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

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

Mr George Travers SADLEIR RFD, Peppermint Grove WA 6011 For service to the law, and to the judiciary in Western Australia. Service includes: Senior Judge, District Court of Western Australia, 1998-1999 and Judge, 1982-1998. President, Supervised Release Board for Juvenile Offenders, 1999. Member, Victims of Crime Support and Advisory Committee, 1997-1999. Past Member, Interim Police Board, 'no dates'. Member, Law Society of Western Australia, since 1962. Member, Barristers Board (now Legal Practice Board since 1993), prior to 1982. Senior Partner, Robinson Cox and Co (now Clayton Utz), prior to 1982. Community service includes: Honorary Secretary, Commandery of Western Australia, The Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem, since 2010 and Officer, since 2009 and Member, since 2004. Board Member, Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, Perth, 1989-1994. Board Member, Australian Red Cross WA, 1972-1986. Member, Western Australian Arts Council, 1980-1982.

Mr Robert SAMPSON, 93 McLean Road, Birdwood SA 5234 For service to railway heritage preservation. Service includes: Executive Officer, National Railway Museum, since 2012. Board Member, since 2003. Rail Safety Manager. Chairman, Port Dock Station Railway Museum (now National Railway Museum), 1988-1996 and Vice-Chair, 1996-2003. Founding Member, Heritage Rail SA (defunct in 2015), 1994. Secretary and Public Officer, Mile End Railway Museum, 1983-1988. Treasurer, 1977-1983. Editor, Catch Point Magazine, ongoing since 1982. Member, since 1969.


Mr Gregory Winston SAMSON, 7 Hamblewood Rise, Traralgon Vic 3844 For service to youth through Scouting, and to the community. Scouts Australia Assistant Region Commissioner (Development) Gippsland Region, since 2012. Assistant Region Commissioner (Development) Eastern Region, 1995 2012. District Commissioner Traralgon District, 1980 1995. Assistant Training Commissioner Victorian Branch, 1975 1979. Member Victorian Training team, 'for many years'. Assistant District Commissioner Broken River District, 1969. District Scout Leader in Kerang, Tarago and Sunraysia Districts, 1965 - 1968. Scout Leader Traralgon, 1974-1980. Scout Leader or Venturer Leader in various country towns 1962 - 1973 including Gisborne, Kerang, Tatura, Myrtleford and Frankston. Scout Leader and Assistant Scout Leader, Golden Square, 1959-1962. Edited and produced a bi-monthly Region Newsletter, ' for 15 years'. Youth member, since 1952. Community: Traralgon Uniting Church: Member of Church Council and Church Elder, since 1977. Chairman of Elders Council, Church Council for 2 terms, and Secretary for 2 terms, (4 years). Convenor, Justice, Outreach and Service Committee, since 2001. Currently assisting with after school Homework Program, Liddiard Road Primary School (a church sponsored program for approx. 50 youth). Parishioner, since 1974. Presbytery of Gippsland: Member of Presbytery in Council, since 1985. Presbytery Secretary, 2003 - 2007. Member of Presbytery Standing Committee, 2000 - 2015. Convenor of Property Committee, 2008 - 2010. Member of a number of Task Groups and Working Groups from 2000 -2015. Member of Peace, Justice and Integrity of Creation Task Group and Newsletter Editor, since 2009. Rotary Club of Traralgon Central: Member Rotary Club of Traralgon Central, since 2005. Bulletin Editor, 2007-2009. Community Service Director, 2013 - 2014. Membership Director, 2015. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Australia Day Award for Outstanding Community Service, Latrobe City Council, 2013. Fellow, Institution of Engineers, Australia.


Mr John Chester SANDLAND, PO Box 88, Peterborough SA 5422 For service to local government, and to the community of Peterborough. Service includes: Local Government: Deputy Mayor, District Council of Peterborough, 2006-2014. Councillor, 1993-2014. Community service includes: Leader, Peterborough, Sing Australia Choir, current. Foundation Member, Auburn Players, 'for many years'. Soloist, Clare Choir, 'for many years'. Treasurer, local St. Vincent de Paul Society, 'for many years'. Committee member and delivery driver, Meals on Wheels, 'for many years'. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Appreciation Award, Lions International, 2005. Recipient, Citizen of the Year, District Council of Peterborough, 2003.


Mr Allan John SAUER, Holland Park Qld 4121 For service to the Anglican Church of Australia. Service includes: Secretary, Defence Force Board, Anglican Church of Australia, 2011-2014. Treasurer, 2003-2014 and Elected Member, 1989-2014. Council Member, Anglican Diocese of Brisbane, 1989-2010. Chairman, Diocesan Insurance Board, since 2004 and Member, since 2003. Chairman, Diocesan Media Committee, 1997-2003 and Editor, Diocesan Magazine 'Focus'. Elected Diocesan Representative to the Anglican General Synod of Australia, 1988-2014 and Archbishop’s nominee, 1994-2014. Parish Councillor, St Andrew's Anglican Church, since 2005 and Honorary Treasurer, since 2012 and Parish Representative to the Diocese of Brisbane, 2005-2014. Parish Councillor, St Stephen's Anglican Church, 1998-2003. Parish Councillor and Church Warden, St Matthew's Anglican Church, 1987-1993 and Parish Representative to the Diocese of Brisbane, 1990-1993. Parish Councillor and Church Warden, St Bartholomew's Anglican Church, 1975-1979 and 1971-1973 and Parish Representative to the Diocese of Brisbane, 1980-1983. Treasurer, Australasian Religious Press Association, since 2012 and Executive Officer, 2006-2012. Federal Board Member, Bush Church Aid Society, 1985-1995 and Honorary Secretary, Queensland Branch, 1981-1989.


Mrs Monica Lorraine SAVILLE 7-11 Oratava Avenue, West Pennant Hills NSW 2125 For service to the community, particularly through Rotary. Service includes: Rotary: Trustee and Treasurer, Australian Rotary Foundation Trust, since 2013. Regional Coordinator, Australian Rotary Foundation, since 2013. Assistant Regional Coordinator, 2009 - 2011. Member, Bequest Society, current. Past Governor, District 9680, Rotary International, 2007 - 2008. Member, Host Organising Committee, World Rotary Convention, 2010 - 2014. District Representative, Council of Legislation, 2013. Chair, District Governor's Nominating Committee, 2009. District Chair, Australian Rotary Health, 2002 - 2005. Member, Rotary Club of Epping, since 1993 and President, 1997 - 1998 and Coordinator, Epping Street Fair, 2004 - 2011 and Manager, Driver Awareness Program, since 2003. Host, Community Radio Station 2RRR FM, 1998-2001. Awards and recognition include: Group Recipient, New South Wales Premier's Award, Government of New South Wales, 2014.

Mr Graeme Neil SCANNELL, Geelong Vic 3220 For service to cricket in Victoria. Service includes: Secretary, East Belmont Cricket Club, since 1981. Grounds Curator, since 1980. Club Statistician, 1987 - 1995. Best Clubman, 9 times and Player, 211 games. Life Member, 1987. Chairman, Grounds Committee, Geelong Cricket Association, 15 years.


Reverend Father Carmelo John SCIBERRAS 25 Yeramba Road, Summerland Point NSW 2259 For service to the Catholic Church in Australia, and to the Maltese community of New South Wales. Service includes: Catholic Church: Padre, NSW National Servicemen's Association and Affiliates, current. Chaplain and Crew Member, NSW Marine Rescue, since 1996. Chaplain, NSW Police Force, 1991-1998. Chaplain to several units of the Australian Defence Force, 1983-2000, including: 1st Recruit Training Battalion Kapooka, 1993-1995; 1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers, Australian Army Reserve; and 8th Brigade. Senior Chaplain, 2nd Division. Attained rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Former Administrator, St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Parish, Warnervale, (retired). Second Priest, Ku-ring-gai Chase Parish, 2006-2009. Parish Priest, Holy Name Parish Wahroonga, prior to 2006. Ordained Catholic Priest, since 1964. Maltese community includes: Spiritual Director, Maltese Past Pupils and Friends of Don Bosco NSW Australia, since 2006, and Co-Founder, Salesian Old Boys Association of NSW, (original incarnation), 1972-1979, and Life Member. Past Broadcaster, SBS Maltese program. Past Broadcaster, 2 RRR 88.5FM Sydney Radio, 'for 5 years'. Past Broadcaster, 2EA Radio, circa1970s.


Mr John James SEALEY AFSM, 35 Alice Street, Queanbeyan NSW 2620 For service to the community, particularly through a range of veterans welfare groups. Service includes: Vice-President, Legacy Club of Queanbeyan-Eden-Monaro, 2014; President, 2010-2011; Chairman, Queanbeyan Legacy, since 2006; Member, since 2003. Member, City of Queanbeyan Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 1983. Member, Australia Day Committee, Queanbeyan City Council, since 2007. Member, Lake George Zone, New South Wales Rural Fire Service; Various leadership roles, 1960s-2013; Senior Deputy Captain, Queanbeyan City Rural Fire Brigade, 1999; Member, since circa 1958; Life Member. Member, Air Crew, Royal Australian Air Force, 1943-1946. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Queanbeyan Citizen of the Year, Queanbeyan City Council, 2011. Recipient, Australian Fire Service Medal, New South Wales Rural Fire Service, 1999 and 50 Year Long Service Medal, 2015. Recipient, National Medal, 2000 and 1993.

Mr Eugene SEETO, 10 Montgomery Avenue, Revesby NSW 2212 For service to the Chinese community of Sydney. Service includes: Chief Executive Officer, Australasian Kuo Min Tang, since 1979. Director, Sydney Chinese Cultural and Educational Centre, 1987-1991. Director, Yu-Mei Chinese School, since 1979.


Dr Jeffrey SHAPIRO, Caulfield South Vic 3162 For service to medicine as a general practitioner, and to the community. Service includes: Medicine: General Medical Practitioner, Cheltenham, Victoria, since 1964. Senior examiner, Victorian Faculty of Examiners, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, current and Examiner, since 1989 and Life Examiner. Medical Superintendent, Sandringham and District Hospital, 1973-1985 and Chairperson of Visiting Medical Staff, 1970-1973. Honorary Club Doctor, St Kilda Football Club, 1966-1980. Community: President, Brighton Hebrew Congregation, 2009-2013 and Board member, 'for more than 15 years'. Member, B'nai B'rith Victoria, since 1975 and President, Mitzvah Unit, 1987 and President, Shalom Unit, 1982 and Volunteer, since 1970s. Inaugural President, Rotary Club of Moorabbin Central, 1990; Charter Member, 1990-1996. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Community Award, Jewish Community Council of Victoria, 2014.


Adjunct Associate Professor Rashmi SHARMA, Isabella Plains Medical Centre, 9 Arakoon Crescent, Isabella Plains ACT 2905 For service to medicine, and to professional organisations. Chair, ACT Medicare Local (ACTML), 2007-2014 and Board Member, 2004-2014 and Chair, Practice Principals Group, 2011-2014 and Chair, GP Advisory Committee, 2012-2014 and Clinical Governance Committee, 2012-2014. Member, Advisory Council, Australian Medical Association, ACT, current. ACTML Member, GP Leadership Network Group, Australian General Practice Network, 2007-2014. Member, GP Forum, Australian Medicare Local Alliance, 2012-2014. Examiner, Royal Australian College of General Practice, since 2005 and Quality Assurance Examiner, since 2011. Member, Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee, Commonwealth Department of Health, since 2009 and Member, Drug Utilization Sub-Committee, since 2012 and Member, Professional Services Review Committee, since 2012. Member, Clinical Reference Group - Preventable Admissions and Improved Community Care Program, Department of Veterans Affairs, 2010-2015. Member, ACT Health Minister's GP Public Health Hospital Survey Working Group, ACT Health, 2010-2012 and Member, ACT Local Hospital Network Council, 2011-2015 and Observer, ACT Clinical Senate, 2012-2014. Australian National University: Adjunct Associate Professor, since 2013. Senior Lecturer, 2010-2013 and Clinical Skills Tutor, 2007-2009 and GP Supervisor, ANU Medical School, since 2005. Medical School Advisory Board, ACTML Representative, 2011-2013. GP Supervisor and Medical Educator, Coast City Country General Practice Training, since 2003 and 2006 respectively. Co-Chair, ACT and South Coast New South Wales Local Training Group, Coast City Country General Practice Training, 2013-2015. Member Interview panel for the intake of GP Registrars, since 2006. Practice Principal, Isabella Plains Medical Centre, current. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, General Practice Education and Training Innovation Award, 2013. Recipient, Best Clinical Unit, Excellence in Teaching Awards, ANU Medical School, 2013. Recipient, President's Award, Australian Medical Association, ACT, 2010.


Mrs Janet Lorraine SHARP, Bobs Farm NSW 2316 For service to people with a disability. Service includes: Riding for the Disabled Association (NSW): Board Member/Finance Director 2003-2014 and Finance Officer, 2009-2014. State Assessor for Coaches, since 2004 and State Organiser, Coaching Workshop, 1995. Member, Coaching and Safety Panel, since 1992 and Developed Syllabus, Hippotherapy Subcommittee, 2012. Raymond Terrace and Lower Hunter Centre, Riding for the Disabled Association (NSW) Treasurer and Finance Officer, current, President and Life Member, and Coach/Member, since 1980. Other community service includes: Member, Nelson Bay Pony Club, for over 20 years and Life Member. Chief Instructor, Zone 25, Pony Club Association of New South Wales, for 8 years. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Riding for the Disabled Association (NSW) Pearl Batchelor Medal 2014, and Life Member. Recipient, New South Wales Sports Awards Distinguished Long Service Award 2014.

Mr John Seymour SHAW, 'Rutherford', Gunning NSW 2581 For service to local government, and to the community. Service includes: Mayor, Upper Lachlan Shire Council, since 2007 and Deputy Mayor, 2004 - 2007 and Councillor, since 2004. Mayor, Gunning Shire Council, 1998 - 1999 and Deputy Mayor, 1994 - 1995 and 1997-1998, and Councillor, 1987 - 2004. Chairman, Canberra region - South East Region of Councils, current. Chief of Stewards/Steward, Gunning Pastoral, Agricultural and Industrial Society (PA& I), 10 years and Member, since 1970. Committee Member, Gunning District Community and Health Service, since 1995. Captain, Merrill Rural Fire Service, 1989 - 1998 and Secretary/Treasurer; Member, since 1969. Member, Gunning Focus, Arts Council and Community group, since 2000. Member, Goulburn and District Community Transport Committee, 1988-2011. President and Member, P&C Committee, Gunning Public School, 1994-1995. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Emeritus Mayor Award, Local Government and Shires Association, 2012. Recipient, Outstanding Service Award for 20 years’ service to Local Government, 2007.


The late Mr John Alfred SHUTE (WEF 25 Mar 2014) Late of Mt Waverley Vic 3149 For service to the blind and those with low vision. Service includes: Braille Music Transcriber, from 1994. Prepared all music booklets for 50 blind campers, Annual National Braille Music Camp. Taught the music code to blind musicians and sighted teachers. Donated entire catalogue of Braille music resources for the students in the Fiji School for the Blind. Has put into Braille approximately 30,000 pages of music. Other service includes: Head of Music, Geelong Grammar School, Glamorgan Campus, Toorak, 1979-1989 and Music Teacher, 1969-1979. Pipe organist and choir master.


Mr Geoffrey SIMPSON, Flagstaff Hill SA 5159 For service to the community, and to the Uniting Church in Australia. Service includes: Rotary International: District Governor, District 9520, Rotary International, 1998-1999. District Secretary, 1988-1989 and District Trainer, 2000-2001. Has held a range of committee positions including Chairperson, Nominating Committee for Governor, 1999-2000. Rotary: President, Rotary Club of Flagstaff Hill, 2006-2007, 1985-1986. Secretary, 2011-2013 and Chairperson, Art Exhibition Committee, 5 years. Member, since 1978. Paul Harris Fellow (2 Sapphires). Uniting Church in Australia: Member, Seeds Uniting Church (formerly Aberfoyle Uniting Church), since 1977. Elder, since 1977. Councillor, since 1977. Secretary, Church Council, 20 years. Chairperson of Congregation, 10 years. Member, Presbytery and Synod of South Australia, 15 years and Member, Synod Committee for Discipline, 9 years. Other service includes: Mayor, District Council of Meadows (now part of the City of Onkaparinga), 1978-1983 and Alderman, 1983-1985 and Councillor, Flagstaff Hill Ward, 1976-1978. Justice of the Peace, current.


Dr Ronald Gordon SINCLAIR, 5 Hextall Avenue, Tranmere SA 5073 For service to environmental biosecurity management, and to people with Alzheimer's. Service includes: Senior Research Officer, Wildlife Ecology and Pest Animal Management, Biosecurity South Australia and Research biologist, South Australian Public Service, 1978-2014. Emeritus Researcher, Invasion Ecology Group, School of Earth and Environmental Science, University of Adelaide, since 2014. Alzheimer's Australia: Board Member, South Australia Branch, 'for 10 years' Member, Carers Advisory and Advocacy Committee, 'for 10 years'. Member, National Consumer Advisory Committee, current and Founding Chair, 'for 3 years'. Consumer Representative, National Consumer Dementia Research Network, current and Founding Chair, 'for 3 years'. Consumer Representative, Minister's Dementia Advisory Group, until 2014. Consumer Representative, National Cross Cultural Dementia Network, current.

Pastor Linda Elizabeth SIVYER, 23 Amberjack Street, Manly West Qld 4179 For service to local government, and to the community of Aurukun. Service includes: Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer and Mayor, Aurukun Shire Council, 1992-2014. Aurukun Uniting Church, 1998-2014 - Kids Club Coordinator. Minister of Religion, Australian Christian Churches, current. Justice of the Peace, (Magistrates Court), since 1996.


Mrs Dianne Estelle SKAINES, Valentine NSW 2280 For service to the community of the Central Coast of New South Wales. Service includes: State Emergency Service, New South Wales: Member, since 1990 - 'joined after the Newcastle earthquake, December 1989'. First Aid Coordinator, since 1990 and First Aid Trainer and Assessor, current. Assistant Unit Co-Ordinator (Training) and Member Regional Training Support Team, current. Member, Lake Macquarie Unit, current. Trainer, Rescue and Floodboats, current. Team Member, Cadet Training program, current. Team Member, Community Education Program, current. Community Speaker to children in pre-schools regarding how to be safe in floods, 'no dates'. Activation includes: Thredbo 1997, Sydney hailstorms 1997, Bushfires October 2013, Dungog April 2015 and Ashtonfield Evacuation Centre April 2015. Other community service includes: Volunteer, Riding For the Disabled, 2001 (short term). Volunteer, 'Change a Heart', John Hunter Hospital, since 2013. (Provides heart monitors for children). Community Speaker to children in schools discussing sun protection with the Cancer Council of New South Wales, 2001-2004. Volunteer, Special Olympics, 2013 and International Children's Games, 2014. Member, Red Cross, since 1998 and Volunteer First Aid Trainer, 'Life without Barriers', 2001 (short term). Awards and recognition include: Recipient, National Medal, 2005 and 2015.


Dr George Bertram SKEENE, 8/11 Kidston Street, Bungalow Qld 4870 For service to the Indigenous community of North Queensland. Service includes: Indigenous archaeologist, historian, researcher and elder of Yirrganydji people. Historian and researcher, Cairns Historical Society Museum, since 1991. Indigenous Research Associate and Member of the Advisory Group, 'Artefact Transactions in the Wet Tropics' project, James Cook University, current and Lecturer in Anthropology, Archaeology and Native Title Studies, since 1997. Organiser, 'Bush Tucker Walks - Barron Delta Project', Barron Catchment Care, 2010-2013. Volunteer with a range of local landcare groups including Treeforce, Holloway's Beach Group and the Cattana Wetlands Group. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Honorary Doctor of Letters, James Cook University, 2013. Recipient, Citizen of the Year Award for Cairns City, 1997.

Mr Robert Carl SLEIGH, 3 Grainger Street, Clapham SA 5062 For service to the community of South Australia. Service includes: Lions International: Governor, District 201S3 (currently 201C2), 1993-1994. Organising Chairman, District Convention, 1994. Chairman, District Youth of the Year competition, for 3 years. Cabinet Secretary, Zone Chairman, Region Chairman. Member, Lions Club of Mitcham, since 1986. Other community service includes: Member, Westbourne Park Uniting Church, since 1986. Past President, ETSA Past Employees Association Inc, 2006-2008. Member, National Serviceman's Association of South Australia, current. Zone Chairman and Area Coordinator, Panorama Neighbourhood Watch, since 1997.


Ms Tamara Anne SLOPER HARDING, Avalon Beach NSW 2107 For service to the communities of Timor Leste and Pittwater. Service includes: Founder and Inaugural Chairperson, Pittwater Friends of Soibada, since 2010. (Pittwater Friends of Soibada was established to create awareness and raise funds to implement identified projects in Soibada, Timor Leste). Member, Alola Foundation, Timor Leste, since 2005. Other community service includes: Convenor, Social Justice Ministry, Catholic Parish of Pittwater, current. Member, Rotary Club of Pittwater, since 2010 and Recipient, Rotary International Service Award, 2011. Member, Northern Beaches Social Justice Network, current. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Pittwater Woman of the Year Award, Pittwater Council, 2011.

Ms Ellen Alice SMIDDY, 7 The Crest, Watsonia Vic 3087 For service to children and the community through social welfare organisations. Service includes: Secretary, Norparrin Centre for Children with Special Needs, 1999-2013. Foundation member, Regional Group, John Wallis Foundation, since 2011. Committee Member, Diamond Valley Community Support, 1972-1984 and volunteer, 1984-2008 and Founding member, 1972-2008 and Life member. Lay leader of liturgy, St Mary's Catholic Parish, Greensborough, current and Deputy Co-ordinator, Catechist Program, current and Co-ordinator, Hotham Mission Asylum Seeker Program, current and Social Justice Group Co-ordinator, current.


Mr Garry Kenneth SMITH, Tumby Bay SA 5605 For service to the marine community as a rescue volunteer. Service includes: Radio Operator, Tumby Bay Volunteer Marine Rescue, South Australian State Emergency Service, since 1997 and Member, Tumby Bay Unit, since 1997. Member, Australian Volunteer Coastguard, circa early 1990s-1997. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, District Council of Tumby Bay, Australia Day Citizen of the Year 2012. Recipient, South Australia Emergency Services Medal (SAESM), 2011. Recipient, South Australian State Emergency Service, 10 Year Long Service Medal, 2009. Recipient, South Australia Great Community Individual Award, Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula Region, 2007. Recipient, South Australian State Emergency Service Ministerial Commendation, 2005. Recipient, National Medal, 2012.

Mr Kevin Gordon SMITH, 22 Village Bay Close, Marks Point NSW 2280 For service to netball. Service includes: Umpire, Netball Australia, 1990's and Coach, 1982 and Umpire, 'AA Grade' badge, 1992. Coached and Badged Umpires, Netball New South Wales, 1979 - 2010. Treasurer, Newcastle Netball Association, 1997 - 2010 and Life Member, 2009 and Member, 1985 - 2010. Co-Founder, Lakeside Netball Association, 1961 and Executive Member, since 2010 and 1962 - 1984 and Treasurer, 2011. Secretary, West Leagues Hockey Club, 1980 - 1981. Delegate, Muswellbrook Netball Association, 1979 - 1999. Other community service includes: Treasurer, Belmont and District Residents Action Group, since 2014. Member, Lake Macquarie Residents Coastal Action Group, since 2013. Justice of the Peace, since 1980. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Anne Clarke Outstanding Service Award, Netball New South Wales Association, 2009. Recipient, Service Award, Newcastle Netball Association, 2003. Recipient, The Shortland Award', Parliament of New South Wales, 2002.


Mrs Marie Evelyn SMITH, 618 Angledale Road, Bega NSW 2550 For service to equestrian sports, and to the community. Service includes: Pony Club of Association New South Wales: Chief Instructor, Zone 14, 'over 25 years'. Secretary, 'approx. 5 years'. Involved with the Pony Club, 'approx 50 years'. Organiser, Annual Pony Club Camp, 'over 30 years'. Member, Snowy River Pony Club. Life Member, Bega Pony Club. Founder, Marie Smith Dressage Trophy. Volunteer of the Year, 2010. Other community service includes: Life Member, Bega Showjumping Club. Member, Board of Trustees, Bega Show Society, 'approx 30 years', and Life Member. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Citizen of the Year Award, Bega Valley Shire, 2015.

Mr Peter William SOLOMON, 30 Johnson Avenue, Stirling North SA 5710 For service to local government, and to the community of Port Augusta. Service includes: Port Augusta City Council: Councillor, 1989-2003 and 2006-2014. Deputy Mayor, 1995-2003. Past Chair, Marine Advisory Committee, current. Past Presiding Member, Aboriginal Advisory Committee. Inaugural Chairman, Waste Management Committee, 1992. Board Delegate, Local Government Association of South Australia, 2013-2014 and Recipient, John Legoe Award for Excellence, 2014. Member, South Australian Region of Councils, 2013-2014. Member, Provincial Cities Association, 1995 to 2003, and 2013. Member, Eyre Peninsula Local Government Association, 1989 and 2003. Member, Spencer Gulf Cities Local Government Association, 1989 and 2000.


Mrs Jean Elsie SORLEY, Bell Qld 4408 For service to local government, and to the community of the Western Downs. Service includes: Councillor, Wambo Shire Council, 1991-2008. Founding Member, Bell and District Art Group, since 1965. Founding Member, Bell Bunya Community Centre, 2012 and Chair, Steering Committee, 2007-2011. Committee Member, Bell Community Housing Association, 1996 until recently. Committee Member, Bell Show Society, since 1958. Member, Bell Progress and Heritage Association, since approx. 1985. Team Leader, Bell Patch of Bottle Tree Scrub Project, current. Member, Lake Broadwater Natural History Association, current.

Mrs Ailsa Margaret STACY, NSW For service to the community through music. Service includes: Pianist and Music Teacher, for over 60 years. Performer, Mirrabooka Singers. Piano Accompanist, Sydney Eisteddfod, for 10 years. Past Member, Roseville Music Club and Killara Music Club. Organist, Gordon Congregational Church, for 20 years and Roseville Uniting Church, for 17 years. Member, Ladies Probus Club of St Ives, since 1990; served as Vice-President and Secretary and arranged for speakers. Member, Probus Club of Bara Brui. Member, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai ZONTA Club, approx. 1980-1996, also served as President. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Mayoral Seniors Week Certificate of Appreciation, Ku-ring-gai Council, 2013 (for volunteer work with Mirrabooka Singers).


Mr Norman Keith STANDING ED, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 For service to the community, particularly as a cancer support fundraiser. Service includes: Inaugural Committee Member, Coffs Coast and Clarence CanDo Cancer Trust, since 2009. (Provides financial assistance to patients of the North Coast Cancer Institute and their families). Chairman, Coffs Coast Freemasons Association, 2009-2011. District Grand Inspector of Workings, District 52, Freemasons NSW and ACT - The United Grand Lodge of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, 2009-2011 and Freemason, since 1955. Region 5 Representative, Masonicare, circa 2012. (Official charity of Freemasons NSW and ACT). President, Pacific City Lions Club, 1977-1978 and member for several years from 1976.


Dr Rodney Milton STARR, PO Box 26, Medowie NSW 2318 For service to veterinary science, to professional organisations, and to the community. Service includes: Professional Veterinary Director, Greencross Vets, Tanilba Bay, 2013-2015. Owner/Veterinarian, Tanilba Bay Veterinary Hospital, 1984 -2013 and Veterinarian for military working dogs at RAAF Base Williamtown, 1994-2014. Veterinarian, Medowie Veterinary Hospital, 1985-2005. Veterinarian, Nelson Bay Veterinary Hospital, 2000-2004. Australian Veterinary Association (NSW): President, 2009-2010 and Committee Member, 2001-2011. Policy Councillor, 2008-2010 and assisted in the development of Pet PEP (Pets and People Education Program) and highlighted mental health issues in the profession. President; Secretary; Member, Australian Veterinary Association, Newcastle Branch, since 1977. Honorary Senior Advisory Veterinarian, Hunter Koala Preservation Society Inc, 1993-2013. Member, Native Animal Trust, current. Other community service includes: Member, Rotary Club of Williamtown, since 2013. Committee Member, Salt Ash Hall, 1993-2013 and Member, Salt Ash Social Club, 1988-1993. Member, Australian Academy of Jujitsu, 1992-2012. Member, P&C, Newcastle High School, 1994-2002 and President, 'for 3 years'. Foundation Member, Lions Club of Tilligerry Peninsula Inc, 1984-1995 and President, 1989. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Meritorious Service Award, Australian Veterinary Association, 2013.


Mrs Pauline STEWART, Geelong Vic 3220 For service to the communities of Colac and Geelong. Service includes: Court Network (Victoria): Regional Program Manager, Geelong and Colac, 1990-2014. Honorary Coordinator/Team Leader, Geelong and Colac, 1987-1990. Instigated service for Geelong Magistrates Court, 1987. Volunteer, 1986-1990. Honorary Probation Officer, 'for 25 years'. Other community service includes: Former Grief Counsellor, Tucker's Funeral Services, Geelong, early 1980s.

Mrs Carolyn STUBBS, 1004/115 Beach Street, Port Melbourne Vic 3207 For service to the community through fundraising roles. Service includes: Women @ The Alfred (formerly the Private Men's Business Prostate Cancer Research Fundraising Committee): Leader, current. Founder, 2001. Annual fundraiser, The Chairman's Lunch, since 2003. Board Member, The Alfred Foundation, since 2004. Board Member, Port Phillip Specialist School Foundation, since 2013. Member, Lady Mayoress' Corporate Committee, City of Melbourne, current and Former Executive Member.


Mr Stanley Peter SUTAS, Leopold Vic 3215 For service to the Lithuanian community of Geelong. Service includes: President, Geelong Lithuanian Community Inc, since 1994. Member, Federal Council, Lithuanian Community, 'for a number of years' and Life Member, Lithuanian Geelong Community Inc., since 2012. Chairman, Organising Committee, Australian Lithuanian Cultural Festival, Geelong, 2006. President, Geelong Lithuanian Sports Club Vytis, 1979-1991 and Head Coach, Junior and Senior Basketball, 1960-1990 and Life Member, since 1979. National President, Australian Lithuanian Sports Federation, 1992-1996 and Member, Lithuanian Sports Festival and Member, Lithuanian World Sports Festival and Life Member, since 1985. Member, Australian Lithuanian National Basketball (Representative Team), 'for a number of years' and Coach, Australian Lithuanian National Basketball Team (Men's), 10 years. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Meritorious Service Award for service to the Lithuanian Community, Victorian Multicultural Commission, 2006. Recipient, Republic of Lithuania Gold Medal, 2004. Recipient, Republic of Lithuania Community Olympic Award, 2000. Recipient, Republic of Lithuania Medal, 1998.

Mr Richard TANN, 512 Wendouree Parade, Lake Wendouree Vic 3350 For service to the community through support for charitable organisations. Service includes: Founder, Early Morning Running Group (also known as Tann Clan), since 1973. (The Group has been involved in a number of fundraising events to support local charities and community services including Relay for Life, cancer research and grief counselling services). Competitor, 35 Melbourne Marathons including the Ultra Marathon. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Victorian Senior of the Year Award, 2007. Recipient, Ballarat Citizen of the Year Award, 2006.


Mr Wallace John TAYLOR, Rockhampton Qld 4701 For service to the information technology sector, and to rural development. Service includes: International community: Founding Director and Chairman, The Information Society Institute (a not-for-profit policy and framework developer focused on enabling society with information technology in South Africa and other developing countries), since 2005. Facilitator and senior advisor in the establishment of the iKamva National e-Skills Institute, South African Department of Communications, 2008-2014. Foundation Professor, Community Informatics and the Information Society, Cape Peninsular University of Technology, South Africa, 2004-2007. Founding Executive, Community Informatics Research Network, Cape Peninsula University, South Africa, 2004-2007. Board of Governors, Informing Science Institute, current. Honorary Professor, University of the West Indies. Other service includes: Senior Associate, Eidos Institute (public policy think tank), current. Co-developer, 'Australian Civil Society Statement', World Summit on Information Society, Geneva, 2003. Executive Secretary, Beef Australia, 1996-2001. Rural Development and community service includes: Instigator and thought leader, Building Rural Leaders Foundation Program, 1991-1994. Instigator and Founding Executive, Centre for Agricultural Technology, 1989-1996. Adjunct Associate Professor, Rural Development, Central Queensland University, 1996-1998. Founding Board Member, Action Capricorn, 1996-2002. Founding Board Member, Centre for Regional Economic Development Opportunities, 1989-1991 and Centre for the Development of Regional Opportunities, Central Queensland, 1992-1993. Instigator, Founder and Executive, FieldFest, 1985-1993. Regional Manager, Agribusiness, Central and Western Queensland, Queensland Department of Primary Industries, 1992-1997. Involved in the establishment of the Cattleman's Union, circa 1970s. Employee, Extension and Research Beef Cattle Husbandry and Agribusiness Branches, Queensland Department of Primary Industries, 1965-1992. Lions International, 'for 21 years'. Rotary, Australia and South Africa, including as Past President, 'for 17 years'. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Citizen of the Year, Rockhampton Regional Council, 2001. Recipient, Special Community Achievement Award, Queensland Department of Corrective Services, 1988.


Mr Allan Wayne THOMPSON, 17 Griffiths Avenue, Floraville NSW 2280 For service to the communities of the Hunter and the Central Coast. Service includes Volunteer Support Officer, New South Wales Police, Northern Region Aboriginal Community, since 2005. Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer in Policing, Newcastle City Local Area Command, since 2005. Organiser, New South Wales Police Force's Northern Region annual ‘Serving and Retired Officer's’ Dinner, since 1990. New South Wales Police Force: Acting Assistant Commissioner, July to September, 2002. Superintendent, 2002. Rescue Squad Operator, Newcastle Police Rescue Squad, 1977-1984. Member, New South Wales Police Force, 1970-2002 (retired). Fundraising for New South Wales Police Force: Organiser, Our Mates, Our Families walk, March 2013. Organiser, Gone But Not Forgotten fundraiser, 2007. Organiser, Mayfield Police Charity Golf Day, Mater Hospital, 1990-1993.

Mrs Robin Dorothy THOMPSON, Orange NSW 2800 For service to music, and to the community of Orange. Service includes: Music Activities Co-ordinator, Orange Police Citizens Youth Club PCYC, since 2001. Inaugural Secretary and Violinist, Orange Symphony Orchestra, 1985. Volunteer, Orange Conservatorium of Music, 'no dates'. Education service includes: Kinross Wolaroi School: Supervisor, Music Centre, 1996-1999. Music Centre Secretary, 1991-1999. Secretary, Friends of Music, 1991-1999. Founder of the Orchestra, 1985. Teacher, 1973-1999. Volunteer organiser, Biology Club, James Sheahan High School, 2002-2004. Teacher, Aboriginal literacy, Orange TAFE, 'no dates'. Awards and recognition include: Nominee, Citizen of the Year, Orange City Council, 2008. Nominee, Australian of the Year Awards, 2008. Recipient, Paul Harris Fellow, 2008.


Mr Roger Lewis THOMPSON, 10 McIntyre Street, Hamilton Vic 3300 For service to the community of Hamilton, and to the Uniting Church in Australia. Service includes: Lions International: President, Lions Club of Hamilton, 2000-2001 and Chairman, Youth of the Year competition, current. Convenor, Very Special Kids Project, current and Member, since 1995. Recipient, Alan J. Holding Memorial Community Service Award, 2013 and Melvin Jones Fellow, 2008 and James D. Richardson Honour Award, 2004. Regional Chair, District 201V2, 2009-2010 and 2012-2013 and Zone Chairman, 2008-2009. Community: Volunteer, St Vincent de Paul Society, Opportunity shop, Hamilton, 'for 10 years'. Volunteer, Southern Grampians Cricket Club, and Life Member, since 2009. Chairman, Promenade of Sacred Music of Hamilton, many years and Member, 'for 14 years'. Co-ordinator, Clean Up Australia Day, Hamilton, ‘for many years’. Participant, Murray to Moyne, ‘for 18 years’. Volunteer, Hamilton Pony Club, 'for many years'. Member, Committee of Management, Mulleraterong Centre Inc, 'for many years' and Life Member, 2002. Life Member, Hamilton District Cricket Association, 2003/2004. Hamilton Uniting Church: Co-ordinator, Second Bite Program, current. Chairman, Stewardship Committee, since 1994. Member, Church Council, 1999-2013. Coordinator, Junior Youth Group, 2000-2005. Member, Parish Council, 1993-1998. Secretary, Elders Council, 1985-1987. Member, Elders Council, 1980-1991. Member, Choir, many years. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Citizen of the Year, Southern Grampians Shire Council, 2006. Recipient, Senior Australians Award, Commonwealth Government, 2000.


Mrs Janet Charlotte THOMSON, Malvern East Vic 3145 For service to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne through a range of roles. Service includes: Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne: Council Member, 1999-2014. Immediate Past President, 2010-2014. President, 2006-2010. Vice-President, 2001-2006. Member, since 1991. Trustee, Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Trust Fund, since 2011. Volunteer Guide, Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne, 1989-2008. Australian Association of Friends of Botanic Gardens: National Committee Member, 1999-2012. President, 2011-2012. Vice-President, 2000-2006.


Mrs Norma Lillian THORBURN, 90 Monfarville Street, St Marys NSW 2760 For service to the community of St Marys. Service includes: St Marys and District Historical Society: Treasurer and Public Officer, since 2008. President, 1996-2008. Member, Heritage Committee, Penrith City Council, since 2008. Treasurer, Penrith Branch, Association of Independent Retirees, 2008-2009. Foundation Member, South Creek (St Marys) Probus Club, since 2010. Past Secretary/Treasurer, St Marys Development Committee, 'for 14 years'. Past Coordinator and Treasurer, St Marys Spring Festival, 'for many years' and Member, Management Committee, 'for 18 years'. Past President, Parents and Citizens Association, St Marys South Public School and Life Member and Member, 1968-1978. Secretary, St Marys South Public School Council, 'for 10 years'. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Wall of Achievement Award, Penrith City Council, 2002. Recipient, Mulgoa Local Woman of the Year, New South Wales Women of the Year Awards, 2012. Recipient, Paul Harris Fellowship, Rotary Club of St Marys, 2006. Recipient, Citizen of the Year - Community Services, Penrith City Council, 2005. Recipient, Federation of School Community Organisations Award, 2001. Recipient, Centenary Medal, 2001. Recipient, Community Spirit Award, St Marys, 2015.


Mrs Marjorie Olive THORNTON, PO Box 51, Port Elliot SA 5212 For service to the community of Port Elliot. Service includes: Minute Secretary, Port Elliot Red Cross, since 2011; Member, since 2002. Member, National Trust, Port Elliot Branch, until 2000. Volunteer, Port Elliot Railway Station (SteamRanger train), ‘for several years’. Inaugural Member, Port Elliot Probus Club, since inception ‘22 years’. Committee Member/Membership Officer, 'for several years'. Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, Victor Harbour, 1974-2013. Choir leader, Church Councillor and Volunteer, Hotham Memorial Uniting Church, Port Elliot, since 1980s, and Secretary, 'for several years', and Program Organiser and Team Leader, KUCA Club (Kids of the Uniting Church of Australia after-school program), 1988-2012. Organist, choir mistress and musical director, Elizabeth Downs Methodist Church, 1960s-1980s.

Dr Michael Leo TIERNEY, 3204/15 Cansdale Street, Yeronga Qld 4104 For service to rugby league, and to dairy and beef cattle production. Service includes: Rugby League: Chairman, Brisbane Second Division Local League, Queensland Rugby League, 2000-2014 and Inaugural Secretary, 1979-1999 and Life Member. Member, Board of Directors, Queensland Rugby League, 2003-2006. Secretary, Brothers St Brendan Football Club, 1975-1987 and Life Member. Primary Industry: Livestock Geneticist, Department of Primary Industries, Queensland, 1972-2002. Federal Secretary, Australian Society of Animal Production, 2006-2008 and Queensland Branch Secretary, since 1999 and Member, since 1972 and Honorary Membership, 2010. Member, Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics, since 1979. Honorary Steward, Dairy and Beef Cattle Sections, Royal Queensland Show, since 1986.


Mr Leslie Robert TOD, 48 Bricketwood Drive, Woodcroft NSW 2767 For service to the preservation and conservation of heritage theatres. Service includes: Australian Theatre Historical Society: Vice President, 'no dates'. Founding member, since 1985. Editor of the Society's journal 'Kino' for 14 years and contributor, 1985 -2013. Member, Cinema and Theatre Historical Society of Australia, current and contributor to the 'Cinema Record' journal and has also donated research material to their archives. Instrumental in helping save the Capitol Theatre in Sydney. Member, Society of Australian Cinema Pioneers, 2013. Has researched and/or co-researched, and written and/or co-written a range of books regarding the architecture, ownership, history and social history of theatres in Australia including: Movie Theatre Heritage Register for NSW 1896-1996'. The National Estate, 1996 and the Second Edition, 'Cultural heritage of Movie Theatres in NSW', 1997. 'Front Stalls or Back The history of heritage of Newcastle Theatres', 1995. 'Paddocks, Palaces and Picture Shows'. A history of Gosford theatres'. 'Dream Palaces The Atmospheric Part 1', 1988. 'Dream Palaces The Atmospheric Part 2', 1989. 'The State Theatre Magnificent', 1992. Local History: Secretary, Parramatta Branch, National Trust New South Wales, since 2011. Committee Member, Blacktown and District Historical Society, 'no dates' and Editor, 'The Turret', 'for many years'. Committee Member, Mount Druitt Historical Society, 'no dates'. Member, Prospect Heritage Trust, current. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Mayoral History Award, Blacktown City Council, 2012 and 2013.


Mr Alan Ronald TOUGH, 112 Circe Circle, Dalkeith WA 6009 For service to sailing, and to the community. Service includes: Yachting Western Australia: President, 2005-2007. Board Member, since 2002. Vice-President, 2002-2005. Trustee, Ron Tough Yachting Foundation, 2005-2007. Founder, Making Waves Electronic Newsletter, 2006. Life Member, since 2009. S80 Yacht Association: President, 1986-1992, and 2011-2014. Board Member, 1985-1995. Life Member, since 2010 and Member, since 1984. Royal Perth Yacht Club: Rear Commodore, 1991-1993. General Committee Member, 1988-1994. Captain, Sail, 1988-1990. Member, since 1971. Community service includes: President, Westcare, since 2006 and Board Member, since 2002. (Westcare is an Australian Disability Enterprise, providing quality employment and training for 150 West Australians with a disability).

Mr Arthur Chrisus TOW, 34 Feakes Place, Campbell ACT 2612 For service to the community through volunteering roles. Service includes: Volunteer Guide, National Gallery of Australia, since 1996. Member, Volunteer Guide Association, since 1996. Volunteer Guide, Old Parliament House, 1993-2002.


Mr Warren John TOZER, 343 North Street, Grafton NSW 2460 For service to the community of Grafton. Service includes: Chairman, Northern Region Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service, since 1999 and Volunteer Director, since 1993. President, Grafton District Services Club, current and Vice-President, ‘4 years’ and Director, ‘2 years’ and Member, since 2005. Member, Helping Hands Committee, 'no dates'. Chairman, Clarence River Jockey Club, 1992 and Director, 1989. Director, South Grafton Jockey Club, 1986-1989.


Ms June Helen TREADWELL, 31A Victoria Street, Paynesville Vic 3880 For service to education, to Vision Australia, and to the Anglican Church of Australia. Service includes: Education: Honorary Lecturer, History and History of Art, University of the Third Age Bairnsdale, since 2007. Deputy Head, Caulfield Grammar School, Wheeler's Hill Campus, 1982-1996. Co-author, 'Our Youthful Days', an oral history of the new campus, 1981-1990. Member, Australian College of Education, 1986-1997. Member, Advisory Committee, Co-Education for Independent Schools, 1984-1988. Vision Australia: Reader, Talking Newspaper Service, East Gippsland, since 1997. Co-Author, 'The Years Between', an oral history of the Victorian Institute for the Blind from 1866-1999. Assisted in the establishment of the Victorian Blind Golfers' Association, (with Mr Allan Nuske AM, husband),'no dates'. Assisted in the establishment, and the conducting of choir rehearsals, of The Newland Singers, 1997 (with Mr Allan Nuske AM, husband). Anglican Church of Australia - Diocese of East Gippsland: Lay Reader, St Peter's by the Lake, since 2009. Member, Parish Council, since 2008. Representative, St Peter's by the Lake, Gippsland Synod, since 2010. Leader, St Peter's Singers. Board Member, Abbey Chapter, since 2013. Course Organiser and Lecturer, The Abbey Centre for Spirituality and the Environment, 2012-2015. Other community service includes: President, Bairnsdale Ladies Golf Club, 2000-2001, and Vice President, 1998-1999 and Member, Committee of Management, 2002 and 2003. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, 15 year Service Pin, Vision Australia, 2013. Recipient, Certificate for Outstanding Service and Commitment, University of the Third Age, 2015.


Mr Robert John TREMAIN, 81 Market Street, Warialda NSW 2402 For service to local government, and to the community of Warialda. Service includes: Local Government; Mayor, Gwydir Shire Council, 2008-2009. Councillor, 2003-2012 and Member of a range of committees. Councillor, Yallaroi Shire Council, 1977-2003 (amalgamated with Bingara Shire in 2003 to form Gwydir Shire Council). Mayor, 1994-2000. Shire President, 1990-1993 and Deputy Shire President, 1984-1990. Community service includes: Bush Fire Captain, Myalla Brigade, ‘36 years’. Member, Pastoral and Agricultural Association, ‘35 years’. Committee Member, Warialda Rugby League Club, 'for many years'. Committee Member, Warialda Show Committee, ‘20 years’. Committee Member, Warialda Silo Committee, ‘5 years’. President, Coolatai School Bus Committee, ‘5 years’. Secretary, United Farmers and Wheat Growers Association, ‘3 years’. Scoutmaster, ‘2 years’.


Mr James William TREVASKIS, 146 Kempton Street, Bluff Point WA 6530 For service to the community of Geraldton. Service includes: Volunteer, Oral History Program, Geraldton Regional Library, since 2003; Host, Monthly Oral History Morning, current; Member, Advisory Committee, 2001-2007; Co-Author, ‘Geraldton: A Photographic History’, 2004. Inaugural Vice-Chair, Management Committee, Geraldton Branch, Western Australian Museum, 1980-1988. Past Committee Member, Geraldton Maritime Museum, ‘approximately 20 years’. Recipient, Heritage Award, City of Greater Geraldton, 2013. Inaugural Chairman, Friends of Queens Park Theatre, 'no dates'. Deputy Mayor, Geraldton Town Council, 1972-1973; North Ward Councillor, 1970-1980. Volunteer Driver, Geraldton Meals on Wheels, since 1989. Member, Geraldton Harriers, ‘for many years’. Member, Geraldton Choral Society, 'no dates'. Principal, Geraldton Senior High School, 1968-1986 and Senior Master of English, 1956-1958. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Award of Merit for Services to Education, 1986. Fellow, Australian College of Education, since 1974.


Mrs Joan Helen TREWEEKE, Angledool Station, Angledool NSW 2834 For service to rural and remote communities in New South Wales. Service includes: President, South East Section, Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia, 2008-2011, Vice-President, 2011-2014 and 2007-2008, and Board Member, since 1996. Board Member, Far West Medicare Local, current. Board Member, Western New South Wales Local Health District, current. Board Member, Royal Far West, since 2014. Vice-President, Management Committee, Contact Inc, 2013 and Board Member, 2010-2013 and Member, since approx. 1980. Chair, Yawarra Meamei Women's Group Inc, (now known as The Ridge Community Resource Centre), since 2000. Member, Rotary Club of Lightning Ridge, since 2005. Member, Central West Regional Advisory Council, Community Relations Commission, 2002-2007. Councillor, Walgett Shire Council, 1991-2004. Member, Northern Plains Regional Advisory Committee, New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service, since 1996. Committee Member, Lightning Ridge and Region Transcultural Community Council Inc, 1996-2013. Chair, Outback Arts Regional Board, 2002-2005 and Member, 1999-2007. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Barwon Woman of the Year, 2014.


Mr David Ernest TRIST, 3 Brock Avenue, St Marys NSW 2760 For service to the community through a range of organisations. Service includes: Sydney Legacy - Nepean Group. President, 1974-1975. Publicity Officer. Legatee and fund raiser, since 1960. Member, Advisory Committee, Mamre Plains, Sisters of Mercy Parramatta, 1996-2003. Founding member, University of Western Sydney Foundation, 1991. Committee member, Emmaus Village, 1990-1994. Director of Community Service, Rotary Club of St Marys, 1967-1985; Member, 1967-1985; Honorary Member, 1997. Secretary, 15th Australian Infantry Brigade (AIF) Association (NSW). Treasurer, Life Education Centre, Colyton, 1980-1985. Inaugural Council member, Nepean College of Advanced Education, 1974. Founding Director, Ripples Leisure Centre, Penrith City Council, 1995-2003 and Deputy Chairperson, 6 years. Founding member and Treasurer, St Marys Development Committee, 1980s. Secretary, Dunheved Business Park Development Committee, ‘for 25 years’. Member, St Marys Chamber of Commerce, 'for many years'. Manager, St Marys Branch, Commonwealth Bank, 1968-1986 and South Wagga Wagga Branch, 1961-1968. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Penrith Senior Citizen of the Year, 2003.


Dr Keith Ernest TRONC, 28 Shillington Place, Wishart Qld 4122 For service to the legal profession, and to education. Service includes: Law: Barrister, since 1989. Part-time solicitor, 1985-1989. Justice of the Peace, since 1957. Has published a number of books on the law including: 'The uniform civil procedure rules in the Queensland Magistrates Courts: transitional assistance for practitioners in the Magistrates Courts', 1999. 'Criminal Law Precedents', 1996. 'Search and seizure in Australia and New Zealand', 1996. 'Advocacy Basics for solicitors', 1993. 'Powers and Duties of Lay Justices in Queensland', 1994. 'Criminal Law Precedents', 1996. 'A manual for Queensland justices of the peace', 1987. Now acts as a consultant in educational administration, and expert witness in courts all over Australia, in school cases. Education: Teacher, Primary Schools, 1954-61 and Secondary Schools, 1962-63. Lecturer in Education, Kelvin Grove Teachers College, 1964-67. Assistant Director, Mt Gravatt College of Advanced Education, 1978-1982 and Head, Division of Education, 1974-1977 and Senior Lecturer in Education, 1969-1974. Interim Head, Division of Educational Studies, Brisbane College of Advanced Education, 1981-1982 and Principal Lecturer in Education, Mt Gravatt CAE, 1974-1988. Associate Professor of Education, Griffith University, 1988-1990. Has published a number of books on education including: 'You, Your School and the Law', 1996. 'You, Your Child and Education', 1982. 'Australian Schools and the Law: Principal, Teacher and Student', 1977. 'Financial Management for School Administrators', 1977. 'Educational Administration: Challenge and Change', 1977. 'A Principal's Workbook: Simulations in School Administration', 1976. Established the Keith Tronc Award for Outstanding Teacher Leadership, Australian Council for Educational Leaders, since 2013 (awarded annually to teachers who have demonstrated outstanding practice in the classroom and as a result have made a difference to colleagues and the lives of students in their care).


Dr John Brodribb TUCKER 'Drysdale Grove', 33 Wyndham Street, Drysdale Vic 3222 For service to medicine, particularly anaesthetics, to the blueberry industry, and to the community. Service includes: Australian Society of Anaesthetists: National Treasurer, 1955-1966. Australian Society of Anaesthetists (Victorian Branch): Chairman, Committee of Management, 1970-1971 and 1960. Committee Member, 15 years. Member, 50 years. Life Member, since 1985. Australian Blueberry Grower's Association: Co-Founder and Founding Member, since 1978. One of the first commercial growers of blueberries in Australia, mid 1970s. Propagated blueberry plants to be supplied to Australian growers, late 1970s. Volunteer Anaesthetist, Interplast, 1982 (Fiji). Volunteer Anaesthetist, Colombo Plan, 1955 (India, Sri Lanka), 1956 (Pakistan), 1963 (India, Thailand), 1964 (South-East Asia), and 1967 (South-East Asia). Volunteer Anaesthetist for Sir Benjamin Rank, travelling to Tasmania to perform surgery on facial deformities, ‘for 2 weeks annually over a period of 8 years’. Past Member, National Committee, Community Aid Abroad (now Oxfam). Founder, Tucker Dining Club Fundraising Dinners, holding 57 events over a 20 year period. Past Director of Anaesthetics, Royal Melbourne Hospital; Specialist Anaesthetist, 1965-1976; Honorary Anaesthetist, 1954-1965. Past Resident Medical Officer, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, late 1940s.


Mr Leo Edward TUTT, Newport NSW 2106 For service to business, and to the community through contributions to charitable organisations. Service includes: Honorary Treasurer, The Women's College, University of Sydney, since 2010 and Honorary Fellow, 1996. President, Meniere's Research Fund Inc, since 2013. Non - Executive Director, Noni B Limited, 2013-2015. Chairman, Crane Group Ltd, 2002-2011, (Top 100 ASX listed company). Non - Executive Director, Suncorp-Metway Ltd, 2007-2009. Chairman, Promina Group Ltd, 2001-2007. Chairman, Pirelli Cables Australia Ltd, 1999-2005. Director, Australian Graduate School of Management Ltd, 1993-1999. Chairman, MIM Holdings, 1998-2003. Chairman, Tyndall Meredian Trust, 1998-2003. Chairman, Royal and Sun Alliance Life Assurance Australia Ltd, 1994-2001. Commodore, Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay, 2007-2011; Director, 2002-2007. Deputy Chair, Red Shield Residential Doorknock Appeal for the City of Sydney, Salvation Army, since 2015. Benefactor, St Vincent's Curran Foundation, since 2007. Patron and Benefactor, Scout Association of Australia, since 1998.

Mr Albert Anthony VELLA, 41 Howell Avenue, Matraville NSW 2036 For service to multicultural education. Service includes: President, New South Wales Federation of Community Language Schools, since 2008. Committee Member, since 2004. Founding Member, The Polish School of Sydney in Randwick, since 2004. Committee Member, Australian Federation of Ethnic Schools Association, since 2007. Committee Member, NSW Community Languages Schools Board, since 2010. Member, South-Eastern Rugby League Football Club, 1998-2003; Coach, 2002-2003.


Ms Kristina Maree VESK, Stanmore NSW 2048 For service to animal welfare organisations. Service includes: Chief Executive Officer, Cat Protection Society of New South Wales, since 2006. Inaugural Member, NSW Responsible Pet Ownership Reference Group, since 2014. Inaugural Member, Companion Animals Taskforce, 2011-2013.

Major Jacqueline VINCENT, Cootamundra NSW 2590 For service to youth through the Australian Army Cadets. Service includes: Officer Commanding, Army Cadet Unit 256 (Cootamundra), Australian Army Cadets, since 1996. Officer of Cadets, since 1989. Director, Ex-Servicemen's and Citizen's Club, 12 years; Past Vice-President and Life Member, since 2013. Treasurer, Secretary, Trustee, Cootamundra Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia; Secretary/Treasurer, South-West District Council. Secretary, Cootamundra Indoor Soccer Club. Administrator, Cootamundra Swimming Club. Justice of the Peace (New South Wales), current. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Army Australia Day Medallion, 2011. Recipient, Bonnie Forbes Award, Australian Army Cadets, 1997. Recipient, Australian Army Cadets Long Service Medal and 2 bars. Recipient, Australian Defence Medal.


Mr Andrew Mitchell VLAHOV, Perth WA 6000 For service to basketball as an athlete and administrator. Service includes: Basketball: Captain, Perth Wildcats, National Basketball League, 1993-2002 and Player, 1991-2002 and Most Valuable Player award, 1995. Player, Australian Men's Olympic Basketball Team (Boomers), Seoul Olympic Games, 1988, Barcelona Olympic Games, 1992, Atlanta Olympic Games, 1996, Sydney Olympic Games, 2000. Player, Basketball World Championships, 1990, 1994, 1998. Captain, Stanford Cardinal Basketball Team, Stanford University, 1989-1991, Player, 1987-1991, NIT Champions, 1991. Professional: Chief Executive Officer, Perth Wildcats, National Basketball, 1999-2006 and Managing Director, 2006-2009. Chief Executive Officer, RV Sport, since 2008. Community: Founder and Executive Director, Friendship Games, since 2010. Board Member, Global Good Foundation, since 2013. Director, Police and Citizens Youth Centre Western Australia, 2010-2013.


Mr Bernard Kennedy WALKER, PO Box 191, Euroa Vic 3666 For service to shearing, and to the community of Euroa. Service includes: International Referee, World Speedshear Records Society, since 1998. Patron and Referee, Sports Shear Australia Association, since 1995. Founding Member, Golden Shears World Council, 1980-2006 and Life Member. Founding Chairman, Golden Shears Australia, 1974-2007 and Referee and Selector, 1974-2007. Member, Australian Shearers Hall of Fame Selection Panel, Shear Outback Museum, since 2002. Other community service includes: Member, Apex Club of Euroa, 1961-1979 and Life Member. Member, Miepoll Fire Brigade, since 1955. Member, St. John's Parish Euroa, ongoing and Member, Building Committee, 1995-2002. Director, Euroa Co-operative Society, 1984-2000. Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, since 2005. Member, Euroa Men's Shed, since 2010. Founding Member, Euroa Weighbridge Pty Ltd, since 1997. Founding Treasurer, Neighbourhood Watch, 1990-2013.

Mrs Voila Joy WALKER, Hawthorn Vic 3122 For service to education, and to the community. Service includes: Tutor, Poetry Appreciation, U3A Hawthorn, since 1991. Speech and Drama Teacher, Presbyterian Ladies College, 1973-1994.


Mr Peter WALTON, 95 Lawler Street, Subiaco WA 6008 For service to youth through Scouting, to student exchange programs, and to education. Service includes: Scouts: Chairman, Scouts WA Board, since 2010. Member, Scouts Australia Council and National Executive Committee, since 2009. Chief Commissioner, Western Australia, 2009-2010. Queens Scout, 1964. Joined as a Wolf Cub, 1957. AFS Student Exchanges: Trustee, AFS International, 1994-1997 Chairman, AFS Australia, 1976-1979 and 1991-1994 Director and Chairman, International Policy Committee, AFS International, 1977-1980 Life Member 2004 Curtin University: Executive General Manager, 1993-2003. Board Member, Curtin Malaysia Sdn Bhd, 2001-2003. Curtin Fellow, 2003. Volunteer Board Member, Curtin FM, 2003-2006. Heirisson Island Sculpture Park: Deputy President, since 2011. Treasurer, since 2008. Board Member, since 2003. Mission Australia: Honorary Building Consultant, since 2014.


Mr Norman Robert WARBURTON, 1 Record Avenue, Youngtown Tas 7249 For service to veterans, and to the community. Service includes: Vice-President, Royal Australian Air Force Association Tasmanian Branch, ‘20 years’ and President, Launceston Branch, ‘22 years’ and Member, ’50 years’. Member, Royal Australian Air Force, 1958-1964 and Active Reserve, until 1977. Member, Instructor, or Officer, Australian Air Force Cadets, ‘39 years’. Director, Masonic Board of Benevolence of the Grand Lodge of Tasmania, 2009-2010 and Board Member, current. Director, Launceston Masonic Centre, ‘8 years’ and Member, Grand Lodge Ceremonial Team, ‘7 years’ and Member, ‘48 years’. Vice-President, Glenara Lakes Lifestyle Retirement Village, ‘5 years’ and Assistant Editor, Village’s newspaper, current. Leader/Coordinator, Walk for Heart Exercise program, ‘21 years’. Awards and recognition include: Life Membership, National Council of the Royal Australian Air Force Association, 2012.

Mr Peter John WARD, Jindabyne NSW 2627 For service to cross country skiing. Service includes: New South Wales Cross Country Committee, Ski and Snow Sport NSW: Chairman, 1994-2014. Member, Perisher Cross Country Committee, current. Member, Events Committee, current. Member, Nordic Shelter Committee, current. NSW Delegate, Cross Country Committee, Ski and Snow Sport Australia, 'for 20 years'. Volunteer and supporter, Perisher Nordic Shelter, 'over 23 years'. Organiser and volunteer, Interschools Cross Country Events, 'for 15 years'.


Sister Teresa Anne WARD Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Convent, Wadeye NT 0822 For service to Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory, particularly as a linguist and educator. Service includes: Teacher Linguist, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr College, Wadeye, since 2009. Teacher/Teacher Linguist, Wadeye, (Port Keats), Northern Territory, 1978-1983. Established the Literature Production Centre and developed materials in the Murrinhpatha language, in conjunction with the Indigenous community, for the bilingual program. Developed Tetun language literacy and in-service teacher programs, in conjunction with the Mary MacKillop Institute for East Timorese Studies, Dili, East Timor, 1997-2008. (From 1997-1999 due to visa constraints and the political situation in East Timor, ground work for the programs was mostly completed in Australia and then subsequently on-the-ground in East Timor from 2002-2008). Teacher/Teacher Linguist, Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic School, Nguiu (now Wurrumiyanga), Bathurst Island working in the Tiwi language, 1986-1991 and 1971-1977. Developed vernacular materials in the Tiwi language for the bilingual program. Teacher, Kayser College, Nauru, 1984-1985. Teacher, St Mary's Primary school, Darwin, 1968-1970 Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Education Award for Women in the Northern Territory, Northern Territory Council for Human Rights, 2012.


Mr Donald James WATERS, 11 Karen Street, Jacobs Well Qld 4208 For service to the community through charitable organisations, and to the visual arts. Service includes: Mr Waters has been an artist for over 30 years. He runs free art classes for veterans and community members, and exhibits his art in Australia, New Zealand and England. He has also donated his artworks for fundraising auctions in support of a range of charitable and community organisations. Chair and Committee Member, Beenleigh Police Citizens Youth Club, current. Founding Editor, Community Newsletter, Jacobs Well Progress Association, since 1994 and President, 2011-2014 and 1994-2001. Chair, Jacobs Well Environmental Education Centre Advisory Council, current and Board Member, ‘for 17 years’. Member, Beenleigh Yatala Chamber of Commerce, current. Committee Member, Beenleigh and District Historical Society, since 2014. Member, Northern Waste Water Management Planning Committee, since 2012. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Citizen of the Year, Gold Coast City Council, 2011.


Mr Rodney Athol WATSON, 12 Zeya Close, St Clair NSW 2759 For service to netball through administrative roles. Service includes: Patron, Penrith District Netball Association, since 2013 and President, 1994-2012 and Life Member, since 2002. Director, Netball NSW, since 2003 and Convenor, Appeals Committee, 1997-2013 and State Delegate, Netball Australia, 2003-2010. Vice-President, Penrith Valley Sports Foundation, since 2010 and Inaugural President, 2000-2009. Director, Ripples Leisure Centre, City of Penrith, 1998-2010. Director, Penrith Sports Stadium, 2001-2006. President, St Clair Netball Club, 1992-1993, and Life Member, 2003. Awards and recognition include: Wall of Achievement, Penrith City Council, 2003. Recipient, Australian Sports Medal, Government of Australia, 2000. Recipient, Centenary Medal, Government of Australia, 2003. The late Dr Shirley Marie WATT (WEF 18 Jun 2013) Late of Crawley WA 6009 For service to tertiary education, and to the community. Service includes: Academic, Department of Physiology, University of Western Australia, 1981 - 1992. Life Member, Friends of the University of Western Australia grounds. Life Member, Friends of the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery. Sponsor. Plaque in Gallery's entrance acknowledging her commitment. Contributor, Centenary Trust, Graduates Walk, 2014. Volunteer, Visitors Information Centre, since 1997. Member, Friends of the Library. Member, University Club. Life Member, University of Western Australia Convocation. Member, Friends of the University of Western Australia Music. Member, Western Australian Branch, Graduate Women Australia, since 1965; Treasurer, 1992 - 1994; Newsletter Editor; Contributor/Host, Book Club, 20 years; Involved in academic dress hire for graduation ceremonies, since 1973. Volunteer Guide, Kings Park and Botanical Gardens, 1986 - 2013.


Dr Richard Colin WAUGH, RPAH, Missenden Road, Camperdown NSW 2050 For service to radiology as a practitioner and educator. Service includes: Head, Medical Imaging Department, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, since 2000, and Clinical Radiologist, 'for 40 years'. Interventional Radiologist, Nepean Hospital, since 2000. Member, Discipline of Medical Imaging, University of Sydney, 'over 20 years'. Chair, Agency for Clinical Innovation Radiology, New South Wales Health, 2003-2012. Member, Interventional Radiology Society of Australia. Member, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, since 1977.

Dr Edward William WEAVER, PO Box 802, Nambour Qld 4560 For service to medicine, and to medical education. Service includes: Senior Medical Officer, Nambour General Hospital, since 2011 and Visiting Medical Officer, 1990-2011 and Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1987-1990. Visiting Medical Officer, Nambour Selangor Private Hospital, 1990-2011. Deputy Head of Clinical School, School of Medicine, the University of Queensland, since 2012 and Associate Professor. Clinical Representative, Queensland Maternity and Neonatal Clinical Network, 2011. Senior Clinical Representative, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Board, since 2012 and Board Member, since 2013. President, The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2008-2010 and Vice-President, 2006 and Fellow since 1987. Chairman, Queensland Training and Accreditation Committee, current and Chair, Organising Committee, World Congress 2015. Expert Advisor, Queensland Civil and Administrative Appeals Tribunal, since 2010. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award, John Pearne Medallion, School of Medicine, the University of Queensland, 2012 and Best Teacher, 2012 and 2011. Honorary Fellow, Australian College of Midwives, 2001.


Mrs Joy WELCH, PO Box 201, Alexandra Vic 3714 For service to the Anglican Church of Australia, and to the community. Service includes: Secretary/Treasurer, St John's Anglican Parish, Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta, since 2000 and Involved in the establishment, Red Gate Bazaar. Organiser, Floral Festival, since 2012 and Organiser, Christmas tree festival, since 2012 and Member, Church Choir, ‘10 years’. Overseas and Outreach representative, ‘6 years.’ Founding Board Member, Kellock Lodge, Aged Care Centre, 1986-1996 and Member Fundraising Committee, 1983-1984. President, Friends of Kellock House, 1983 and Board Member, 1983-1996. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Paul Harris Fellowship, Rotary Club of Alexandra, 2002.

Ms Jillian Ruth WELLS, 6 Myrniong Grove, East Hawthorn Vic 3123 For service to medical research and community organisations. Service includes: Founder, Cure MS Committee, since 1997, fundraising for multiple sclerosis research. In 2010 Ms Wells transferred the activities of the committee to Monash University, and the University developed the Cure MS Fellowship in Neurological Diseases. Member, Board of Governance, Uniting Care LifeAssist, since 2009 and Chair, Participant and Quality Sub-Committee, current.


Mr Neville Brice WELLS, 257/45A Berkshire Road, Forrestfield WA 6058 For service to conservation and the environment, particularly ornithology. Service includes: Community Liaison Officer, BirdLife Western Australia, since 2001 and Founding Chair, Community Education Committee, since 2002 and Chair, Excursion Committee, 2003-2004. Member, BirdLife Australia, since 1981, involved in the establishment of Broome Bird Observatory. Northern Territory Vetting Officer, Atlas of Australian Birds, 1997-2000. Minster, a range of congregations, Churches of Christ in Western Australia, 1960s-1980s. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Volunteer of the Year Award, BirdLife Western Australia, 2006. Recipient, Distinguished Service Award, BirdLife Australia, 2015.

Mr Gib WETTENHALL, Mollongghip Vic 3352 For service to conservation and the environment. Service includes: Chairman, Norman Wettenhall Foundation, since 2000. Vice-President, Great Dividing Trail Association, since 1997 and Publications Officer and author. Editor, Australian Forest Grower's magazine, Australian Forest Growers, 2000-2014. Secretary, Ballarat Region Treegrowers since 2000 and Treasurer/Founding Member. Convenor, National Conference, 2004 and Editor/Publisher, 'Recreating the Country', 2009 and Website Manager, Biorichplantations, current. Secretary, Mollongghip Community Hall Committee, since 1996.


Mrs Patricia Kathleen WETTON, St Ives NSW 2075 For service to people with a disability, and to the community. Service includes: Chief Executive Officer of Forsight Australia since 1996. Rotary Club of Carlingford: First Woman Club President, 2006-2007. Assistant to District Governor, District 9685, 2015-2016, 2012-2013, 2009-2010. Community Service Director, 2002-2003. International Service Director, 2001-2002. Member, since 1999. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, NSW/ACT Rotary Inspirational Women's Award for District 9685, 2013. Recipient, Paul Harris Fellow, 2008.

Mr Michael Geoffrey WHEAL, Nairne SA 5252 For service to the community, particularly as an educator. Service includes: Volunteer educator, Mobilong Prison, Department for Correctional Services, Government of South Australia, since 2008. Computing Tutor, Hahndorf Senior Citizens Club, since 2009. Visited the Refugee Facility at Inverbrackie, delivering clothes, newspapers and as a volunteer educator, 2008-2014. Has maintained contact with refugee families in several states after their release from community detention. Secretary, Hahndorf Bowling Club, since 2008 and Committee Member, 2005-2008. Secretary, Nairne Residents Association, 2004-2006. Secretary, Unley Park Bowling Club, 2002-2003. President, Heathfield Rovers Junior Soccer Club, 1987-1990. Committee Member, Mathematical Association of South Australia, 1982-1999. Invited Speaker, International Consortium on Mathematical Instruction, Dortmund, Germany, 2004.


Mr Vernon WHEATLEY, Brentwood WA 6153 For service to the automotive industry. Service includes: Chair, Automotive Holdings Group, 1970-2004. (The Group was established in 1952 by Mr Syd Wheatley). Life Member, Motor Trade Association of Western Australia, and Member, 'for many years'. Foundation Member, Western Australian Motor Industry Foundation. Member, Family Business Australia, until 2007. Founder, Wheatley Family Foundation, since 2013. Prior to establishing the Foundation actively supported a range of organisations. Past President, Rotary Club of West Perth, 1976-1977 and Member, 1960s-1970s, Paul Harris Fellow, and supporter, current. President, Claremont Apex Club, 1967-1968.


Dr Michael Duckett WHITE QC, Fig Tree Pocket Qld 4069 For service to maritime law, and to naval history. Service includes: President, AE1 Incorporated, 2010-2015. President and Fellow, Royal Historical Society Queensland, 1995-1998. Past President, Queensland Branch, Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand and Editor, 'Maritime Law Journal', 'for many years'. Inaugural Executive Director, Marine and Shipping Law Unit, (formerly the Centre for Maritime Law), University of Queensland and Member, Centre for Marine Studies, 2006-2012 and Adjunct Professor, since 2005. Chair, Historical Program Committee, Queensland Supreme Court, 2002-2011. Past President, Australian Institute of International Affairs, (QLD). President, Queensland Branch, International Law Association, 2004-2006. Member, Anglican Parish of Christ Church St Lucia, 'over 40 years'. President, Commandery of Queensland, Military and Hospitaller Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem, since 2011, and National Referendary, 1992-1998. Dr White has authored approximately 62 journal articles, 17 chapters and 7 books, including 3 major books on Australian maritime and shipping law and the comprehensive history of Australian submarines. Officer, Royal Australian Navy, 1953-1969.


Mr Robert John WHITEHEAD, 81 Yendon Lal Lal Road, Yendon Vic 3352 For service to the community, particularly in Ballarat. Service includes: Director, Ballarat Parks and Gardens (including the Botanical Gardens), 1978-1989. Co-Founder and Honorary Life Member, ‘Friends of the Ballarat Botanic Gardens’, ‘many years’. Vice-President, Australian Institute of Parks and Recreation (now a part of Parks and Leisure Australia); Councillor; Fellow, since 1969. Member, Box Hill Horticultural Society, ‘several years’. Created Lake Esmond Botanic Gardens of Natural Flora, late 1980s. Member, Horticultural Educational Advisory Committee, School of Mines and Industries Ballarat, ‘approx 1980s’. Curator, Hawthorn Parks and Gardens, 1961-1978. Nursery Employee, Melbourne City Council Parks and Gardens, 1940-1961. Other community service includes: President, Board of Governance, Child and Family Services Ballarat, 1995-1997; Life Governor, 2000; Board Member, 1983-2000; Foster Carer, over 35 babies, 1968-1995. Vice-Chairman, Ballarat General Cemeteries Trust, 1999-2002; Volunteer Trustee, 1990-2011. Fundraiser, Open Garden Scheme, World Vision Australia, 1995-2014. Member, Rotary Club of Ballarat, ‘over 20 years’; Founding Member, East Ballarat Probus Club. Chairman, Chaplaincy Committee, Ballarat High School, 1990-1998. Founding Member, Loaves and Fishes Network (one2one Church), since 1991. Superintendent, North Ringwood Gospel Chapel Sunday School, 'for many years'. Founding Member and Chapel Assembly Elder, Heathmont Gospel Chapel.


Ms Carole Christine WHITELOCK, Norwood SA 5067 For service to charitable organisations. Service includes: Radio Broadcaster, ABC Radio 891 Adelaide, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 1980-2012 and Guest Presenter, since 2013 (undertakes fundraising broadcasts for a range of causes including natural disasters, bushfires and Parkinson's disease). Honorary Associate, Royal Zoological Society of South Australia. Supporter, Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, ‘for many years’. Supporter and fundraiser, Sunrise Children's Village (Cambodia), ‘for many years’. Supporter, Animals Australia. Supporter and fundraiser, Animals Asia, ‘for many years’. Supporter, Co-Opera. Ambassador, Royal Society for the Blind, 2011. Fundraiser organiser, Kitgum Children's Village, Uganda, 2013. Member, 'Support Act', since 2012. (fundraising for musicians encountering hard times). Cultural Heritage Volunteer, since 2013. Mentor, Women in Media, South Australia, 2015. Columnist, 'Boomer Magazine', News Limited, South Australia, since 2012. Patron, Clare Valley Music Festival, since 2011. Australia Day Ambassador, Australia Day Organising Committee, South Australia, 2015.

Dr Paul Raymond WHITING, Pennant Hills NSW 2120 For service to the community through choral music. Service includes: Conductor/Musical Director, Ku-ring-gai Male Choir, since 2000. Musical Advisor, Male Choirs Association of Australia, 1 year. Honorary Associate Pastor, Seniors Ministry, St Marks Anglican Church, since 2009 and Parish Councillor and Lay Leader, 'for many years'. Organist, Roseville Uniting Church, 'for many years'.


Mr Barry Charles WILDE, 1 Meadow Close, Beecroft NSW 2119 For service to the Parliament of New South Wales, and to the community of Parramatta. Service includes: Member for Parramatta, Parliament of New South Wales, 1976-1988; Chairman of Committees, 1983-1984. Mayor, Parramatta City Council, 1967-1974; Deputy Mayor, 1966-1967; Alderman, 1959. Convenor and foundation President, Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils, 1973. Member of a range of committees including: Chairman, Parramatta Stadium Committee; Western Sydney Planning and Development Committee; Parramatta Community Services Centre; and Parramatta Information Bureau. Assisted the integration of Christian Lebanese into the Parramatta community by the facilitation of Our Lady of Lebanon Church and School at Harris Park.


Mr Raymond John WILES, 48 Craigend Street, Leura NSW 2780 For service to the community through a range of organisations. Service includes: President, Leura Garden Festival, since 2011 and Committee Member, since 2005. Director for Membership and Fundraising, Rotary Club of Central Blue Mountains, current. Organiser, Rotary District 9685 Conference 2015, current and Member, since 2003. Member, Probus Club of the Upper Blue Mountains Inc, current. Past President, Rotary Club of Winston Hills, and Community Service Director, 1990-2002. Member, Blue Mountains Local Area Command, NSW Police Service, Police Officer of the Year Committee, current; Produced and Staged Opening and Closing Ceremonies, 7th National Special Olympic Games, 2002. Foundation Chairman and Member Blue Mountains Nepean Region Committee for Special Olympics, Developed a Sports Program, 2003. Fundraiser, Greystanes Disability Services, since 2008. Co-Chair, Upper Mountains Red Shield Appeal, Salvation Army, since 2006 and Volunteer, Hadleigh Lodge Rehabilitation Program. President and Manager, Junior Soccer, 1987-1988; Coach, 1978-1988. Awards and recognition include: Sapphire Pin, Rotary Club of Central Blue Mountains, 2010.

Mr Geoffrey Howard WILLIAMS, Hamlyn Heights Vic 3215 For service to Australian rules football, and to the community of Geelong. Service includes: Geelong Football Club: Member, Past Players and Officials Association. Premiership Player, 1952-1959. Recipient, Best and Fairest Player Award, 1952, 1955. Recipient, Reg Hickey Award, 1984. Inducted into Geelong Football Club Hall of Fame, 2002. Life Member, since 1959. Administrator, Geelong Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), 1961-1976 and Board Member, 'for 10 years'. Coordinator and Coach, Indoor Soccer Association, ‘5 years’. Involved in establishing, Cobradah Drop in Centre, circa 1970s and Volunteer, 'for many years'. Member, Business Luncheon Club, ‘15 years’.


Ms Judith Margaret WILLIAMS, Yass NSW 2582 For service to local government, and to the community of Yass. Service includes: Yass Valley Council: Deputy Mayor, 2004-2012. Councillor, 2004-2012. Served on numerous committees. Yass Shire Council: Deputy Mayor, 2002-2003 and 1995-1998. Deputy Shire President, 1994-1995. Councillor, 1991-2012. Yass District Hospital: Manager, 1994-2002. Director of Nursing, 1975-1994. Community Representative, Anglicare Rae Burgess Centre, current and Council Representative, 1991-2012. Member, St Augustine's Parish Yass, ‘for many years’. Member, Old School Grounds and Library Committee, current. Volunteer, Yass St Vincent de Paul Conference, current. Patron, Yass Amateur Swim Club, since 2000. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Citizen of the Year, Yass Valley Council, 2015. Recipient, New South Wales Service Award, New South Wales Local Government, 2014.

Mrs Elizabeth Leigh WILSON, 15 The Grove, Oatlands NSW 2117 For service to the community, particularly through Toastmasters International. Service includes: District Governor, District 70, 1987-1988; Directory Officer, 2002-2006; Chair, Toastmasters Leadership Institute, 2006-2008; Past Co-Chair, Down Under Regional Convention; Member, since 1983; Supplies Sales Office for Australia, Toastmasters International, since 2007. Member, International Toastmistress, since 1968; President, Australian Region of Toastmistress Clubs, 1977-1978; Life Member. Presidential Citation from Toastmasters International for commitment and dedication to serving others. District Toastmaster of the Year, 2010. Deputy Principal, Junior School, Tara Anglican School for Girls, 1991-1994; Teacher, 1969-1994.


Mr Raymond John WINTER, 3/31 Creer Street, Randwick NSW 2031 For service to veterans and their families, and to the community. Service includes: The Returned and Services League of Australia - Kensington Sub-branch: Honorary Secretary/Treasurer, since 2013. Honorary Treasurer, 1992-2013. Honorary Assistant Treasurer, 1989-1992. Committee, since 1989. Organiser, Tribute trip to Gallipoli, 2011. Member since 1988. Life Member, awarded 2003. The Returned and Services League of Australia - Eastern Metropolitan District Council: Honorary Auditor, since 2001. Trustee, Board of Management, Roy McDonald Trust, since 2001. Other service includes: Honorary Auditor, Eastern Suburbs Sub-branch, National Servicemen's Association, 2001-2008. Honorary Treasurer, Eastern Metropolitan Region, Clubs New South Wales, since 2002. Honorary Secretary/Treasurer, Fundraising Committee, Bear Cottage, since 2006. Honorary Accountant, Randwick Netball Association, 1996-2011. Honorary Auditor, Zone 11, Sydney Central Bowling Association, since 2012.


Mr Douglas WINTIN, 1 Castle Place, Sylvania NSW 2224 For service to rugby league. Service includes: Cronulla Sutherland Rugby Football League Referees Association: Senior Vice-President, since 1976. Secretary, 1966-1975. Coaching Panel Member, since 1974. Delegate to Junior League, 1965-1975. Life Member, 1975 and Member, since 1964. Recipient, John Burns Trophy, 1995. Assistant Secretary and Sponsorship Committee Member, New South Wales Rugby League Referees Association, 1977-1982 and Life Member, since 1981. Life Member, Australian Rugby League Referees Association, since 2004. Life Member, Cronulla-Sutherland District J/League, 1976. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Australian Sports Medal, 2000.

Mr Paul Joseph WISE, Melbourne Vic 3000 For service to mapping, and to history. Service includes: Created and maintains, XNATMAP Website, since 2000. Surveyor, 1970-1986. Served in a range of roles in the Division of National Mapping, Commonwealth Department of National Development. Director Applications, Australian Centre for Remote Sensing, 1988-2000. Supervising Surveyor, Offshore Boundaries Branch, National Mapping, Canberra, 1987-1988. Researcher, Centre for Remote Sensing, University of New South Wales, 1986. Executive Surveyor, Planning and Staff Development, National Mapping, Victoria, 1980-1985. Senior Surveyor, Laser Airborne Terrain Profiler Group, National Mapping, Victoria, 1972-1979. Member, Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute, 'over 20 years'. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Australia Day Achievement Award, Geoscience Australia, Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources, 2000.


Mr Arthur James WITHERS, 4 Bluff Road, Flinders Island Tas 7255 For service to the community of Flinders Island. Service includes: Chief Warden, Flinders Island Airport, ‘40 years’. Guest Speaker, Music for the Royal Flying Doctors Service, ‘20 years’. Member, Friends of the Patriarch Sanctuary. Member, Furneaux Historical and Research Association. Contributor, 'Island News' Flinders Island local newspaper, 2011 - 2013. President, Flinders Island Show Society, 2008 - 2012; Life Member. President, Flinders Island Bowls Club, 2001 - 2003. Former Church Warden, Parish of Furneaux Islands. Past President, Parents and Friends Association, Flinders Island District High School; Life Member. Justice of the Peace and has attended over 350 court cases in this role. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Citizen Award, ‘for outstanding achievement and personal contributions for the benefit of the Furneaux community’, Flinders Island Council, 2008.

Mr Garnet Alfred WOOD, 40 Anchor Road, Tamworth NSW 2340 For service to community health. Service includes: Rotary International: Pathology Advisor and Member, National Bowelscan Committee, 1999-2013. Chairman, Bowelscan Committee, Rotary District 9650, 1995-2000 and Volunteer Examiner, Bowel Cancer Screening Tests, since 1991. Coordination, advertising and publicity for Bowelscan Program, 1991-2004. Honorary Pathology Advisor, current. Charter Member, Rotary Club of Tamworth First Light, since 1990 and Director, Bowelscan Program, since 1990. Medical Scientist, Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology, current. Medical Scientist, Laboratory Manager, Tamworth Pathology, 1984-2008. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Gold Companion Award, Australian Rotary Health, 2003. Recipient, Paul Harris Fellow.


Mr Robert James WOOD, Busselton WA 6280 For service to veterans and their families. Service includes: President, Busselton Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 2013 and 2001-2002 and Secretary, 1999-2000. Welfare and Pension Officer, since 1995 and Advocate, since 2011. Committee Member, Totally and Permanently Incapacitated Association of WA, 2003-2005. Caretaker, Legacy Camp Busselton, 1997-2003 and Volunteer, Legacy WA, since 1999 Volunteer Pension Officer, SAS Association WA. Volunteer, Royal Australian Regiment Association WA. Volunteer, Busselton Unit, State Emergency Service, 1997-2000 and Leader, ‘2 years’ and past Treasurer and Committee Member.

Ms Joy WOODHOUSE, PO Box 335, Willunga SA 5172 For service to the community through volunteering organisations. Service includes: Board Member, Volunteering Australia, 2003-2007, including as Vice-President and Treasurer. Board Member, The Centre for Volunteering in New South Wales, since 2002 and Chair, 2002-2012. Community Member and President, Drummoyne Public School Council, 1995-2001. Professional: Department of Community Services - Government of New South Wales: Assistant Director-General, 1993-1997. Director, Disability Services, 1989-1993.


Ms Laurel Kathleen WRAY, Armidale NSW 2350 For service to conservation and the environment through a range of volunteer roles. Service includes: President, Citizens Wildlife Corridors, 1991-2012 and Founder, 1991. Life Member, Australian Plants Society - Armidale and District, 2004. Committee Member, Armidale Tree Group, since 1984 and Manager, Tree Group Nursery, ‘2 years’ and Life Member. Member, Armidale/Dumaresque Rivercare Group, 'for many years' and Committee Member, Northern Tablelands Vegetation Committee. Volunteer, N.C.W. Beadle Herbarium, University of New England, 'for 8 years'. Foundation Member, CG Jung Society of Armidale, since 1995. Awards and recognition include: Recipient, Individual Landcarer Award, Border Rivers - Gwydir Regional Landcare and Catchment Management Awards, 2013. Finalist, Individual Landcarer Award, New South Wales Landcare People’s Choice Awards, 2013.

Mrs Maureen Annette WRIGHT, 18 Truro Street, Burra SA 5417 For service to cartography, and to the community. Service includes: Cartographer and author, 'River Murray Charts', 1975 and now up to eighth edition. Member, Goyder Tourism Committee, 2000-2001. Chair, Burra Burra Branch, National Trust South Australia, 1984-2001. Member, Burra Jubilee 150 Committee, 1992-1995. Deputy Member, State Heritage Authority, 1994. Chair, Burra Tourist Association, 1993 and Founding Member, 1988-1993. Awards and recognition includes: Recipient, Harry Dowling Award for Excellence in Regional Tourism, 2004. Recipient, National Trust/St George Bank Heritage Conservation Award, 1995. Recipient, State Tourism Award, South Australian Tourism Commission, 1992 and 1993. Recipient, Honour Award, National Trust of South Australia, 1999.


Mr Donald Keith YOUNG, PO Box 449, Woy Woy NSW 2256 For service to veterans and their families. Service includes: Pensions and Welfare Officer, National Association of Extremely Disabled War veterans, since 2002. President, National Association of Extremely Disabled War Veterans, since 2009. Pensions and Welfare Officer, Central Coast/Toukley Branch, Extreme Disablement Adjustment Veterans Association since 2002 and Member, since 1998. Returned and Services League of Australia: Member, Gosford Sub-branch, current. Previous Member, Woy Woy/Ettalong/Hardy’s Bay Sub-branch. Member of the Returned and Services League of Australia, since 1956. Past Volunteer, Men's Health Peer Education, Department of Veterans' Affairs, 'no dates'. Member, National Ex-Service Round Table on Aged Care, prior to 2008. Chairman, Veterans' and Community Committees, Gosford Private Hospital, Brisbane Waters Private Hospital and Berkeley Vale Private Hospital. Chairman of Directors, Ettalong War Memorial Club, 2009 to 2013. Vice-President, Brisbane Waters Sub-Branch, National Malaya and Borneo Veterans Association, since 2014 and Welfare Officer, since 2008. Member, Gosford City Sub-branch, Vietnam Veterans Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Association of Australia, since 2007. Justice of the Peace, since 2004. Member, Volunteers in Policing, NSW Police Force, 1995 to 2005.

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