Included in these awards are 571 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), Chair 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."
(We acknowledge there could be others also associated with church activities which) (are not as obvious and to them we also extend our sincerest congratulations)
(Those appointed)
COMPANION (AC) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
The Honourable Alexander John DOWNER,
Mount George SA 5155
For eminent service to the Parliament of Australia through the advancement of international relations and foreign policy, particularly in the areas of security, trade and humanitarian aid, and to the community of South Australia.
(Mr Downer is reported to be affiliated with the Anglican Church)
The Reverend Professor James Mitchell HAIRE AM,
15 Blackall Street, Barton ACT 2600
For eminent service to the community through international leadership in ecumenical and interfaith dialogue, the promotion of religious reconciliation, inclusion and peace, and as a theologian.
Minister of the Uniting Church in Australia, since 1985. Minister, since 1972.
(Those appointed)
OFFICERS (AO) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Mr Paul William DYER,
C/- Australian Brandenburg Orchestra,
142 New South Head Road, Edgecliff NSW 2027
For distinguished service to the performing arts, particularly orchestral music as a director, conductor and musician, through the promotion of educational programs and support for emerging artists.
Patron, St Gabriel's School, Castle Hill since 2000; involves students to perform with the ABO.
Conductor, St Mary's Cathedral Choir; Melbourne Grammar School Chapel Choir;
Mr Roderick Hamilton McGEOCH AM, 62 Wallis Street, Woollahra NSW 2025
For distinguished service to the community through contributions to a range of organisations, and to sport, particularly through leadership in securing the Sydney Olympic Games.
Member, Sydney Advisory Board, The Salvation Army, since 1994.
Deputy Chairman, Knox Grammar School Council, 1999-2005.
Professor Ralph Nigel MARTINS,
C/- McCusker Alzheimer's Research Foundation,
Hollywood Medical Centre, 85 Monash Avenue, Nedlands WA 6009
For distinguished service to medicine in the field of psychiatry through leadership in the research into Alzheimer's disease and the development of early diagnosis and treatment programs, and to the community of Perth.
President, St Vincent de Paul Society Bentley, for many years; Member, for many years.
(Those appointed)
MEMBER (AM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
The Honourable John Joseph AQUILINA, PO Box 155, Blacktown NSW 2148
For significant service to the Parliament of New South Wales, and to the community.
Member, Parramatta Diocese Catholic Care Council.
The Reverend Emeritus Professor Gary Donald BOUMA, Melbourne Vic 3004
For significant service to sociology as an academic, to interfaith dialogue, and to the Anglican Church of Australia.
Interim Minister, St. Kilda Presbyterian Church, 1980.
Chaplain, St Bartholomew's Anglican Church, Dinard, France, Diocese of Gibraltar in Europe, 1992-1993,
1994-1995 and 1997-1998. Assisting Priest, Lincoln Cathedral, UK, 1987-1988.
Mr Robert Clements BROWN, 1 Weemala Road, Northbridge NSW 2063
For significant service to the superannuation and funds management industry.
Trustee, Sydney Anglican Diocesan Superannuation Fund, 1996-2001; Parish Councillor, Rector's Warden and Honorary Treasurer, St James' Anglican Church, King Street, Sydney, 1993-1997.
Mr Ewen Graham CROUCH, Roseville NSW 2069
For significant service to the law as a contributor to legal professional organisations, and to the community through executive roles with Mission Australia.
President and Chairman, Mission Australia, since 2009; Vice-President, 2001-2009; Board Member, since 1995;
The Right Reverend Andrew William CURNOW, PO Box 2, Bendigo Vic 3552
For significant service to the Anglican Church of Australia through leadership roles.
Bishop of Bendigo, since 2003. Bishop, Northern Region, Diocese of Melbourne, 1994-2003.
Chairman, Anglicare Victoria, 1997-2001. Chairman, Anglicare Australia, 1995-2001. Chairman, Mission of St James and St John, 1994-1997.
Dr Marianne Josephine DACY, 2 Devine Street, Erskineville NSW 2043
For significant service to interfaith dialogue, and to the Congregation of Our Lady of Sion.
Sister, Sisters of Our Lady of Sion, Catholic Church in Australia, since the 1960s.
Mr Grant Raymond DE FRIES, Picnic Point NSW 2213
For significant service to youth through administrative and leadership roles with the Scouting movement in New South Wales.
President and Secretary, St Christopher's Soccer Club, 1986; Vice-President, 1985; Coach, 1983-1987.
The Honourable Robert Clive FORDHAM,
22 Redgum Court, Newlands Arm Vic 3875
For significant service to the Parliament of Victoria, to education, to the Anglican Church in Australia, and to tourism and economic development.
Mr Eric John GOODWIN, 20/4-8 Hilltop Crescent, Fairlight NSW 2094
For significant service to the community through educational organisations, and to business.
Since 2003 Chairman, Conservation Project Control Group, St Mary's Cathedral, since 2006; Member, since 2004; was also involved with planning and renovating St Mary's Cathedral House for
World Youth Day, 2008.
Mr Laurence Francis HARKIN, Berwick Vic 3806
For significant service to the community, particularly through the care and protection of people with a disability.
Director, Resources Secretariat, The Salvation Army, during the 1990s; Director, Social Services, during the 1990s.
The Reverend Harry James HERBERT, 1 Bamburgh Place, Bundanoon NSW 2578
For significant service to the community through leadership and advocacy roles in the area of social justice and welfare.
Minister, Several Uniting Church Congregations (international and national), 1972-1986.
The Most Reverend Roger Adrian HERFT, GPO Box W2067, Perth WA 6846
For significant service to the Anglican Church of Australia through leadership roles in ecumenical and interfaith relations and advocacy for social justice.
Archbishop, Perth and Metropolitan of Western Australia, Anglican Church of Australia, since 2005.
Ms Sandra Veronica McPHEE, Point Piper NSW 2027
For significant service to business and to the community through leadership and advisory roles.
Chairman and Non-Executive Director, St Vincent's and Mater Health Advisory Council, since 2003.
Dr Ian William MARSHALL AE, The Gap Qld 4061
For significant service to the community of Queensland as a medical practitioner and through contributions to the cattle industry and rural education.
Supporter, Sisters of Charity.
Mr Wayne Ashley MERTON, Dural NSW 2158
For significant service to the Parliament of New South Wales, and to the community.
Service to the Parliament of New South Wales includes:
Long standing involvement with The Salvation Army.
The Reverend Dr Anthony George NANCARROW,
6 Sheffield Street, Malvern SA 5061
For significant service to the Uniting Church in South Australia.
Communications Director, 1977-2005; Founding Editor, New Times (formerly Central Times), 1970-1985. Associate Minister, Rosefield Uniting Church, for over 40 years; Chairman, Parish Church Council, 1990-2000; Chairman, Mission Council, 1990-2000.
Mr Timothy John O'BRIEN, Berri SA 5343
For significant service to the community of Berri, South Australia.
Board Member and Chairman, Our Lady of the River School Board, 1975-1980.
Mr Julien William O'CONNELL, 1A Camperdown Street, Brighton East Vic 3187
For significant service to the community, and to the Catholic Church through leadership roles within health and governance services.
Board Member, Finance Council, Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, since 1996; Member, Property Committee. Council Member, Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem; Knight of the Holy Sepulchre (Papal Order).
Dr Nicholas George PAPPAS, Level 14, 23 Hunter Street, Sydney NSW 2000
For significant service to the sport of rugby league football, to the arts, and to the Greek-Australian community.
Secretary, Archdiocean Council, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and Trustee, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia Consolidated Trust.
Emeritus Professor Owen Edward POTTER,
835 Riversdale Road, Camberwell Vic 3124
For significant service to chemical engineering through leadership in the areas of education, research and development, and to the Catholic Church.
Chair, Catholic Education Commission of Victoria, 1980-1989.
Trustee, Christian Brothers Foundation for Charitable Works, for 10 years.
Mr Alan Nalder POWELL, Linden Park SA 5065
For significant service to the community of South Australia through governance of welfare and church organisations and as a philanthropist.
Treasurer, Board of the Anglican Mission in Elizabeth, and St Peter's College Mission, during the 1980s; financial benefactor. Treasurer, St Mary Magdalene's Anglican Parish, Adelaide, for 10 years; financial benefactor.
Mr Benedict TAYLOR, 2/164 Hay Street, East Perth WA 6004
For significant service to the Indigenous community of Western Australia through contributions to a range of social justice and humanitarian rights issues.
Member, Aboriginal Reference Group, Anglicare WA, since 2008.
Current Adviser on Nyoongar protocols to the Anglican Archbishop of Perth.
Mr Mark TEDESCHI QC, 15th Floor, 175 Liverpool Street, Sydney NSW 2000
For significant service to the law as a prosecutor, and to photography.
Artist-in-residence, Sydney Grammar School, 2009.
Dr Bruce William WALKER, Alice Springs NT 0870
For significant service to the Indigenous communities of remote Australia and the Northern Territory, and to the sport of cricket.
Chairman, John Flynn Uniting Church Council, Alice Springs, 1984-1990 and 2009-2012.
(Those awarded)
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Mrs Pamela Clare ARCHER, Taree NSW 2430
For service to music, and to the community of Taree.
An organist, St John's Anglican Church, since 2008.
Mr Brian Laurence BALDWIN, 44 Brewery Street, Inverell NSW 2360
For service to the community of Inverell through a range of organisations.
Former Member, Parish Council, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, until 2010; conducts Liturgy of the Word and Communion Service at McLean Hostel; Home Rosary Team Leader.
Mr Donald James BARTON, 7 Quinty Street, Fig Tree Pocket Qld 4069
For service to the community through church and welfare organisations.
Member, Anglican Parish of Kenmore-Brookfield, since 1974; Parish Recorder, since 2002; Treasurer, 1985-1995; Member, Parish Council, for many years; current Special Event cash recorder. Secretary, Kenmore and District Interchurch Council, for many years.
Dr Allan Kenneth BEAVIS, PO Box 272, Moss Vale NSW 2577
For service to music, and to education.
Organist, St Simon and St Jude's Anglican Church, Bowral, since 1997.
Public Officer, St Jude's Music Association; raised over $250,000 towards restoring the Parish's Pipe Organ. Headmaster, St Andrew's Cathedral School, 1979-1995; introduced the Peer Assisted Leadership Program.
Ms Linda Karen BEILHARZ, Bendigo Vic 3550
For service to the community, and to polar exploration.
Director, Community Capacity Building Unit, St Luke's Anglicare (Bendigo), 1997-2007;
Mr Philip William BELL, 6 Herber Place, Wahroonga NSW 2076
For service to education, and to the community.
Chairman, Council, Abbotsleigh Anglican School for Girls, 2000-2010; Member, 1996-2010.
Chairman, Crusader Council, Crusader Union of Australia, since 2006. Rector's Warden, Christ Church Anglican Church, St Ives, 1999-2002. Church Warden, St Andrew's Anglican Church, Wahroonga, 1993-1996. Rector's Warden, St John's Anglican Church, Beecroft, 1985-1988.
Mrs Eftihia Angelica BLAND, 8 Berrillee Lane, Turramurra NSW 2074
For service to the community through charitable organisations.
Volunteer, St Vincent de Paul (Op Shop), Turramurra, for 15 years.
Mr Peter Gerard BOYCE, 214 Perwillowen Road, Nambour Qld 4560
For service to the community of the Sunshine Coast.
Chair, Pastoral Council, St Joseph's Catholic Parish, Nambour, 2000-2002;
Pastoral Council Member, 1998-2000.
Mr Phillip Anthony BUTLER, PO Box 494, Glenorchy Tas 7010
For service to the community of Glenorchy.
Played a significant role in the amalgamation of the Umina Park Nursing Home and the
St Luke's Association to form OneCare Ltd.
Mrs Betty Iris BYRNE, PO Box 495, Burnie Tas 7320
For service to the community of Burnie.
Member, Burnie Baptist Church, for over 40 years; also Member of Montello Baptist Church and the Upper Burnie Uniting Church. Youth Leader, for 22 years;
The Reverend Father George CARPIS, 24 Maclagan Street, Isaacs ACT 2607
For service to the Greek Orthodox Church, and to the community.
Parish Priest, St Nicholas' Greek Orthodox Community and Church of Canberra and Districts, 1962-2011. President and Founder, Greek Orthodox Ladies Association (Philoptochos) of St Nicholas, 1962-2011.
Ms Joanne CAVANAGH, Hampton Vic 3188
For service to the community through social welfare organisations.
Chief Executive Officer, Family Life, Victoria, since 1995. Board Member, Christian Brothers' College, St Kilda, 1994-1996.
Mr John Laurence CHADBAN, 7 Coast Avenue, Boomerang Beach NSW 2428
For service to local government, and to the community of the Great Lakes region.
Member, St John's (Catholic) Parish Council, 1968-1979.
Mr Alan Charles CLOUGH, 57 Khartoum Street, Footscray West Vic 3012
For service to the sports of Australian Rules football and lawn bowls, and to the community.
Umpire, Catholic Colleges Competition, 1967-1981.
Mrs Carole CROMMELIN, 48 Irvine Street, Peppermint Grove WA 6011
For service to the community through health and charitable organisations.
Involved with Meals on Wheels, Christ Church Grammar School Auxiliary, and the Western Australian Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation, from the 1970s through to the 1990s.
Mr John Gerard DAVIES, 1/21 Selborne Road, Toorak Vic 3142
For service to youth through a range of organisations.
Foundation Member, Holy Saviour Parish, Glen Waverley North, 1974; established Youth Group; Member, Parish Council.
The Reverend Father Ignatius Tyson DONELEY, Sacred Heart Monastery, 1 Roma Avenue, Kensington NSW 1465
For service to the community through Catholic education organisations.
Father Tyson was ordained as a Catholic Priest in 1946. Assistant Novice Master, Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, Kerala, India, 1998-2002. Teacher, Missionaries of the Sacred Heart Minor
Mr Patrick Joseph DONNELLAN, Empire Bay NSW 2257
For service to the community of Gosford.
Co-Chairman, Church Building Committee, St John the Baptist Catholic Parish, 1999-2007.
Mr Thomas Henry DONOHUE, 28A Hotham Street, Ballarat Vic 3350
For service to the community through social welfare organisations.
Member, St Patrick's Conference, St Vincent De Paul Society, from the 1950s to 2002.
Mr William Keith DOWNIE, PO Box 630, North Hobart Tas 7002
For service to business, and to the community.
Founder and Director, Angel Investors, Tasmania.
Founding Member, Community Care Network, Copping Christian Fellowship, since 2009.
Chairperson, Choir of High Hopes, 2009-2010; Board Member, 2009-2011.
Mr Alan Ralph DUGGAN, Cradoc Tas 7109
For service to the community of the Huon Valley.
Active Member, Catholic Parish of the Huon Valley; ongoing.
Mr John Stephen DWYER, 2 Edward Street, Maffra Vic 3860
For service to the community through a range of organisations.
Chair, Finance Committee, St Mary's Catholic Parish, 1961-1977.
Mr Leslie David ELCOME, Victoria Point Qld 4165
For service to people with a disability.
Supporter, the Leprosy Mission, since 1988.
Mrs Juanita Mary FIELD, 3256 Benalla Tocumwal Road, Waggarandall Vic 3646
For service to the community through church and women's organisations.
A range of roles with the Katamatite and Invergordon Uniting Churches including lay preacher, Sunday school teacher and organist, Uniting Church in Australia, for approximately 60 years;
Mrs Mary Laelia GLEN, deceased,
Late of Condobolin NSW 2877
For service to local government, and to the community of Condobolin.
Member, St Joseph's Parish Condobolin.
Mrs Glen died on 17 January 2012.
Mr John Kevin GOODFELLOW,
Kardinia International College, Kardinia Drive, Bell Post Hill Vic 3215
For service to education.
Principal of four colleges, embracing 29 years; first Principalship when 26 years old.
Senior Lecturer, Australian Catholic University, Canberra, and Edith Cowen University, WA.
Mr David GRAHAM, 27 Upton Street, Altona Vic 3018
For service to the community through a range of organisations.
Elder and Chairman, Altona-Trinity Congregation, Uniting Church of Australia; Founding Member.
Founding Member, Presbyterian Church of Altona, in the 1950s; Elder, Youth Council.
Mrs Doreen Clare GREENHAM, 33 We Street, Balranald NSW 2715
For service to the community of Balranald.
Current Chairperson, St Dympna's Catholic Parish Council, Balranald; Organist, since 1990.
Mr Alan Murray HARPER, Eastwood NSW 2122
For service to education.
Member, Governing Council, Arden Anglican School, since 2001. Member, Commission for School Education, Uniting Church of Australia (NSW), since 2000, now School Education Reference Group; Elected Member, NSW Board of Education,1997-2000; Current Chair, Eastwood Uniting Church Council. Director of Studies, Trinity Grammar School, since 1999. Director of Studies, Macarthur Anglican School, 1994-1998. Studies Coordinator and Chair of College Studies Council, St Patrick's Marist College, 1987-1993.
Dr John Dennis HORTON, 27 Duncan Street, Birchip Vic 3483
For service to medicine, and to the community.
Elder, Birchip Uniting Church.
Mr Peter Boutros JABBOUR, 24 Wingham Street, Dandenong North Vic 3175
For service to the community through multicultural and charitable organisations.
Co-Founder and volunteer, Saints Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church, Hampton Park.
Supporter, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Dandenong.
Mr Malcolm John KERR, 98/2 Alexander Avenue, Taren Point NSW 2229
For service to the Parliament of New South Wales.
Member for Cronulla, Parliament of NSW, 1984-2011.
Mr Kerr is associated with the Anglican Church.
Mr Anthony KHOURI, 20 Boundary Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
For service to the community through multicultural organisations.
Member, Diocesan Development Council, Maronite Catholic Community, Central Western Sydney; active contributor to major events and activities including World Youth Day, 2008.
Mrs Christine Anne KNIGHT, PO Box 487, Merbein Vic 3505
For service to the community through a range of organisations.
Member, Our Lady of Sacred Heart Catholic Parish, for many years..
Mr George LAZARIS, 266 Storey Street, Maroubra NSW 2035
For service to the community through multicultural organisations.
Chanter, St Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, for 50 years.
Sister Berneice Mary LOCH, Rockhampton Qld 4700
For service to the community through the Institute of Sisters of Mercy.
Leader, Institute of the Sisters of Mercy, Australia and Papua New Guinea, since 2011.
Mr Alexander Urquhart McARTHUR, SA
For service to the community through Oxfam Australia.
Founding Member, St Mary's Group, in the 1960s; Treasurer; active Member.
Mr Hugh Calmar McCRINDLE, 19 Lyndhurst Street, Taree NSW 2430
For service to the community of Taree.
Current Choir Leader and Lay Reader, St John's Anglican Church, Anglican Parish of Taree; Bible Reader, Sunday Services; Religious Education Teacher.
Mr Patrick MacMILLAN, 1 Maranoa Place, Wahroonga NSW 2076
For service to the community through Alzheimer's Australia New South Wales.
Parish Accountant and Member, Finance Committee, Catholic Parish of Holy Name,
Wahroonga, 2005-2012; Member, Parish Council, for 4 terms; Parish Member, since 1978.
Mr Donald Lane MacRAILD,
94 Valencia Creek - Briagolong Road, Valencia Creek Vic 3860
For service to the community through the Vanuatu Prevention of Blindness Project.
The Vanuatu Prevention of Blindness Project was established as a primary eye care program to identify preventable and treatable blindness. It has been delivered in partnership with the Rotary Club of Sale Central, the Uniting Church of Australia, the Presbyterian Church of Vanuatu and AusAID. Chair, Board of Governance, UnitingCare Gippsland, for 3 years; Member, for 9 years.
Mrs Nisia Margaret MacRAILD,
94 Valencia Creek - Briagolong Road, Valencia Creek Vic 3860
For service to the community through the Vanuatu Prevention of Blindness Project.
Co-Founder and Coordinator, Vanuatu Prevention of Blindness Project, since 2000.
The Vanuatu Prevention of Blindness Project was established as a primary eye care program to identify preventable and treatable blindness. It has been delivered in partnership with the Rotary Club of Sale Central, the Uniting Church of Australia, the Presbyterian Church of Vanuatu and AusAID. Teacher, Religious Education, Boisdale Primary School and Stratford Primary School.
Dr Joseph Julius MASIKA, 14 William Street, South Plympton SA 5038
For service to the community through multicultural and social welfare organisations.
Co-Chairperson, Family Passion Group, St Anthony Catholic Church, Edwards Town, South Australia, since 2008.
Mr Peter William MIDDLETON, deceased,
Late of Sydney NSW 2000
For service to music, and to the community.
Life Elder, Roseville Uniting Church; Member, Church Council; Member, Church Choir.
Mr Middleton died on 13 January 2012.
Councillor Antonio Anthony MUSTACA, Chatswood NSW 2057
For service to the community through a range of organisations.
Chairman, Mercy College School Council, Chatswood, 1999-2003; Vice-Chairman,
1995-1997. (Mercy Catholic College is a Catholic secondary school for girls)
Chairman, Willoughby City Red Shield Appeal, The Salvation Army, 1997-2000; East Ward,
1995-1997.
Mr Charles William OAKENFULL, Caulfield South Vic 3162
For service to the community as a foster carer.
Mr Oakenfull has been a foster carer since the early 1970s with a range of organisations including:
- Mackillop Family Services, since 2007.
- Anglicare Victoria.
- Catholic Family Welfare.
- St Joseph's Babies Home.
Founding Member, Association for Children with a Disability, in the 1980s.
Mrs Patricia Gwendoline OAKENFULL, Caulfield South Vic 3162
For service to the community as a foster carer.
Mrs Oakenfull has been a foster carer since 1969 with a range of organisations including:
- Mackillop Family Services, since 2007.
- Anglicare Victoria.
- South East Foster Care.
- Catholic Family Welfare.
- St Joseph's Babies Home.
Founding Member, Association for Children with a Disability, in the 1980s.
Mrs Helen PAATSCH, 'Lindenau', 18 Fulton Street, Colac Vic 3250
For service to the community of Colac.
Member, Parish Council Finance Committee, St Mary's Catholic Church.
Mr James Harrison PARKINS, Glenelg East SA 5045
For service to the community through service organisations.
Current fundraiser, St Ann's Special School; Parent representative on the Board of Management, since 2008; Member, Parents' and Friends' Working Group. (A Catholic special school)
The Very Reverend Father Diogenis PATSOURIS, SA
For service to the Greek Orthodox Church, and to the community.
Mr Robert Ian POLLOCK, 7 Golden Grove, Red Cliffs Vic 3496
For service to the community through the St Vincent de Paul Society.
Mr Graham Lewis PORTER, Harrisville Qld 4307
For service to the community through sporting, youth and service organisations.
President, Presbyterian Fellowship of Australia, Ipswich District Council, 1964-1969; Committee Member, 1962-1964.
Mrs Barbara Jean PRANGNELL, 19 Brailsford Way, Butler WA 6036
For service to youth, particularly through The Girls' Brigade.
Founding Captain, 1st Subiaco Company, Subiaco Church of Christ, 1958-1972.
Founding Captain, 39th Perth Company, North Beach Baptist Church, 1973-1985.
Founding Captain, 10th Perth Company, Woodvale Baptist Church, 1986-1993 and
2007-2008.
Various honorary roles at Battalion, Division, state and national levels, including as State Secretary, State Training Officer and State Commissioner, 1970-1978.
Co-Founder, with husband, and Secretary, Seniors Group, Woodvale Baptist Church, since 2001.
Mr Keith Albert PRETTY PSM, PO Box 1, Drouin Vic 3818
For service to local government, and to the community.
Secretary, Scots Presbyterian Church, 1961-2003; Board Member, 1957-2009; Elder,
1958-2009; Representative to Church General Assembly of Victoria, 1993-2009; Member, General Mission Program Committee, for 13 years; Secretary.
Mr Bruce Edward PRICE, PO Box 421W, Ballarat West Vic 3350
For service to the community of Ballarat.
Member, Uniting Church Ballarat Central Parish Council, 1982-1990.
Mr Agostino PUOPOLO, 1 Regal Court, Vermont South Vic 3133
For service to the sport of athletics as an administrator and coach.
President, Ariels Victoria Churches Netball Association, for 10 years.
Mr Alan Henry RAE, 11/56 Beach Road, Hampton Vic 3188
For service to the community, particularly through Rotary International.
Elder, St Martin's Uniting Church, Beaumaris, for 14 years.
Mr Harold Joseph REARDON, Gundagai NSW 2722
For service to the community of Gundagai.
Acolyte, St Patrick's Catholic Church Gundagai, since 1977; Member, Parish Council, for
10 years; President, Youth Club.
Mrs Bernice Patricia ROBERTS, Seaton SA 5023
For service to the community of Seaton.
Pastoral Carer, Seaton Uniting Church, for over 15 years. Member, for over 50 years.
Mr Antonio ROMEO, Torrensville SA 5031
For service to the community as a supporter of a range of local organisations.
Active Member, Queen of Angels Thebarton Catholic Church.
Mrs Elizabeth ROMEO, Torrensville SA 5031
For service to the community as a supporter of a range of local organisations.
Active Member, Queen of Angels Thebarton Catholic Church.
Mr Daniel John SALMON, PO Box 580, Albury NSW 2640
For service to the community of Albury Wodonga, particularly through the Australian Air Force Cadets.
Treasurer, St Patrick's Cricket Club, since 1994; Junior Coach, 1994-2006; Member, since 1992.
Current Member, Parish Pastoral Council, St Patrick's Catholic Church; Chairman, for
2 terms.
Dr John Charles SCHWARZ, Elderslie NSW 2570
For service to international relations, particularly through the African AIDS Foundation.
Involved in establishing a partnership between St Peter's Anglican Primary School, Campbelltown, NSW, and Intumbane Primary School, Kwa-Zulu, Natal, South Africa, 2009.
Involved in initiating a farm loan program financed by World Vision, South Africa, where successful commercial farmers give technical support to emerging Zulu farmers, in the 1980s.
Mrs Rosalie Gae SCHWARZ, Elderslie NSW 2570
For service to international relations, particularly through the African AIDS Foundation.
Involved in establishing a partnership between St Peter's Anglican Primary School, Campbelltown, NSW, and Intumbane Primary School, Kwa-Zulu, Natal, South Africa, 2009.
While living in South Africa Mrs Schwarz was involved in various programs to obviate malnutrition and poverty.
Mr Bernard George SCOBIE, 32 Vaggelas Crescent, Biggera Waters Qld 4216
For service to the community through youth and charitable organisations.
Member, Paradise Point Uniting Church.
The Reverend Father Thomas Harold SHANAHAN,
108A Upper Street, Tamworth NSW 2340
For service to veterans and their families, and to the community.
Parish Priest. St Joseph's and St Mary's, Bingarra Parish, 1982-1998.
Parish Priest, St Patrick's, Wariada Parish, 1970-1982.
Dr Navaratnam SHANMUGANATHAN, 17 Hatfield Street, Balwyn North Vic 3104
For service to the Tamil community of Victoria.
Team Leader, The Salvation Army; collecter, Red Shield Appeal, for several years.
Mr John Vincent SIDGREAVES, deceased,
Late of Blakehurst NSW 2221
For service to pharmacy, and to the community.
Founder, Blooms the Chemist Group, 1983; Chief Executive Officer, 1983-2009; Chairman, 1996-2011. Supporter, Pacific Mission Group; involved in sending 75 containers of goods to communities in Fiji.
Awards/recognition include:
Cross pro Ecclesia et Pontifice, Roman Catholic Church, 2010; a Papal Honour.
Mr Sidgreaves died on 16 December 2011.
Ms Wendy Susan SIMPSON, Darling Point NSW 2027
For service to the community through a range of women's and youth organisations.
Committee Member, Sydney Prayer Breakfast Ltd.
Australian Business Representative, Lausanne Congress on Evangelism, South Africa, 2010.
Chairman, Church Council, Uniting Church of Australia, Bondi Junction, 2007-2010.
Mrs Loreen Olive STANHOPE,
Unit 142 'Willandra Village', 149-153 Epping Road, Marsfield NSW 2122
For service to the community through language programs assisting migrants and refugees.
Volunteer helper in Home Tutor Scheme and in Eastwood Christian Community Aid; also Macquarie and Baptist Churches and other groups such as at Chester Hill and Blakehurst.
Established a volunteer ESL group at Epping Baptist Church; Volunteer ESL teacher in Seoul, Korea (1986), Papua New Guinea (1988) and Kazakhstan (1994).
Mrs Shirley Mary SYMES, PO Box 703, Charters Towers Qld 4820
For service to the community of Charters Towers.
Board Member, All Souls and St Gabriel's School Advisory Board, during the 1970s.
Mr David William TATTERSALL, Moss Vale NSW 2577
For service to music as an educator and administrator.
Choir Director and Organist, (the Anglican) St John's the Baptist Church, Canberra, 2003-2005.
Director of Music, St Ignatius' College, Riverview, Sydney, 1989-1991.
(Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview is a Roman Catholic, day and boarding school for boys)
Miss Lesley Mary UREN, 97 Riviera Road, Avondale Heights Vic 3034
For service to arts and crafts as an embroidery artist and educator.
Over 500 catalogued works represented in collections in Australia and overseas including:
- Embroiderer, Altar Frontals, St David's Cathedral, Hobart.
Mrs Elizabeth Isabell WEBB, 41 James Street, Glenreagh NSW 2450
For service to the community of Glenreagh.
Parish Councillor, Anglican Parish of the Orara Valley/ Christ Church, Glenreagh, since 1996; Parish Treasurer, 1996-2005; Church Warden, 1986-2002.
Mr Anthony John WHEELER, 81 Keel Retreat, Geographe WA 6280
For service to the community through health and church organisations.
Chair, Catholic Health Australia, since 2007.
Voluntary Advocate, Tribunal of the Catholic Church.
Australian Representative, Vatican's Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers.
Mrs Shirley Joan WILHELM, 7 Edinburgh Street, Murray Bridge SA 5253
For service to the community through church and service organisations.
Catering Secretary, Women's Guild of Christ Church and Holy Cross Lutheran Churches, Murray Bridge, since 1977; Member, St Martin's Lutheran Women's Guild, Mannum, ca1950-1977; Teacher, Sunday School, for many years.
Dr Anthony Rodham WILSON, PO Box 834, Tumut NSW 2720
For service to medicine, and to the community of Tumut.
Board Member, St Joseph's Catholic School, Narrandera, 1980-1984; Chairman.
Mrs Betty Margaret WRIGHT, Sawtell NSW 2452
For service to the community through aged care and health organisations.
Member, St Augustine's (Catholic) Day Care Group, Woolgoolga, for 12 years.
Mr David Willmer WRIGHT, PO Box 31, Flinders Vic 3929
For service to the visual arts using the medium of stained glass.
Commissioned works include:
- St Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide, 2000-2001.
- 'Creation' window for St James Church, Sydney, 1987-1990.
- Several Grammar schools and Colleges in Melbourne, Ballarat and Launceston.
Mr Ronny YEO, 2 Millar Street, Drummoyne NSW 2047
For service to the community through a range of organisations.
Fundraiser and supporter of a range of organisations including The Salvation Army Door Knock Appeal.
Mr Kenneth James YOUNG, 118 Kendall Drive, Casula NSW 2170
For service to the community, and to veterans and their families.
Assists The Salvation Army, Liverpool and Fairfield through the Christmas Lunch and Red Shield Appeal.