MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN...

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

Mr John Patrick McARDLE, Saint Anne's Nursing Home, 1 De Milhau Road, Hunters Hill NSW 2110 For service to the communities of Molong and Orange. Honorary Special Minister of the Eucharist, St Joseph's Parish Orange, 1993-2007. Volunteer, St Vincent de Paul, since 1948; President, Molong Conference, 1954-1966; Volunteer, Orange Conference, 1970-1987. Honorary Ambulance Officer, Molong, Ambulance Services New South Wales, 1949-1966; Full time Officer, Orange, 1966-1993. Volunteer Fireman, Molong, New South Wales Fire Brigade, 1947-1966; Orange, 1966-1976 and Retained Fireman. Volunteer, St Johns Ambulance, 1949; Honorary First Aid Trainer and Examiner Molong, 1950-1966; Orange, 1970-1988. Secretary, Molong Ambulance Committee, 1950-1966. Sitting Member, Orange District Accident and Emergency Committee, 1982-1993.

Dr Colin Geoffrey MACARTHUR, Sylvania NSW 2224 For service to medicine as a clinician, and to medical administration. New South Wales Health: Accreditation Surveyor, New South Wales Health Education and Training Institute, current. Member, Standards and Accreditation Committee, NSW Postgraduate Council, 1991-2000. South Western Sydney Local Health District: Director, Health System Reform, 2000-2003. Member, Peak IT Steering Committee, current. Co-Chair, Electronic Medical Records Clinical Reference Group, current. Liverpool Hospital: Inaugural Director, Acute Medicine and Medical Assessment Unit, since 2009. Consultant Geriatrician, current. Executive Clinical Director, current. Member, Drug Advisory Committee, current. Member, Health Record Improvement Committee, current. General Manager, Liverpool Health Service, 1991-2000. Director, Medical Services, 2011-2013, and 1990-1991. Past Medical Superintendent, Sutherland Hospital, 1984-1990.


Mrs Angela Therese McCANN, 18 Devlin Street, Coolamon NSW 2701 For service to veterans and their families, and to the community of Coolamon. The Returned and Services League of Australia: Secretary, Coolamon Sub-branch, since 2000. Representative, South Western District Member, since 1999. Helped with the coordination and administration of the RSL Essay Competition, '15 years'. Founder, RSL Awards' School Perpetual Trophy Program, since 2009. Management Committee, Coolamon RSL Memorial Museum Representative, Up to Date Store Committee, Coolamon Cultural Precinct. Legacy: Legatee, Wagga,Wagga Branch, since 2007. Administrative Officer, Wagga Wagga Regional Family Day Care, current. Community: Member, Community Benefit Fund Committee, since 2012. Volunteer, Coolamon Cultural Precinct, since 2008.


Mr John Joseph McCARTHY, Norlane Vic 3214 For service to the community of Norlane through a range of social welfare organisations. St Vincent de Paul Society State Councillor, St Vincent De Paul, Western Central Region, 2004-2007; Regional President of Geelong, 2002-2004. Member, Board of Management, St Vincent De Paul State Centres, 2004-2011; Member, Membership and Development Advisory Board, 2004-2011. Treasurer, St Vincent De Paul Society, Norlane, 17 years; Prison and Hospital Roster visit Coordinator, current. Prison Visitor, Barwon Maximum Security Prison, 18 years; Member, Home Visitation Program, Norlane, 18 years; Member, St Vincent de Paul, since 1995. Eucharistic Minister, St John of God, Geelong, 12 years. Member, St Thomas Aquinas, Norlane Catholic Parish Council, 1997-2013; Former Member, Legion of Mary, Melbourne Senatus, 13 years; Treasurer of Senatus, 6 years; Praesidium President, Pastoral Cluster Legion of Mary, Bell Park, current; Member of Legion, 16 years. Community service includes: Member, Board of Directors, Geelong Food Relief Centre, 8 years; Former Deputy Chair, number of years. Treasurer, Norlane Senior Citizens Centre, since 2009; Former Vice President, 2009 - 2013. Member, Geelong Outpost, since approx 1999 and Vice-President, 'for 8 years'. Treasurer, Corio Listening Lounge, 16 years. Chair, Barwon Disability Resource Council, 10 years; Committee Member, 14 years; Voluntary Pastoral Worker, Norlane and Pastoral Cluster Catholic Parishes, since 1997. Former President, Warrnambool Sub Branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia, 1996-1997.

Ms Wendy Margaret McDOUGALL, 9 Harkins Street, Chiltern Vic 3683 For service to the community of Chiltern. Founder, Chiltern Lions Amateur Players, since 2005 Founding Member, Chiltern Lions Chase, 5 years. Associate, Chiltern Lions Club, since 2005. Voluntary Member, Chiltern Emergency Response Team. Active Member, Corowa Theatre Group, 1982-1995; Performer and Director. Member, Broadford Amateur Theatre Group, 1980-1982.


Dr Gillian McFEAT LIN, 73 Doyle Terrace, Chapman ACT 2611 For service to the community of the Australian Capital Territory. President, The Heart Foundation, ACT Division, 2009-2010; and Board Member, 1999-2012. National Board Member, 2009-2010. Board Member and Secretary, L'Arche Genesaret, ACT, 2012-2013. Member, Executive and Council, Australian Red Cross (ACT Division), 1997-2003 Rotary International: Board Member, Rotary Club of Canberra, District 9710, current. Public Relations Director and National Board Member, Rotary Oceanic Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC), 2004-2008 and Organiser of launch of ROMAC District 9710, 2002. President, Rotary Club of Belconnen, 2003-2004. Organiser, Australian Rotary Health Research Fund, Mental Health Forum, ACT, 2002. Other community service includes: Community Representative, Communities @ Work Bushfire Recovery Network and Member, organising committee, Community Fire Unit Field Day, November, 2007. Community Representative, 2004 Bushfire Recovery Community Expert Reference Group, ACT Chief Minister. Co-Founder and coordinator, Chapman Residents Action Group, 2003-2007. Member, Chapman 1 Community Fire Unit, ACT Fire Brigade, 'no dates'. Board Member, Life Education ACT, 2002-2003. Board Member, The Foundation, University of Canberra, 1997-2002 and Centre for Developing Cities, 1999-2000 and Council Member and President, Postgraduate Association, 1993. Board Member, The Foundation, Canberra Grammar School, 1995-2002. Convenor, Ageing Independently - A Community Alliance Forum On Ageing, 1999.


Mr Charles Peter McGLINCHEY, “Myree Hill” 344 Swamp Road, Jamberoo NSW 2533 For service to the communities of Kiama and the Shoalhaven. Steward, Sydney Royal Easter Show, Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, 1969-2010; 25 Year Service Award, 1994; 35 Year Service Award, 2005. President, Group 5 Agricultural Show Societies Council, 20 years. Inaugural Ring Master, Kiama Show Society, until 2003; President, 1973-1974 and 1962-1963; Life Member. Life Member, Nowra Show Society and Berry Show Society. Chairman, NSW Pony Club Council, 1972-1977. Inaugural President, Zone 22 Pony Club, 1967-1975; Chief Instructor, 1967-1977; Life Member; Delegate to NSW Pony Club Council. Inaugural President, Kiama Pony Club, 10 years; Life Member. Founding Member, Australian Co-operative Foods (now Dairy Farmer's Association), 1989; Director, 24 years; Chairman, Jamberoo Branch, for many years. Founding Member, Shoalhaven Dairy Co-operative, 1986; Deputy-Chairman, 1986-1971. Board Member, Jamberoo Dairy Co-operative, 1968-1986; Chairman, 1982-1983. Active Member, Kiama Parish of the Roman Catholic Church, many years; Member, St Matthews Catholic Church, Jamberoo. Player and Administrator, Jamberoo Rugby League Football Club, many years; Life Member. Member, Terragong Swap Drainage Union, since 1974. Previous recognition includes: Kiama Citizen of the Year, 2013. Australian Sports Medal, 2000.

Ms Anne Myrea McGOVERN, PO Box 20555, Nimbin NSW 2480 For service to the Indigenous communities of Mintabie and Mimili. Nurse, Mintabie Clinic, Frontier Services, early 1990s. Cared for disabled and elderly members of the community in Mimili and Mintabie, 1991-2011. Identified members of the community with disabilities and notified Nganampa Health Council, 1991-2011. Involved in the establishment of the Community Centre in Mimili, 1991; implemented health and welfare programs, 1990s. Masseur for Tjilpi Pumpa Festival and Indigenous camp outs, many years. Volunteer, Mintabie Country Fire Service, since 1999. Unit Manager, Mintabie Unit, State Emergency Service, current; Member, since 1999.


Mr John Robert (Jock) McILWAIN, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218 For service to the community of the Gold Coast through arts and educational organisations. Community service includes: Principal Supporter, 'Science on the Go', outreach project, Griffith University; Awarded Honorary Doctorate, 2013; Beverly and Jock McIlwain Award for Excellence in Science, established in recognition of a philanthropic donation. Diamond Benefactor, The Arts Centre Gold Coast (TACGC); Contributor to TACGC Benefactor's Fund, for youth education programs. Initiated Gift Fund and Principal donor, Friends of the Arts Centre Gold Coast, since 2006. Financial Supporter, Gold Coast Theatre Awards, since 2008; Jock and Beverly McIlwain Special Encouragement Award. Major donor, Little Souls Taking Big Steps (an early intervention centre for children with autism), since 2009. Patron, Club Robina, since 1990; Life Member, since 2009.

The Reverend Robert Andrew MACINTOSH AFC, 123/123 Fisher Street, Fullarton SA 5063 For service to the community, particularly through church and veteran's organisations. Uniting Church in Australia: Volunteer, Effective Living Centre, since 1999; Chair, Inter-Faith Sub-Committee, since 2005; Chairman, Social Issues Task Group, 2000-2004; Publisher, church newsletter, several years. 'Flying Padre', Murchison Patrol Meekatharra, Frontier Services South Australia (SA), 1985-1994; Convenor, SA Support Team, 1997-1999; Chairman, Meekatharra Community Action Group; 1987-1993. Minister of the Word, Bordertown Parish, 1982-1984. Elder, since 1981. Royal Australian Air Force Association: President, Mitcham Branch, 2009-2014. Chaplain, since 1997; Member, since 1995. Committee Member, Pension/Welfare Officer, since 1998. Vice-President, South Australian Division Council, current.


Ms Jan Margaret MACINTYRE, Coochiemudlo Island QLD 4184 For service to youth through the Guiding movement, and to the community. World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS): Field Executive Trainer, Asia-Pacific Region, 1996-1999, for Pacific Islands. Field Executive Trainer, Asia-Pacific Region, 1999-2006, for Asia and Pacific Islands. Assistant Guider in Charge, World Centre Sangam India, 1984-1986 and Administrator, 1986-1989. Honorary Associate, since 2007. Member, Friends of Asia Pacific WAGGGS, since 2004. Author, 'A History' Asia Pacific, 2013. Girl Guides Singapore: Project Manager, developing Training Directions for Adults and Girls 7-16, 2011. Author/Facilitator, 'Developmental Handbook for Young Adults', 2011. Girl Guides Australia: Commissioned by Board to reposition Girl Guides Australia, 2007-2010. Chair, Working Party, Restructure recommendations, 2009. Workshop Facilitator, Board and Volunteer Managers, 2006. Honorary Australian Associate, since 2009. Girl Guides Queensland: Member, Constitution Committee, since 2013. Member, Executive Board, State Council, 1981-1983. Assistant Region Commissioner, Morton Region, 1979-1981. Assistant Division Commissioner, Lockyer and Moogerah Regions,1974-1978. Division Commissioner, Irene Nicholl and Moreton Regions,1972-1974 and Secretary, Irene Nicholl Division, 1971-1972. Trainer, 1974-1984 Community: Volunteer ESL Tutor, Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE (QLD), 2008-2011. Volunteer, Hearing Impaired Children, Queensland, 1990-1996. Volunteer, Tinnitus and Meniere's Support Group, 1990-1996. Rector's Warden, St Paul's Anglican Church, Manly Brisbane, 1991-1996. Telephone Counsellor, Life Line Ipswich, 1976 'for many years'. Volunteer Literacy Tutor, Smith Family, since 2014.

Dr Gwendolyne Merna McKENZIE, Caufield North Vic 3161 For service to science, particularly as a researcher. Honorary Adjunct Research Fellow, Centre for Palynology and Palaeoecology, Monash University, since 1995; Research Fellow, 1989-1995; Student, circa 1975-1988; Lecturer, Tutor and Mentor, 'many years'. Author and/or Co-author, 1 book and 16 peer-reviewed papers. Member, Australasian Quaternary Association.


Dr Peter Willoughby McKERRACHER, Mount Claremont WA 6010 For service to dentistry, to professional associations, and to dental education. Australian Dental Association: Chair, Education Committee, 1986-1988; Deputy Chair, 1984-1986; Member, 1982-1988. Recipient, Service Medallion, 1994. Australian Dental Association (Western Australian Branch): Director and Case Manager, Dental Cases Panel, since 2007. Chief Executive Officer, 2001-2007. Consultant and Case Manager, Dental Cases Committee, 2000-2007. Chair, Postgraduate Dental Education Committee, University of Western Australia, 1985-1986; ADA Representative, 1976-1986. Honorary Life Member, since 2009; Honorary Member, since 2001; Member, since 1969. Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons: Executive Member and Censor-in-Chief, 1992-1996. Councillor, 1982-1996. Chairman, Continuing Education Committee, 1992-1996; Member, 1984-1986, and 1992-1996. Chairman, Western Australian Committee, 1980-1982; Secretary, 1976-1980; Member, 1976-1996. Fellow, since 1969 and Recipient, Meritorious Service Award, 1997. Consultant, Dental Board of Western Australia, 1980-2000. President and Federal Councillor, Australian Society of Prosthodontists (Western Australian Branch), 1973-1974; Secretary, 1971-1973; Member, 1975-1995. Clinical Lecturer and Tutor, Division of Operative Dentistry, Dental School, University of Western Australia, 1975-1993. Advisory Committee Member, School of Dental Therapy, Curtin University, 1980-1997. Former Visiting Professor, Dental School, University of Michigan. Member, Board of Management, Perth Dental Hospital, 1986-1989. Fellow, International College of Dentists. Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy. Fellow, Academy of Dentists International. Fellow, Society of Medical Hypnosis. Dentist, since 1964.


Mr Ian Herbert McKINNON, 17 Junction Street, Nowra NSW 2541 For service to the community of the Shoalhaven. President, Probus Club of Jervis Bay, 1997-1998; 2007-2008; Vice President; Life Member, since 2009; Foundation Member, since 1982. Vice President, Nowra Show Society, 1994; Woodchop Steward, almost 30 years. Treasurer, Tomerong Bush Fire Brigade, 1970-1979; Volunteer firefighter. President, Tomerong P&C Association, 1970-1975; Vice President, 1977-1980. Life Member, Falls Creek Public School P&C Association. Vice President, Tomerong School of Arts, 1962-1965; Treasurer, 1967-1977, Member, 1950-1980. Master of Lodge, Abercorn Masonic, 1993; Member, current. Elder, St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Nowra, since 1977; Session Clerk, 3 years.

Mr Peter McMAHON, 13 Kingsmill Road, Coalfalls Qld 4305 For service to the community of Ipswich. Ipswich Hospice Care: Chairperson, since 2008. Treasurer, 2007. Management Committee Member, since 2000. Rotary Club of Ipswich City: President, 1997-98, and 1998-99. Recipient, Paul Harris Fellowship, 1990. Member, since 1982. Initiated the TuffKidz annual triathlon for primary school children, 1999. Ipswich Show Society: President, 1995-1996. Treasurer, 1981-1983, and 1992. Assistant Treasurer, 1986-1987, and 1989. Committee Member, 1971-1998. Member, since 1971; Honorary Life Member, since 1994. Foundation Member, Swim Australia, since 1998; Recipient, Outstanding Community Service Award, Ipswich City, 2015. Volunteer, Alexandra Headlands Surf Life Saving Club, since 1943.


Mr Michael Arthur McMARTIN, Cambewarra NSW 2540 For service to the performing arts, particularly to the music industry. Founding Director Member, Australian Music Managers Forum, 'no dates'; Honorary Life Member, 2002. Founding Director Member, Association of Artist Managers (Australia), 2007; Life Member, 2009. Chairman, International Music Managers Forum, 4 years and Director, 4 years. Director, Melody Management (a music management company, clients include: Hoodoo Gurus, Radio Birdman, Savage Garden and Powderfinger), since 1983. Founder, Trafalgar Records, (a publishing and record company, clients include Radio Birdman, Robyn Arch and 1927), 1975. Recognition includes: Recipient, Ted Albert Award, Australian Performing Right Association, 2007 'for outstanding contribution to Australian Music'. Inductee, ARIA Hall of Fame (with clients Hoodoo Guru), 2009.

Mrs Barbara Fay MAGGS, 1950 South Gippsland Highway, Devon Meadows Vic 3977 For service to the community through charitable event organisation. Has been responsible for organising the Ulysses Motorcycle Club's annual toy run from Cranbourne to the Melbourne CBD for 30 years. Participants collect donations for children's Christmas presents to be delivered to the Salvation Army. Life Member, Melbourne Ulysses Motorcycle Club. Committee Member, Motorcycle Riders' Association Victoria, many years; Life Member.


Mr James Walter MAITLAND, 3 Kook Street, Tanunda SA 5352 For service to local government, and to the community of Wakefield. Local Government: Mayor, Wakefield Regional Council, since 1997; Executive Member, Mid North Regional Development Board, 1995 - 1997. Deputy Chairman, District Council of Blythe-Snowtown, 1995 - 1997; Councillor, 1991 - 1995; Deputy Chairman, District Council of Blyth, 1987 - 1989; Councillor, District Council of Blythe, 1985 - 1987. Vice President South Australian Local Government Association, since 2009; Acting President, 2011; Chair, Regional Organisation of Council, since 2009; Board Member, since 2003; Chair, Waste Management Committee, since 2011; Chair, Boundary Adjustment Facilitation Panel, since 2009; Member, Country Health Taskforce, 2008; Board Member, since 1999. Chair, South Australian Regional Organisation of Councils (SAROC), since 2009; Board Member, since 2003. Chair, Central Local Government Region of Councils, 2002 - 2013. Community includes: Honorary Life Member, Clare Show Society, 1973- -2001; President, 1992 - 1994.

Dr Ashim Kumar MAJUMDAR, 89 Tiverton Place, Bridgeman Downs Qld 4035 For service to the Indian community of Queensland. Patron, Bengali Society of Queensland Inc, current; Founding President, early 1990s. President, Federation of Indian Communities of Queensland Inc, on two occasions. Senior Vice-President, Brisbane Chapter, Vedanta Centre of Sydney, since 2010; Former Deputy Vice-President; involved in the fundraising activities for Queensland Flood Relief Fund Recognition includes: Lifetime Achievement Award, Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin, Queensland, 2011. Distinguished Service Award, Indo Australasian Psychiatry Association, 2009.


Mr Darvill Alexander MALCOLM, 31/543 New South Head Road, Double Bay NSW 2028 For service to veterans and their families, and to the community. President, Rose Bay Sub-Branch, The Returned and Services League of Australia, since 2007. Treasurer, Club Rose Bay, since 2009. Member, New South Wales Scottish Regimental Association, approximately 15 years; Chieftain, 2009 Wingham Fair; Member, Re-enactment Group, 10 years. High Commissioner, Clan MacCallum/Malcolm Society, 2003-2009.

Mr Brian Dennis MARTIN, 14 Myrtle Grove, Blackburn Vic 3130 For service to the community through a range of volunteer roles. Rotary Club of Box Hill Central President, 2006-2007. Chair, Operation Cleft Steering Committee, 2006-2007. Inaugural Chairman, Operation Cleft Australia Foundation Trust, 2008-2011. Co-Chairman, Operation Toilets (India) Steering Committee, current. Community Service Director, 2004-2005. Member, since 2001. District Governor, Rotary District 9810 (Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne), 2012-2013; District Public Image Coordinator, current; Director, District Project Funds Ltd, current. Other community organisations include: Involved in establishing, Whitehorse Men's Shed, 2005-2006. Volunteer Guide, National Gallery of Victoria, since 2011.


Mrs Juleen Barbara MAXFIELD, 82 Langton Street, Glenroy Vic 3046 For service to netball. Netball - International Umpire: New Zealand and Trinidad and Tobago, Tri Test Series, 1992. World Youth Netball Cup, 1992. International Federation of Netball Associations, 1990, Umpire List. Umpire Coach: Invitational, Hong Kong and Singapore, 1990. Netball - National Administrative: Member, National Officiating Committee, 2003. Member, Governing Council, All Australian Netball Associations, 1984-1986. Umpire: Australian Men's and Mixed Championships, 2010-2014. Netball Australia Super League, since 1986; National Australian Championships, 1986-1993; Open National Championships, from 1986; Grand Finals, Victorian Country Associations, 1967-1993; Qualified AA( All Australia) Umpire, 1974. Netball Victoria (previously Victorian Netball Association): President, 1982-1987; Vice-President 1980-1981; Board Member, 1967-1987 Selector, Victorian Representative Teams,1968-1990. B Grade Umpiring Talent Identification Selector , 2013 -2014 State Umpire Development Manager, 1996-2006; Representative Coach, 1972-1982; Life Member, 1982. Umpire Supervisor and Coach, Victorian Netball League, since 2009. Victorian Men's and Mixed League: Director of Umpiring, since 2009. North Melbourne Netball Club: Juniors Coordinator, current; President; Umpire; Coach; Selector; Founder, 1962; Life Member. Royal Park Netball Association (now Parkville Netball): Umpire Development Supervisor, since 1992; President, 1992-1997; Foundation Court Supervisor, 1969-1972.


Mr Gregory Frederick MEAD, 20 Alandale Close, Ventnor Vic 3922 For service to veterans and their families. The Returned and Services League of Australia: includes: President, Phillip Island Sub-Branch, and RSL Club, 2005-2013; Immediate Past President, current; Major Contributor, Memorial Garden, 2012; Member, since 2004; Life Member. Supporter, Bass Coast Community Foundation; Annual Carols by the Bay; Woolamai Surf Life Saving Club; Community Men's Shed; and weekly breakfast club, Cowes Primary School. Committee Member, Waverley Sub-Branch, 1989-2004; past Chairman, Membership Committee; Co-Organiser, Vietnam Veterans' Welcome Home Parade, Sydney, 1987. National Marketing Manager, 1999-2004; Member, Recruiting Committee; Member, Hall of Fame, 2013; Life Member, since 2002. Administration Officer, Victorian Branch, 1994-1999; Membership and Recruiting Officer, 1994; past - Secretary, State RSL Clubs United Purchasing Committee; Secretary, State Membership Committee; Member, Rules Committee, and Future of the League Committee. Past Committee Member, Light Horse Field Artillery Museum Association; Honorary Member, since 1997. Vietnam Veterans' Association of Australia Founding Secretary, National Vietnam Veterans' Museum, Sub-Branch, circa 1997; Member, since 1997. Past Media Coordinator, Victorian Branch; Secretary, Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial Fundraising Committee, 1987-1992; Life Member, since 2008. Alternate Member, Victorian Regional Committee, Australian Vietnam War Veterans' Trust Fund, 1989-1996. President, Melbourne Sub-Branch, Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia, 1992; Secretary, Vice-President and Committee Member, 1988-1992; Melbourne Co-ordinator, National Vietnam Veterans' Welcome Home Parade, 1986-1987.


Mr Ross Lindsay MELVILLE, 16 Sandringham Street, Mansfield Qld 4122 For service to youth, and to the community. Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Chief Executive Officer, YMCA, Brisbane, 1992 - 2007; General Secretary, 1992 - 2007; Consultant, 2 years; Volunteer, 4 years; Involved in establishment, Y-Care, 2005; Implemented, Rural Access Program, 1997; Involved in Outside School Hours Care Programs, since 1999. Acting Chief Executive Officer, YMCA Australia, 6 months. Community service includes: Director, Southside Sport and Community Club, 15 years. Chairman, Southside Community Group, 19 years. Founder, Southside Bingo Inc, 1990; Life Member, 2009. State Coordinator and Founder, Neighbourhood Watch; 1980s. Founding Member, Queensland's Crime Stoppers; Queensland Victims of Crime; Queensland Rural Watch, 1980s.

Mr Raymond Paul MENHINNITT, GPO Box 3838, Darwin NT 0800 For service to the community, particularly through swimming and water safety programs. Trainer, Royal Life Saving Society Australia - Northern Territory, since 2007. Pool Manager, Doomadgee Community Pool, Queensland, current . Pool Manager, Wadeye Community Pool, circa 2005-2010. Established swimming and water safety programs for school children, and programs for children with disabilities, 'Mums and Bubs', and senior citizens. Established swimming groups for children with disabilities including the 'Star Fish' group, Darwin, many years. President, Redcliffe Surf Club, Queensland, 1999. Technical Board Member, Disability Players in Judo, Queensland, 1991-1995. Head Judo Coach, for Disability Players, Police Citizens Youth Club, Nambour, Queensland, 1992-1995. Recipient, Bronze Medal, Judo, World Masters Games, 1994. Coach, Australian Swimming Coaches of Teachers Association, 2013. Coach, Queensland Swimming, 'no dates'.


Mr Richard Reynolds MILES, 103 Carrington Road, Wahroonga NSW 2076 For service to the community, particularly through roles with education organisations. Supporter, Knox Grammar School, many years; Established, biographies and memorial of students who lost their lives in WWI. Established Family Foundation which financially support students, many years. Member, Knox Old Boys Association, current. Member, Parish Council, St James Anglican Church, Turramurra, 1952 - 1980; held executive roles including Treasurer, Secretary, Auditor; Chairman, Finance Committee, many years. Member, Avondale Golf Club, 40 years. Member, Australian Club, many years; Librarian. Member, Bowral Golf Club, no dates.

Mrs Margaret Anne MILLINGTON, 8 William Street, Nhill Vic 3418 For service to the community of Nhill, to refugee support, and to social welfare organisations. Assisted in the mentoring and settlement of Burmese Karen refugees in Nhill at Luv-a-Duck and Nhill Neighbourhood House Learning Centre, since 2009. Member, Wimmera Settlement Committee, 2011-2012. Campaigner, Implementation of Real Time Monitoring of Pharmaceuticals and Member, Wimmera Drug Action Task Force, since 2010 and Member, Problematic Prescription Drug Use Sub-committee, since 2010. Campaigner, Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association, since 2007. Volunteer, Road Trauma Support Services Victoria, Australian Red Cross, since 2010. Reader and lay leader, St Patrick's Catholic Parish, Nhill, since 1983. Member, School Board, St Patricks Primary School, Nhill, approximately 10 years. Friend of Nhill Rotary Club, since 1987. Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, since 1984.


Mr James Bernard MOONEY, 1A Busby Street, O'Connor ACT 2602 For service to the broadcast media as a radio presenter, and to the community. Radio Presenter, ArtSound FM, since 1990s; Arts Liaison Officer, current; Board member, early 2000s. Member, Friends of the Canberra Symphony Orchestra, many years. Member, Friends of the Australian National University School of Music, many years. Involved in the establishment of the International Chopin Piano Competition, Friends of Chopin Australia, 2010-2012. A number of executive positions in a range of community organisations, including: Vice-President, Theatre Organ Society; Committee Member and Public Officer, Canberra City Opera; Committee Member, Art Song Canberra (Formerly ACT Lieder Society); Member, Management Committee, Griffin Centre; and Founding Member, Clavier Society.

Ms Mary Eleanor MORTIMER, 203/40 Refinery Drive, Pyrmont NSW 2009 For service to the communities of Pyrmont and Ultimo. Secretary, Jackson's Landing Community Association, current; Established community activities including The Wentworth Park Games, 2007; and the monthly community newsletter, since 2004. Chairperson, Christmas in Pyrmont, current. Member, The Blackwattle Cove Coalition, current. Involved, Pyrmont-Ultimo Landcare; established, local children's garden involving local child care centres. Involved, Pyrmont History Group, particularly in regard to their website, current. Co-Established, Council of Pyrmont and Ultimo Associations. Co-Established, Wrap with Love, Pyrmont Branch. Co-Established, Pyrmont Sings Choir. Co-Established, The Pyrmont Children's choir.


Dr Amad Ismail MTASHAR, 18 Mawbanna Close, West Hoxton NSW 2171 For service to multicultural relations, and to the community of South Western Sydney. President and Founding Member, Mandaean Australian Community Cultural Club (MACCC), since 2003; Member, Mandaean Human Rights Group; Established a Mandaean Saturday School. Peace Ambassador, since 2001. Member, Iraqi Forum Committee, current. Chairperson, Liverpool Migrant Resource Centre, since 2012 and 2006-2008; Committee Member, since 2005. Member, Multicultural Community Committee, Liverpool City Council, 2010-2012. Coordinator and Producer, Liverpool Migration History Project, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, 2008; Mandaean Survivors Exhibition, 2004. Member, Liverpool-Macarthur Advisory Committee, Community Relations Commission NSW (CRC), since 2009. Member, Friends of the NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS), since 2006. Contributor, Amnesty International Australia, since 2004. Member, South-West Sydney Multicultural Advisory Committee, NSW Department of Community Services, 2007-2011. Member, Community/Legal Advisory Committee on Migration for Temporary Protection Visa Holders, 1999-2004.

Mrs Nona June MULCAHY, 21 Milne Street, Laidley Qld 4341 For service to the community of Merriwa through a range of health and aged care groups. President, Merriwa Branch, United Hospital Auxiliaries of NSW, for 14 years; Secretary, for 5 years; Vice-President, for 6 years; Life Member of Merriwa Branch, 2005 and NSW State Auxiliary, 2005; Member, for 31 years. Founding Member, Merriwa Non-Emergency Medical Transport Group, late 1980s. Member, Merriwa Aged Hostel Committee, no dates; Co-Initiator of the 'Gummun Place Retirement Village'. Committee Member, Merriwa Springtime Show, for 34 years. Member, Merriwa Main Street Enhancement Committee, for 20 years. Past Advisory Group Member, Merriwa Hospital to Hunter Health. Past Finance Committee Member, Merriwa Catholic Church. Past Committee Member, Merriwa Race Club. Recognition includes: Recipient, Citizen of the Year Award, 1988 (for her services to the community of Merriwa).


Mr Dallas Phillip MULHALL, Copacabana NSW 2251 For service to the community through aged care and veteran welfare organisations. Aged care and Ex-Service welfare Vice-Chair, Evergreen Life Care Limited, current; Director, since 2001; Chair, Finance Committee, current. Chair, Community Care Services - Central Coast Limited, 2002-2011; Life Member, 2011. Treasurer, Vietnam Veterans Keith Payne VC Hostel Limited, since 1994; Director, since 1990; Chair, Finance Committee, since 1992; Chair, CEO Advisory Committee, since 1992. Chief Executive Officer, Brisbane Water (NSW) Legacy, 1987-1999; Legatee Member, since 1985. Legacy Representative, New South Wales State Ex-Service Round Table on Aged Care (SERTAC), 1995-2012. (formerly New South Wales State Planning Forum on Veterans' Aged Care Services SPOVACS) Legacy Representative, National Ex-Service Round Table on Aged Care (NERTAC), circa 2004-2006. (now National Health, Aged and Community Care Forum) Ex-Service Organisations Training Information Program Welfare Trainer, New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory, Department of Veterans' Affairs, circa 2004-2006. Consumer/Veterans' Representative, Liaison Group, Aged Care Standards Accreditation Agency, circa 2006.

Commander Robert Browning MUMMERY (Retd), 6 Windward Close, Safety Bay WA 6169 For service to youth, and to veterans organisations. Vice-President, Naval Cadets Association, current; Former President, several years. President and Convenor, Naval Officers Club Western Australia, since 2009; Secretary/Treasurer, current. President, Naval, Military and Air Force Club Western Australia, 2007-2009, 1994-1996; Committee Member, many years; Member, since 1987; Life Member, 2005. Member, Highgate Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 2005. Member, City of Rockingham Sub-Branch, Naval Association of Australia, since 2004. Former Volunteer Engineering Advisor, Project PAX. Member, HMAS Perth Association, many years.


Mr William James MURRAY, Mulligans Road, Coonawarra SA 5263 For service to the community of Penola. Founder and Chairman, Penola District Medical Support Group, since 2000. Board Member, Penola War Memorial Hospital. Deputy Chair, Penola and District Financial Services, since 2013; Member, Human Resources Committee, current; Member, Business Development Committee, current; Vice-Chair and Founding Member, Steering Committee, 2009-2013. Founding Chairman, Penola Ratepayers Association. Member, Maaoupe Brigade, Country Fire Service, more than 30 years. Adviser, Penola Coonawarra Vititec Scholarship, Stand Like a Stone Foundation, since 2005; Organiser, Vititec, 1995-2005. Councillor, Wattle Range Council, 1997-2003; Recipient, Riddoch Ward Citizen of the Year, 2013.

Ms Helen Margaret MUSA, Queanbeyan NSW 2620 For service to the performing and visual arts as a critic and magazine editor. Arts Editor, 'Canberra CityNews Magazine', since 2009. Art Editor, 'Canberra Times', 1996-2007. Editor, 'Muse' - Independent arts journal, 1990-1996. Founder and Convenor, Canberra Critics Circle, since 1991. Consultant, Asia Pacific Journalism Centre, Melbourne, since 2007 . Visual Arts Writer, 'Craft Arts International', 'World of Art and Antiques', and 'Art Monthly Australia'.

Mr Gordon Leslie NAY, 3 Ankali Place, North Manly NSW 2100 For service to the community of Manly. President, Lions Club of Manly, circa 1997; Member, since 1991; organised fundraising projects for community organisations including Bear Cottage, Pioneer Clubhouse, Royal Far West and Manly Community Centre. Member, Friends of Bear Cottage, approximately 14 years. Public Officer, Manly Community Centre, many years; Chair, Building Committee, 2003. Organiser, Annual Bed Race, Manly Hospital, many years.


Mr Peter Hutton NEVE, Junee NSW 2663 For service to the preservation of Australian rail heritage. Co-founder, New South Wales Railway Clubs Association, 1956. Founding Editor, The Railway News Magazine for the New South Wales School Railway Clubs Association, since 1956. Instigator, Railway Digest magazine, Australian Railway Historical Society, (NSW),1963 and Voluntary Sub-editor, 1963-1980. Contributor, articles and photographs and peer reviewer, Australian Railway History journal, Australian Railway Historical Society (NSW), and other publications, 'over many years'. Heritage Officer, State Rail Authority of New South Wales, 1993-1999. Founder, Weavering Rail Heritage Consultancy, 1999. Supervisor, Railway Heritage Store, Redfern, Office of Rail Heritage (NSW), 1999-2011. Memberships include: Member, Australian Railway Historical Society (NSW), since 1955 and honorary Life Member, since 1980. Member, New South Wales Rail Transport Museum (Transport Heritage NSW), since 1962. Member, Puffing Billy Preservation Society, since 1962. Member, South Pacific Electric Railway-Sydney Tramway Museum, since 1964. Member, Light Railway Research Society of Australia, since 1966. Employee, Department of Railways, Government of New South Wales, 1959-1999.

Mr Douglas William NEWALL, PO Box 2132, Smithfield NSW 2164 For service to veterans and their families, and to the community of Smithfield. President, Smithfield Sub-branch, The Returned and Services League of Australia, 2002-2014; Member since 1995 and Trustee, since 1999. Member Burwood Sub-branch, The Returned and Services League of Australia, 1985-1995. President, Smithfield RSL Sub-Branch Bowling Club, 1999-2002. Honorary Treasurer, Zone 2 RSL Bowls Association, 2009-2013 and Bowls Secretary,1995-2009. Awarded Life Membership, The Returned and Services League of Australia, 2012.


Mr Alan Reginald NEWING, 6 Cambridge Avenue, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519 For service to the community through finance roles in the age care sector. Illawarra Retirement Trust: Chairperson, 2000-2013. Vice-Chairperson, 1996-2000 Chairperson, Finance Committee, 1989-1996 Involved in the establishment of the Illawarra Retirement Trust Research Foundation, 2009. Community service includes: Parish Councillor, Figtree Anglican Church, 1992-2009; Church Warden, 1999-2009; Treasurer, 1992-2009.

Mrs Marjorie Alberta NICHOLAS, 'Oakbank', RMB 4130 Brocklesby Road, Howlong NSW 2643 For service to the not-for-profit sector, and to the community of Howlong. Honorary Solicitor, Abbeyfield Australia, 1980-2000; Foundation Director and Vice Chairman, 1981-1991; Chair, Legal and Finance Committee; Chair, Legal Working Group, circa 1994. Patron, Methodist Ladies College Foundation, current; Chair, Campaign for Excellence, Methodist Ladies College, 1990-1998; Chairman, Development Committee, 1990-1998; Member, Board of Directors, since 2013. Member, Board of Directors, Howlong Country Golf Club, since 2010; Drafted a new constitution, 2008-2009. Member, Goulburn Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1965-1973. Member, Goulburn Valley Law Association, 1965-1973. Foundation Member, Probus Club of Howlong, since 2005; President, 2007-2008.


Mr Anthony David NICHOLSON, 154 Ringwood Road, Lachlan Tas 7140 For service to local government, and to the community of the Derwent Valley. Mayor, Derwent Valley Council, 2007-2009; Deputy Mayor, 2000-2007; Councillor, 2011-2014 and 1998-2000. Member, Southern Waste Strategy Authority, 2011-2014 and 2000-2009. Member, Derwent Catchment Natural Resource Management, current. Former Chairman, New Norfolk Historical Information Centre, 'for many years'; Founding Member, since 1988. Member, Derwent Valley Garden Group, current. Member, Lachlan Hall Committee, current. Member, New Norfolk Scout Group, current. Member, Lachlan Fire Brigade, 1968-1990. Member, Molesworth Community Hall and Recreation Ground, 1999-2009. Government Representative, New Norfolk District Hospital Board, 1981-1983. Breeder and Woolclasser, Super Fine Grade Merino Wool, since 1963.


Mr Haydyn Dudley NIELSEN, 22 Ransley Court, West Moonah Tas 7009 For service to local government, the community of Glenorchy, and to sport. Deputy Mayor, Glenorchy City Council, 2011-2014; Alderman, since 1992. Council Representations as at 30 June 2013 include: Glenorchy Track, Trails and Cycleways Committee; Glenorchy Sport and Recreation Committee; Cycling South and Mount Wellington Trust. Service to sport includes: Chairman, Tribunal,Tasmanian Football League, 1999 and Member, 1998-2002. Vice-President, Tasmanian Football League Umpires Association, 1979 and Committee member, 1977-1980 and Umpires Appointment Board, 1993-1995. Inducted into the Hall of Fame, 2013. Umpired a total of 430 games including: 182 senior TFL matches and 2 Grand Finals as a field umpire and 55 senior boundary matches. Race Director, Point to Pinnacle Fun Run and Walk (from Wrest Point Casino to the summit of Mount Wellington), since 1993-2011; Volunteer, since 2011. Chairman and Race Director, City to Casino Fun Run, since 2005; Committee Member, since 1989; Competitor, 1973-1989. Race Director, MONA Gasp Fun Run, 2014 and 2015. State Development Officer, Athletics Tasmania, 1997-1998. Media service includes: Panellist, Channel 6 World of Sports, Sunday Football Show', 1988-1989. Panellist, ABC Radio 'Football Friday Night Preview' and 'Around the Grounds' on Saturdays, 1982-1985. Community service includes: President, Rotary Club of Glenorchy, 1996-1997 and Member, 1989-2007 and Paul Harris Fellow, 1998. President, Glenorchy and Moonah Business Association,1998; Committee, 5 years; Member, since 1990.

Mr Douglas Coulton NOLAN, 311/8 Endeavour Drive, Narrabeen NSW 2101 For service to military history, and to aviation. Secretary, Catalina Association of New South Wales, approximately 12 years. Treasurer, Catalina Flying Memorial, many years. Inductee, Livery of the Honourable Company of Air Pilots (formerly Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators), 1990. Tutor, Sydney Technical College, 1974 - 1986. Navigator, Qantas Airways, 1950 - 1974 and Chief Navigator from 1971. Navigator, Royal Australian Air Force, 1942-1946.


Dr Brian John NORCOCK, Kincraig Medical Clinic, 6 Cedar Avenue, Naracoorte SA 5271 For service to rural medicine, and to the community of Naracoorte. Service to Rural Medicine includes: Principal Medical Officer, Naracoorte Health Service, since 2001. Rural Medical Practitioner and Obstetrician, Kincraig Medical Clinic, since 1983. Medical Representative, Naracoorte Area Health Advisory Committee, current. Organiser, 'Men's Secret Business' (informal meetings of locals and medical specialists to discuss men's health issues), since 2010. Instrumental in establishing a Trauma Response Unit for Naracoorte region in conjunction with the SA Ambulance Service, 1990s. Helped establish a rotational visiting specialist service for Naracoorte, 1990, ongoing. Chief Medical Officer, Port Augusta, Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Australia and Northern Territory), 1981-1983; Medical Officer, Naracoorte, since 1983. Recipient, 25 Year Long-Service Medal, Rural Doctors Workforce Agency, 2010. Recipient, Special Citation, 'for service to rural medicine', Rural Doctors Association of South Australia, 2010. Fellow, Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, 1999. Community service includes: President and Founding Trustee, Naracoorte Family Support Trust (provides financial assistance to lower socio-economic families for medical/hospital expenses), current. Recipient, 'Australia Day Citizen of the Year', Naracoorte Lucindale Council, 2011. Organiser and Fundraiser, 'Two Cocks Golf Day' (a major regional fund-raising golf competition), over 11 years.


Mrs Wendy Anne OAKES, Mooroopna Vic 3629 For service to the community through music as a director, musician and teacher. Founder, Director and Conductor, Goulburn Valley Concert Orchestra, since 1997. Founder, Shepparton String Orchestra, 1992-1997. Member, Music 81 Committee, Shepparton Symphony Orchestra, early 1980s Founding Member and Secretary, Dookie Music Camp, 1982-1987. Music Co-ordinator, Shepparton High School, 1981-1983. Founding Member, Goulburn Valley Youth Orchestra, 'early 1980s'. String Conductor, Regional Music Camp Committee, since 1994. Performance Organiser, SheppARTon Festival, since 2006. Co-ordinator, 'OV on the Move Workshop' Educational Program, Riverlinks, Greater Shepparton Council, since 2011. Founding Member, Mooroopna Primary School Pilot Violin Project, Heinze Music Program Committee, Fairley Foundation, 2010. Founding President, Shepparton Young Instrumentalist Award Committee, 2011-2012. Founder and Co-ordinator, Shepparton Music Teachers Register, since 2010 (provides teachers contact details for students in the area). String Specialist Teacher, Kyabram, 1992-2014 and Greater City of Shepparton, since 1981. Previous recognition includes: Recipient, Individual Regional Award, The Orchestras of Australia Network, 2004.

Mr Rodney Paul O'DONNELL CSM, St Helens Park NSW 2560 For service to the community of Campbelltown through charitable organisations. President, Secretary and Treasurer, Campbelltown Rainbow Club, (Rainbow Club is a not-for-profit organisation which offers swimming lesson for children with a disability), since 2002. General Manager, People, Membership and Community, St John Ambulance (NSW), current; Volunteer, 12 years.


Mr Walter O'HARA, 115 Kentucky Street, Armidale NSW 2350 For service to gymnastics, and to education. Founder, Armidale City Gymnastics Club, 1991. Advanced Coach, Gymnastic New South Wales, current; Supervisor, North West Region, 2004 - 2013; judge, since 1985. Assists, New South Wales Country Gymnastics Championships, on-going. Member, Men's Gymnastic Judges Assembly and Women's Gymnastic Judges Assembly, 2013. Deputy Principal, Ben Venue Public Primary School, Department of Education and Communities, Government of New South Wales, since 2006; Principal, Black Mountain Public School, 1995; Executive Teacher, Armidale City Public School, 1991; Executive Teacher, Tingha Public School, 1987. Organises interschool gymnastics competitions, current. Member, Primary Schools Sports Association, 1977-2015. Previous recognition includes: Recipient, National Excellence in Teaching Award, 1996.


Ms Janet Stuart OLIVER, Mornington Vic 3931 For service to conservation and the environment, and to the community of the Mornington Peninsula. President, Mornington Environment Association (MEA), since 2010; Member since 2004. President, Devilbend Foundation, 2007-2009; Secretary, since 2009 and Committee Member, since 2014 and Foundation Member, since 2003. Treasurer, Australian Biosphere Volunteers, 2008-2011. Treasurer, Peninsula Exchange, foundation member, since 2006. Treasurer, Friends of Tanti Creek; Foundation member, 2005 Joint co-ordinator, Mornington Roundtable, Peninsula and Westernport Biosphere, 2006-2008 Organiser, Clean Up Australia campaign, Mornington region, since 2005. Vice President, Royal Geographical Society of Queensland and Fellow, since 1989 Council member, Australian Marine Conservation Society, 1991-1995 and Life member, 2002; President, Marine Education Society of Australia, 1994-1995; Vice-president, 1992-1993; Secretary, 1996-1997. Honorary Director, Australian Marine Conservation Society Field Study Centre, Beerwah Queensland, 1992-1995. Member of a range of environment and conservation organisations including: Mornington Foreshore Coastal Advisory Group, current. Friends of Mills Beach, current. Red Bluff Regeneration Group, current. Natural Systems Team, Banksia Woodland Restoration, current. Peninsula Speaks, Westernport and Peninsula Protection Council, since 2012. Balcombe Estuary Rehabilitation Group, 2005-2007. The Briars Environmental Week, 2009-2010. Membership Secretary, Australian Association of Environmental Education, '1980s'. President, Geography Teacher's Association of Queensland, 1980-1983. Vice-President, University of 3rd Age Mornington, since 2015 and Instructor, Watercolour painting, since 2010. Secretary, Peninsula Arts Society, 2013-2014. Member of a range of community organisations: Oakhill Gallery, current. Peninsula Resident and Ratepayers Association, current. Mornington District Historical Society, current. Secretary and editor, PLC Mornington Peninsula Old Collegians Association, 2004-2011. Volunteer, Opportunity Shop, St Peter's Anglican Church Mornington, 2008-2009. Australian Conservation Foundation, since 1976.


Mr James Meredith O'RYAN, North Narrabeen NSW 2101 For service to the community through the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, and to golf. National Chairman, Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, 2002-2006; Director, 1998-2010. President, Mona Vale Golf Club, 2009-2011; Member, since 1981; Board member, 15 years; Chair, Voluntary Grants Committee, current; Chair, Finance Committee; Chair, Greens Sub-Committee, 7 years; Vice-President.

Dr Nicholas Gerard O'RYAN, 83 Gaskill Street, Canowindra NSW 2804 For service to medicine as a general practitioner in the Canowindra region. General Practitioner, Dr Nicholas O'Ryan Pty Ltd, since 1987. Visiting Medical Officer, Canowindra Hospital, since 1987. Clinical Lecturer, School of Rural Health, Sydney University, current. Supervisor, John Flynn Placement Program, current. Foundation Member, Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, since 1997; Supervisor, College Vocational Program, many years. Medical Officer, Orange Base Hospital, 1980-1987

The late Mr Hiro (Harry) PAMAMULL, Late of Toorak Vic 3142 For service to the Indian community of Victoria. Supporter/benefactor and founder, Shirdi Sai Sansthan Saibaba Mandir (temple), Melbourne, since 2005. Inaugural President, Sindhi Association of Victoria, circa 1990's. Benefactor, Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple, Hindu Society of Victoria.


Mr Darrell John PANNOWITZ, 26 Morton Crescent, Davistown NSW 2251 For service to the community of Umina. Chairman, Peninsula Retirement Village, current; Director, 12 years; Board Member, 2003. Founder, Convenor, Umina Beach Men's Shed, since 2012. Honorary Solicitor, Everglades Country Club, since 1988. Honorary Solicitor, Ocean Beach Surf Club, since 1993. Partner, Tonkin Drysdale Partners, since 1989; Leader, Litigation Team, current; Solicitor, since 1988.

Mr Francis Charles PECK, PO Box 563, Camberwell Vic 3124 For service to education, and to professional organisations. Education - International: Education Consultant, Frank C Peck Consulting, since 1999; Consultant to a number of Pacific countries including Kiribati, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Strategic Adviser and Project Director, Institutional Strengthening Program, Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture, Samoa, AusAID, 1999-2004. Education - National includes: Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Victoria Deputy Secretary, Strategic Planning and Administrative Services, 1996-1999. Range of roles including: Director, Personnel and Industrial Relations; Director, Curriculum and Research Branch; Regional Director; Staffing Officer; and Member, Board of Inspectors of Secondary Schools; 1978-1996. Principal, Murrayville High School, 1976-1978. Inaugural Teaching Exchange Fellowship, Victorian Ministry of Education, 1975. Professional Organisations include: Chair, Audit Committee, Catholic Education Office, Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, since 2002. Chair, Xavier College Council, current; Member since 2002; Chair, Planning and Building Committee; Member, Finance, Audit and Risk Committee: Member, Strategic Planning Committee; Member, Nominations Committee. Fellow, Australian College of Educators, since 1995; Member, until 2011.


Mrs Diane Mary PERKINS, 54 Monash Road, Tarragindi Qld 4121 For service to the community, and to secondary education. Community service includes: Fundraiser and supporter, Green Gecko School for Street Kids, Siem Reap, Cambodia, since 2008. (The School supports over 70 children who previously lived on the streets). Led a group of students to undertake building projects, Green Gecko School for Street Kids, Siem Reap Cambodia, 2008; Volunteer, 'Rosies' (organisation that seeks to foster people's self-worth and dignity), current. Mentor, Smith Family Learning for Life Scholarship Recipients, Eagleby State School, 2013 and 2014. Author of several books including: 'Wallaby Stew - Inspiring Stories from Down Under', 2013. (Proceeds from sale of the book are donated to charitable organisations including the Mater Hospital Foundation). Professional education: High School Teacher, Queensland Department of Education and Canterbury College, circa 1965-2012 (retired).

Mr Peter Lawrence POLAND, 38 Dover Road, Rose Bay NSW 2029 For service to heritage preservation, and to the community of Woollahra. President, Woollahra History and Heritage Society, since 1998; Committee Member, since 1990; Representative, Sydney Harbour Federation Trust; South Head Community Advisory Committee, since 2002; Member, since 1985. Member, National Trust, since 1976; Member, Speakers Committee Executive, 1987 - 2000. Supporter, Strickland House, since 1988. Foundation Member, Friends of First Government Site, since 1983. Member, Naval Historical Society of Australia, since 2005. Recognition includes: Co-Recipient, Government Heritage Volunteer Award, Department of Environment and Heritage, Government of New South Wales, 2005. Recipient, Woollahra Citizen of the Year, Woollahra Municipal Council, 1995.


Mr Noel Gregory POWELL, 32 Eveline Street, Margate Qld 4019 For service to youth, and to the community of Redcliffe. Chairperson, Redcliffe Police and Citizens Youth Club, since 2010. Deputy Chairperson, Regional Development Authority, Moreton Bay Region, Federal Government, current. Director, Our Village Foundation, since 2012. President, Rotary Club of Redcliffe City, 1994-1995 and Rotarian since 1988. Project managed the restoration of historic cattle yards in Redcliffe Botanical Gardens, an Historic Museum and Regional Council Project, 2008. Chairperson, Northern Zone, Rotary Recreational Vehicle Fellowship, 2007-2008 and Member, current. Inaugural Chairperson, Scarborough Neighbourhood Watch Program, 1984. Chairperson, Redcliffe Community Plan Committee, Redcliffe City Council, 2004-2005. Previous recognition includes: Recipient, Citizen of the Year, Redcliffe City Council, 2006. Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International, 'no dates'. Club Rotarian of the Year, 2002-2003. Life Member, Redcliffe Leagues Club, 'no dates'.

Dr Shiva PRAKASH, Derby Street Family Medical Centre, 64-68 Derby Street, Kingswood NSW 2747 For service to medicine as a general practitioner. General Practitioner, Penrith District, 'for over 40 years'. Nepean Blue Mountains Medicare Local: Chair, since 2012; Founding Director, 2012. Nepean Division of General Practice: Chairman, 2005-2006 and 2010-2012; Board Member; Chair, Consumer Reference Group; Foundation Member, since 1992. Nepean Medical Association: Visiting Medical Officer, RAN Missile Maintenance Establishment, RAAF Base, Orchard Hills, 18 years. Nepean District Hospital: Assistant Medical Superintendent, 1973-1974. Resident Medical Officer, 1971- 1972. Emeritus Consultant. Professional Medical: Examiner, Royal Australian College of General Practice, 'for many years'.


Mr Denis Winston PURCELL, PO Box 815, Bacchus Marsh Vic 3340 For service to the community through emergency response organisations. Emergency service organisations: Finance and Communications Officer, and Principal Emergency Response Duty Officer, Bacchus Marsh Unit, Victoria State Emergency Service, since 2004; Fund Raising Coordinator, since 2007; Volunteer, since 1998; Unit Controller, Warracknabeal Unit, 1992-1998; Deputy Controller, 1982-1985; Volunteer, 1985-1998. Deputy Controller, Nhill Unit, 1982-1985; Volunteer, 1977-1985; 'developed enhanced emergency training regimes'. Secretary and Mid-West Regional Representative, Management Committee, Victoria Emergency Service Association, 1992-2005. Volunteer and supporter, Country Fire Authority, 'many years'. Communications Officer, Winiam Nhill Fire Brigade, 'no dates'.


Mr Rodney Edward QUANTOCK, PO Box 311, Clifton Hill Vic 3068 For service to the performing arts, and to conservation and sustainability. Conservation: Research Associate, Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute, University of Melbourne, since 2014. President, Protectors of Public Lands (Vic), current. Deputy Convenor, The Royal Park Protection Group, current. Performing Arts: Founding Board Member, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, 1987; Recipient, Director's Award, 2012. Co-Founder, The Comedy Cafe, 1979. Co-Founder, the Banana Lounge. Co-Creator, 'Australia, You're Standing In It', Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 1980s; Producer, 'One Size Fits All', 2000. Regular panellist, Good News Week, Network Ten and Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 1997-2000. Past Consultant, Moomba Festival. Weekly Columnist, Sunday Age, 1989-1994. Entertainer and Comedian, since 1960s. Patron, The Victorian Mental Health Carers Network Inc. Previous recognition includes: Recipient, Theatre Board Fellowship, Australia Council, 2007. Recipient, Individual Award, Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards, Sidney Myer Fund, 2004. Recipient, Adelaide Justice Coalition Romero Community Award, 2005 (For contribution to Australian Social Justice). Recipient, Green Room Award, 1997.


Mrs Olga Josephine RADKE, Alice Springs NT 0870 For service to the community of Alice Springs. Volunteer Researcher, Strehlow Research Centre, many years. Member, Prisoners' Aid and Rehabilitation Association of Alice Springs, since 2003. Piano accompanist and organist, various churches and choirs including the Alice Springs Choral Society and Living Waters School Choir, over 10 years. Coordinator, musical fund-raisers for local charities. Involved in lobbying for the establishment of ARAFMI (Assisting Relatives and Friends of People with Mental Illness) in Alice Springs. Member, Old Lutheran Church History and Archives Team, current. (Team provides historical photos, memorabilia and information relating to the Alice Springs Mission Block, Hermannsburg and beyond).

Mrs Fay Vera RAE, Camden NSW 2570 For service to the community of Camden. Foundation Member, Camden Lioness Club, since 1977; Life Member. Volunteer, Camden Hospital Auxiliary, 1975-2000. Member, Pink Ladies (assisting with meals for the elderly), Carrington Centennial Care, over 30 years. Committee Member, Volunteer and Cook, Camden District Activity Centre, since 1997. Member, Mothers Union, St John's Anglican Parish Camden, 20 years. Parishioner, Menangle Anglican Church, 'for several years'. Previous recognition includes: Recipient, Australia Day Citizen of the Year, Camden Council, 2014.


Mr Paul John RAK, PO Box 3304, Mentone East Vic 3194 For service to golf, and to the community. Sports Administration - Golf Chief Executive Officer, Royal Melbourne Golf Club, since 2008. Assistant Manager, 1988-1994 and Bar Manager, 1978-1988. General Manager, Kingston Heath Golf Club, 1994-2008. Committee Member, The Golf Society of Australia, 2009-2011. Committee Member, Golf Management Victoria, 1995-2002; Secretary, 1998-2002; National Secretary, 1999-2001. Committee Member, Victorian Golf Foundation, since 2014. Community service includes: Volunteer, Mordialloc Delivered Meals, City of Kingston, over 8 years. Volunteer, Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, approximately 7 years.

Mr Anthony John RALPH, 28 Pring Street, Hendra Qld 4011 For service to veterans and their families. Legacy Australia: Deputy Chair, Legacy Australia Council, since 2014. Chair, Legacy Australia Biennial Conference, 2013. Brisbane Legacy: Vice-Chairman, National Marketing Committee, current. President, 2010-2014. Acting Chief Executive Officer, 2012 Director, 2006-2013. Legatee, since 2000. Involved in the construction of the 'Legacy Way' tunnel in Brisbane.


Mr Thomas Gordon REID, North Turramurra NSW 2074 For service to the community, and to people with a disability. Lions Clubs of Australia: Registrar and Trustee, Australian Lions Children's Mobility Foundation, 1998-2007; Assisted in establishment of the Lion Hart Walker Programme, the pre-cursor to the Foundation, 1996. President, Ku-Ring-Gai Lions Club, 1989-1990; Organiser, Annual Community Service Awards, current; Chair, Organising Committee, Annual Charity Golf Day, current; Member, since 1980. Charter President, Coromandel Valley Lions Club, 1980. Sailors with disABILITIES: Volunteer Skipper, approximately 10 years. Monday Disability Program Skipper, since 2006. Weekday Volunteer Manager, current.

Ms Jane Laura REILLY, Norwood SA 5067 For service to the broadcast media, and to charitable groups. Broadcast Media: Breakfast Radio Announcer, FIVEaa Radio, Adelaide, since 2013. News and Weather Presenter/Producer, Channel Ten Adelaide, 1996-2013; Weekend Weather and Guest Presenter, 1994-1996; Children's Program Presenter, 1975-1984. Weather Presenter and Feature News Reporter, ABC TV Adelaide, 1986-1994. Host, Morning Zoo Breakfast Program, SAFM, 1982-1984. Recipient, Most Popular Female Personality, TV Week Logie Awards, 1984. Community service includes: Ambassador, Royal Society for the Blind, current; Supporter, since 2006. South Australian Ambassador, Variety, the Children's Charity, since 2006. Ambassador, Port Power, since 2013. Media Ambassador, UNICEF South Australia Children's Week, since 2000. Supporter, St John Ambulance. Supporter, The Children's Hospital. Supporter, Royal Adelaide Show. Supporter, Mary Potter Hospice, since 2010. Inaugural Advocate, Neighbourhood Watch, 2000.


Mrs Lesley Marlene REILLY, PO Box 3238, Alice Springs NT 0871 For service to the community through health care advocacy and support roles. Foundation Member, Bosom Buddies Alice Springs, 2001; Current President. Involved in the development of a DVD educational resource tool for Indigenous women from remote traditional backgrounds to improve awareness of breast cancer, including uptake of screening and early detection, entitled 'Listen You Women, Your Breasts are Precious', 2007-2011. Consumer Representative, CanNET Northern Territory project for development of Cancer Services in the Northern Territory, 2007-2012. Contributor, Patient Assistance Travel Scheme Review, Northern Territory Council of Social Service, 2013. Northern Territory Committee Member, Health Consumers of Rural and Remote Australia. Co-ordinator, Stride for Health, Alice Springs cancer support groups. Recognition includes: Recipient, John D. Richardson Honour Award, Women's Health, Australian Lions Foundation, 2013. Recipient, Northern Territory Women's Award, 2008.

Mr Edward Isaac RICHARDS, 708 Gregory Street, Soldiers Hill Vic 3350 For service to veterans and their families. Returned and Services League of Australia: President, Pascoe Vale Sub-Branch, 1999-2011; Vice-President, 1996-1998; Committee Member, 1993-1995; Delegate to State Conference, 1997-2004; Welfare and Pension Officer since 1996. Vice-President, Glenroy Sub-Branch, 1991-1992; Committee Member 1989-1999. Member, Victoria State Council, 1997-2004. Veterans Review Board: Returned and Services League of Australia Advocate, since 1995. Legacy: Chairman, Personnel, Melbourne Branch,1995-1996; Board Member, Management Committee, 1994-1996; Chairman Commemoration Committee, 1991-1992; Co-ordinator, Contact Activities, 1994; Active Member, 1990-2007. Chairman, North West Branch , 1992-1993; Contact Secretary 1992-1997; Pension Officer since 1997. Sir Edward Dunlop Medical Research Foundation Legacy appointed Board Member since 1996. Vietnam Veterans' Association of Australia Area Pension Officer, since 1998.


Mrs Marina Bozica RITOSSA, London, United Kingdom For service to the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia through fundraising endeavours, and to the international community. Chair, Royal Flying Doctor Service, Friends in the United Kingdom, 2007-2012; Trustee, 2005-2013. Involved in directing donations from individuals and corporations in the United Kingdom to the Queensland Flood Disaster Relief Fund, 2011. Service in the United Kingdom includes: Member, Fundraising Committee, Westminster School, London, UK, since 2010. Patron, Serpentine Gallery, London, UK, since 2006. Member, Fundraising Committee, Coram, current. Member, Fundraising Committee, Greater Ormond Street Hospital, current. Other international community service includes: Supporter, primary school in Laos, Cambodia, since 2012.

Mr Joseph Toufic RIZK, Killarney Heights NSW 2087 For service to medical research, to Australia-Lebanon relations, and to the banking sector. Medical research: Vice-President, Westmead Medical Research Foundation (formerly the Millennium Foundation Board), since 2009; Member, Board Nomination Committee, since 2013; Member, Board of Directors, since 2007. Multicultural relations: Board Member, The Australian Lebanese Chamber of Commerce, since 2007. Vice-President, Australian Lebanese Foundation, University of Sydney, 2007-2009. Supporter, Maronite Eparcy of Australia. Member, Lions Club of Sydney-Lebanon. Community: Supporter, Breast Cancer Institute, since 2010. Supporter, Learning Curve Lecture Series, Art Gallery of New South Wales, through Arab Bank Australia, since 2009. Professional includes: Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Arab Bank Australia, since 2010; Chief Banking Officer, 2005-2010.


Mrs Judith Anne ROBBINS, 980 Boundary Road, Lindenow South Vic 3875 For service to children with a life-threatening illness and their families. Manager, 'Annie's Cottage' - (A respite retreat for children with a life-threatening illness and their families), since 1990. Member, St Mary's Church, since 1941. Member, Meerlieu and District Rural Community Group, since 1960.

Mr Peter ROBBINS, 980 Boundary Road, Lindenow South Vic 3875 For service to children with a life-threatening illness and their families. Manager, 'Annie's Cottage' - (A respite retreat for children with a life-threatening illness and their families), since 1990. Member, St Mary's Church, since 1952. Member, Meerlieu and District Rural Community Group CFA, 'for 58 years'.

The late Mrs Dorothy Faye ROBINSON, Late of New Norfolk Tas 7140 For service to the community of New Norfolk. First female Councillor elected in the Derwent Valley, New Norfolk Council (now Derwent Valley Council), 1956-1962; Initiator of the New Norfolk Tribute Wall commemorating the founding families of the New Norfolk District in 2013. Member, New Norfolk Historical Information Centre, for many years; Key contributor to the recording of local history. Past President, Derwent Valley Combined Probus Club, no dates. Past Member, Retarded Children's Welfare Association, New Norfolk, no dates. Past Member, Magra Branch, Country Women's Association, no dates.


Mr Kevin Thomas ROSE, 47 St John Circle, Chirnside Park Vic 3116 For service to the community, and to Australian Rules football. Charitable service: Director, Robert Rose Foundation, current; Trustee, since 2003; Chair, Grants Sub-committee; Fundraising Organiser, on-going. Australian Rules Football: President, Collingwood Football Club, 1996 - 1998; Board Member, 10 years; Life Member; Inductee, Hall of Fame, 2007. Player, 159 games, Collingwood Football Club, Victorian Football League, 1958 - 1967. Coach, Fitzroy Football Club, 1975 - 1977. Playing Coach, Prahran Football Club, 1968 - 1972. Non Playing Coach, 1973. Life Member, Prahran Football Club, 'no dates' and Life Member, Australian Football League, 2013. Other sporting: President, Heritage Golf and Country Club, since 2012; Member, Heritage Wizards Social Golfing', since 2007. Management Committee Member, Donvale Tennis Club, 20 years; Junior Coordinator, 9 years; Established, State Grade Team, 1980s; Senior Convenor, no dates; Life Member, 2002; Member and player, since 1960s

Mrs Roma Lois RUBENSOHN, Kirribilli NSW 2061 For service to youth, to the community, and to philanthropy. Founder and Director, The William Rubensohn Foundation, since 2003. The Foundation provides scholarships to secondary school students, particularly from rural and regional areas, to enable them to complete their education. Philanthropic contributor to a range of cultural, social welfare, disability support and educational organisations, ongoing.

Mr Robert Malcolm RUSSELL, 22 Price Avenue, Montmorency Vic 3094 For service to lacrosse, and to the community. Lacrosse: President, Eltham Lacrosse Club, 1965-1975; Senior Coach, 1967-1972; Vice-President, 1980s-1990s; Founding Member, 1964; Life member. Secretary, Lacrosse Victoria, 12 years; former National Tournament Director and Life Member. Assisted Nillumbik Council in the development of the Eltham Lower Park Master Plan, 2011.

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