MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL ... · Member, Parish Council, St John's...

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

Mr John Rowland McATEE, Bridgeman Downs Qld 4035 For service to the community, particularly through Lions eye health programs. Service includes: Lions Clubs International: National Chairman, Lions Eye Health Program Australia, since 2007. Consultant, Multiple District New Club Development, since 2015. Chair, Multiple District SightFirst Grants Committee, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012, and 2012-2013. Area Leader, Multiple District 201, Global Membership Team, 2011-2012, and 2012-2013. Lions District 201Q3: Youth of the Year Chair, since 2015. District Cabinet Member, current. District Governor, 2002-2003. Vice-District Governor, 2001-2002. Chair, Organising Committee, District 201Q3 Convention, 2008-2009. New Clubs Chair, 2006-2007. Constitution and By-Laws Chair, 2013-2014, and 2014-2015. Lions Club of Brisbane-Bunya: Vice-President, 1986-1987, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2015-2016, and since 2016. President, 1987-1988. Secretary, 2014-2015. Treasurer, 1997-1998. Immediate Past President, 1988-1989. Membership Chair, 1995-1996, and 2006-2007. Director, since 1989. Lion of the Year, 1990-1991, and 2009-2010. Lions Club of Charleville: President, 1983-1984. Vice-President and Membership Chair, 1982-1983. Treasurer, 1980-1981. Chair, Finance Committee, 1979-1980, and 1980-1981. Director, 1981-1982.


Mrs Pamela Jean MacDONALD, Branxton NSW 2335 For service to the community of the Hunter. Service includes: Volunteer, Branxton Meals on Wheels, since 1977. Member, Singleton View Club, 1985-2014. Former Volunteer, Mercy Rest Nursing Home. Member, City of Maitland Retirement Village Association, since 1990. Member, Parish Council, St John's Anglican Church Branxton, current and Past Member, Anglican Ladies Guild, and Volunteer, Op Shop, since 1998. Volunteer, Singleton Driver Reviver, current. Awards and recognition include: Senior Citizen of the Year, Cessnock City Council, 2011.

Mr Stuart Neil McDONALD, Manly Qld 4179 For service to the community of Wynnum Manly. Service includes: Manly Hotel: Licensee, current. Organisations, charities and fundraisers supported in 2016 include: Manly Harbour Village Chamber of Commerce / Halloween Street Party. Wynnum Vikings Australian Football Club. Wynnum Manly Yacht Club / St Helena Cup/Ladies Skipper Cup. Bayside BMX Club. Wynnum Bowls Club. Wynnum Manly Juniors Rugby League Football Club. Manly Lota R.S.L. Manly State School. Birkdale State School. Wynnum General Gordon Community Pre-School & Kindergarten Association Inc. Australian Red Cross. RSPCA Queensland. Guide Dogs Queensland. Multi-Cap (High Needs Disability Support). Treasurer, Moreton Bay Discovery Museum, current. Treasurer, Manly Harbour Village Chamber of Commerce. Member, Queensland Hotels Association, current; Executive Member, many years and Life Member, since 2016. Chairman, Intrust Super, 2010-2016 and Board Member, 1997-2016. Patron, Wynnum Manly Old Boys Rugby League, current. Patron, Incapacitated Servicemen and Women's Association, 1976-2006. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Queensland Hotelier of the Year, Queensland Hotels Association, 2013.


Mr Michael William MACE, Ormond Vic 3204 For service to community theatre. Service includes: Adelphi Players Theatre Company: Manager, Director and Producer, Adelphi Players Theatre Company, since 1970 Founding Secretary and Member, since 1962. Victorian Drama League: Reviewer, current. Past Vice-President. Councillor, 1970s and 1990s. Volunteer and Co-ordinator, current. Life Member, 2001. Volunteer Tutor, Play Reading Group, Glen Eira University of the Third Age, since 2015. Committee Member, Southern Cross Theatre Group, 1960s.

Mr Laurence Henry McEVOY, Morphett Vale SA 5162 For service to veterans, particularly through the Rats of Tobruk Association. Service includes: Rats of Tobruk Association: Federal President, 2000-2008. Vice President and then President, South Australian Branch, 1985-2000. Member, since 1980s. 2nd/48th Battalion Welfare Association: President, 1996-2006 and 1992-1994.


Commander Warwick Donald MACFARLANE, Murrumbateman NSW 2582 For service to community safety through protective security. Service includes: Australian Federal Police: Manager Aviation, since 2016. (Commander of policing services across nine major Australian airports). Manager Protection Establishments, 2015-2016. (Commander of protective security services provided by the AFP nationally including Government House, The Lodge, Kirribilli and Admiralty Houses, Diplomatic missions nationally and designated Defence bases). Police Forward Commander Anzac Centenary Commemorations, Gallipoli, Turkey, 2014 and 2015. Superintendent/Security Controller, Australian Parliament House, 2014. (Coordinated security review implementation). Superintendent, Close Personal Protection Teams for the Prime Minister and the Governor- General, 2013-2014. Forward Commander, Darwin, 'Operation Duval', 2013 (provided security escorts for Irregular Maritime Arrivals being transferred from Christmas Island Airport to Nauru, Manus Island and Sri Lanka). National Coordinator, Diplomatic, Defence and Official Establishments, 2011-2012. National Coordinator, Airport Operations, 2009-2011. Superintendent, Melbourne Airport, 2006-2009. Superintendent, protective security deployment Timor Leste 'Operation Sere', August 2006. Inspector, Brisbane Airport, 2004 - 2006. Australian Protective Service: Assistant Inspector, Brisbane Airport, 2002 - 2004. Solomon Islands, 'Operation Helpem Fren' January to May 2004. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Protective Service Officer of the Year, 2008. Recipient, Police Overseas Service Medal. Recipient, Timor Leste Solidarity Medal. Recipient, Australia Day Medallion. Recipient, Australian Federal Police Service Medal. Recipient, Australian Federal Police Operations Medal.


Mrs Moya Theresa McGUINESS, Bella Vista NSW 2153 For service to education. Service includes: Principal, Sacred Heart Primary School in Mount Druitt, Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta, 2003 until her retirement in 2016 Past Principal, St Matthew's in Windsor and St Joseph's in Kingswood. Past Assistant Principal in a number of schools in Richmond, Windsor, Baulkham Hills, Kingswood and Glenmore Park. Religious Education Coordinator, St John Vianney's School in Doonside, for a number of years. Primary Teacher, St Matthew's Primary School in Windsor, 1969. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Coral McLean Award, 2016 (outstanding achievement by women in the Mt Druitt environs)


Mr Gerard Anthony McINERNEY, Kiama NSW 2533 For service to the pharmacy profession, and to the community. Service includes: Pharmacy Board of Australia: Practitioner Member (New South Wales), 2009-2015. Chairperson, Pharmacy Compounding Working Party, 2009-2015. Chair, Notifications Committee, 2009-2012. Past Member, Registration and Examinations Committee. Pharmacy Board of New South Wales: President, 2006-2009. Member, 1999-2009. Illawarra Pharmacists' Association: Past President. Past Secretary. Past Education Officer. Life Member. Member, since 1966. Member, Bachelor of Pharmacy External Advisory Committee, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Charles Sturt University, since 2010. Member, Expert Advisors Panel, Health Care Complaints Commission New South Wales, since 2014. Fellow, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, since 2011. Past Member, Australian Pharmacy Council. Co-Proprietor, Priceline Pharmacy, Kiama, 2007-2013. Proprietor, McInerney's Pharmacy, Kiama, 1970-2007. Pharmacist, since 1962. Kiama Lions Club: Chairman, Cancer Care Trust, since 1994. Chairman, Board Nominations Committee, current. Chairman, Member's Awards Committee, current. President, 1991-1992. Past Vice-President. Fundraiser for a range of charities. Melvin Jones Fellow. Member, since 1982. Past Board Member, Kiama Hospital, 5 years. Past President, Kiama Knights of the Southern Cross. Past Member, Economic Development Committee, Kiama Municipal Council. Awards and recognition includes: Australia Day Citizen of the Year, Kiama Municipal Council, 2015.


Ms Therese Yvonne McKENNEY, The Bellarine Vic 3223 For service to the community through social welfare organisations. Service includes: Outlets Cooperative Neighbourhood House Ltd t/as Newport Community Education Centre: Chief Executive Officer and Community Economic Development Officer, since 1988. Tutor, since 1985. Board Member, since 1986. Vice-President, Newport Traders Association, since 2007. Rotary Club of Altona: President, 2007-2009 and since 2017. Member, since 2003. Chair/Co-ordinator, Art Show Committee, 10 years. Assistant District Governor, Hobsons Bay Cluster, Rotary District 9800, 2012-2013 and Eastside Cluster, 2015-2016. The Bayside Festival: President, 2003-2007. Vice President, 2007-2008 and 2001-2002. Team Leader of Home Craft Show, 1998-2007. Other roles include: Advisory Board Member, Handbrake Turn Project Committee, Concern Australia, 2006. Former Committee Member, Altona Beach Film Festival. Regional Councillor, Central Western Regional Council for Adult Community Further Education (now known as Local Learn - Adult Community Further Education), 1991-1993. Member, Reference Advisory Group, Adult Community Further Education Board, 2006. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Inspirational Women Award, Hobsons Bay City Council, 2012. Recipient, Paul Harris Fellow Double Sapphire, Rotary.


Mr Bruce Gordon McKENZIE, Loadstone NSW 2474 For service to veterans and their families. Service includes: Kyogle Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia: Trustee, current. President, 2009-2015. Welfare and Pension Officer, since 1981. Member, since 1981. Far North Coast District Council of Returned and Services League of Australia Sub-Branches: Past Executive Member. Former Pension and Welfare Officer. Former Kyogle Sub-Branch Delegate. Supporter, Kyogle Legacy, ongoing. Chairman, Northern Rivers Community Connections (formerly Kyogle Care Connects), 2012-2015.

Mrs Tazuko McLAREN, Ballina NSW 2478 For service to education, and to Japan-Australia relations. Service includes: Southern Cross University, (SCU), Lismore Campus: Lecturer in Japanese, Faculty of the Arts, New England University of the Northern Rivers, since 1993. Associate Lecturer, since 1991. Coordinator, Japanese Exchange Program, since 1996. Japanese Liaison Officer, (casual), SCU College, current. Member, (casual), Japanese Exchange Program Team, SCU International Office. President and Member, Japan Centre Committee Lismore Inc (Father Tony Glynn Australia-Japan Centre), since 1996. Organiser, Japan fundraising and charity concert tours by the Isabella A Cappella musical group, since 2000 (to assist with the construction of the Fr Tony Glynn Japan Centre Gallery at the SCU Lismore Campus, concert tours have continued since the construction of the Centre as a goodwill program). Supporter and Organiser, Japanese cultural events, Lismore and Ballina area, since 1991. Organiser, study tour of Japan, New Colombo Plan students, School of Engineering SCU, 2017. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Vice-Chancellor's Award, Southern Cross University, 1996. Recipient, Fr Lionel Marsden Award. Recipient, Certificate of Commendation, 'for outstanding contribution to mutual understanding and friendship between the two nations', by Dr Masahiro Kohara, Consul-General for Japan, 2013.


Mr Maxwell John McLEAN AFSM, Moyston Vic 3377 For service to the community of Moyston. Service includes: Secretary, Moyston Public Parks Committee, since 2003. Caretaker, Moyston Community Centre, current. President, Moyston Progress Association, since 2008. President, Moyston Sheepdog Club, since 2004. Member, Municipal Fire Management Planning Committee, Ararat Rural City Council, current. Country Fire Authority of Victoria; Ararat Group Officer, since 2008. Deputy Group Officer, 2004-2008. Served in various other executive positions, since 2003 (moved back to the area after retirement). Group Delegate, Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria, 2010-2016. Awards and recognition includes: National Emergency Medal, for sustained service during the 2009 Victorian Bush Fires, 2013. Australian Fire Service Medal, 2007. National Medal and clasp, 1995 and 2nd and 3rd clasps, 2017.

Mr Peter Edward McMAHON, Cooma NSW 2630 For service to veterans and their families. Service includes: Returned and Services League of Australia: President and Trustee, Comma-Monaro Sub-Branch, since 1998 and Member, since 1986. Past Vice-President, Adaminaby Sub-Branch. Past Member, Wagga Wagga Sub-Branch. Member, since 1966. Life Member, 2004. Cooma Ex-Services Club: President, 2000-2009. Director, 1991-2009. Life Member, 2008. Cooma Legacy: Chairman, 2003-2004. Vice-President, 2001-2002. Inducted, 1995.


Mr Malcolm Peter MACPHERSON, Camberwell Vic 3124 For service to golf. Service includes: Victorian Veteran Golfers Association: Treasurer, 2015-2016. State Secretary/Treasurer, 1991-2014. Captain, 1988-1992. Member, since 1991. Life Member. Australian Veteran Golfers Union: Secretary/Treasurer, 1997-2008. Melbourne District Veteran Golfers Association: Secretary, 2005-2007. President, 1993-2002. Captain, 1988-1992. Life Member. Kooyonga Golf Club, Adelaide: Former Committee Member, Coach and Manager of Senior and Junior Pennant Teams. Awards and recognition includes: Perry Fletcher Award for service to veteran golf in Victoria, 1993.

Mrs Marilyn Gayle McQUALTER, Whittlesea Vic 3757 For service to the community of Whittlesea. Service includes: Volunteer, Moira Kelly Creating Hope Foundation, current. Volunteer, Oriel Housing, since 2006; Volunteer, Hi City Social Club, since 2000. Welfare Officer, Whittlesea Jumbunna Branch, Country Women's Association, current; Member, since 2004. Member, Whittlesea Country Women's Association, since 2004. Fundraiser, Children First Foundation, 1999. Rotary Club of Whittlesea: Welfare Officer. Member, since 2000. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Australia Day Citizen of the Year, City of Whittlesea Council, 2015. Recipient, Rotary Volunteer of the Year, 2008.


Ms Annette Carmel MADDEN, Highett Vic 3190 For service to aged care. Service includes: Homeshare Australia and New Zealand Alliance (helping older Australians remain at home): President, since 2015. Vice-President, 2010-2015. Involved with the establishment of the program, from 1997. Assistant Manager, Bayside Community Options, 1999-2002. Caulfield Hospital: Inaugural Community Liaison Officer, 1976. Helped establish the Caulfield Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) program. Former ACAT Program Manager, 1980s-1999. South Port Community Nursing Home Hospital and Community Liaison, 1977-1990. Member, Committee of Management, 4 years. Founding Member, Regional Accommodation Team Services (involved with uncovering abuse in the nursing home sector in Victoria), 1970s-1980s. Volunteer, Steering Committee, Abbeyfield Society, many years.

Mr Ross Curtis MADDOCK, Waterloo NSW 2017 For service to Australia-Taiwan trade and business relations. Service includes: Australia - Taiwan Business Council Chairman, since 2010. National Director, 1987-2010. Board Member, since 1987. Trade Commissioner served in Taipei, 1994-1996, Peking, 1976-1981, Hong Kong, 1972-1974. Ministerial Consultant to the Minister for Industry, Technology and Commerce (J. Button), 1987-1990. Ministerial Consultant to the Minister for Trade (J. Dawkins), 1986-1987. Proprietor, Laoma International Pty Ltd, since 2003 (business consulting services)


Dr Peter Gerald MANSFIELD, Highton Vic 3216 For service to community history and heritage preservation. Service includes: Geelong Cemeteries Trust: Trustee, since 2012. Researched history of the 19 cemeteries for 175th anniversary, 2012-2016. Author: 'Barwon Cemeteries', 2016. 'Here, Where all Troubles Cease: 175 years of service by the Geelong Eastern Cemetery 1839-2014', 2014. Geelong Historical Society: Member, current. Past Representative, Committee of Management, Geelong Heritage Centre. Author (published through the Geelong Historical Society) of a range of books including: 'Graham Berry: Geelong's radical premier', 2006, 'In Perfectly Safe Hands; an overview of local government in Geelong and district since 1836', 2010 and 'High Principles and Sound Ideals: Geelong MLAs the first century from 1956-1955', 2013. Member, since 2001. Member, Public Records Advisory Council, Public Record Office Victoria, Department of Premier and Cabinet, 2000-2007. Former Chief Executive Officer, Geelong Regional Library Corporation, 2000s. Former Chief Executive Officer, Central Highlands Regional Library Corporation, 1979-2001. Founder, Central Highlands Historical Association, 1984. Past President, Ballarat Historical Society; Past Committee Member, 20 years. Past Board Member, Sovereign Hill.


Mr Richard MAROCCO, Newcastle East NSW 2300 For service to the community of Port Macquarie. Service includes: Rotary International: Chair, Rotary Lodge Port Macquarie Management Committee, 2002-2005 and Secretary and Public Officer, Hospital Accommodation Project, 1990-1996. Oversaw the construction of units and extensions around Port Macquarie Base Hospital, for 25 years. Rotary Club of Wauchope: President, 1982. Member, 1970-2005. Paul Harris Fellow, 1993. Sapphire, 2005. Life Member, 2009. Past Convenor, National Conference Radiographers. Instigated Accreditation for Radiographers Degree at Newcastle University. Chief Radiographer, Hastings District Hospital, 1969-1990's. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Wauchope Citizen of the Year, 2005. Recipient, Achievement Award, Port Macquarie Hastings Council, 2005.


Mrs Carolyn Joy MARTIN, Blair Athol SA 5084 For service to local government, and to the community of Port Adelaide and Enfield. Service includes: City of Port Adelaide Enfield: Enfield Ward Councillor, since 1997. Council Representative, Drug Action Team, South Australia Police, current. Member, Aboriginal Advisory Panel, 1999-2014. South Australian Branch, Australian Local Government Women's Association: Secretary, 2007-2008. Committee Member, 2005-2008. Member, since 2005. Inclusive Sport SA (formerly Sport and Recreation for Persons with Integration Difficulties - SASRAPID): Committee Member, Marie Little OAM Athlete Support Program, current. President, 2013-2014. Director and Secretary, 1999-2014. Life Member. Patron, OC Challenge (promoting awareness of ovarian cancer), since 2007. Patron, Enfield Harriers Athletic Club, since 2000. Foundation Member, Anna Rennie Chapter, current. Past President, South Australian Women of the Year; Committee Member, 2002-2015. Past Chair, Pathways to Independence; Past Secretary. Past Board Member, Alternative Accommodation for the Intellectually Disabled, (now ORANA). Volunteer Driver, Enfield Branch, Meals on Wheels SA, 2005-2016. Patron and Affiliated Member, Enfield Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia. Patron and Affiliated Member, Kilburn Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia. Volunteer, Kilburn Football and Cricket Club, current. Justice of the Peace, since 2009.


Mrs Cathryn Fay MARTIN, Rydal NSW 2790 For service to the community of the Central Tablelands. Service includes: NSW Nationals: Past Secretary, Lithgow Branch. Held various other executive positions. Honorary Life Member, 1995. Member, since 1970. Inductee, Hidden Treasures Roll, Rural Women's Network, NSW Department of Primary Industries, 2010. Member, Wallerawang-Lidsdale Branch, Country Women's Association NSW, many years. Member, Rydal Show Society, many years. Miss Rydal Showgirl Chaperone, many years. Involved with the Red Shield Appeal, Rydal Bush Fire Brigade, Rydal Village Association, and the Rydal Union Church, many years. Former Volunteer, Pied Piper Pre-School Wallerawang, Cooerwull Public School Lithgow, Wallerawang Public School and The Scots School Council Bathurst. Former Landholder's Representative, Cox's River Catchment Management Committee.

Mrs Jean MARTIN, South Cessnock NSW 2325 For service to people living with a disability in Cessnock. Service includes: Founding President, Lower Hunter Peer Support (now Disability Social Circles), 1994-2016. Supporter, Gilbert and Sullivan Society, Maitland. Lower Hunter Ten Pin Bowling Club: Member, ongoing. Supporter and mini bus driver, Disability League, ongoing. Country Women's Association, Cessnock Branch: Past President, Cessnock Branch, Country Women's Association; Past Committee Member.


Mrs Lynette Mary MARTIN, Mount Gambier SA 5290 For service to the community of Mount Gambier. Service includes: President, Mount Gambier Chamber of Commerce, since 2007. Member, Tourism Mount Gambier, since 2017. Member, Mount Gambier Branch, Australian Red Cross, since 1987. Co-owner, Chapman's Newsagency, Mount Gambier, current. Founding Member, and Past President, Rotoract Club Mount Gambier, 1972-1980. Member, Back to Mount Gambier Celebrations, 1976. Committee Member, and Past President, Mount Gambier Spastic Council, 1972-1982. Chair, Gold Committee, fundraising for the Crippled Children's Association, 1997. Committee Member, Limestone Creek Opera, since 2016.


Mr Alan Gould MATHER, Inverell NSW 2360 For service to the community of Inverell. Service includes: Secretary, Nullamanna Sports Club, 10 years. Trustee, Nullamanna Public Hall and Recreation Reserve, 31 years. Member, Neighbourhood Committee, 7 years and Chairman, Ross Hill Section, 2 years. Director, Inverell East Bowling Club, 2000-2001. Director, Inverell Bowling Club, 1997-1999 and Chairman, 1999-2000, (amalgamated with Inverell East Bowling Club in 2000). Secretary, Nullamanna Cricket Club, 21 years. President, Inverell Cricket Association, 1962-1966 and Treasurer, 1951-1953. Secretary and Treasurer, Northern Tablelands Cricket Council, 3 years. Past Vice-President, North and North West Tennis Council. President, Regional New England Tennis Group, 10 years. President, Inverell Tennis Club, 1962-1977. Alderman, Inverell Municipal Council, 1967-1976. Founding Vice-Chairman, Inverell Sports Council, 1969. Chairman, Inverell Stock Selling Agents, 18 months. Chairman, Inverell Branch, National Party, 4 years and Member, since approx. 1970. Justice of the Peace, New South Wales, 1955-2015. Chairman, Inverell Branch, New South Wales Housing Commission, 1967-1976. Business: Stock and Station Agent in Inverell, 1962-1996.


Mr Robert Graham MATTHEWS, Lower Templestowe Vic 3107 For service to cricket in Victoria. Service includes: Team Member, Victorian Sheffield Shield Team, 1978-1979 and 1979-1980. Team Member, 21 matches, First Class Cricket, Victoria, 1975-1976; 1980-1981. Coach, Hawthorn-East Melbourne Cricket Club, (now Kingston-Hawthorn Cricket Club), 1978-1978, 1985-1986. Past Captain and Member, 1969-1970, 1988-1989, Honorary Life Member, 1983. Bulleen-Templestowe Cricket Club: Second XI Player, current. Held a range of roles since 1993 including Coach. Head Junior Coach, current. Life Member, 2006. Coach (Senior), Vermont South Cricket Club, 1994-2001 and Member, 78 matches. Member and Captain, Caulfield Cricket Club, 1989-1992. Awards and recognition includes: Member, 200 Club, Cricket Victoria, 1983. 4 x Recipient, Harry Boyle Trophy, Hawthorn-East Melbourne Cricket Club.

Mr Melvyn Hanley MAYER, Coolamon NSW 2701 For service to the community of Coolamon, and to radio broadcast production. Service includes: Coolamon Heritage and Advancement Society: Member, current. Tour co-ordinator, current. President, 1996-2011. Established, Annual Lions Christmas in the Park, Coolamon Lions Club. Coordinator, Annual Combined Churches Carols, current. Member, Coolamon New Year's Eve Music and Fireworks Festival Board, since 2012. Employee, Sony Music, for over 60 years including as a creative contributor, presenter, developer of radio productions and originally a Foley Artist, creating sound effects and production qualities, trainer of other effects operators and as panel operator. Commentator, Sydney Ferries on Inner Harbour and ocean cruises to Newcastle, for 60 years.


Mr Dominic Mick MAZZONE, Hazelwood Park SA 5066 For service to the music industry, and to the community. Service includes: Mighty Management Australia: Founder and Technical Director, since 1988. Artist Manager, 1988-2001. Tour and Production Manager, Frontier Touring Company, 1987-1993. Freelance Sound Engineer and Tour Manager, Mazzone Industries, 1983-1987. Founder, Recording Engineer and Producer, M Records, 1991-1999. Founding Member, Australian Music Managers Forum. Golden Stave Foundation: Trustee, since 2010. Member, Fundraising Committee, 25 years. Lifetime Achievement Award and Hall of Fame Member, 2014. Fundraising Organiser, Steve Waugh Foundation, since 2009. Involved with fundraising and charity event management for many local organisations including: Giant Steps, 4 years. Cure Our Kids, 10 years. Variety Australia, 15 years. Support Act, 10 years. Mission Australia. EAT Concert (East African Tragedy), 1985. SES Charity Concert, 2001.

Mrs Margot MELZAK, South Yarra VIC 3141 For service to the community of South Yarra. Service includes: Creative Circle/Bayside Ladies Ex-Pat Group: Instigator, 1986. Member, since 1986. Past President. Toorak Branch, Save the Children Fund President, current. Member, since 1977. Donations to Epworth Hospital to create memorial wards for holocaust victims Donations to Holocaust Museum, Bialik College, Victorian Arts Centre Melbourne, Cranbourne Gardens, Australian Opera, Save the Children Fund.


Mr Robert William MENZIES, Coolamon NSW 2701 For service to local government, and to the community of Coolamon. Service includes: Coolamon Shire Council: Mayor, 1999-2012. Deputy Mayor, 1998-1999. Councillor, 1995-1999. Emeritus Mayor, since 2012. Past Director, Allawah Retirement Complex. Past President, Coolamon Lions Club, 2 years; Past Secretary and Treasurer; Charter Member, since 1979; Fundraiser for Snowy Hydro Rescue Helicopter Service Patron, Coolamon Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 2010. Coolamon Sport and Recreation Club: Treasurer, current. President, 7 years. Member, since 1962. Patron, since 2011. Past President, Coolamon Golf Club. Past President, Rannock Tennis Club. Vice-President, Coolamon Rovers Football Club. Member, Marrar Football Club Committee. North Berry Jerry Bushfire Brigade: Coolamon Shire Senior Group Captain, 1995-2012. Brigade Captain, 1967-2003. Member, since 1957.

Mrs Madge Edna MERTON, Balnarring Vic 3926 For service to the community of the Mornington Peninsula. Service includes: Peninsula Home Hospice: Director, 2011-2013. Treasurer, current. Volunteer, Red Hill Auxiliary, current. Volunteer, Red Hill Opportunity Shop, since 2014. Former President and Treasurer, Western Port Friend of Peninsula Home Hospice. President, Inn House' Association, 12 months. Donor, Foundation for Carers. Proprietor, The Lookout' Bed and Breakfast, (accepted guests, through the Ian Gawler Foundation, who had experienced cancer), 1989-1999. Member, Police Register, Victorian Police, Hastings (provides visits/checks on vulnerable people), current. Former Volunteer/Reading/Donating Funds, Crib Point Primary School. Donor, Carmel Whelan Simon Whelan Overnight Care Foundation.


Mrs Andrea Janice MESSENGER, Ashgrove Qld 4060 For service to music. Service includes: Founding Director, Western Suburbs String Orchestra, since 1989. Guest Lecturer, University of Queensland. Performed with Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Philharmonia Orchestra, Queensland Pops Orchestra, Australian Pops Orchestra. Queensland State President, Australian Strings Association, 1991-1997 and Past Committee Member. Adjudicator at a range of music events including: Queensland Youth Music Awards. Prestige Music Festival. Brisbane and Queensland Eisteddfods. North Queensland String Festival. Life Member, Queensland Youth Orchestra, 2013. Conductor and Tutor, The Gap Regional Instrumental Primary Performers Program (GRIPPS).


Mr Domenico Salvatore MICO, Scullin ACT 2614 For service to the arts in the Australian Capital Territory. Service includes: Tuggeranong Community Arts Centre: Executive Director, 2008-2013. Theatre Development Director, 2000-2003. Moon Festival Artistic Director, 2002. Community Cultural Development Officer. Chief Executive Officer, 1991-1998. Executive and Founding Artistic Director, National Multicultural Festival, 2002-2008, 1996-1999. MUSE Arts Magazine: Chair, 1993-1996. Deputy Chair, 1991-1993. Committee Member, Grants and Multicultural Working Groups, ACT Cultural Council on Performing Arts, since 1992. Co-Founder and Artistic Director, Backstage Performing Arts Cafe, 1989-1990, TAU (Through Art Unity) Community Theatre, 1984-1989, Punchinello Theatre, 1982-1984, Blue Folk Community Arts Association, 1976. Theatre Producer, Stage or Production Manager, Supa TCA Productions, 1994-1998. Director and Coordinator, Arts Program, Canberra Festival, 1976-1980. Weekly Arts Columnist, The Canberra Times, 6 years. Theatre Critic and Arts Commentator, ABC Radio 2CN, 1985-1995. Former Secretary, Council of Italo-Australian Organisations (ComItEs); Italiana Alestro; Canberra Critics' Circle. Co-Owner, Smith's Alternative Bookshop, 2013-2015. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Order of Merit, Republic of Italy, 2005. Recipient, Centenary Medal, 'for service to community arts, theatre and multicultural arts practice', 2001. Named 1 of the 75 people who had shaped the National Capital, The Canberra Times, 2001. Recipient, inaugural Roz Bower Memorial Community Arts Fellowship, Australia Council of the Arts, 1982. Recipient, Canberra Critics' Circle Award, 2015 and 1994.


Mr Charles Nicholas MIFSUD, Burraneer NSW 2230 For service to the Maltese community of New South Wales. Service includes: Maltese Cultural Association of New South Wales: President, since 1996. Foundation Member, 1988. Maltese Sub-Branch, The Returned and Services League of Australia: President, since 2006. Former Vice-President. President, Maltese Community Council of New South Wales, 1996-2008. Melita Eagles Soccer Club Ltd, involved for over 40 years in various committee positions. Involved with weekly broadcasts of Maltese programs on Radio 2SER FM and 2GLF FM, 1985-2014. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, New South Wales Seniors Week Achievement Award, 2009.

Mr John Barry MILDREN, Ballarat Central Vic 3350 For service to the Parliament of Australia, and the community of Ballarat. Service includes: Member for Ballarat, Parliament of Australia, 1980-1990. Deputy Chair of Committees, 1983-1990. Chair of Caucus, 1983-1987. Member, Victorian Consumer Advisory Committee, Alzheimer's Australia, 2005-2009; Member, current. President, Ballarat Branch, Cornish Association of Australia, 1992-1998 and 1999-2014; Past Vice-President; Committee Member, current. Ballarat Delegate to the Council and former Board Member, Pennyweight Park Services for the Disabled, Spastic Society of Victoria (now Scope Services), 1979-1980. Chairman, Pinarc Disability Support Services - Ballarat, 1999 and 2000, and Life Member. Head of the Department of School and Community Studies, Ballarat College of Advanced Education (later University of Ballarat, now Federation University), 1977-1980.


Mrs Margaret Mary MILLER, Warwick Qld 4370 For service to the community of Warwick. Service includes: Warwick and District Branch, Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland (now Leukaemia Foundation of Australia): Founder and President, 1985-2015. District Support Person, current. Life Member. Member, Warwick Show & Rodeo Society Ladies Auxiliary, since 1977; Life Member. Registered Nurse, Warwick Benevolent Society, 1997-2015. Registered Nurse, 50 years. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Professor Ian Frazer Humanitarian Award, Warwick Lions Club, 2010. Recipient, Paul Harris Award, Rotary Club of Warwick, 2010.

Mr John Huon MITCHELL, Corryong Vic 3707 For service to the community as a philanthropist. Service includes: Australian National University: Established the John Mitchell Research Fellowship, providing funds for a post-doctoral position, College of Business and Economics, 2016. Benefactor, Fenner School of Environment and Society, 2016. Benefactor, College of Business and Economics, 2002 , to fund two scholarships. Has created a bequest to create an Endowed Chair at the Research School of Economics. Benefactor, Sue Mitchell Nursing Scholarship, Australian Catholic University (Canberra campus) and Supporter, for many years. Upper Murray Health and Community Services: Chair, Audit Committee, Corryong Hospital, since 2014. Supporter and sponsor, 'Kate's Kitchen' monthly mental health dinners, more than 10 years. Financial Supporter, Scouts ACT, more than 20 years. Awards and recognition includes: Awarded an Honorary Doctorate (HonD) by the Australian National University.


Sister Sheelah Frances MOGAN, Randwick NSW 2031 For service to the Catholic Church of Australia, and to the community. Service includes: Teacher: St Bernadette's, Scarborough, Queensland, 1950-1958. St Thomas Aquinas, St Lucia, Queensland, 1959-1960. St Mary's, Maroubra Bay, New South Wales, 1960-1962 (Bursar). St Patrick's, Cooma, New South Wales, 1963-1967 (Principal). Our Lady of Good Counsel, Forrestville, New South Wales, 1968-1969 (Principal). Brigidine, Coonamble, New South Wales, 1970-1972. Viand College, Porirua, New Zealand, 1973-1975. Brigidine College, St Ives, New South Wales, 1976-1977 (Teacher and Bursar). Brigidine College, Randwick, New South Wales, 1977-1978. St Raphael's, Cowra, New South Wales, 1979 and Principal, 1980-1982. St Patrick's, Cooma, New South Wales, 1984-1987 (Principal). St Aloysius' College, Milsons Point, New South Wales, 1988-1992. Tagh ASIS, Kenya, East Africa, 1993-1994. Brigidine College, Randwick, New South Wales, 1995-2009. Missionary Apostalate: Kenya, 1993-1994. Bangladesh, 1995. Kenya, 1996-1997. Volunteer work in India and Bangladesh, 1995. Organiser, Wednesday Lunch for the Homeless, Catholic Parish of St Canice's, Kings Cross, New South Wales, approximately 15 years-ongoing. Weekly visitor to a range of nursing homes in Sydney.


Dr Julie Ann MONIS-IVETT, Mylor SA 5153 For service to the international community through health support programs. Service includes: Birthing Kit Foundation Australia: Founder and Inaugural Chair, 2006-2009. Vice-Chair, 2009-2013. Inaugural Board Member, since 2006. Zonta Club of Adelaide Hills: Charter Member, since 1987. President, 2 years. Board Member, 15 years. Birthing Kit Project Coordinator, Zonta District 22, 23 and 24, since 2000; Project Administrator, 2000-2007. Birthing Kit Liaison, Zonta International, since 2004. Founder and Chair, Mission in Health Care and Development Australian Support Association, since 2014. Treasurer, Mylor School Council, 13 years. Dental Surgeon, since 1975. Principal Dentist/Owner, Mount Barker Dentists, current.


Mr Gregory Phillip MORRISSEY, Parkes NSW 2870 For service to cricket, and to the community of Parkes. Service includes: Secretary, Parkes and District Junior Cricket Association, since 1977 and Life Member, since 1984. Volunteer, Parkes District Cricket Association, ongoing. Secretary, Lachlan Junior Cricket Council, since 1987-2000. Member, Lachlan Cricket Council, since 2000. Level 2 Cricket Coach, since 1990. Member, New South Wales Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association, since 1993. Life Member, Lachlan Primary School Sports Association (PSSA), 2010. Manager, Western PSSA, 28 years and Life Member, 1999. Manager, School Sport Australia Championships, 1995, 1996 and 1997. Assistant Principal, Parkes East Public School, 2003-2010 and Teacher, 1975-2010. Greg Morrissey Field named in his honour, Parkes Shire Council, 2016.

The Very Reverend Father Walentyn MOWTSCHAN, WA For service to the Ukrainian community of Perth. Service includes: Parish Priest, Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St Nicholas, Maylands, 1968-2014. Radiographer, 1959-1991.


Mr Samuel Salvatore MUGAVERO, Ermington NSW 2115 For service to the Italian community of New South Wales. Service includes: AGIRA Association of New South Wales (formerly the 'La famiglia agirina' Association): Founder, 1991. President, more than 10 years. Fundraiser Organiser, cultural trips to Italy. Co-founder, Coordinamento Associazioni Siciliane of New South Wales (CAS), since 2001. (provides individual Sicilian associations the opportunity to join into a fellowship with other associations): Trinacria Association: Co-founder, 1976. President, 2 years. Secretary, 20 years. Member, Support Committee, Amatrice Earthquake Appeal Committee (under the auspices of Co.As.It. NSW and Com.It.Es. NSW), since 2016. Founder and Editor, 'Il Ficodindia', since 1999. (a bi-monthly newsletter for the Italian community in Australia and overseas). Photographer, provides free photography at community activities. Author, articles for 'La Fiamma' (Italian newspaper), current. Organises an International literary competition to promote the Italian/Sicilian language and heritage. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Co.As.It Medal, 'for tireless services to the Italo-Australian community', 2010.


Mr Armogam MURGAN, Prestons NSW 2170 For service to the Indian community of Sydney. Service includes: Secretary, Shri Sanatan Dharam Sabha of New South Wales, approximately 30 years. Founder, Satyam Shivam Sundaram Society of New South Wales (a charitable organisation to help impoverished/disaster stricken communities in Fiji), since 2001. Involved in planning the Satyam Ghat (location for spiritual offerings/last rites - Lake Moore, Liverpool), since 2006. Involved in planning the Harish Chandra Kovil (temple in Leppington Cemetery for religious ceremonies). Marriage Celebrant.

Mr Alan Joseph MURPHY, Avondale Heights Vic 3034 For service to the community through a range of organisations. Service includes: Author, 'Murphy's Lore' column, Moonee Valley Weekly, 1998-2017. Guest Speaker/Master of Ceremonies, Moonee Valley Pink Ribbon Breakfast at Flemington, ongoing (for over 10 years). Essendon Historical Society: Member and fundraiser, since 2010. Rotary Club of Essendon President, 2000-2001. Member, 22 years. Board Member, Moonee Valley Traffic School, Mooney Valley Council, 2000. Supporter, Moonee Valley Foundation. Supporter, Moonee Valley Interfaith Thanksgiving Breakfast. Essendon Football Club: Board Member, , 1976-1990. Marketing Manager, 1990-1996. Life Member, since 1985. Chief Executive Officer, Melbourne Moomba Festival Organisation, 1970s. Member, Melbourne Chapter, The Jaycees - Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1960s.


Mr John MURRAY, Cobbitty NSW 2570 For service to the community of Bankstown. Service includes: Bankstown Sports Club: President, since 2006. Director, since 1981. Volunteer, since 1958. Cobbitty Bush Fire Brigade: Volunteer and Former President, 1988-2008. Recipient, National Medal and Long Service Award. Former Member, Lions Club of Bankstown. Alderman and Councillor, Camden Council, 1989-1997. Fundraiser, for research into Rett Syndrome, at the Children's Hospital at Westmead, for 15 years. Organiser, a variety of fundraising events for leukaemia research, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, 1991-2003. Former Volunteer Fundraiser, Lisa Farmer Foundation.


Mr Andrew Ian MURRELL, Portland Vic 3305 For service to surf lifesaving, and to the community. Service includes: Portland Surf Life Saving Club: Member, since 1977. Various Committee Positions. Patrol Captain. Life Member, since 2000. Founder and Coordinator, Admella Surf Boat Marathon, 1993-1997. Examiner, since 2001. Member, Australian Surf Rowers League, current. Umpire, Western District Umpires Association, 1987-2003. Umpire, South West District Football League, current. Umpire, Portland Junior Football League, current. Umpire, Coach and Lecturer, South West Umpires Association, current and Life Member. Talent Scout, South West Academy of Sport, current. Founding Member, Portland Runners Club, 1983. Committee Member, Glenelg Games, 1980s. Committee Member, Apex Club. Teacher, Bayview College, since 1987; Head of Health and Physical Education; Camps Coordinator; Head of Sport. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, for contribution by an individual, Wannon Sports Award, 2016.


Mrs Elsie May MUTTON, Doncaster East Vic 3109 For service to education. U3A (University of the Third Age) Asia Pacific Alliance: President, 2012-2014. Past Chair, Steering Committee, 2 years. U3A Network Victoria: President, since 2013. Committee Member, since 1998. U3A Eastern Metropolitan Forum: Chair, 2004-2011. U3A Nunawading: Vice-President and Course Administrator, current. President, 2000-2004. Life Member, since 2015. Member, since 1996. Member, Ministerial Council for Volunteers, Victorian Government, since 2015. Supporter, Knitting for Vulnerable Children, current. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Citizen of the Year, City of Whitehorse, 2006. Recipient, Victoria Senior Achiever Award, Council of the Ageing, 2013.


Dr Fred Nickolas NASSER, Strathfield NSW 2135 For service to medicine in the field of cardiology, and to the community. Service includes: Australian Lebanese Heart Foundation: Chairman, since 2004. Board Member, since 1997. Co-Founder and Chairman, Heart to Heart Foundation, since 1994. Benefactor and Member, Tannourine Hospital Fundraising Committee, The Charity Association of Tannourine Inc, since 2007. Supporter, Bint Jbeil Ophthalmology unit, Bint Jbeil Association in Australia, current. Inaugural President, Australian Lebanese Medical Association in NSW, 2013-2016. Volunteer, Arabic Language Anti-Smoking Campaign, Sydney and World No Tobacco Day, 2005. Volunteer, Cardiac Risk Survey team, Australian Lebanese Community in Sydney, circa 2000-2005. Radio Presenter, weekly health-related programs in Arabic and English, 2000FM Radio and SBS Radio, 2003. Volunteer, Volunteer Hearts Program (team travels to developing Pacific countries and China), since 1988. Volunteer, Adventist Development Relief Agency, 1987-1997. Cardiologist in Private Practice, Roselands, since 1981; and Chatswood, since 1983. Visiting Medical Officer, Royal Noah Shore Hospital, since 1981; Sydney Adventist Hospital, since 1987; Strathfield Private Hospital, since 1992; Brisbane Waters Private Hospital, since 1996; North Shore Private Hospital, since 1999. Research Fellow in Cardiology and Associate Consultant in Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota, USA, 1979-1981; Research Fellow in Cardiovascular Disease, 1978. Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, since 1979. Member, The Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand, since 1983. Member, Royal College of Physicians of London, United Kingdom, 1974. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Australian Lebanese of the Year, The Australian Lebanese Association, 2002.


Ms Susan Jane NATOLI, Box Hill Vic 3128 For service to canoeing. Service includes: Member, Slalom Technical Committee, Australian Canoeing, since 2005 and Life Member, 2015. Judge/Scorer/Official/Competition Manager and Competitor, Canoeing. Member, Canoe Slalom Technical Committee, International Canoe Federation, since 2008. Board Member, Oceania Canoe Association, current. Olympic Games Assistant Chief Judge, Rio de Janeiro 2016 and London 2012. Chief of Scoring, Canoeing, Sydney 2000. Officiated, Beijing 2008 and Athens 2004. Member of Organising Committee and Competition Manager, Youth Olympic Festival (Sydney), 2013, 2009, 2007, 2003, and 2001. Key Technical Official and Member of Organising Committee, World Masters Games, Sydney, 2009. Selector, Australian Canoe Slalom National Talent Squad and Junior teams, since 2006. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Award of Merit, Australian Canoeing, 2014 and 2007. Recipient, Technical Official of the Year, Australian Canoeing, 2014. Recipient, Excellence Award, Australian Canoeing, 2012. Recipient, Award for 'service to canoeing', Australian Canoeing, 2010.

Mrs Judith Nerryl NECZAS, WA For service to children as a foster carer. Service includes: Foster Carer, Department for Child Protection and Family Services, Government of Western Australia, ongoing since 1977.


Mr Wilfred Joseph NORRIS, Eugowra NSW 2806 For service to heritage preservation. Service includes: The Australian Draught Horse Stud Book Society: Founding Member, Western Branch. Founder, Golden Plough (Horse Drawn) Ploughing Competition, since 1975. Classifier. Competitor. Eugowra Historical Museum and Bushranger Centre: Committee Member, current. Donated various items. Member, Restoration Group, Braveheart Wagon, 2004-2009. Former participant, Eugowra Show. Leader, Forbes Annual Parade, for 40 years. Leader, West Wyalong Centenary Parade. Farm Manager, Lachlan/Forbes Vintage Village, 1970s. Involved in various film and television productions, including: 'Dad and Dave', 1995 'Sunstruck', 1972. ABC television series 'Outback House', 2005.

Mrs Susan Lindley OAKEY, Bolton Point NSW 2283 For service to aged welfare. Service includes: Mercy Community Services: Chair, 2008-2014. Board Member, since 2005. Chair, Mercy Aged Care Singleton, 2008-2014. Anglican Church of New South Wales: Director of Care, Anglican Care Newcastle/Lake Macquarie, 1995 - 1998. Director of Nursing, 1977-1984 and 1986-1995. Matron, 1965-1968. Former Member, Anglican Diocese of Newcastle. Past Parish Councillor, Toronto Anglican Church. Diocesan Director of Aged Care Services, Samaritans Foundation, 1984-1986 and Volunteer, Toronto Community Relief Centre.


Mr David Joseph OCHERT, Toorak Vic 3142 For service to rowing, particularly as a coach. Service includes: Rowing coach at Club, State and National levels: 2017 - Interstate Women's Youth Eight, Victoria - Gold 2012 - Australian Youth Cup, Victoria Men's squad 2009 - Australian Youth Cup, Victoria Women's squad 2008 - Interstate Women's Youth Eight, Victoria - Bronze 2006 - Australian Youth Cup, Victoria Women's squad 1999 - Interstate Women's Lightweight Four Championship coach - First 1998 - Interstate Women's Lightweight Four Championship coach - First 1997 - World Championships, Women's Lightweight Pair coach - Gold 1997 - Interstate Women's Lightweight Four Championship coach - First 1996 - World Championship, Women's Lightweight Pair coach - Fifth 1996 - Interstate Women's Lightweight Four Championship coach - Second 1989 - Interstate Women's Youth Four Championship coach 1987 - World Junior Championships, Women's Coxless Pair coach - Fourth 1987 - Match des Seniors, Women's Pair coach - Bronze 1987 - Trans Tasman Series, Australia Women's Junior 4+ - Coach 1983 - Interstate Men's Youth Eight Championship coach - Sixth 1981 - Interstate Men's Lightweight Four Championship, Queensland coach - Sixth Coach, athletes selected in State Crew and 19 athletes selected in National Crews, 1980-2017. Competed at all levels of rowing: 1978 - Interstate Men's Eight Championship (Queensland) emergency 1979 - Interstate Men's Eight Championship (Queensland), 5 seat - Fifth Toowong Rowing Club: Life Member, 1989. Former Club Captain. Former Secretary. New boat named after him, 1992. Awards and recognition includes: Inductee, Hall of Fame, Rowing Victoria, 2013.


Mr Daniel Joseph O'KEEFFE, Southbank Vic 3006 For service to physics education. Service includes: Victoria Physics Teachers' Network (VicPhysics) (formerly Australian Institute of Physics (Vic Branch): Education Committee: Committee member, since 1991. Chair, 1999 - 2001. Secretary, 2003 - 2014. Treasurer, since 2015. Conference Organiser, 1991-2015. Organiser, professional development activities, since 2009. Organiser, student events including Physics Days at Luna Park, since 2005, Victorian Young Physicists' Tournament, since 2010 and Girls in Physics Breakfasts, since 2015. Manager of website, since 2004. Compiler of newsletter, since 2002. Compiler of Australian Synchrotron education resources, 2005 and 2006. Curriculum Authorities: (VUSEB, VISE, VBOS, VCAB and VCAA): Member of Physics Course Management Group,1977-1990. Chair, Physics Course Management Group, 1987-1990. Conference Organiser, 1977-1990. Organiser, professional development activities, 1987-1990. Co-developer, 'Extended Practical Investigation' option, 1983. Examination Assessor, 1985-2013. Examination Development, various roles, since 2012. Course Reviews, various roles, 1993, 1995-1996, and 2014-2017. Former Teacher, Camberwell Grammar School and Chadstone High School. Co-author of textbooks including: 'Investigating', STAV Publishing, (1992) 'Jacaranda Physics I' , Wiley, 1st Ed (1997), ... 4th Ed (2015) 'Jacaranda Physics 2', Wiley, 1st Ed (1998), ... 4th Ed (2016) Committee Member, Southbank Residents Association, since 2015. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, CRA Fellowship, 1989. Recipient, Australian Institute of Physics (AIP) Award, 'for Outstanding Service to Physics', 2003.


Mr Mark Andrew O'LEARY, Ormond Vic 3204 For service to choral music and education. Service includes: Young Voices of Melbourne (YVM): Founder, Director and Conductor, since 1990. Tours of all states and territories of Australia and nine international Tours Europe (1996, 2004 and 2010), South Africa (1998), Canada/USA (2001 and 2013), Singapore - Thailand (2007) and Samoa (2011). Conductor, Exaudi Youth Choir, since 2013. Principal Guest Conductor, Gondwana Voices, since 1997. Teacher and Lecturer, current. Education Institute of Australia (provides courses, workshops and events): President, Victorian Branch, Kodaly Music, since 1997. National Councillor, 2012-2014. National Bulletin Editor, 1994-1998. Honorary Life Member, since 2012. Committee Member and Advisor, Australian National Choral Association, current. Founder, Director And Conductor, Young Voices of Melbourne (YVM), since 1990. Mark O'Leary Music Publishing: Author, Sight Singing School, books and web site. 10 CD recordings, YVM. 3 CD recordings, Gondwana Voices. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, President's Award, eLearning Industry Association Awards, 2014. Recipient, Outstanding Professional Service Award, Council of Professional Teaching Associations of Victoria, 2009. Recipient, Outstanding Conductor, Voyage of Song International Choir Competition, Thailand, 2007.

Mrs Wenda Jane PACKARD, Ardross WA 6153 For service to aged welfare. Service includes: Founding Vice President, Chief Instructor and Principal Examiner, Prime Movers, since 1986 (a not-for-profit organisation which provides physical and cognitive exercises, as well as social interaction, for seniors). Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Senior of the Year - Sport and Recreation, 2004.


Mrs Christine Anne PAINE, Windsor NSW 2756 For service to local government, and to the community of Hawkesbury. Service includes: Councillor, Hawkesbury City Council, 1991-2016. Served on numerous committees including: Australia Day Awards Committee and Australia Day Joint Committee. Hawkesbury Sports Person of the Year Awards Committee. Board of Management, Fitzgerald Memorial Hostel. Chair, Hawkesbury Equity and Access Planning Committee. Chair, Local Traffic Committee. Chair, Clarendon Committee. Committee Member, Macquarie Towns Festival. Director, Western Sydney Waste Board. Pitt town Advisory Committee. Public Libraries NSW - Metropolitan Association. Recycling co-Operative. Sustainable Agricultural Strategy Committee. Community Advisory Board, Hawkesbury District Health Service. Well Wise Women's Cafe Committee. Western Sydney Breast Screening Unit. Western Sydney Women's Advisory Committee. Vice-President, Hawkesbury Sister City Association, 2007-2016 and Member, since 1991. Trustee, Windsor Rotary Youth Club, Rotary Club of Windsor, since 1997 and Honorary Member, ongoing. Committee Member, Friends of the Hawkesbury Art Collection.


Mr Victor John PATRICK, Flaxman Valley SA 5235 For service to the wine industry in South Australia. Service includes: Non-Executive Director, Barossa Infrastructure Ltd, since 2008 (involved in the development of policies relating to sustainable water management in the South East of South Australia and the Barossa Valley). Director of Viticulture, Fosters Group, (now Treasury Wine Estates), 1996-2004. Director, Global Viticulture, Mildara Blass Limited, 1987-1996. Assistant General Manager, Vineyards, Southcorp Wines, 1985-1987. Director, Forrester River Hops Farms, 1980-1982. Manager, Wynn Winegrowers Pty Ltd, 1973-1985. South Australian Wine Industry Association: Member, Environment Committee, since 2006. Board Member, 1995-2006. President, 2000-2003. Australian Vignerons (former Wine Grape Growers Australia): Chairman, 2006-2015. Regional Representative for South Australia, 2006-2015. Co-Chair, Premier's Wine Industry Council, 2003-2006. Member, Food and Wine Advisory Board, School of Agriculture, University of Adelaide, 2003-2005. Committee Member, Australian Wine Export Council, 2003-2005. Member, Winemakers Federation of Australia, 2003-2005. Member, International Trade Advisory Committee (Wine), 2002-2005. Member, South Australian Water Resources Council, 1994-2005. Member, South East Catchment Water Management Board of South Australia, 1998-2002. Past Member, Murray-Darling Water Commission. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Honorary Life Membership, South Australia Wine Industry Association, 2013. Recipient, Award of Merit, Roseworthy Old Collegians Association, 2012 'for contribution to primary industry and the community'.


Dr Elizabeth Mary PATTISON, Northbridge WA 6003 For service to the community through youth and social welfare projects. Service includes: Managed the development of a range of community projects and infrastructure, including: Kimberley Dental Team (helped establish business plan and acquire grants and donations). Healing Hearts Foundation Place of Reflection, (Botanic Gardens Perth). Homeless Healthcare Medical Recovery Centre Project. Headquarters Skate Park and Youth Facility, Leederville. Provides pro bono business strategy and support to not-for-profit and community organisations throughout Perth region. Member, Rotary Club of Heirisson, since 1992. Managing Director, Liz Pattison Pty Ltd.

Mr Jan PAULGA, Watson ACT 2602 For service to veterans and their families. Service includes: City of Canberra Sub-Branch, The Returned and Services League of Australia President, since 2001. Vice-President, 1999-2001. Secretary, 1998-2001. Member, since 1983. Life Member, since 2001. Vice-President, Australian Capital Territory Branch, The Returned and Services League of Australia, since circa 2002. Recipient, Meritorious Medal, ACT Branch Congress, 2015. Recipient, Australia Day Medallion, 1990. Vice-President, ACT Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia (RSL) since 2002 and Member since 1983. Lead role in coordinating the ANZAC Day Dawn Service in Canberra over the past 20 years.


Mr Graeme Stephen PEARCE, Mandurang Vic 3551 For service to community of Mandurang. Service includes: Country Fire Authority Victoria Captain, Mandurang Rural Fire Brigade, 1971-2012. Member, since 1955. Member, Regional Championship Committee, current. Competitor, Track Marshall or Organiser, Annual Mandurang Championships, since 1973. Life Member, CFA Victoria, since 2008. Member, Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (formerly Rural Fire Brigades Association), many years; Executive Roles; Member, Region 2 Brigade Championship Committee, current. Member, Committee of Management, Mandurang Recreation Reserve, current; Hall Keeper. Mandurang Cricket Club: Founding Member, since 1962. President, 1980-1983. Vice President, 1962-1966 and 1972-1977. Player, 1962-1977; Life Member. Emu Valley Cricket Association: Secretary, 1964-1975. League Delegate, 30 years. Life Member. Former President and Committee Member, Golden Square Cricket Club, 2002-2005. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Citizen of the Year, Strathfieldsaye Shire Council, 1984.

Mr Garry Lyle PEARSON, Caulfield North Vic 3161 For service to dentistry, and to education in Victoria. Service includes: Victorian Branch, Australian Dental Association: Chief Executive Officer, since 1991. National Award of Merit, 'for outstanding federal service', 2006. Award for Distinguished Service, 2004. Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary, evident Foundation (a practice based research network in collaboration with the Oral Health Cooperative Research Centre), 2008. Board Secretary and Director of Corporate Services, Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Board, 1986-1991. Policy Officer/Project Manager, Victorian Institute of Secondary Education, 1984-1986. Teacher, Department of Education and Training (Victoria), 1974-1984.


Dr Ralph Leslie PETERS, New Norfolk Tas 7140 For service to medicine, and to the community of the Derwent Valley. Service includes: General Practitioner, New Norfolk, since 1972. District Medical Officer, New Norfolk District Hospital, 1968-1972. Life Member, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, 2008, Fellow, 1978. Former volunteer, parishioner and organist, St Matthew's Church. Local Senior of the Year, 2005. Former fundraising volunteer, several charitable organisations including Lifeline, Salvation Army, World Vision, Peter Mac Research Institute and IFAW.

Mr Francis Victor PHILLIPS, Boronia Vic 3155 For service to the community of Melbourne. Service includes: Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: Founding Member, since 1982. Inaugural President, 1983-1989. Life Member, since 1990. Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Trust Fund: Chairman, 2011-2014. Trustee, 1986-2014. Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and Cranbourne: Non-Executive Director, 1992-1996. Chairman Finance/Audit Committee. Involved with Australian Made Australian Grown Campaign, 2005-2016 Member, Boronia Advisory Committee, Knox City Council, 2007-2009. Board Member, Rotary Club of Melbourne, 1993-1995; Member, 1986-2013. Executive Director, Children of High Intellectual Potential Foundation, 1996-1997. Commissioner, City of Kingston, 1994-1997.


Mr Vincenzo PRINCI, Vic For service to football, and to the community. Service includes: Hampton Dolphins Soccer Club (soccer for people with a disability): President, Coach and Mentor, since 2001. Involved with the establishment of the Club, 2001. Hampton Junior Soccer Club: President and other executive roles, 2000-2005. Coach, several years. Involved with the establishment of the Club, 2001. Brighton Soccer Club: President, 1974-2001. Coach, 1978-2001. Bayside Italian Senior Citizens Club: Founder and President, 1994-2004. Treasurer, several years. Secretary, current. Volunteer, Community Visitor Scheme, since 2017. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Commonwealth Sports Achievement Award, (Soccer), 2002. Recipient, Award for service to the Italian community, Bayside City Council, 2000. Recipient, Australian Sports Medal, 2000. Recipient, Certificate of Appreciation, Victorian Minister for Community Services, 2007.


Mr Barrie Alexander PROVAN, Point Lonsdale Vic 3225 For service to the community of Queenscliff. Service includes: Board Director, Queenscliff - Point Lonsdale Community Enterprise, 2005-2015. Queenscliff-Point Lonsdale Uniting Church: Church Elder, more than 20 years. Member, Church Council, more than 20 years. Past Convenor, Mission Development Team. Good Shepherd Nursing Home: Chairman, 1994-2014. Board Member, 1970s-2014. Served in a range of roles with Lowther Hall Grammar School, 1961-1987, including as Accountant and Member and Treasurer, School Council, and Chair, Finance and Property Committee. Honorary Treasurer, The Mission to Seamen, 1963-1987. President, Balwyn Cricket Club, 1977-1991.

Mr Rodney George (Jim) QUICK, Gordon ACT 2906 For service to veterans and their families. Service includes: HMAS Sydney, Escorts and Vietnam Logistical Support Association (ACT Branch): President, since 1997, 1993-1994. Life Member, 2007. Royal Australian Naval Communications Branch Association: Inaugural Treasurer, 2001-2003, 1993-1994. Involved with the establishment of the Association. Volunteer, ACT Legacy; Naval Association of Australia, ongoing. Member, Royal Australian Navy, 20 years. Former volunteer Driver, The Yellow Van food rescue service, ACT Community Service. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, ACT Carer of the Year award, Life Without Barriers/ Carers Australia/ Families Australia, 2014.


Ms Julie Margaret QUINTON, Warrandyte Vic 3113 For service to the community of Warrandyte. Service includes: President, Warrandyte Business Association, current. Member, Be Ready Warrandyte Committee, current. Inaugural Member, organising committee, Country Fire Authority of Victoria's Warrandyte Fireball, since 2014. Proprietor, Quinton's IGA Supermarket, Warrandyte, since 2007.

Mrs Dianne Joyce RADFORD, Vic For service to the community of Ararat. Service includes: Inaugural Secretary, Ararat Branch, Blue Ribbon Foundation, since 2002. Secretary, Annual Grampians Ride to Remember (funds raised go to support the Ararat Hospital). Secretary, Ararat Legacy, since 2017 and President, 2005-2006; Coordinator, Anzac visits to Shrine of Remembrance, many years; Senior Vice President; Junior Vice President; Welfare Chairperson; Member, since 1997. Board Secretary, AME Systems (Vic) Pty Ltd, since 2010. Former Community Liaison Officer, East Grampians Health Service and Coordinator and fundraiser, 'Building for the Future' Committee, 2002-2010. Established the annual Women, Wisdom and Wellbeing Dinner, since 2002. Involved in a range of other community groups including: Brownie Leader, for 25 years. Sunday school teacher. Committee Great Western Netball and Tennis clubs. Great Western Mothers club. Founding member of the Great Western Youth Group. Willaura Quilters group. Volunteer, Great Western Anglican Church. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Inaugural Ararat Ambassador Award, Australia Day, Ararat Council, 2017. Recipient, Life Governorship, East Grampians Health Service, since 2012. Recipient, Community Service Medal, Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation, 2010. Recipient, Community Achievement Award, Ararat Regional Business Association, 2004. Recipient, Alan J Holding Memorial Community Service Award, Lions Club International District 201V2, 2010.


Associate Professor Julian Lockhart RAIT, Camberwell Vic 3124 For service to ophthalmology, and to the development of overseas aid. Service includes: Associate Professor, Centre for Eye Research Australia, University of Melbourne, since 2005. Published approximately 40 papers in peer-reviewed journals and supervised over 20 clinical trials of new glaucoma therapies. Chairman of Council, Australian Medical Association (Victoria), since 2017. AMA Federal Councillor and Chairman of the Council of Private Specialist Practice, since 2016. Chairman, Anglican Overseas Aid, since 2012. Board Member, Australian South Pacific Eye Consultant Teams (ASPECT) Foundation, since 1992. Volunteer surgeon to: Vanuatu, 1987, The Kingdom of Tonga, 1987 and 2004, The Republic of Tuvalu, 1998 and 1992, The Republic of Kiribati, 1989 and 1991, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietnam,1994 The Kingdom of Tonga, 2004, Tilganga Eye Hospital, Kathmandu, The Kingdom of Nepal, 2006 and 2011. President/Chairman, MDA National Limited, 2008-2014. Board Member, MDA National Mutual Board and MDA National Insurance, 2004 - 2014. Board Member, The Avant Foundation, since 2017 and Member, State Advisory Committee, Avant Mutual Insurance, since 2016. Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists: Federal Councillor, 1996 - 2003. Chairman, Victorian State Branch, 1997 - 1998. Board Member, Federal Qualifications and Education committee 1998-2001. Ophthalmic Research Institute of Australia: Treasurer, 1995 - 2002. Vice-Chairman, 2002 - 2005. Board Member, Eye Surgeons Foundation, 2009-2011. Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital: Ophthalmologist in charge, Glaucoma Unit, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne, 1993 - 2005. Academic Member, Human Research and Ethics Committee, 1993- 2001. Medical Director and Chair Medical Advisory Committee, Manningham Day Procedure Centre Pty Ltd, 2008 - 2013. Director, Eye Surgery Associates Pty Ltd, since 1992. Chairman, Sovereign Healthcare Pty Ltd, since 2016.


Mr Robert Jon REED, Qld For service to social welfare programs, and to the law. Service includes: Australia's CEO Challenge: Deputy Chair, current. Supporter, 15 years. Primary Founder, 'Darkness to Daylight' run (highlighting Domestic Violence against women and children), since 2013. LawRight Incorporated (formerly known as Queensland Public Interest Law Clearing House: President, Management Committee, 2010-2013. Treasurer and Secretary, 2006-2010. Member, Management Committee, 2001-2016. Member, Queensland Operational Taskforce, Australian Business and Community Network (ABCN), current. Supporter, 139 Club Brisbane (now 3rd Space Brisbane) (homelessness support services), current. Supporter, Homeless Person's Legal Clinic, current. Supporter, Refugee and Immigration Legal Service (RAILS), current. Member, Grants Committee, Queensland StreetSmart Grants Committee, current. Board Member, Australian Pro Bono Centre (previously known as the National Pro Bono Resource Centre), 2007-2016. Judge, Award for Excellence in Community Business Partnerships, Prime Minister's Awards, 2007. Morris Fletcher and Cross/MinterEllison Lawyers: Lawyer, 1989-1994 and since 1995 and Special Counsel, since 2010. Instrumental in establishing, Community Investment Program (CIP) (including pro-bono work) and primary full-time CIP coordinator, Brisbane office since 2001, including Brisbane office components of new national CIP, since 2003. Registered Immigration lawyer, Human Resources and Industrial Relations group, 2007-2013. Awards and recognition includes: Finalist, Law Category Award, Australian Human Rights Commission, 2013. Recipient, Pro Bono Award, Queensland Law Society and Queensland Public Interest Law Clearing House, 2009.


Mr Lindsay Michael RENWICK, Deniliquin NSW 2710 For service to local government, and to the community of Deniliquin. Service includes: Local Advisory Committee Member, Edward River Council, since 2016. Deniliquin Council: Mayor, 2004-2009, and 2011-2015. Councillor, 1995-2016. Served on a range of Council committees including: Finance Committee; Future Growth and Sustainability Committee; Flood Levee Protection Advisory Committee; Deni Youth Council; Deniliquin Tidy Towns Committee; Deniliquin and Conargo Heritage Committee; Road Safety Strategic Plan Steering Committee; and Central Murray Regional Public Library Committee. Local Government New South Wales (formerly the Shires Association of New South Wales): Executive Member representing F Division, 2008-2015. Recipient, Emeritus Mayor Award, 2010. President, Deniliquin and District Historical Society, current; Instigated and coordinated restoration of a Krupp Cannon for installation in the foyer of the Deniliquin RSL Club. Foundation Member, Deniliquin Ute Muster. Assisted with foundation of Deniliquin Men's Shed. Member, Deniliquin Boat Club, 1960s-1980s. Past President, Deniliquin Football Club, 1980s.


Mr Bruce Graeme RICHARDSON, Berri SA 5343 For service to the community of Berri. Service includes: Rotary International: President, Rotary Club of Berri, 1995-1996, 2003-2004, 2008-2009 and 2017-2018. Paul Harris Fellow with Sapphire. Secretary, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2015-2016. Member, 1978-1984 and since 1987. Chair, District Rotary Foundation, 2014-2016. Secretary, District 9520, 2005-2006. Treasurer, District 9520, since 2015. District Group Study Exchange Committee: Member, 2005-2010. Chair, 2007-2008. Team Leader, 2004. Assistant Governor, Group 2 (Riverland and Mallee), 2008-2010. Governor, District 9520, 2011-2012. Councillor, Berri Barmera Council, 2006-2014 and Deputy Mayor, 2007-2008.

Ms Pamela RICHARDSON, Mascot NSW 2020 For service to veterans and their families, and to the community of Mascot. Service includes: Women's Royal Australian Army Corps: Vice-President, since 2008. President, 2000-2008. Life Member, since 2014. Mascot Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia: Honorary Secretary, since 2008. Trustee, since 2008. Delegate, Eastern Metropolitan District Council and NSW State Congress, 2005. Member, since 1999. Inaugural Member, NSW RSL Corps of Guards, since 2011. Standard Bearer, Australian Reserve Forces Day Council, since 2005. Mascot Conference, St Vincent de Paul Society: President, , since 2013. President, South Sydney Regional Council, 1998-2005. Member, since 1987. Member, Critical Incident Support Team, Randwick State Emergency Service. Parishioner and Catechist, St Therese Catholic Parish, Mascot, ongoing. Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, since 2008.


Mr Ian Stanley RICKARDS, Balwyn North Vic 3104 For service to youth through aviation programs. Service includes: Australian Air League: Chief Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer, since 2007. Federal Administration Commissioner, 1994 and 2000-2007. Federal Finance Commissioner, 1992-1994 and since 2000. Federation Operations Commissioner, 1986-1994. Life Member, 1994. Member, since 1968. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Bar to the Distinguished Service Award, Australian Air League, 2015. Recipient, Meritorious Service Award, Australian Air League, 2001. Recipient, Wing-Silver (Powered), Australian Air League, 2000. Recipient, Distinguished Service Award, Australian Air League, 1988

The Reverend Ivan Alexander ROBERTS, Mona Vale NSW 2103 For service to the Uniting Church in Australia, and to the Myall Creek Memorial. Service includes: Uniting Church in Australia: Minister, Canberra City; 2008-2015; Strathfield Homebush Parish, 2001-2008; Dee Why Parish, 1998-2000; Lithgow Parish, 1985-1988. Convenor, Uniting Church NSW Covenanting Committee, circa 1990s-2008. Chair, Uniting Church in Australia NSW Multicultural Ministry Reference Group, 1998-2004. Convenor, Uniting Church in Australia Sydney Presbytery and Sydney North Presbytery Cross Cultural Groups. Chair, Canberra Region Presbytery of the Uniting Church In Australia, 2013-2014. Liaison and Resource Co-ordinator (part time), Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress. Community: Executive Officer and Secretary, Myall Creek Memorial Committee, 2005-2014; Co-Chair, Friends of Myall Creek Memorial Committee, since 2015; Member since 2005. Co-Chair, Living In Harmony Project, 2004-2008. Member, Canberra Interfaith Forum, 2008-2014. Awards and recognition Recipient, Citizen of the Year, Strathfield Council, 2004.


Mr Rhys Ainslie ROBERTS, Blackwood SA 5051 For service to the community through a range of roles. Service includes: District 201C2, Lions Club of Australia: District Governor, 2013-2014. Administration Coordinator, 2014-2015. Lions Club of Australia: Deputy Chair, Lions Medical Research Foundation South Australia, since 2015. Chair, Australian Lions Hearing Dogs Inc, current. Vice-President, Blackwood Community Recreation Centre, since 2014. Past Inaugural Chair, Adelaide Hills Combined Community Clubs. Past President, Lions Club of Blackwood. Member, more than 32 years. Managing Director, Ainslie Roberts Prints, since 1983. Past Judge, Victor Harbor Rotary Art Exhibition. Chair, Blackwood War Memorial Hall, since 2004. Chef de Mission, Australian Paralympic Team, Seoul, Korea, 1988.

Mr David Keith ROGERS, Malvern Vic 3144 For service to youth through cancer support programs. Service includes: Chief Executive Officer, Challenge Cancer Network (provides recreational services for children undergoing treatment for cancer), since 1988. Assisted in the establishment of The Shane Warne Foundation.

Mrs Linda Maria ROWAN, Yatala Qld 4207 For service to aged welfare. Service includes: Beenleigh Senior Citizen Centre: Honorary Treasurer, current. Administrator, 1986-2016. Welfare Officer, 1986-2016. Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, since 1976.

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