Included in these awards are 439 recipients, who are receiving awards in the general division of the Order of Australia, in recognition of their diverse contributions and service to fellow citizens in Australia and internationally.
"I want to give my strong support to the awards made through the Australian Honours System', Ms Bryce said. "They elevate the concept of giving to others. They heighten our respect for one another, and they encourage Australians to think about the responsibilities of citizenship in our democracy."
"Awards in the Australian honours system represent the highest level of recognition accorded by our nation for outstanding achievement and service. The Honours announced today recognise community values and celebrate what is important and unifying in Australian life", Ms Bryce said.
Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston AC AFC (Ret'd), Chairman of the Council of the Order, said the diversity of service across all fields of endeavour was recognised today in the Australia Day Honours List.
"These awards are public recognition of people who provide outstanding community service and whose achievements enhance national identity. By their actions they demonstrate the qualities of positive role models. The recipients are not only worthy of respect but encourage emulation. These awards also recognise the 'quiet achievers' in our midst. They are people who serve the community, but do not seek accolades", Air Chief Marshal Houston said.
"The Order of Australia relies entirely upon community initiative for submission of nominations. It is important that the honours system continues to uphold the national ethos of valuing diversity and recognising the contributions made by citizens to Australian cultural and social life, regardless of background", he said.
"All Australians are encouraged to nominate fellow citizens who have made outstanding contributions to the well-being of others for national recognition in the Honours List."
COMPANION (AC) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
His Excellency Malcolm James McCUSKER AO CVO QC, Government House, St George's Terrace, Perth WA 6000
For eminent service to the people of Western Australia, particularly through the provision of equitable access to legal representation, as an advocate for sustainable development and education, and through significant philanthropic support for a range of medical research, youth and arts organisations.
His Excellency was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day 2005 Honours List for his service to the legal profession, particularly in the fields of criminal and commercial law, to the business and finance sectors, and to the community through a range of health, church, cultural and sporting organisations.
Patron, St Mary's Cathedral Fundraising Campaign, 2006-2010.
(Those appointed)
OFFICERS (AO) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Mr Malcolm Bruce BEGBIE, Crossroads Village, 2 Castle Peak Road, Tuen Mun, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR
For distinguished service to the international community in the provision of humanitarian relief, particularly through the Crossroads Foundation, and as a significant contributor to United Nations efforts to connect business organisations with those in need.
Established the Hong Kong based international aid organisation, Crossroads Foundation, 1995; currently employs 70 full time staff and 300 volunteers; Branches since established in the United Kingdom and Kazakhstan.
Development has included partnership/sponsorship with World Vision, Rotary International, World Emergency Relief and the British Council.
Mrs Sally Linda BEGBIE, Crossroads Village, 2 Castle Peak Road, Tuen Mun, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR
For distinguished service to the international community in the provision of humanitarian relief, particularly through the Crossroads Foundation, and as a significant contributor to United Nations efforts to connect business organisations with those in need.
Established the Hong Kong based international aid organisation, Crossroads Foundation, 1995; currently employs 70 full time staff and 300 volunteers; Branches since established in the United Kingdom and Kazakhstan.
Development has included partnership/sponsorship with World Vision, Rotary International, World Emergency Relief and the British Council.
Mr Stephen Hibbert NEWTON, Glen Iris Vic 3146
For distinguished service to education in the independent schools sector, through executive roles with professional organisations and advisory bodies, and to the development of educational development opportunities with China.
Principal, Caulfield Grammar School, 1993-2011; Mr Newton also established a campus in Nanjing, China (affiliated with Nanjing Normal University).
Principal, Hamilton College, 1986-1993.
Chairman, St Paul's Cathedral Education Committee.
Mr Fergus Denis RYAN, Templestowe Vic 3106
For distinguished service to the business and finance sectors as an executive and adviser, and to the community through philanthropic contributions to cultural, social welfare and educational organisations.
Deputy President, John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family, Melbourne, since 2008.
Trustee, Sisters of Charity Foundation, 2005-2008.
Trustee, St Francis' Choir Foundation, Melbourne, since 2005.
Member, School Council, Xavier College, since 2008.
Member, School Council, Genazzano FCJ College, in the 1990s.
The Reverend Father William James UREN, Newman College, 887 Swanston Street, Parkville Vic 3052
For distinguished service to education as a philosopher and bioethicist, as a commentator on contemporary issues in Australian society, as a scholar and mentor, and to the Catholic Church in Australia.
Lecturer, Moral Philosophy and Bioethics and similar topics at several universities including the University of Melbourne, the University of Queensland, Claremont Teachers' College, Catholic Adult Education of Western Australia, the Catholic Pastoral Institute of Western Australia, and Murdoch University.
Superior, Australian Province of the Society of Jesus, 1991-1996.
Entered the Society of Jesus, 1954; ordained 1968.
Rector, Newman College, University of Melbourne, 1987-1990 and since 2006; Dean,
1968-1970.
Rector, St Leo's College, University of Queensland, 1998-2000.
Rector, St Thomas More College, University of Western Australia, 1979-1984; Dean,
1977-1979; Catholic Chaplain, 1977-1980.
Acting Head, St Catherine's College, University of Perth, 1986.
Rector, The Jesuit Theological College of the Society of Jesus, The United Faculty of Theology, Melbourne College of Divinity, 2003-2005; Dean, 1997; Council Member, since 2006.
(Those appointed)
MEMBER (AM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
The Honourable Jennifer Margaret BOLAND, 106 Carabella Street, Kirribilli NSW 2061
For service to the judiciary through the Family Court of Australia, to legal education, and to the community, particularly through social welfare organisations.
Director, CatholicCare Foundation (formerly Centacare), since 1999.
Chairperson, Mercy Foundation, since 2009.
Board Member, Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College, 1995-2002.
Ms Debra Louise (Debbie) BRENNOCKS,
27 Essex Road, Hillside, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
For service to the international community, particularly through roles supporting children and young people and as Co-Founder and Director of the Sandra Jones Centre in Zimbabwe.
National Director, Youth for Christ Zimbabwe, 2000-2011: Bulawayo Director, 1998-2000; and Youth
Developed and ran programs in schools for children, youth and young adults including 'Just Say No', 'Kids Kan' and a sexual abuse prevention program for young people, for 12 years.
Mr Robert BRYAN, 35 Upper Wights Mountain Road, Wights Mountain Qld 4520
For service to the mining industry in a range of executive roles, and to the community through philanthropic contributions to arts, heritage and educational organisations.
Supporter, St John's Cathedral Completion Fund.
Mr William Barrett CAPP, 8/112 Millswyn Street, South Yarra Vic 3141
For service to business, and to the community through a range of philanthropic, social welfare and educational organisations.
Board Member, Brotherhood of St Laurence, 1978-1988; Chairman, Finance Committee, 1977-1979; Member, 1975-1985.
Chair, College Board of Management, Trinity College, University of Melbourne, 1996-2004.
Professor Wai Fong CHUA, Roseville NSW 2069
For service to tertiary education as an administrator, through research and leadership in the discipline of accounting and as a mentor.
Member, School Council and Finance Committee, Pymble Ladies' College, since 1998.
Mr Richard Michael HADDOCK, 181 Macpherson Street, Bronte NSW 2024
For service to business through executive roles with financial institutions, to the law, and to the community, particularly as an adviser to the social welfare organisations of the Catholic Church in Australia.
Chairman, Sisters of Charity Foundation.
Chairman, Curran Foundation.
Chairman, CatholicCare, since 2004.
Chairman, Catholic Superannuation and Retirement Fund, since 2010; Director, since 2007.
Member, Finance Committee and Investment Committee, Archdiocese of Sydney, since 1995.
Honorary Treasurer, Caritas Australia, since 2001.
Board Member, World Youth Day Organising Committee, 2006-2008.
Board Member, St Patrick's Business College.
Director, Catholic Church Insurances Ltd, since 2009.
Professor Sandra Chérie LEGG, 1/1077 Malvern Road, Toorak Vic 3142
For service to nursing as a clinician, educator and through executive roles, to the development of health care management systems nationally and internationally, and to the community.
Director of Nursing, St Frances Xavier Cabrini Hospital Malvern, 1996-2009.
Inaugural Chair, Catholic Health Australia Directors of Nursing Committee.
Chief Nurse, St George's Teaching Hospital, National Health Service, London, 1991-1995.
Director, St Michael's Grammar School, 2001-2011.
President, Nurses' Memorial Centre, since 2009.
Vestry Member, Holy Advent Anglican Church, Armadale, for many years.
Member, Commission for Women, Victorian Council of Churches, for many years.
Foundation Member, Stonnington Ecumenical Parish Nursing Association Project,
1999-2008.
Member, Australian Federation of University Women, since 1998.
Member, Anglican Board of Missions (Melbourne), since 2009.
Mr Simon David MORDANT, Darling Point NSW 2027
For service to the arts and to the cultural environment of Australia through philanthropic and executive roles, and to the community.
Philanthropic contributions include:
- Funds the 'Creative Youth Initiative' of Mission Australia, 2003-2009.
Mr Donald Geoffrey PHILLIPS, 80A River Street, Cundletown NSW 2430
For service to business through roles with Regional Development Australia, to vocational training organisations, and to the community of Taree.
Volunteer bus driver, Storm Retirement Village, since 2006.
Member, School Council, Manning Valley Anglican College, since 2009.
Mr George Benjamin SMITH, Warriewood NSW 2102
For service to the sport of Rugby Union football as a player at the national and international level, and to the community.
Ambassador, St. Vincent de Paul Youth Reach Program; raising money for Tongan victims of the 2009 Tsunami.
Supporter, George Gregan Foundation, since 2005; Canteen, 2006.
Coordinator, 'Money Can't Buy' experience to raise money for the Queensland Flood Relief.
Mr Patrick Ernest WALSH, 110 Gladstone Avenue, Northcote Vic 3070
For service to the international community in the Asia-Pacific region as an advocate for human rights, particularly in Timor-Leste.
Co-Founder, Christians in Solidarity with East Timor, 1982-1999.
National Chaplain, Catholic Student Movement, 1973-1978.
Priest, Victoria, Catholic Church in Australia, in the 1960s.
(Those awarded)
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Mr John Bernard ARTHUR, 17 Uvadale Grove, Kew Vic 3101
For service to Catholic Religious Congregations and to Indigenous education through advisory and leadership roles.
Chairman, Corporate Development Committee, Jesuit Social Services (JSS), 1997-2005; Chairman, JSS Foundation, for 3 years.
Founder and Chairman, Opening the Doors Foundation, since 2001; in 2011 the Foundation provided financial assistance to over 500 Aboriginal students in primary and secondary education; some 3,000 students have received in excess of $1.4 million of funding assistance since its establishment.
Dr Kenneth Vernon BAILEY, 43/35 Bonney Street, Ainslie ACT 2602
For service to the community of the Australian Capital Territory.
Grounds Carer volunteer, Australian Centre for Christianity, Barton, ACT, 2000-2006.
Active Member, Canberra Interfaith Forum, since 1997; currently actively involved with the establishment of the Canberra Interfaith Environment, Meditation and Healing Garden, Menindee Drive, Barton.
Current active Member, Wesley Uniting Church.
Volunteer, United Mission to Nepal, 1999 and 2005.
The Reverend Dr Warren Keith BARTLETT, Glen Waverley Vic 3150
For service to the Uniting Church in Australia, and to the community.
Moderator, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania, Uniting Church in Australia, 1994-1997.
Minister, Croydon, 1997-2000; Horsham, 1988-1994; Preston, 1963-1964; Colac, 1958-1962; and Cobram, 1953-1958.
Council Member, Wesley College, Melbourne, and St Hilda's College, University of Melbourne, 1970-1985.
Associate Dean, Arts, University of Melbourne, 1975-1980; Deputy Dean, 1981.
Mr David Ernest BLACKWELL, 6 Coppins Close, St Ives NSW 2075
For service to the accountancy profession, and to the community.
Chairman, Council, Pymble Ladies' College, 1987-1992; Member, 1965-1992; Member, Finance Committee, 1965-1979; Convenor, 1979-1987.
Board Member and Honorary Treasurer, Association of Independent Schools, 1991-2002.
(Pymble Ladies College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia, the Christian faith is a core element of our identity. It underpins and informs our values, activities and attitudes.)
Mr Warren Sydney BLEE, PO Box 4, Maroochydore Qld 4558
For service to the pharmaceutical industry, and to the Australian Naval Cadets.
Member, Finance Committee, Matthew Flinders Anglican College, since ca2005.
Mr Terence Francis BYRNE, 64 Alma Street, Youngtown Tas 7249
For service to veterans and their families, and to the community of Launceston.
Committee Member, Launceston Branch, St Vincent de Paul, 1979-1990; also served as President and Vice-President.
Committee Member, Kings Meadow Branch, St Vincent de Paul, 1979-1990.
Current Secretary, Finance Committee, St Peter's Catholic Parish; Member, Facilitating Open
Mrs Susan Mary CARR, Narara NSW 2250
For service to youth through Girl Guides Australia.
Teacher, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School, The Entrance, for 23 years.
Various positions, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School P&F, Wyoming, 1979-1985.
Sister Maria (Mary Bridget) CASEY, Croydon NSW 2132
For service to the community as Postulator for the Canonisation of Mary Mackillop, and to the Catholic Church in Australia.
Sister Maria, in conjunction with Father Paul Gardiner, has made signficant contributions to the international recognition of Australia's first Roman Catholic Saint, Mary MacKillop. The
Chairman of the Board, Mary MacKillop Canonisation company.
Held key roles in the planning and organisation of the Canonisation Mass and Ceremony in Rome on 17 October 2010.
Key role in the planning and logistics of national Australian events and programs.
Media Liaison for Australian and International media matters.
Congregation Member, Sisters of Saint Joseph, Catholic Church in Australia, ca1960.
Current Vicar for the Religious, Archdiocese of Sydney, Canon Law consultant.
Mrs Eve CHAPPELL, Glen Innes NSW 2370
For service to the preservation of local history through the Glen Innes and District Historical Society.
Member, Glen Innes and District Historical Society, since 1969; Life Member; Archivist and Researcher.
Member, Uniting Church.
Dr Hamilton Russell COWIE, 3/32 Dunmore Terrace, Auchenflower Qld 4066
For service to the community as an historian and advocate for restoration, and as an educator and academic.
Assistant to the Headmaster, Church of England Grammar School, 1969-1972.
Teacher, Modern History, English and Economics, Brisbane Grammar School, 1958-1969;
Advocate for the restoration of St Paul's Presbyterian Church, St Paul's Terrace, Brisbane; Chairman, St Paul's Restoration Trust, 1999-2007.
Sister Margaret Anne CULHANE, Yokine WA 6060
For service to the international community, particularly refugees from Asia and Africa, to women, and as an educator.
Worked overseas with Vietnamese refugees in the Philippines and Butanese refugees in Nepal, in the 1990s.
Worked with Southern Sudanese refugees in Northern Uganda for the Jesuit Refugee Service and the United Nations, 1993-1997; training teachers.
Volunteer Education Consultant in Kenya, Australian Volunteers International.
Posted to Kakuma Refugee Camp to train teachers, Lutheran World Federation, 1998 and 1999.
Volunteer, Coalition for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees; regular visitor to the Perth Immigration Detention Centre.
Currently assists Sudanese refugees to settle in the Perth area.
Current Member, Migrant/Refugee Pastoral Care Team, Archdiocese of Perth.
Mr Denis Frank DACK, 1 Shannon Court, Urraween Qld 4655
For service to the community of the Fraser Coast through roles with a range of organisations.
Chairman, St Patrick's Girls College Campbelltown Board of Directors; Chairman, Parents and Friends Association.
Mrs Victoria Maria de HAAS, 75 Colchester Avenue, Orelia WA 6167
For service to people with an intellectual disability through the Activ Foundation.
Volunteer, St Vincent de Paul Auxiliary, 1992-2003.
Volunteer, St Vincent's Primary School, Kwinana, 1968-1977.
Mr James Garth DOYLE, 15 Nimbin Street, Russell Vale NSW 2517
For service to the community through the Sisters of Charity Outreach Foundation.
Business Manager, Remote and Rural Group, Sisters of Charity Outreach Foundation, since its establishment in 2008.
Treasurer, Sisters of Charity Outreach Foundation, 1989-2002.
The Reverend Dr Denis EDWARDS, 484 Magill Road, Kensington Gardens SA 5068
For service to the Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide, and to theological education.
Chairman, Adelaide Catholic Diocesan Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission, Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide, for 5 years.
Senior Lecturer, School of Theology, Flinders University; Director and actively involved in establishment of the Centre for Theology, Science and Culture.
Senior Lecturer, Catholic Theological College within Adelaide College of Divinity.
Co-Chairman, National Lutheran-Roman Catholic Dialogue, 1995-2009; Member, since 1983.
Member, Australian Anglican-Roman Catholic Dialogue, since 1992.
Emeritus Professor Brian Hinton FLETCHER, 25 Gwendale Crescent, Eastwood NSW 2122
For service to education as an academic, researcher and author in the discipline of Australian history.
Chair, Board of Australian Anglican Studies, since 1997.
Chairman of Trustees, Journal of Anglican Studies, since 2001.
Mr William Michael (Bill) FLYNN, 1801 Sturt Street, Alfredton Vic 3350
For service to the community of Ballarat, and to the Catholic Church in Australia through administrative roles.
Trustee and Board Member, Catholic Diocesan Foundation for Ballarat, for 10 years.
President, Wendouree Branch, St Vincent de Paul Society, for 3 years.
President, Organising Committee, Wendouree Catholic Ball.
Chairman, Catholic Men's Dinner Club.
Dr Donat Selwyn GALLAGHER, 21 Hammond Street, Mysterton Qld 4812
For service to the arts, to education, and to the community of Townsville.
Council Member, Combined Catholic Colleges, since 2006.
Council Member, St Raphael's College, James Cook University, 1991-2006.
Father Paul Bernard GARDINER, PO Box 40, Penola SA 5277
For service to the community in the fields of education and religion, as Postulator for the Canonisation of Mary Mackillop, and to the Catholic Church in Australia.
Teacher of Religion, Latin and History, St Ignatius' College, Riverview Sydney; Philosophy and Greek Lecturer in seminaries, for 15 years.
Father Paul, in conjunction with Sister Maria Casey, made significant contributions to the international recognition of Australia's first Roman Catholic Saint, Mary MacKillop which began in the 1920s. Their archival research established the necessary historical evidence on the life of Mary MacKillop. Father Paul and Sister Maria also negotiated the extensive procedural processes required to establish the case for Canonisation to the Holy See. Pope Benedict XVI approved the Canonisation of Mary MacKillop to Sainthood on 19 February 2010. Congregational Member, Australian Province of the Society of Jesus, Catholic Church in Australia, for many years. Chaplain, Mary MacKillop Penola Centre; and Member, St Aloysius Jesuit Community, since 1999. Regional Secretary of the Jesuit Curia in Rome, 1978-1982.
Leadership roles in Australia, Italy and Ireland.
Mrs Joan Alison GRACE, 1/25 Hopetoun Road, Warrnambool Vic 3280
For service to mental health care through the Francis Foundation.
Ecclesiastic Assistant, St John's Anglican Church, Port Fairy, since 1993.
Mrs Shirley Edith GREEN, Rockhampton Road, Yeppoon Qld 4703
For service to music through the Yeppoon Choral Society.
Member, St James' Church Ladies Fellowship; organist, for over 20 years.
Alice May (Pix) HALLORAN, 6 Thomas Road, Galston NSW 2159
For service to aged welfare in New South Wales.
Director of Nursing, Anglican Retirement Villages, 1993-1997.
Secretary of Elders Council, Galston Uniting Church, 2004-2008.
Mr Neil HAMILTON, 2/113 Park Road, Cheltenham Vic 3192
For service to local government, and to the community of Moorabbin.
Chairperson, Red Shield Neighbourhood Appeal, part City of Moorabbin and part City of Kingston, The Salvation Army, for 20 years.
Elder, Pioneers Presbyterian Church Cheltenham, for 57 years.
Lady (Joan Margaret) HARDY, Potts Point NSW 2011
For service to the community through support for a range of charitable organisations.
Member, Advisory Board, Mackillop Foundation.
Mrs Joan May HAUSFELD, South Tamworth NSW 2340
For service to the community of Tamworth through a range of voluntary roles.
Involvement with St Peter's Anglican Church includes:
- Coordinator, Senior Citizens Program, since 1987.
- Organiser, 5-day Seniors' Retreats, for 13 years; as well as day trips.
- Pastoral Care Coordinator.
- Visitor, Mountview Retirement Village and McKay Gardens Nursing Home.
- President, The Mothers' Union (South Tamworth), since 2001; also served as
Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer.
- Former President, The Mothers' Union (Armidale Diocese), for 9 years.
- Member, St Peter's Homemakers, for 21 years.
Representative, Tamworth Branch, Australian Church Women, for the past 9 years; previously served as President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and World Day of Prayer Coordinator.
Past President, St Bede's Anglican Church.
Mr Clayton William JONES, 61 Olinda Street, Bendigo Vic 3550
For service to education as Headmaster of Girton Grammar School, and to the community of Bendigo.
Headmaster, Girton Grammar School, Bendigo, 1993-2010.
Senior Master, Sydney Church of England Girls Grammar School, Redlands, 1991-1992.
Member, Ecumenical Schools Group.
Mrs Helen KALIS, 4 Chessington Court, Sandy Bay Tas 7005
For service to the community in Tasmania.
Member, Executive Committee, Greek Orthodox Church and Society of St George,
1995-1996; Secretary, 1982-1983.
Mr John Warwick KEAN, Northbridge NSW 2063
For service to the community through education, medical research, trade and charitable organisations.
Council Chairman, Loreto College, Normanhurst, since 2009; Member, Council, since 2007; Member, Bursary Committee, since 2004.
Member, Foundation Board, St Ignatius' College, Riverview; former Chair, Finance Committee, 1992-2005.
Supporter, Sisters of Charity.
Mr Jack George KYROS, deceased, Late of Stirling WA 6021
For service to the Greek community of Western Australia.
Contributed to a variety of projects involving the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, including:
- St Constantine and Helene Church restorations, in the 1960s and 2008.
- Evangelisomos Retirement Homes, 1988.
- St Nektariou Church, 1987.
- St John of the Mountain Monastery, 1978.
Member, Hellenic Community of Western Australia, for 55 years; Committee Member, War Service Honour Board Sub-Committee.
Sister Mary Margaret LEAHY, 6/31 Birriga Road, Bellevue Hill NSW 2023
For service to pastoral care as the Chaplain of the Stella Maris Apostleship of the Sea.
Sister of St Joseph, since 1983.
Chaplain, Stella Maris Apostleship of the Sea, Port Sydney, since 1993.
Involved with the Merchant Navy Association and the Merchant Navy Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia.
Mrs Madeleine Mary LE SURF, 19 Thornton Street, Fairlight NSW 2094
For service to the community of Manly.
Foundation Member, Parish Caring Service, Manly Freshwater (Catholic) Parish, since the 1980s; Special Minister of Communion, since 1988; Organiser, Parish Christmas Luncheon for the elderly, since the 1980s.
Member, Manly Hospital Pastoral Care, since 1995.
Established, Manly Soup Kitchen (formerly Manly Winter Food Service) in conjunction with the Manly Neighbourhood Centre, Manly District Relief Fund and local churches, 1988.
Ms Mary Lorna LINN, 36 Wainhouse Street, Torrensville SA 5031
For service to the community of Thebarton, and to local government.
Secretary, Mile End Church of Christ and Co-operating Churches of West Adelaide, for approximately 8 years; Community Events organiser, for over 14 years.
Mr John Kenneth McCALLUM, Cairns Qld 4870
For service to the sport of Rugby League football, Queensland Community Clubs, and to the community of Cairns.
Member, Advisory Board to the (Catholic) Bishop of Cairns, in the 1980s.
Trustee of Clubs Smile for a Child Foundation, 2004-2011.
Inaugural Member, Advisory Board, Family Care-Cairns Diocese, 1984-1990.
Mr Brian McDONALD, 7 George Street, Majors Creek NSW 2622
For service to the community of Majors Creek.
Parish Councillor, Anglican Parish of Braidwood, for 40 years; Secretary, for 24 years; Church Warden, for 45 years. Licenced Lay Preacher, since 1983.
Mr James William MALLICE, Heathcote NSW 2233
For service to the community through roles with social welfare organisations.
Involvement with Baptist Community Services NSW & ACT (formerly NSW Baptist Homes Trust), since 1975, includes:
- Honorary Historian, since 2000.
- Co-Author, History of Baptist Community Services, for its 60th anniversary.
- Volunteer Councillor, 1975-1981.
- Volunteer, Sercom (BCS Men's Auxiliary), for 20 years.
- Founding Member, Southern Sydney Branch, Sercom.
Elder, Heathcote Engadine Baptist Church.
Mr Trevor Lindsay MANNING, 4 Shannon Street, Birdwood SA 5234
For service to the community of Birdwood, and through executive roles with health care providers.
Member, Birdwood High School Council, for 6 years; Chair, Facilities Review, for 14 months.
Member, Birdwood United Church.
Dr Kerry Leonard MORONEY, 137 Gibbons Street, Narrabri NSW 2390
For service to rural medicine, and to the community of Narrabri.
General Practitioner and Visiting Medical Officer, Narrabri District Hospital, since 1970.
Active Member, St Francis Xavier's Catholic Church, Narrabri, since 1970.
Mr Timothy John MULVANY, 74 Centre Road, Brighton East Vic 3187
For service to the law, to the protection of children, and to the community.
Member, Chief Justice's Advisory Committee, Family Court of Australia.
Member, St Finbar's Catholic Parish, East Brighton, Melbourne; Parish Representative, Deanery Group.
Ms Deborah Ruth NICHOLLS, Balmain NSW 2041
For service to the community, particularly as a refugee advocate.
Founding Committee Member, Bridge for Asylum Seekers Foundation, since 2003; Member, Case Assessment Committee.
Founding Member, Balmain for Refugees, since 2001; Member, Case Assessment Committee; Visitor, Villawood Detention Centre since 2002.
Has represented asylum seekers before the Department of Immigration and Citizenship's Refugee Review Panel and Migration Review Tribunal, since 2002.
Member, Church Council, Balmain Uniting Church, since 2002.
Mr Micheal John O'SULLIVAN MM, 214 B Forrest Street, Palmyra WA 6157
For service to youth, particularly through the Christ Church Grammar School Army Cadet Unit.
Assistant Bursar and Coordinator of Cadets, Christ Church Grammar School, since 1988.
Mrs Lynette PENGILLY, 7 Lorking Street, Parkes NSW 2870
For service to the community of Parkes.
Front desk volunteer, Parkes and District Neighbourhood and Community Information Centre, since 1992; Volunteer Coordinator and trainer, for 16 years.
Volunteer, Parkes Anglican Church, for 20 years.
Member, Anglican Women's Association.
Mr Emanuel Andrew PETRELIS, 171 The Boulevard, Floreat WA 6014
For service to the Greek community of Western Australia, to business, and to education.
Trustee, Hellenic Community of Western Australia Inc, 1996-2004; Life Member, 2007; Member, 1975.
Committee Member, Mytilinian Brotherhood of Western Australia, in the 1970s.
Inaugural Chairman of the Board, St Andrew's Greek Orthodox Grammar School, 1990-1992.
Founder, St Andrew's Grammar School Building Foundation, 2005; Inaugural Member,
Foundation Board; Fund Donor; Member, Constitution Review Committee, 2002; established
the Petrelis Scholarship.
Coordinator, The Salvation Army Red Shield Door Knock Appeal, 1993-2010.
Miss Dorothy PHIPPS, 52 Moray Street, Richmond NSW 2753
For service to the community of the Hawkesbury region, and to theatre through the Richmond Players.
President, Nepean Group, Country Women's Association of New South Wales, 2008-2010;
Treasurer and Warden, St Peter's Anglican Church, 1990-2007; Organist and various other roles, for many years; lifetime parishioner.
The Reverend Lucille Evelyn (Lu) PIPER, PO Box 691, Alotau, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea
For service to the international community through educational, health and pastoral roles.
Project Officer, Papuan Island Region, United Church in Papua New Guinea, since 2004.
Deacon, St John's Anglican Provisional District of Stroud, 1995; Priest-in-Charge, 1996-2004.
Church Army Sister, St Luke's Anglican Church, Mosman, 1984-1990; Deacon, 1991.
Mrs Ann Margaret PRUNTY, ACT
For service to international relations through Operation Christmas Child and Samaritan's Purse Australia.
State Manager, ACT and Southern NSW Region, Operation Christmas Child, Samaritan's Purse Australia, 2000-2010; volunteer, 1999-2006.
Mr William Benedict (Bill) QUINLAN, 10 Kimberly Road, Warrnambool Vic 3280
For service to the community of Warrnambool through local government and social welfare organisations.
Coordinator, The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, in the 1990s.
Fundraiser, St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 2007.
Mr Brian Charles RANDALL, Toorak Vic 3142
For service to the sport of athletics, and to the community.
Inaugural Board Member, Scotch College Foundation, since 1973; President, 1990-1993.
Life Governor, Scotch College, Melbourne, 1985; School Council Member, 1981-1996.
President, Old Scotch Collegians' Association, 1981; Life Member.
(Scotch College exists for educational purposes in connection with the Presbyterian Church of Victoria)
Dr John Stanislaus ROARTY, Point Piper NSW 2027
For service to medicine, particularly through contributions to St Vincent's Clinic.
Co-Founder and Chair of the Implementation Group formed to create St Vincent's Clinic, St Vincent's Hospital, 1990; Executive Director and Board Member, for 12 years.
Honorary Visiting Officer, St Vincent's Hospital, 1955-1992; Inaugural Member, Study and Travel Group, since 1965.
President, St Vincent's Clinic Foundation, 1998-2003; Board Member, for 12 years.
Mr Thomas Victor ROBERTS, 11 Raglan Street South, Ballarat Vic 3350
For service to the community of Ballarat, particularly through the Royal Australian Air Force Association, and to medicine.
Vicar's Warden, All Saints' Anglican Church, Ballarat; Vestry Member.
Mr Anthony Brooke (Tony) ROBINS, Heathpool SA 5068
For service to the the community of Adelaide, particularly through the Phoenix Society.
Board Member, The Memorial Hospital, 1989-1998; when the hospital was under the auspices of the Uniting Church.
Member, Burnside City Uniting Church; Member, Church Council; Coordinator, Planned Giving, on several occasions; Choir Member; Coordinator of fundraising towards the amalgamation of four churches to become Burnside City Uniting in 2010; Member, Tusmore Park Uniting Church, from 1978 until the amalgamation.
Mrs Barbara Anne RYAN, 1701/3 Herbert Street, St Leonards NSW 2065
For service to the community through the St Vincent de Paul Society.
National Council Member, St Vincent de Paul Society, 2008-2010.
President, St Vincent de Paul Society New South Wales, 2008-2010; Vice-President,
2005-2007; Member, Trustees Council, 2005-2010; Member, Aged Care Board; Member, Mosman Conference, since 2005.
President, Matthew Talbot Homeless Services, 2006-2008; also served as Chair, Finance Committee, ca2004.
Volunteer, Matthew Talbot Hostel, Woolloomooloo, for many years.
Mr William RYAN, 17 Montego Parade, Alstonville NSW 2477
For service to the community through the United Protestants Association of NSW.
President, United Protestants Association of NSW, 1993-2007 and 2010-2011; Board
Member, since 1992; Life Member, since 2000; active Member, since 1984.
Current Chairperson, Uniting Church Alstonville; ongoing active Member.
Executive Member, Bent Street Uniting Church, South Grafton, 1985-2001.
Mr Vincent John SHELLEY, 143 Old Howlong Road, Cornishtown Vic 3683
For service to the community of Chiltern.
Active Member, Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Chiltern, for over 30 years.
Mr Lindsay Walter SMITH, PO Box 777, Horsham Vic 3402
For service to conservation and the environment, and to the community.
Member, Friends of Ebenezer Mission, Antwerp, 1996-2005.
Organiser, Bishops Indigenous Council, 2004; reconciliation church service.
Mrs Marion Joyce SMITH, 21 Olympic Street, Horsham Vic 3400
For service to youth, particularly through Girl Guides Australia.
Volunteer, Church of Christ Adelphian Craft Shop, 2004-2010.
Mr Samuel George SMITH, 40 Fifth Street, Gladstone SA 5473
For service to the community of Gladstone.
Treasurer, Board, St Joseph Parish School, for 14 years.
Member, Council and Finance Committees, Georgetown and St James Jamestown Parish.
Dr Margaret Catherine STUART, Lane Cove NSW 2066
For service to medical research as a biotechnologist.
Involved in the establishment of the Endocrine Laboratory, Biochemistry Department, St Vincent's Hospital, 1962.
Mrs Vicki SYKES, Shailer Park Qld 4128
For service to education through the Mater Hospital Special School, and to youth.
Principal, Mater Hospital Special School, 1986-2009.
Mr Noel Edward TARBOTTON, 28 Stacy Street, Gowrie ACT 2904
For service to youth through Scouts Australia.
Chairman Parish Council, Tuggeranong Uniting Church; Member, Presbytry Research and
Development Committee; Leader, Youth Group; involved in the establishment of Children's
Centres.
Mrs Sheila Hamilton THOMPSON, 34 Birdwood Street, Hughes ACT 2605
For service to the community of Canberra as a church organist and musical director.
Director of Music, St John the Baptist Anglican Church, since 1988; Organist, since 1988.
Volunteer Organist/Pianist; St Andrew's Village and Jindalee Nursing Homes, since 2001.
Associate Professor Peter Frederick THURSBY, 15 Bray Court, North Rocks NSW 2151
For service to medicine in the field of vascular surgery, and to the Concord Repatriation General Hospital.
Director, St Joseph's Hospital, 1991-1996; Chairman, Medical Appointments Committee, since 1991; Member, St Joseph's Campus Regional Advisory Board, since 1997; Member, Forward Planning Committee, 1988-1992.
(St. Joseph's Hospital is a 77 bed Public Hospital within Sydney West Area Health Service and a facility of the Sisters of Charity Health Service)
Dr John William TIERNEY, 24 Turnbull Drive, East Maitland NSW 2323
For service to the Parliament of Australia, to education, and to the community.
Patron, St Phillip's Christian College, since 1991; Chairman, Board of Governors, 1989-1991.
(Initially, the College was operated as an undertaking of St. Philip's Anglican Church. However, in May 1985, St. Philip's Christian Education Foundation Limited was formed and this non-profit company took over the ownership and operation of the College)
Mrs Frances Dawn WALLACE, 35 Nowland Avenue, Quirindi NSW 2343
For service to the community of Quirindi.
Current Coordinator, Church Council, Quirindi Uniting Church; current Treasurer.
Current Secretary, Women's Fellowship Group.
Mr Michael Victor WEBSTER, Toorak Gardens SA 5065
For service to the horseracing industry, and to the community.
Supporter and Benefactor, Adelaide Day Centre for Homeless Persons Inc, since 1985.
Member, St Ignatius Parish, Norwood, for over 30 years.
Mrs Doreen WIDDISON, 929 Padman Drive, West Albury NSW 2640
For service to the community of Albury, particularly through Woodstock Support.
Involved, Albury Show Society and St Matthew's Thrift Shop.
(St Matthew's Church, the largest Anglican Church in the Albury Parish in the Diocese of Wangaratta)
Mr August (Gus) WOHLSCHLAGER, 101 Wandearah Road, Port Pirie SA 5540
For service to the community of Port Pirie.
Volunteer Truck Driver, UnitingCare Wesley; volunteer Coordinator and fundraiser, 'Men's
Shed', since 2006.
Mrs Julia Helen YOUNG, 8 Martins Point Road, Harwood Island NSW 2465
For service to the community of the North Coast as a supporter of mental health service delivery.
Eucharistic Minister, St Mary's Parish Maclean; Liturgy Leader; Member, St Mary's Bereavement Team.