Team, Munich Olympic Games, 1972. Manager, Australian National Swimming Team, 2001-2004. Inaugural Inductee, Sport Australia Hall of Fame, 1985; Board Director, 2000-2009. Director, JD Oates Aquatic Centre, Presbyterian Ladies' College (PLC), Sydney, current; Founding Member, PLC Swim Club. Board Member, Sydney Cricket Group Trust, 'for many years'.


Dr Allan Richard STEWART, Tea Gardens NSW 2324 For service to dentistry, and to the community of the Mid North Coast. Service includes: Volunteer, Tea Gardens Community Technology Centre, 2000s. Volunteer, Hawks Nest, Meals on Wheels, 1990s. Honorary Treasurer, Hawks Nest Golf Club, 1992-1995; Member, Board of Directors, 1992-1995. Professional: Dentist, London, Sydney and rural northern New South Wales, 1936-1990. Re-registered as a Dentist, Dental Clinic, Wallsend Hospital, Hunter Region, 1995. Volunteer Dental Surgeon, Pre-natal Clinic, Royal Hospital for Women, Paddington, 1970s. Inaugural Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, 1965. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Guinness World Record Holder, 'Oldest Graduate', Masters, Clinical Science (Complimentary Medicine), Southern Cross University, 2012. Recipient, Guinness World Record Holder, 'Oldest Graduate', Bachelor of Law Degree, University of New England, 2006.


Mr Bruce Anthony STEWART, Tamworth NSW 2340 For service to the community of Tamworth. Service includes: President, North West Region, Scouts Australia, New South Wales Branch, since 2010; Chairman, 1978-2010. Member, West Tamworth Apex Club, 1965-1979; Life Member, 1979; District Governor, 1974-1975 and President, 1971-1972. Parishioner, St Nicholas Catholic Parish Tamworth, since 1966; Member, Armidale Diocese, Bishops Commission for Justice, Development and Peace, 2001-2011. Foundation Member, Central Northern Rugby Union Referees Association, 1966; Active Referee, 1966-1989 and Association President, 2010-2014. Professional: Dental Practitioner, Tamworth, 1965-2009. Chairman, North West Divisional, Australian Dental Association (NSW Branch), 1985-1995. President, Australian Dental Association (NSW Branch), 1996 and Council Member, 1987-1998. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Meritorious Service Award, Australian Dental Association, 2010. Recipient, Vocational Excellence Award, Rotary International, 2011. Recipient, 'Pro Ecclesia and Pontifice' Papal Medal, 2007. Recipient, President's Award, Scout Association of Australia, 1997 and Queen's Scout, 1958.

Ms Lorraine Margaret STOKES, Portarlington Vic 3223 For service to the community of Portarlington. Service includes: Vice-President, Portarlington Neighbourhood House, since 2016; Inaugural President, 2009; Active Volunteer, ongoing; Organiser, History Cafe Talks, current; Founding Member, circa 2007; Life Member. Treasurer, Port Arts Network, since 2005. Founding Member, Portarlington Art and Garden Trail, since 2010. Founding Member, Portarlington Mussel Festival, 2007-2009. Initiated the 'Gumboot Toss' at the Bellarine Agricultural Show; Organiser, 'for 5 years'. Author, 'Discovering Portarlington's History... A Driving Trail', 2007.


Dr Peter Darcy SUTHERLAND, Malvern SA 5061 For service to medicine as a urologist. Service includes: Senior Consultant Urologist, Royal Adelaide Hospital, 'for 20 years'. Spokesperson, South Australian Branch, Urological Society. Member, Urological Society of Australia, 'for many years'. Member, Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Member, Societe Internationale de Urolgie, 'for many years'. Member, Society of Robotic Surgery.


The late Mr Rex Hamilton TATE Late of Alexandra Vic 3714 For service to the community through a range of organisations. Service includes: Founding Member and Secretary, Murrindindi Historic Register (now Alexandra Historical Society), 1997-2016; Secretary, Steering Committee for 'Alexandra and District' history book, 2006. Founding Member, Alexandra Timber Tramway and Museum, 1968-2016; Trustee, 1988-1998; Secretary, 1968-1988. History Volunteer, Alexandra Information Visitors Centre, 1990-2012. Founding Member, Alexandra More Murals Project, 2011-2016. Founding Secretary, Rotary Club of Alexandra, 1968-1990; President, 1970-1971; Charter Member, 1966-1990. Founding Member, Alexandra Probus Club, 1988-2016. Secretary, Alexandra Masonic Lodge, 1975-1994. Librarian and Displays Manager, Alexandra Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, 1988-2016; Welfare Officer, 1988-2004. Secretary, Alexandra and North East Victoria Branch, Royal Australian Air Force Association (now the Air Force Association Victoria), 1990-2004; Member, 1959-2004. President and Secretary, Alexandra Legacy, 1980-1994. Founding Board Member and Treasurer, Kellock Lodge Retirement Village in Alexandra, 1981-1988. Treasurer, Alexandra Community Care, 1978-1988. Volunteer, Aboriginal Building and Living Enterprises, 1969-2005. Volunteer Financial Counsellor, Housing and Management, Australian Overseas Expert program to Solomon Island, 1994 and Kiribati 1996-1997. Secretary, Alexandra Group, Cooperative Housing Societies, 'late 1970s-c1993'. Honorary Auditor, Camp Jungai, 1978-1991. Member, Manchester Unity Fraternal, 1980-2016. Volunteer, Alexandra Tax Help, 1998-2003. Volunteer, Alexandra Meals on Wheels, 1988-2001. Volunteer, School Religious Instructor, Council for Christian Education in Schools, 1989-1994. Secretary, Building Committee, Alexandra Uniting Church, 1965-1968; Elder, 1980-1990. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Murrindindi Citizen of the Year Award, Murrindindi Shire Council, 2007.


Mr Hugh TAYLOR, Weston ACT 2611 For service to the community of the Australian Capital Territory. Service includes: Rotary Club of Canberra, Weston Creek: Honorary Member, 2016. Director, Community Service, 1983-1984, 1987-1988, 1993-1994, 2001-2002 and 2005-2007. President, 1986-1987 and 2002-2003. President Elect, 1985-1986, 1999-2000 and 2001-2002. Vice-President, 1987-1988 and 2003-2004. Director, Club Service, 1985-1986, 1999-2000 and 2001-2002. Sergeant At Arms, 1980-1981. Manager, Speaker Program, 1989-1993. Member, since 1980. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Rotary Paul Harris Fellow, 1987.

Mr Darryl Leslie THOMAS, Clifton Springs VIC 3222 For service to the funeral industry, and to the community of Geelong. Service includes: Vice-President, International Cremation Federation, since 2011; Chairman, Australia-Asia Regional Committee, since 2011. Board Member, Australasian Cemeteries and Crematoria Association, since 2005; President 2009-2011; Vice-President, 2005-2009; Representative, Queensland Funeral Industry Reference Group, 2012. Committee Member, Cemeteries and Crematoria Association of Victoria, since 2003; President 2008-2009; Vice-President, 2006-2007; Treasurer 2004-2005; Chair, Training Committee, 2003-2004; Member, Risk Management Working Party, 2008. Member, Victorian Funeral Industry Consultative Committee, since 2004. Chief Executive Officer, Geelong Cemeteries Trust, since 2005; Operations Manager, 1994-2004; Work Supervisor and Maintenance Fitter 1984-1994. Member, Metropolitan Cemetery Advisory Committee, 2009-2010. Member, Rural Cemetery Advisory Committee, 2009-2010. Member, Anam Cara-Geelong, since 2012. Member, Rotary Club of Geelong Central, 2013-2015. Deputy Chair, Samaritin House, 2013. Member, Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club, 2002-2010; Committee Member, 2006-2008.


Associate Professor Gwynne Wilton THOMAS, Camberwell VIC 3124 For service to medicine in the field of nephrology, and to the community. Service includes: Founding Chair, Waverley Abbeyfield Society, 1986-1993; Member, since 1986. (The Abbeyfield Society is a national not-for-profit community housing provider). Member, Rotary Club of Glen Waverley, since 1980. President, 1986-1987. Fundraiser, Eastern Palliative Care Oral Biography Project. Austin Health: Medical Director, Medical and Emergency Clinical Service Unit, 1999-2012. Head of General Medicine Unit, 1997-2016. Nephrologist, 1978-2017.

Mr Glenn Robert THOMPSON, Kareela NSW 2232 For service to family law, and to the community. Service includes: Professional: Senior Partner, Newnhams Solicitors, current, Partner, since 1988. Member, Steering Committee, Children's Cases Program, Family Court of New South Wales, 2006. Fellow, International Academy of Family Lawyers, since 2010. Member, Family Law Advisory Committee, College of Law, current; Adjunct Lecturer. Chair, Greater Sydney Family Law Pathways Network, since 2008. Former Member, Lawyer Selection Panel, Department of Community Services. Member, Family Issues Committee, Law Society of New South Wales, since 2006 and Board Member and Examiner, Specialist Accreditation for Family Law, since 2014. Community: President, St Joseph's Junior Rugby League Football Club, 2000-2009 and Life Member. Former Committee Member, Kareela Water Project. Honorary Solicitor, St George Junior Rugby League, circa 1986-1990. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, President's Medal, Law Society of New South Wales, 2010.


Mrs Marcia Robin THORBURN, Wallendbeen NSW 2588 For service to the community of Wallendbeen. Service includes: President, Wallendbeen Branch, Country Women's Association of New South Wales, since 1995; Treasurer, 'for 7 years'; Secretary, 'for 2years'; Life Member, 2010; Member, 'for over 45 years, ongoing'. People's Warden and Treasurer, St Clement's Anglican Church, since 1978; Treasurer, 'for 44 years'; Organiser, 90th and 100th anniversary church celebrations. Committee Member, Kangaroo March, 2015. Coordinator, Wallendbeen Wheat Growers Competition, 'over 40 years ongoing'. Secretary, Wallendbeen Memorial Hall Committee, since 1982 and Caretaker and Booking Clerk, current. Life Member, Wallendbeen Tennis Club, 1982; Club Secretary, 1969-1993. Community Member, various community organisations including Friends of the Cemetery; Ladies Church Guild; Wallendbeen School and Red Cross, 'all ongoing over 50 years'. Author, 'The Wallendbeen Story', 2008. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, National Volunteer Award, 2011.


Mr Richard Francis TIGHE RFD RD, Fairlight NSW 2094 For service to sailing, to youth development, and to the community. Service includes; Vice-President and Sail Training Coordinator, New South Wales Branch, Australia-Britain Society, since 1999; Treasurer, 1988-1999; National Executive Treasurer, 1993-1997; Member, since 1979. Coordinator, Tall Ships Award Program and Chairman, Selection Board (involves cooperation between the Australia-Britain Society, the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme and the Australian Sail Training Association). Volunteer Race Official, Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, since 1997 and Member, since 1992. Member, Sailing Race Management Team, Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Officer, Royal Australian Naval Reserves, 1956-1997. Secretary, Naval Warfare Officers Association, 2000-2005; Committee Member, 2005-2016. Life Saver, Queenscliff Surf Life Saving Club, 1987-2000.

Mr Kieran John TONGE, Corrimal NSW 2518 For service to the community. Service includes: President, Friends of Sydney Town Hall, since 2002 and Founding Member, since 1985. Member, Sydney-Nagoya Sister City Committee, since early 1980s; Nagoya Festival Guide, annually since 2000. Honorary Treasurer, Sydney-Portsmouth Sister City Committee, since 2010. Member, Bulli Rotary, 2010-2016. Honorary Secretary/Treasurer, Sydney City Council and South Sydney Council Ex-Servicemen and Retirees Committees, since 1986. Honorary Returning Officer, for the following organisations since circa 1980-1990: The Sydney Credit Union. The Sydney Catholic Club. Bulli Workers Club.


Mr John Cornelius TOOHEY, Goondiwindi QLD 4390 For service to veterans and their families, and to the community of Goondiwindi. Service includes: The Returned and Services League of Australia: Life Vice-President, Western District Branch, current; past Executive Member. President, Goondiwindi Sub-Branch, since 1975; Life Member, since 1993. Community: Finance Committee Member, St Mary's Catholic Parish, Goondiwindi, current. Past President and Referee, Goondiwindi Amateur Basketball Association and Life Member. Patron, Goondiwindi Junior Rugby Union Club, current; Past Fitness Coach, Goondiwindi Rugby Union Club. Member, Diggers Fishing Club, current. Qualified Justice of the Peace, current. Member, Goondiwindi Lions Club, current. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Meritorious Medal, The Returned and Services League of Australia, 2009 Recipient, Goondiwindi Citizen of the Year, Goondiwindi Regional Council, 2004. Recipient, Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International, 1990's. Recipient, Life Member, Goondiwindi Day Touch Football Club. Recipient, Life Member, Diggers Swimming Club. Recipient, Life Member, Goondiwindi Rugby Club.

Ms Noreen TOOHEY, Vic For service to the law, particularly as an advocate for the safety of children and families. Service includes: Regional Coordinating Magistrate, Sunshine Magistrates' Court, 2008-2016. Lead Magistrate, Family Violence Division Ballarat, since 2005. Magistrate, Magistrates' Court of Victoria, since 1995 and Member, Family Law Portfolio Committee, current. Solicitor, Victorian Office of Public Prosecutions, 1985-1995. Helped establish the InTouch Legal Centre, 2012. Judging Panel Chair, Eliminating Violence Against Women Media Awards. Committee Member, Australian Association of Women Judges, current.


Mrs Janet Mary TORNEY, Ballarat Vic 3350 For service to the community of Ballarat. Service includes: Member, Ballarat Symphony Orchestra, since 1985; Member, Sponsorship, Sub-Committee, since 2012. Chair, Fundraising Committee, Life Education Mobile Classroom, Ballarat, 1988-2003; Foundation Member. Trustee, Victorian Arts Centre Trust, 1995-2001. Member, Restoration Appeal Committee, St Patrick's Cathedral, Ballarat, 1999-2000. Member, Inaugural Committee and Later Foundation Council, Ballarat University, 1994-1996. Council Member, Ballarat Teachers College, 1993-1994. Member, Ballarat Opera Festival, 'early 1990s'. Committee Member, Victorian State Opera Society. Founding Member, Ballarat (Performing) Arts Foundation Inc.

Mr Graham Roy TOWLE, North Rocks NSW 2151 For service to swimming. Service includes: Swimming NSW: President, since 2014. Board Member, since 2009. Director, Aquatics Management Board, since 2011. Technical Official, since 1984. Technical Official, National Championships, Swimming Australia, since 1996; Member, Participation and Development Committee, 2014-2016. Member, McCredie Park Aquatics Swim Club, 'for 28 years' and Life Membership, 2004. Town Clerk, Holroyd City Council, 1988-1991.


Mr William Ian TOWNSEND, Mudgeeraba QLD 4213 For service to the international community, particularly to peacekeeping. Service includes: Senior Intelligence Analyst, Australian Department of Defence, 2010-2013; Advisor, East Timor Ministry of Defence, Australian Defence Cooperation Program, Dili, 2007-2010. Civil Affairs Officer, United Nations Transitional Administration, Cambodia, 1992-1993. Political and Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator, Sector South West, Bosnia, United Nations Peacekeeping Missions, Former Yugoslavia, 1993-1996. Civil Affairs Officer, United Nations Transitional Administration, East Timor, 1999-2001. First Secretary, Australian High Commission, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1980-1983. Administrative Officer, Medical Aid Team, Australian Department of External Affairs, Vietnam, 1968-1969.

Mrs Isabel Mary TREASE, Mirboo North VIC 3871 For service to the community through social welfare organisations. Service includes: Member, Mawarra Centre Inc, since 1974. (Mawarra Centre provides support and employment services for people with a disability in West Gippsland). Member, Mawarra Parents and Friends Auxiliary Group, since 1974; President, 'for 15 years'. Vice-President, Mirboo North Ambulance Auxiliary, current; Member, since 1990. Member, Gippsland Carers Association, since 2007. Member, Friends of Lyrebird Forest Walk Inc also known as 'Wednesday Warriors', since 1995. President, Mirboo North Shire Hall Committee, 'for 12 years'; Committee Member, 'for 12 years'. Founding Member, Mirboo North Badminton Association, 'for 37 years' and Past President.


Mr Neil Vincent TREASE ASM, Mirboo North VIC 3871 For service to the community through social welfare organisations. Service includes; Member, Mawarra Centre Inc, since 2002. (Mawarra Centre provides support and employment services for people with a disability in West Gippsland). Member, Mawarra Parent and Friends Auxiliary Group, since 2000. Chair Mirboo North Cemetery Trust, current and Member, since 1996. Vice-President, Gippsland Carers Association, current and Committee Member, since 2005. Member, Mirboo North Ambulance Auxiliary, since 1990. Volunteer Ambulance Community Officer, Mirboo North Ambulance Victoria, since 1982. Founding Committee Member, Friends of Lyrebird Forest Walk Inc also known as 'Wednesday Warriors', since 1995. Chairperson, Grand Ridge Rail Trail Committee of Management, 'for many years'. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Ambulance Service Medal, Ambulance Victoria, 2011. Recipient, Victorian Senior of the Year, 2005. Recipient, South Gippsland Citizen of the Year, South Gippsland Shire Council, 2005.

Mr James Morison TRELOAR, Tamworth NSW 2340 For service to local government, and to the community of Tamworth. Service includes: Tamworth Regional Council: Mayor, 2002-2010 and 1995-2000. Deputy Mayor, 1994-1995 and 1989-1992. Councillor, 2011-2016, 2001-2002, 1987-1989. City of Tamworth Representative, EvoCities, 2010-2016. Member, Rotary Club of Tamworth First Light, since 2011. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Emeritus Mayor, Local Government of New South Wales, 2010 and 2002.


Mr Joe TRIPODI, Athelstone SA 5076 For service to football, and to the multicultural community of South Australia. Service includes: Norwood Football Club: Patron, since 2015. President and Chairman, 2006-2013. Board Member, 2004-2014. League Director, 2009-2014. Senior Vice-President, 1981-2003. Sponsor, 1979-2015. Member, Oval Committee, 1987-2003. Life Member, since 2007. Patron and Benefactor, Metro Stars Soccer Club, 1997-2004. Patron and Major Benefactor, Adelaide City Women's Soccer Club, 1998-2005. Board Member, Adelaide City Force Soccer Club, 1993-1998. Community: Board Member, Radio Televisione Italiana, Adelaide, current; Chairman, Building Committee, since 2010. Past Supporter, Associazione Nazionale Famiglie Emigrati, 'for more than 15 years'. Board Member, South Australian Italian Association, 2002-2004. Business: Managing Director, The Tripodi Group, since 1972.

Mr Desmond Charles TURNER, Banora Point NSW 2486 For service to snooker. Service includes: President, Twin Towns Snooker Club, since 1978; Honorary Life Member, since 1998; Member, since 1972. Secretary, Far North Coast Snooker Association, since circa 1987 ongoing; Tournament Organiser, Lismore Open. Queensland Snooker and Billiards Association: Committee Member and Referees Coordinator, 'for over 30 years'.


Mr John Stanley TURNER, Caulfield East VIC 3145 For service to community health. Service includes: Healthcare: Chief Executive Officer, Bentleigh Bayside Community Health,1996-2015. Councillor, Victorian Branch, Australasian College of Health Service Management, since 2011; President, Victorian Branch, 2012-2015; Treasurer, Victorian Branch, 2015; Director, National Board, since 2013; Examiner, Fellowship Program, current; Convenor, Community Health CEO Special Interest Group, 2002-2013; National Board Finance Committee since 2013; Member, Education Committee, 2004-2015; Fellow, 2007. Councillor, Division 4 Council, Victorian Healthcare Association. Member, Management Committee, Kingston Bayside Primary Care Partnership, 1999-2014 and Chair. Chief Executive Officer, Charlton/Korong/Pyramid Hill/Nyah Bush Nursing Hospitals, 1988-1996. Executive Director, Lions Institute for Diabetes, 1985-1987. Founder/Secretary, Community Health Managers Association, 1975-1987. Community: District Governor/President/Board Member, Bentleigh Apex Club and Member, 1970s-1980s. Member, Moorleigh Moorabbin Rotary Club, since 1990s. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Paul Harris Fellowship, Rotary Club of Australia, 'for outstanding community service', 1998.

Mr Barry Vivian VAINS, Taranganba QLD 4703 For service to veterans and their families. Service includes: President, Pioneer Fitzroy Highlands District, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 2016; Vice-President, 2014-2016; Welfare Officer, Emu Park Sub-Branch, since 2013; Deputy President, 2008-2009; President, 2009-2013. Secretary, Emu Park Anzac Plaza steering committee, since 2013; Co-Founder, 2011.


Mr Antony John VARRALL, Turramurra NSW 2074 For service to people with a disability. Service includes: Spinal Cord Injuries Australia: President, 2011-2014. Deputy President, 2011. Board Member, 2007-2015. Member of a range of sub-committees for varying periods including Board Development and Governance, Finance and Audit, CEO Liaison and Members issues, 2007-2015. Ambassador, 2006. Vice-President, Ku-ring-gai Community Workshop 'The Shed', 2016 and 2017; Member, Management Committee, 2013-2017; Coordinator, 2012-2017; Member, since 2011. Member, Access Committee, Ku-ring-gai Council, 1997-2000. Club Secretary, Bannockburn Rovers Soccer Club, 1997-2002 and Former Coach U12A and Former Manager, U9B and U10A. Industrial Arts Teacher, New South Wales Department of Education, 1978-2005.

Mr Peter Jan VEENSTRA, Clifton Grove NSW 2800 For service to rugby union, and to the community of Orange. Service includes: Rugby Union: Chief Executive Officer, Central West Rugby Union, since 1987. Director, New South Wales Country Rugby Union, since 1999. Director, New South Wales Rugby Union, 2012-2015. Community: Chairman, Lyndon Community Drug and Alcohol Service, Orange, since 2006; Member, since 2005. Board Member, Royal Far West, since 2013; Chairman, Nomination, Governance and Remuneration Committee, current. Councillor, Cabonne Shire Council, 2004-2008. Committee Member, Australian National Field Days, 'for 15 years'. Chairman, Orange Police Citizens Youth Club, 2000-2001. Member, Orange Sports Council Advisory Committee, Orange City Council, '1990s'. Education: Student Welfare Coordinator and Teacher, Kinross Wolaroi School, Orange, 1984-1999. Teacher, various schools, New South Wales Department of Education, 1963-1984.


Dr Unnikrishnan VELAYUDHAN PILLA, Everton Hills Qld 4053 For service to the Malayalee community of Queensland. Service includes: Founder and Chairman - Charities, Jvala Charitable and Cultural Society, 2016. Patron, Organization of Hindu Malayalees QLD, current. Secretary and Vice-President, Federation of Indian Communities QLD, 2008-2011. Co-ordinator, 'Dipawali' - Hindu festival of lights, Brisbane, 2009. President, Malayalee (Indian) Association of QLD, 2005-2007. Committee member and former Vice-President , Vedanta Society of QLD. Executive Member, Global Organisation Of People of Indian Origin. President and Founder, India Film and Business Council. Script writer, since 2008; Producer, director and author. Engineering: Principal Advisor, Queensland Transport and Mains Road Department, current. Awards and recognition includes: Multicultural Community: Recipient, Bharat Gaurav Award, All India Human Welfare Council, 2013. Recipient, Lord Mayor's Australia Day Award, Brisbane City Council, 2010. Recipient, Multicultural Community Award, Brisbane India Times and Commonwealth Bank, 2009. Awarded 'Golden Shawl', Nair Service Society, Trivandrum, India, 2008. Engineering: Recipient, Engineering and Technology Award, 2012. Recipient, Divisional Excellence Award, 2009, 2008 and 2003. Recipient, State Merit Award, 2004. Recipient, Regional Excellence Award, 2001. Recipient, State Individual Excellence Award, 2001. Recipient, Australia Day Award and Medal, Department of Transport and Main Roads, 2010.


Mrs Erika Johanna VICKERY, Naracoorte SA 5271 For service to local government, and to the community of Naracoorte. Service includes: Mayor, Naracoorte Lucindale Council, since 2010; Councillor, since 2000. President, Limestone Coast Local Government Association, since 2015; Interim President, 2014-2015. President, South Australia Regional Organisation of Councils (SAROC), since 2016. Vice President, Local Government Association of South Australia (LGASA), since 2017. Board Member, Limestone Coast Local Government Association, since 2010. Member, Limestone Coast Tourism Board, 2008-2012. Conductor/Musical Director, Naracoorte Singers, since 1991; Life Member, since 2007; Singing Teacher, Naracoorte Primary School, Naracoorte South Primary School, and Lucindale Area School, 'for 20 years'. Life Member, SE Primary Schools Music Festival, since 2008. Patron, Limestone Coast Symphony Orchestra. Committee Member, Limestone Coast Opera. Parishioner, St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church; Conducts 'Reflections' service at Longridge Retirement Village. Member, Naracoorte and District Suicide Prevention Network, since 2014. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Paul Harris Fellowship, Naracoorte Rotary Club. Recipient, Melvin Jones Fellowship, Naracoorte Lions Club.


Mr Peter WACHTEL, Palm Beach NSW 2108 For service to the community through ski patrolling. Service includes: Australian Ski Patrol Association: National Patroller, 1977. Former Finance Committee Member. Examiner, Ski Patroller Training Program, 'for many years'. Former National First Aid Examiner. Assisted with formation and implementation. Treasurer, New South Wales Ski Patrol Association and Liaison Officer to New South Wales Volunteer Rescue Association, 1986-2015; Committee Member. Perisher Volunteer Ski Patrol: Held a range of elected roles since 1976, including: Treasurer, 'for many years'; Captain; Equipment Officer. Member, since 1974. Ski Safety Officer, Kosciusko Alpine Club, Kosciusko Tour, Boonoona Open and the Snowy Mountains Classic Cross Country Skiing Races, 'for many years'.

Mrs Elaine Dawn WADE, Penrith NSW 2750 For service to the community of Penrith. Service includes; City of Penrith Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia: Ladies Auxiliary: Vice-President, current. Welfare Officer, current. Office Bearer, 'for more than 20 years'. Member, since 1975. Life Member, since 2004. Recipient, Badge and Certificate of Appreciation, Central Council of Women's Auxiliary. Past Treasurer, Travel Club. Past Volunteer, Swimming Club. Penrith Presbyterian Church: Treasurer, Penrith Branch, Presbyterian Women's Association, current; Member, 'for more than 50 years'. Parishioner, since 1960. Member, Cleaning and Flower Rosters, current, 'for many years'. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Penrith Seniors Local Achievement Awards, New South Wales Seniors Week, 2015.


Major James WAIN (Retd), Amaroo ACT 2914 For service to veterans and their families. Service includes: National President, Vietnam Veterans Federation of Australia, since 2015. President, Vietnam Veterans and Veterans Federation ACT, 2012-2015 and 2002-2006; Pension Officer and Advocate, since 1998; Life Member, since 2013. Member, Ex-Service Organisation Roundtable, Department of Veterans' Affairs, current. Founding Member, 'Picking up the Peaces' Program.

Mr Jeffery Gibson WAKE RFD, Attadale WA 6156 For service to veterans and their families. Service includes: Advocate Coordinator; Senior Welfare Officer, Vietnam Logistic Support Veterans Association (WA) Inc, 'since mid-1990s'; Member since 1990.


Mrs Helen Jean WALL, Gowangardie Vic 3669 For service to women, and to the community. Service includes: Australian Country Women's Association: Convenor, Organising Committee, National Conference, 2009. Country Women's Association of Victoria Inc: Convenor, Advisory Board, current. President, 2007-2009. Deputy President, 2005-2007. Vice President, 2003-2005. Member of Honour, since 2010. Chairman, Creative Arts Committee, 2001-2003. Committee Member, Catering, '1 year'; Administration and Finance Committee, '12 years'; Executive, '8 years'; Agenda '8 years'; Fund Raising, '4 years'; Magazine, '2 years'; Marketing, '4 years'; Country Women's Association of Australia, Convenor Scholarship Committee, '2 years'; Convenor Craft Stall Club Fair; '2 years'; Co-Convenor Holiday Week, '1 year'. Member, Chicks With Attitude Team, Murray Marathon, since 2004. Member, Caniambo Branch, since 1974; President; Vice President; Secretary; Treasurer. President, Eastern Goulburn Valley Group, 1998-2000; Group Bus Convenor; Group Exhibition Convenor; Group Craft Leader. Judge, Handicrafts and Home Industries. Member, Organising Committee, Area Conference, Ballarat, 2004. Community: Member, Ladies Committee, Shepparton Agricultural Society, since 1989; Steward Captain; Life Member, since 2010. Treasurer. Cosgrove South Tennis Club, since 1972. Secretary, Caniambo-Gowangardie-Tamleigh History Committee.


The late Mr Brian Thomas WALSH Late of Albion Park Rail NSW 2527 For service to the community of Shellharbour. Service includes: President, Albion Park Show Society, 1969-1971; Committee member, 1960-2010; Life Member. Former President, Shellharbour Apex Club; Founding Member. President, Shellharbour Probus Club, 1997-1998, 2005-2006. President, St Vincent de Paul Society Albion Park, 1993-1996, 2003-2003. Foundation Member, Shellharbour City U3A, 2003. Volunteer, Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, Sydney, 2000. Member of a range of other community and sporting clubs including the: Tongarra Heritage Society, 'for many years'; Albion Park Rail Tennis Club, Patron; Oak Flats Swimming Club, '7 years'; and Oak Flats Bowling Club. Member, Pastoral Council, St Paul's Catholic Church Albion Park, 'for 20 years'; Committee Member, Centenary of Sisters of St Joseph at Albion Park,. Member, Pastoral Council, Wollongong Catholic Diocese. Former President, Parents and Friends Association, St Mary's Catholic Girls' High School, Wollongong. Former President, Parents and Friends Association, St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Albion Park. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Australia Day Citizen of the Year, Shellharbour City, 2006.


Mr David Warren WARD ESM, Loxton SA 5333 For service to the community through a range of organisations. Service includes: Support Operations Volunteer, Riverland Operations and Support Unit, South Australian State Emergency Service, current; Past Deputy Unit Manager; Founding Member, Loxton Unit, since 1975; Past Acting Regional Commander, Unit Commander, Deputy Controller, and Unit Controller. Treasurer, South Australian State Emergency Service Volunteers Association, 2005-2010; Riverland District Regional Representative, 2000-2005. Advisory Board Member, South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission, 2006-2007 and Board Member, 2007-2010. Committee Member and State Delegate, Riverland Group, Royal Association of Justices of South Australia, since 2012; Chairman, 2005-2008; Vice-Chairman, 2003-2005; Secretary, 2010-2012; Founding Treasurer, 1998-2003; Founding Member, since 1998; Justice of the Peace, since 1979. Volunteer, Loxcare, current. Volunteer, Loxton Branch, St John Ambulance, 'for 33 years'. Affiliate Member, Loxton Returned Soldiers League, since 2013. Administration Officer, Loxton Retirement Village, 2003-2015. Manager, Loxton CATCH Centre, 2001-2015. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, National Medal, 1986, First Clasp, 1987, Second Clasp, 1997, Third Clasp, 2009. Recipient, National Emergency Services Medal, 2005.


Mrs Elizabeth Stephens WATTS, NSW For service to veterans and their families. Service includes: Secretary, Womens Royal Australian Navy Service, Naval Women's Association, since 2005. Vice-President, Federation of Naval Ship Associations (NSW), since 2014. Committee Member, Royal Australian Navy Communications Branch, since 2003. Editor, WRANS Newsletter, since 2005. WRANS Delegate to: Federation of Naval Ship Associations. Battle for Australia Committee. Victory in the Pacific Committee. Battle for the Java and Coral Sea Commemoration Committee. WRANS Annual Church Service and Plaque Dedication Committee. WRANS Anzac Day March Committee. Community: Member, University of the Third Age, 2003. Member, St George Walkers Club, 2004. Volunteer Guide, Australian National Maritime Museum, 2007.

Mr Carl WEAVER, Melton VIC 3337 For service to youth through Scouts. Service includes: Member, Australian Scout Fellowship, Scout Heritage Victoria, since 2010; Active Member, 2002-2010; Tour Guide, Scout Victorian Museum, 20062-2010. Active Member, Scouts Victoria, since 1955; Regional Leader, Hoadley Region, 1975-1982; District Scout Leader, 1969-1975; Scout Leader, 1957-1969; Assistant Scout Leader, 1955-1957. Active Supporter/Volunteer, Melbourne Gang Show, since 1999. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, 40 Year Long Service Award, Scouts Victoria, 2016. Recipient, President's Award for Eminent Achievement and Meritorious Service, Scouts Victoria, 2014. Recipient, Silver Emu, Scouts Victoria, 2007.


Mr William Bruce WEIR, Mildura Vic 3500 For service to the community of Mildura. Service includes: Councillor, Mildura Rural City Council, 1971-1989; Mayor, 1973, 1975, 1982, 1988 and 1989. Member, Rotary Club of Mildura, since 1966; Paul Harris Fellow with Sapphire. President, Mildura and District Returned Servicemen's Agricultural and Horticultural Society, 1993; Committee Member, 1975-2016 and Life Member Committee Member, South Mildura Football Club, 'for 11 years'; President, 'for 6 years'; Life Member. Member, Mildura Basketball Association Tribunal, 'for 20 years'; Chair, 'for 10 years'. President, Sunraysia Football League, 1984-1989. Probation Officer, Mildura Children's Court, 'for many years'. Justice of the Peace, since 1973. President, Mildura Jaycees, 1955; Member, 1953.


Dr Roger Thomas WELCH, Southport QLD 4215 For service to ophthalmology. Service includes: Professional: Founder and Consultant Ophthalmologist, Vision Centre Gold Coast and Vision Centre Day Surgery, Southport, since 2000. Consultant Ophthalmologist, Gold Coast Hospital, 1986-2005. Consultant Ophthalmologist, RGH Hospital, Greenslopes, Brisbane, 1989-circa 1990s. Founder, Moree Eye Service, Moree, New South Wales and Consultant Ophthalmologist, Moree Hospital, since 1996. Consultant Ophthalmologist, Pius X Aboriginal Health Care Corporation, since 2007. Founding Director and Consultant Ophthalmologist, Pindara Day Procedure Centre, Pindara Private Hospital, 1998-2002. Clinical Lecturer in Ophthalmology, Bond University and Griffith University, Gold Coast, since 2000. Fellow: Royal Australian College of Surgeons, 1985. Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists, 1985. Professional Memberships include: Australian Medical Association. Australian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. European Cataract Refractive Surgeons. Associate Member, Oceania Retina Association. Previous Professional Memberships include: American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society. Community: Co-Founder, Wooli Branch New South Wales, Coastal Communities Protection Alliance and Member, Dune Care, since 2003. Member, Fadden Forum, Gold Coast, since 2007.


Mrs Eileen Rosana WENN, Bunbury WA 6230 For service to the floral arts through a range of roles. Service includes: World Association of Floral Artists (WFAA): Minute Secretary, Coordination Panel, 2011-2014. Australian Delegate, 2011-2015. Demonstrator and Representative of the Australian Floral Art Association, World Show, Boston, 2011. Competition Judge, WFAA Seminar, United Kingdom 2000, United States of America 2009, and Ireland 2012. Australian Floral Art Association (AFAA): President, 2009-2015. Member, National Judges/Demonstrators Committee, 2013-2017. Member, Sub-Committee, AFAA Manual Publication, 2002-2009. Publisher, Australian Floral Art Association Magazine, 2009-2012. National Demonstrator. West Australian Floral Art Society: Chair, Floral Art Judges Committee, 2004-2008, and 2012-2013. Accredited Floral Art Judge, since 2000. Member, since 1990. Demonstrator. State Delegate to Australian Floral Art Association, 2002-2009. Flower Designers' Club of Bunbury: Floral Art Judge, current. Demonstrator, tutor and mentor. Chairperson, Blooming Art Exhibition, Bunbury Regional Art Galleries, 'for 25 years'. Past President and Past Secretary. Committee Member, 'for 30 years'. Coordinator, Sister City connection with Koryu Toyokai Suibokuka Tamae Ikebana School of Setagaya, Japan, since 2005. Member, 'since approximately 1980'. Life Member, since 2005. Community: Provider of Floral Art Displays, Western Australia Performing Arts Eisteddfod, since 1996. Flower Coordinator, St Patrick's Catholic Cathedral, Bunbury, since 2012. Floristry Lecturer, South Metro TAFE Western Australia, since 2005.


Mr Kenneth Hugh WHAN, Benalla VIC 3672 For service to local government, and to the community of Benalla. Service includes: Local government: Councillor, Rural City of Benalla, 2011-2012. Mayor, Delatite Shire Council, 2000-2001; Councillor,1997-2002. President, Benalla Shire Council, 1993-1994; Councillor, 1991-1994. Environment and agriculture: Member, Shepparton Irrigation Region and Goulburn Catchment Salinity Program, since 1995. Member, Warby Ranges Landcare, 'for many years'; Life Member, since 2005. Member, Goulburn Catchment Management Authority Implementation Committee, since 2011. Member, Broken-Goulburn Salinity Advisory Council, and North East Catchment Authority, 'one term'. Member, United Dairy Farmers Victoria, 1961-1985. Community: Secretary, Benalla Historical Society, 'for two years'; Member, 'for many years'. Member, Benalla Men's Probus Club, current; President, 2014. Member, Friends of Benalla Performing Arts Centre, current. Justice of the Peace, since 1985. Past Elder and Chairman, Council of Benalla Uniting Church Parish. Past Member, Save Mokoan Committee. Past Member, ANZAC 100 years Committee. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Award for Excellence, Landcare, 'for contributions to the Mid Goulburn Broken Implementation Committee', 2004. Recipient, Recognition of Service Award, Delatite Shire Council, 2003; Appreciation Award, Benalla Shire Council, 1995. Recipient, Certificate of Appreciation, Department of Natural Resources and Environment, 2002; Salinity Management Award, 2002.


Mr Philip Charles WHEATLEY, Brighton VIC 3186 For service to the community through youth support organisations. Service includes: Executive Officer, Operation Newstart Victoria, since 2008. Chairman, Youth Suicide Awareness Project, Rotary Club of Brighton North, 1997-2016; Chairman, Mental Health Forum, 2014 and 2009; President, 1996-1997; Member, since 1991. Member, Developmental Board, Centre for Adolescent Health, Royal Children's Hospital Board, 2008-2014. Member, Outdoor Youth Programs Research Alliance, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, current.

Mr Mervyn Robert WHITE, Mount Gambier SA 5290 For service to the community of Mount Gambier. Service includes: Member, West Gambier Football Club, since 1954; President, 2001-2003 and 1984; Treasurer, 1996-1998, 1990, 1983; former Chair. Member, West Gambier Cricket Club, since 1954; Treasurer, 'for 16 years'. Member, Mount Gambier Bowls Club, since 1978; Treasurer, 'for 5 years'; Club Auditor, 'for 5 years'; Club Selector, 'for 5 years'; Member, Management Committee, 'for 7 years'. Member, Mount Gambier and District Cricket Association, 'for many years' and Past Secretary. Councillor, City of Mount Gambier, 2003-2014, 1995-2000 and 1971-1981.


Mr Nathaniel John WHITE, Flinders Vic 3929 For service to the wine industry. Service includes: Main Ridge Estate Winery - Mornington Peninsula: Owner and Wine Maker, 1975-2015. Consultant, current. Mornington Peninsula's first qualified winemaker. Mornington Peninsula's first licenced winery, 1978. Foundation Member, Mornington Peninsula Vignerons Association (MPVA) and Committee Member, 'for 36 years'. Involved with the establishment of the Friends of the Mornington Peninsula Vignerons and winemakers' representative 'for many years'. Founding Committee Member, Morning Peninsula International Pinot Celebration. Consultant, mentor and educator to local winemakers, 'for 40 years'.

Mr Leszek WIKARJUSZ, Bellbird Park QLD 4300 For service to the Polish community of Australia. Service includes: President, Polish Community Council of Australia, since 2013; Vice President, 2011-2013; Executive Member, since 2007. President, Polonia Polish Association of Queensland Incorporated, since 2008; Treasurer and Vice-President; Delegate, Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland Limited; Member 1989-1991 and since 2000. President and Treasurer, Polish Queensland Branch, Friends of Scouts Association. Member, Tadeusz Kosciuszko Association, Darra, 1985-1988. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Medal, Polish Community Council of Australia, 'for long standing voluntary work benefiting the Polish Community', 2010. Recipient, Gold Cross of Merit, presented by the President of the Republic of Poland, 2009.


Mrs Margaret Ann WILKSCH, Flaxley SA 5153 For service to conservation and the environment. Service includes: National Director, Foundation for Australia's Most Endangered Species; Treasurer, 'for 10 years'; Member, since 2001. Board Member, Earth Sanctuaries Ltd and Earth Sanctuaries Foundation, 1997. Board Member, South Australian Branch, Greening Australia, 1994-2009. Member, Management Board, South Australia, Murray Darling Integrated Natural Resources, 1999-2005. Chair, Planning Board, Goolwa to Wellington Local Action, 'for 4 years'; Treasurer, 'for 8 years', Member, from 1998. Secretary, Central Hills Soil Conservation Committee, 'for 6 years'. Community Member, Working Party, Mt Lofty Ranges Review, Government of South Australia, 1980s. Volunteer, Warrawong Conservation Flora and Fauna Park. Secretary, Adelaide Hills Land Management Committee, 1980s. Councillor, District Council of Mt Barker, 2006-2010; including Chair of the Strategic Planning and Country Fire Service Committees. Board member, Adelaide Hills International Sculpture Symposium, current; Volunteer. Member, Adelaide Hills Farmers Market Board, since 2008. Board Member, Onkaparinga TAFE, 'for 10 years'. Foundation Member, Balhannah Residents Group, 1970s. Chair, Mother's Club, Oakbank Area School, 1970s. Involved in the establishment of the Gelbvieh Association and the South Australian Gelbvieh Breeding Group, 1989-2014. Involved in setting up and serving on the Murray Grey Group Committee, 'for more than 10 years'.


Mrs Colleen Fay WILLS, Quirindi NSW 2343 For service to local government, and to the community of Quirindi. Service includes: Councillor, Liverpool Plains Shire Council, 2004-2012. Councillor, Quirindi Shire Council, 1995-2004. Vice-President, Country Women's Association of New South Wales, 'for 3 years'; Namoi Representative, 'for many years'. Active Member, Namoi Group, Country Women's Association, ongoing; Has held various positions including President, Secretary, Publicity Officer and Scholarship Coordinator; Life Member, since 2006. Secretary, Quirindi Branch, CWA, since 1994; Has held various positions including Publicity Officer; Cultural Officer; Scholarship Coordinator. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Past State President's Award, Country Women's Association of New South Wales, 2016, 2011, 2005 and 1997. Recipient, Long Service Award, Local Government New South Wales, 2012.


Mr Robert Harry WILSDON, Sandy Bay TAS 7005 For service to people with disabilities, and to the community of Tasmania. Service includes: Multiple Sclerosis Society of Tasmania: Board Chair, 2000-2003. Board Director, 1999-2000. Acting Chief Executive Officer, during 2004-2005. Multiple Sclerosis Australia: Board Member, 2000-2005. MS Advocate for Multiple Sclerosis Australia, 2007-2011. Parkinson's Tasmania: Board Director, 2003-2005. Vice President, 2005-2009. Carers Tasmania: Board Director, 2005-2007. President, 2007-2012. Board Director, Hobart District Nurses, 2007-2008. Fundraising Institute of Australia: Board Director, 2007-2008. Inaugural President, Tasmanian Chapter, 2008. Chair, The Hobart Clinic Association, 2011-2014 and Board Member, 2014-2016. Chair, Flourish-Mental Health Action In Our Hands Inc., since 2016 and Board Member, 2013- 2015. Member, Tasmanian Premier's Disability Advisory Council, 2007-2012. Inaugural Chair, and instrumental in establishment of, Tasmanian Government Sport and Recreation Sport and Disability Committee, 2010-2012. Director, Advisory Council for the Tasmanian Commissioner for Children, 1990's. Facilitator/Convenor, Neuro Muscular Alliance of Tasmania, 2007-2009. Appointee, Community Capacity Building Grants Program Assessment Panel, 2010.


Mrs Janice Ellen WILSON, Yass NSW 2582 For service to the community of Yass. Service includes: Yass FM 100.3: President, since 2011. Public Officer and Production Manager, current. Past Secretary, Station Manager, and Training Officer. Yass Evening View Club: Publicity Officer, until 2017. Acting Secretary, until 2017. Yass University of the Third Age: Founder, 2004. Convenor, 2004-2013. Recipient, Outstanding Service Award, U3A ACT, 2015. Yass/Boorowa Branch, Canberra Legacy: Assistant Secretary, since 2011. Legatee, since 2005. Yass Sub-Branch, The Returned and Services League of Australia: President, Women's Auxiliary, current. Affiliate Member, current. Organiser and Convenor, 'Yass Remembers 1915', held in the Yass Memorial Hall. Justice of the Peace, 1987-2001.

Mrs Marcia Anne WILSON, Woolomin NSW 2340 For service to the community through a range of organisations. Service includes: Chair, Nundle Access Committee, current; Founding Member. Secretary, Woolomin-Duncan's Creek Community Group, current. Volunteer and part time employee, Meals on Wheels Nundle/Woolomin, current. Volunteer and Fundraiser, Stroke Recovery Centre, Tamworth Base Hospital. Community Care Coordinator, Nundle Home and Community Care Service, Nundle Neighbour Aid Committee, current; Founding Volunteer Member, 1991. Open Cooking Steward Tamworth Show, Tamworth Pastoral and Agricultural Association, since 2012 and Country Pantry Steward, since 2014. Justice of the Peace, since 1999.


Mrs Marion Fay WILSON, Canowindra NSW 2804 For service to the community of Canowindra. Service includes: Chair, Canowindra Food Basket, current. Past Chair, District Council, Uniting Church in Australia; Member, current; Past Leader/Member, Strategic Mission Committee, Macquarie Darling Presbytery. Cultural Officer, Canowindra Branch, Country Women's Association of New South Wales, current; Selector, Music and Voice Scholarship, current. Board Member, Canowindra Retirement Village Association, current. Developed Multi-Purpose Services in the region, co-locating community health services, aged care, residential care and acute inpatient services, 1990's. Manager of Health Promotion, New South Wales Health, 1989-1994. Community Nurse, Central Western Area Health Service, 1970's.

Mr Francis WONG, Belrose NSW 2085 For service to the Chinese community of Sydney. Service includes: Honourable Life President, Chung Shan Society of Australia, since 2004; President, 2009-2014; Executive Committee Member, since 1998. Honorary President, Zhung Shan Business Association Inc, 2015. Honorary Secretary, Kuan Yin Temple Foundation, Sydney, 1995-2006. Honorary President, Chinese Beneficence Federation of Australia Inc., 2011. Executive Committee Member, Australia Day Chinese Community Commemoration, 2004-2011. Honorary Advisor, Australian Chinese Martial Art Research Association, 2005. Honorary Life Member, Chinese Youth League of Australia, since 1998. President, Lions Club of Sydney South, 2004-2006. Charter Member, Lions Club of Sydney Central, since 2008; Life Member and Honourable Life President. Vice-Chairman, Evergreen Elderly Centre Foundation, 2003-2011. Honorary Advisor, North Sydney Regional Community Forum, 2005. Justice of the Peace, since 1996.


Mr Harry WOODING, Albury NSW 2640 For service to cricket. Service includes: President, Murray Cricket Council, 'for 12 years'. Vice-President, Albury and Border Cricket Association, 'for 12 years'; Vice President Zone 8, 'for 5 years'. Played cricket in the Albury and Border Cricket Association 1953-1983; umpire, 1983-2005; Selector, 'for 20 years'. Committee Member, Murray Cricket Umpires, 'for many years'; Technical Training Officer, 'for 20 years'. Curator, Albury Sportsground, 'for 12 years'. Author, '150 not out; A history of cricket in the Albury-Wodonga 1858-2007. Member, New South Wales Umpires and Scorers Association, 'for 25 years'. Vice-President, Albury and District Historical Society, 2004-2014. Member, Management Committee, Albury Wodonga and District Orchid Club, 'for 25 years', President,'for 2 years', Vice-President, 'for 3 years'. Life Member, Jindera Football Club.

Mrs Janet Marion WOODS, Banora Point NSW 2486 For service to the community of the Tweed Valley. Service includes: Secretary/Treasurer, Pink Ladies, Murwillumbah Hospital Auxiliary, 2003-2007; Volunteer, 2002-2013. Cook, Tweed Valley Respite Service, 2002-2013. Service Co-ordinator, Tweed Heads Branch, Home Care Service of New South Wales, 1985-2002. Co-organiser, 'Lunch with Friends', St Joseph's Church, 2000s; President, Ball Committee, 1971-1985; President, Parish Committee, 1971-1985. Secretary, Parents and Friends Association, St Joseph's School, 1971-1985; Tuckshop Convenor, 1971-1985. Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, 'early 1970s'.


Dr Donald Stuart WORLEY, Torrens Park SA 5062 For service to sport for the disabled as a documentary film-maker. Service includes: Producer of films of international sporting events for the disabled including: 'World Games for the Disabled', Heidelberg, West Germany, 1972. 'IV British Commonwealth Paraplegic Games', Dunedin, New Zealand, 1974. 'Far Eastern and South Pacific Games for the Disabled', Oita, Japan, 1975. 'Torontolympiad 1976', Toronto, Canada. 'Olympics for the Disabled 1980', Arnhem, The Netherlands, 1980. 'VII World Wheelchair Games', Stoke Mandeville, United Kingdom, 1984. Cameraman and production advisor, ABC film documentaries of the 1975, 1980 and 1984 Games. Advisor to the ABC documentary film of 'The 1988 Seoul Paralympics', Seoul, South Korea. Professional: Dental practitioner, 'for many years'. The Australian Dental Association of South Australia (ADASA): Member, 1957 - 2013. Lecturer, ADASA Dental Assistants Training Course (DATC) and founder and course supervisor, DATC Radiography Course, 1963-1976. Member ADASA Conduct Committee, later re-named Review Committee for Professional Integrity and Standards,1979-2013 and Chairman, 'for 10 years'. Recipient, ADASA Distinguished Service Award, 1996.


Mr John Graham WORRELL, Brighton Vic 3186 For service to surf lifesaving. Service includes: Anglesea Surf Life Saving: Coach and Advisor to competitions, since 1953. Patron, since 2005. Club Captain, 1961-1965. Vice-President, 1959-1961, 1965-1978. President, 1978-1981. Life Member, 1964. Foundation Member, 1952. Life Saving Victoria: State Superintendent Assistant, 1965-1972. Vice President, 1961-1965, 1975-1981. Life Member, 1972. Team Manager, 1963. Team Coach, 1960. Surf Life Saving Australia: Life Member, 1977. Member, Anglesea Golf Club, 1954-2004; Vice-President, 1968. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Australian Sports Medal, 2000. Recipient, Federation Sports Award, 2001. Recipient, Surf Life Saving Australia 60 Year's Service Award 2012.


Mrs June Margrethe WRIGHT, Koo Wee Rup Vic 3981 For service to youth through Scouts, and to the community. Service includes: Group Leader, 1st Koo Wee Rup Scout Group, since 2011; Cub Leader, 1978- 1995; Assistant Cub Leader, 1995-2011. District Cub Scout Leader, Cardinia District, 1995-2011. Volunteer Leader, Australian Scout Jamboree, 2007, 2004, 2001, 1998, 1994 and 1992. Volunteer, Victorian Cuboree, 2010, 2002, 1999 and 1997. Member, Lions Club of Koo Wee Rup and District, since 2009; Volunteer Manager, Op Shops in Mirboo North and Koo Wee Rup, since 1990s. Supporter, Koo Wee Rup Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 2002. Awards and recognition includes: Co-Recipient, Australia Day Citizen of the Year, Koo Wee Rup, Cardinia Shire Council, 2007. Recipient, Silver Kangaroo, Scouts Australia, 2013; Silver Emu, 2005, Silver Acorn, 1997. Recipient, Melvin Jones Award, Lions Club International, 2015. Recipient, Tyquin Award, MD201 Spinal Cord Fellowship, 2006.


Mr Michael Yiu-Wing YAU, Sunnybank QLD 4109 For service to the multicultural community, and to engineering. Service includes: Deputy Chair, Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland, current. Founder and President, Hong Kong Association of Queensland, 'for 10 years'. Seminars for the senior Chinese community, 'Safe Use of Medicine', Queensland, 2008-2012. Chair, Age Care Committee, Chinese Fraternity Association of Queensland Inc, 2000. President, Queensland Chinese Forum, 1997-1999. Member, State Reconciliation Committee, 1990s. Community: Chair, QEII Hospital and District Health Community Council, Queensland Health, 'for 15 years'. Co-Chair, Southside Multicultural Health Advisory Group, 2009-2011. Member, Public Transport Advisory Committee, Department of Transport and Main Roads, Queensland, 2011. Professional: Chair, Management Panel, Queensland Division, Engineers Australia, 'for over 10 years'. Member of the former Professional Engineers Disciplinary Panel, 'for 6 years'. General Referee, Queensland Building and Development Dispute Resolution Committee, since 2000. Fellow, Institute of Engineers Australia, since 2000. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Moreton Community Australia Day Award, 2003. Recipient, Centenary Medal, 2001. Recipient, Silver Medal , International Year of Volunteers, Queensland, 2001. Recipient, Queensland Multicultural Service Award, 2000.


Mrs Ann Myra YOUL, East Killara NSW 2071 For service to the community through a range of organisations. Service includes: Vice-President, Mosman Branch, NSW Liberal Party, current; Past President; Member, since 1990. Mosman Branch Delegate, NSW Liberal Party Women's Council, current. NSW State Council Delegate, Warringah Federal Electorate, Liberal Party of Australia, current. Active Member, Australian for Honest Elections, since 2007. Active Member, HS Chapman Society, since 1995. Active Member, Australian Monarchist League, circa 1997. Supporter, Sir David Martin Foundation, since 1995. Supporter, Sydney Legacy.

Mr Peter ZADELIS, Vaucluse NSW 2030 For service to the community. Service includes: Director, Greek Orthodox Parish of St George Rose Bay, 1980-2011; President, 'for 5 years'. President, Probus Club of Rose Bay, 2011-2012; Committee Member, since 2011; Member, since 2005. Director, District 9675 - Rose Bay, Rotary International, current; Board member, since 1990; President; Member, Dulwich Hill Branch, 1975-1990; Paul Harris Fellowship, 2008.

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

Ms Jean Mary CLIFFORD, Eight Mile Plains Qld 4113 For service to youth through Scouts. Service includes: A range of roles with Scouts Australia, including: Deputy Chief Commissioner, Queensland Branch, since 2004; Director of Finance, Jamboree Organising Executive, 2013; Member, Queensland Branch Council, since 2001; Member, Queensland Branch Executive Committee, since 2004; Member, Queensland Branch Finance Committee, 2005; Member, Queensland Branch Gang Show Executive, 2003; Finance Director, Queensland Branch Gang Show, 2003; Member, more than 40 years.

Mr Thomas Charles HARTLEY, Endeavour Hills Vic 3802 For service to youth through Scouts, and to the community. Service includes: Scouts Australia: Member, National Council, since 2001. Member, National Executive Committee, 2009-2012. Member, since 1956. Scouts Australia (Victorian Branch): Appointee, Victorian Branch Council, since 1995. Committee Chairman, Branch Executive, since 1995. Member, Finance Sub-Committee, since 1995. Victorian Scout Foundation: Governor, since 2013 Director, since 2001. Fellow, since 1985. Supporter, Mercy Ships Australia, since 2007. Fair Co-ordinator, St James Anglican Church, Dandenong, since 2009; Church Warden, no dates; Member, since 1972. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, 55 Year Long Service Award, Scouts Australia, 2011. Recipient, Silver Kangaroo for eminent service and meritorious service over a long period, Scouts Australia, 1998. Recipient, Silver Acorn 'for distinguished service over a long period', Scouts Australia, 1983. Recipient, Senior Citizen of the Year, City of Casey, 2007.


Mr Leslie Walter SMITH, Mitcham Vic 3132 For service to the environment. Service includes: Secretary, Environment Victoria, 'many years'; Committee Member, 30 years; Life Member, since 2002; volunteer and founding member, since 1969; http://environmentvictoria.org.au/content/les-smith - one of Environment Victoria's longest serving members and has been involved in conservation for over 50 years. Secretary, Director, Urimbirra Cooperative Society, up until 2014; Founding Member, since 1974. Founder, Friends of Little Desert NP, since 1988. Membership Secretary, Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society (Whitehorse), current; Treasurer, 2002-2015; Executive Member since 1960s; Member, since 1960s; Past President and Vice-President. President, Whitehorse Community Indigenous Plant Project (Nunawading Indigenous Plant Project Advisory Committee in 1987 and became WCIPP in 1999), 2002; Past Vice-President; Member, since 1987. Committee Member/Public Officer, Mullum Mullum Festival Committee, since 1995; Patron, since 2011. Member, Friends of the Coolart Bird Sanctuary, Mornington Peninsula, since 1981. Volunteer, Conservation Council of Victoria, many years. Whitehorse City Council: Member, Yarran Dheran Advisory Committee, circa 1973-2016. Founding Member, Wandinong Sanctuary Advisory Committee, circa 1973-2016; past Treasurer. Treasurer, Antonio Park Advisory Committee, 2002; Founding Member, circa 1973-2016. Past President, Secretary and Treasurer, Heatherdale Kindergarten Committee, Founding Member. Secretary, Nunawading Film Society (now the Whitehorse Film Society), “for many years”; Member since 1973. Awards and recognition includes: Best Friends Award, Victorian Environmental Friends Network, 2015. Pride of Australia, Environmental Medal, 2014.


Mr Nicholas Francis SULLIVAN, Happy Valley SA 5159 For service to sports shooting. Service includes: International Shooting Sport Federation: Member, Administrative Council, since 1997. Technical Delegate, Pacific Games, New Zealand, 2015. Technical Delegate, Glasgow Commonwealth Games, 2014. Recipient, Blue Cross for exceptional service to shooting, 2011. Recipient, ISSF Gold Medal for service to shooting, 2002. Recipient, ISSF Silver Medal for service to shooting, 2007. President, Oceania Shooting Federation, since 1997. President, Commonwealth Shooting Federation, since 2014. Shooting Australia: Chief Executive Officer, 2001-2013. President, 1998-2001. High Performance Manager, mid-2000s. President, Pistol Australia, 1996-2001. President, South Australian Pistol1992-1998; Vice-President, 1989. Australian Olympic Committee: Section Manager, Australian Olympic Team, 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, and 2012 London Olympic Games. Shooting Official, 2005 Australian Youth Olympic Festival.

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