The diversity of service across all fields of endeavour was recognised today with a range of awards within the Australian Honours System. These awards include the contributions from the community as well as Defence, Police, Fire and Emergency Services personnel.
"These awards recognise shining examples of men and women who display the finest community values of respect and giving, dedication and commitment," Ms Bryce said.
"I congratulate those recipients who today receive the highest level of recognition accorded by our nation. They, and all Australian Honours recipients before them, represent what is most important and unifying in Australian life."
The recipients include 540 exceptional individuals who are receiving awards in the general division of the Order of Australia for their contributions to the community.
Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston AC AFC (Ret'd), Chair of the Council of the Order of Australia, echoed the Governor-General's sentiments. He also stated that:
"The awards within the Order of Australia reflect the voices of Australians across the breadth of our great land who have nominated their peers for outstanding service and achievement within the community. Today's recipients are role models and champions of our national identity. Today we especially draw attention to Australia's quiet achievers – people who serve without expectation of acknowledgement, but are the backbone of our community," Air Chief Marshal Houston said.
"Wherever you see your fellow Australians making a difference in the lives of others and strengthening our communities and nation, I encourage you to consider nominating them for recognition within The Order of Australia," he said.
(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)
OFFICERS (AO) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Mr Richard FALKINGER, PO Box 263, East Melbourne Vic 8002
For distinguished service to heritage architecture, particularly the restoration and conservation of ecclesiastical structures, to philanthropy, and through support for young architects.
Overseen the restoration, renewal and conservation work on more than 50 Catholic and Anglican churches.
Dr Anne Therese GALLAGHER, Moruya NSW 2537
For distinguished service to the law, and to human rights, as a practitioner, teacher and scholar, particularly in the areas of human trafficking responses and criminal justice.
Technical Adviser and Strategic Support, World Vision Australia.
Dr Judith Teng Wah GOH, PO Box 8614, Gold Coast MC Qld 9726
For distinguished service to gynaecological medicine, particularly in the field of fistula surgery, and to the promotion of the rights of women and children in developing countries.
Fistula surgeon, Mercy Ship, West Africa, 2003-2007.
Assisted with establishing a fistula unit in Bangladesh, 2003-2004.
Spent 6 months at the Fistula Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1995 and 1996.
Volunteer fistula surgeon, since 1995.
Dr Goh attends the Southport Church of Christ.
The Honourable Dr John Joseph HERRON, 54 Manson Road, Hendra Qld 4011
For distinguished service to the Parliament of Australia, to international relations through diplomatic and humanitarian roles, to professional medical associations, and to the community.
Australian Ambassador to Ireland and to the Holy See, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, 2003-2005.
Ambassador, World Youth Day, Sydney, 2008.
Mr Russell John LEE, Surry Hills NSW 2010
For distinguished service to the international community through the development of humanitarian aid programs, particularly as Founder of Operation Open Heart, and to professional nursing organisations.
Founder and Program Co-ordinator, Operation Open Heart, since 1986; operated as part of the Sydney Adventist Hospital Outreach Program.
Founder and former Manager, Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, Sydney Adventist Hospital;
Mr Simon Vincent McKEON, Vic
For distinguished service to business and commerce through leadership and advisory roles, and to the community as a supporter of national and international charitable, educational and sporting organisations.
Director, World Vision Australia, 1994-2005.
Director, VisionFund International, World Vision, since 2003.
Council, St Leonard's College, 1997-2000. (Independent, Uniting Church)
Board Member, Beaconhills Christian College, 1987-1993.
MEMBER (AM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Mr Ivan BACKMAN, 3/79 Darebin Street, Heidelberg Vic 3084
For service to the transport and logistics industry through roles with the Australian Logistics Council, as an advocate and mentor, and to the community.
Council Member,Trinity Grammar School, 2000-2008; also served as Deputy Chairman;
negotiated the purchase of 2 properties for Outdoor Education Program; Chair, Fundraising
Committee; Member of the Finance and Risk Committee, Nominations Committee, Marketing
and Promotions Committee, and the Strategy Committee.
Mrs Annette Elizabeth BALDWIN, 36 Cecil Avenue, Castle Hill NSW 2154
For service to nursing as an administrator, through contributions to health care outreach programs in the South Pacific, and to nurse education.
Nursing Executive Officer, Sydney Adventist Hospital, 1997-2009.
Deputy Director of Nursing, 1984-1996.
General Manager, Dalcross Adventist Hospital.
Mr Stuart Alexander BLACK, Milsons Point NSW 2061
For service to the profession of accounting, to ethical practices and standards, as a contributor to professional organisations, and to the community.
Member/Treasurer, Mosman Church of England Preparatory School, 1992-2001.
Mr Colin Bruce CARTER OAM, 127 Wattle Valley Road, Camberwell Vic 3124
For service to the Indigenous community through the development of employment and economic opportunities, as a supporter of charitable organisations, and to the sport of Australian Rules football.
Director, World Vision Australia, since 2008.
Initiator and Benefactor of a global emergency response program for Baptist World Aid Australia.
Supporter, Ashburton Baptist Church.
The Reverend Monsignor Anthony Linsay DOHERTY, 13 Ian Street, Rose Bay NSW 2029
For service to the Catholic Church in Australia, through adult faith education and pastoral care, and to the Parish of Rose Bay.
Dean, St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney, 1995-2004.
Received title of Monsignor bestowed by Pope John Paul II, 2000.
Parish Priest, St Mary Magdalene Parish, Rose Bay, since 1994.
Mrs Margaret Josephine DOWLING, Double Bay NSW 2028
For service to children through executive roles with Barnardos Australia.
Chair, Barnardos Australia, 1998-2001; Deputy Chair, 1995-1998; Board Member,
1982-2007; Chair, Welfare Committee, for 7 years.
Professor Michael Patrick FENELEY, Randwick NSW 2031
For service to medicine in the field of cardiology as a clinician, researcher and educator, through contributions to professional organisations, and to the community.
Director of Cardiology, St Vincent's Hospital, since 1993.
Director, Heart Lung Program, since 2004.
Chairman, St Vincent's Medical Council, 2003-2008.
Board Member, St Vincent's and Mater Health Sydney, 2003-2008.
Director, Physician Training, for 5 years.
Cardiologist, since 1988.
Mr David GREEN PSM, Fitzroy North Vic 3068
For service to the community through leadership roles with social justice organisations, to welfare policy reform, and to the community.
Involved in a pilot project for the homeless, Sacred Heart Mission.
Director, Community Services, Brotherhood of St Laurence, 1980-1986; developed the first Welfare Rights Service in Victoria.
Mr Peter GUNN, Melbourne Vic 3000
For service to the transport industry, to the development of innovative freight logistics strategies, and as a supporter of children's health organisations.
Supporter of a number of charities and community organisations including World Vision.
Dr Keith George HARTMAN, Mosman NSW 2088
For service to medicine in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology as a clinician, and through executive and fundraising roles with the Friends of the Mater Foundation.
Board Director, Mater Hospital North Sydney, 1997-2001.
Inaugural Chairman, Friends of the Mater Foundation, since 1999.
Established the Capital Appeal to fund the redevelopment of the Mater Hospital, 1998.
Mrs Bettine Garth HEATHCOTE, 34 Sovrano Avenue, Madeley WA 6065
For service to aged persons through executive and advisory roles with a range of organisations, particularly the Council on the Ageing at state and national levels, and to the community.
Member, Uniting Care Commission.
Divisional Manager, Community Support, Wesley Mission, Perth, 2000-2007; Manager,
Mrs Audrey JACKSON, Little Grove, Albany WA 6330
For service to education through the activities of the independent schools sector on a state and national level, to vocational learning and training, and as Headmistress of St Mary's Anglican Girls' School.
Chair, Anglican Schools Commission, 1993-1995; Member, 1986-1997.
Headmistress, St Mary's Anglican Girls' School, 1983-1997.
Ms Jean Maxwell KELSO, Osborne SA 5017
For service to the performing arts as a senior soloist, through mentoring roles, as the Founder and Director of the Hope and Harmony Choir, and to the community.
Founder and Director, Hope and Harmony Choir, since 2008.
Leader, informal singing groups at a women's centre in Stepney, SA and local churches.
Resident Administrator, low-cost residential units operated by the South Sydney Uniting Church (Redfern/Waterloo area); organised free concerts and other events in the units' hall;
Leader in establishing the church's Eden Community Garden (run by people with HIV/AIDS);
Instrumental in establishing a weekly shelter for the homeless in the Church Hall; Member, Church Council, for several decades.
Professor Anne Margaret KEOGH,
Heart Transplant Unit, Xavier 4, St Vincent's Public Hospital, Victoria Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
For service to medicine in the field of cardiac transplantation, advanced heart failure and pulmonary hypertension as a clinician and researcher, to professional associations, and to the community in the area of animal welfare.
Senior Transplant Cardiologist, Heart Transplant Unit, St Vincent's Public Hospital, since 1989; leading role in the clinical evaluation of new treatments for primary pulmonary hypertension, advance heart failure and heart transplant immunosuppression in Australia.
Joint Head, Clinical Research Program, Heart Transplant Unit, St Vincent's Public Hospital, 1990-2012; (Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute).
Mr Spiros Jeff KONSTANTINOU, Canberra ACT 2600
For service to business and commerce, particularly in the property construction and management sector, as a supporter of a range of charitable organisations, and to the Greek community of the Australian Capital Territory.
Financial Contributor and Member, Greek Orthodox Community, Church of Saint Nicholas, since the 1960s.
Mr Lancelot Graham LIGHTFOOT, 6 Wahroonga Avenue, Wahroonga NSW 2076
For service to the container shipping industry, to the development and promotion of Australia's international trade networks, as a supporter of the welfare of merchant mariners, and to the community.
Chairman, Board of Trustees, Sydney Bethel Union (SBU), since 2002; Trustee, since 1995; SBU provides for the welfare of seafarers visiting the Ports of Sydney, Newcastle and Port Kembla.
(The Sydney Bethel Union Society (as it was known initially) was formed in Sydney in 1822 on the initiative of the Rev William Cowper an Anglican clergyman to provide 'religious and secular instruction and social recreation to seamen of all nations visiting the port of Sydney.')
The Honourable David Edward LLEWELLYN, 11 Corinth Street, Howrah Tas 7018
For service to the Parliament of Tasmania, particularly through contributions in the portfolio areas of planning, resources, primary industry, Police and emergency management and health, to the community, and to the Anglican Church in Tasmania.
Chairman, Anglicare Tasmania; Deputy Chair; Member, 1992-1998; Life Member, Anglicare, 2010.
Member of the Trustees, Diocese of Tasmania, since 2010.
Chair, Diocesan Remunerations Commission, Anglican Church in Tasmania, since 1999; Synod Representative, 1975-1995.
Mr Neil William LOWRIE, Millswood SA 5034
For service to the community through executive roles with residential aged care service providers, to the law, and to the Uniting Church in South Australia.
Chairman, Eldercare, 1988-2009; Board Member, since 1988; operated by the United Church.
Mr Philip Eric McCARROLL, Duffys Forest NSW 2084
For service to the community through financial support and fundraising activities for a range of charitable, youth, health and educational organisations.
Member, Archbishop of Sydney's Appeals Committee, 1997-2001.
Member, Board of Management, Sydney Adventist Hospital Foundation.
Professor Gabrielle Lucy McMULLEN, 24 Hodgkinson Street, Clifton Hill Vic 3068
For service to tertiary education, particularly through the Australian Catholic University, as an administrator and academic leader, to the discipline of science, and to the community.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Australian Catholic University, 2010-2011; Emeritus Professor, 2011; Pro Vice-Chancellor, 2000-2010; Foundation Member, Senate, 1991-1995.
Foundation Rector, Aquinas Campus, Ballarat, 1995-2000.
Member, Archdiocese of Melbourne, World Youth Day Participation Committee, 2006-2007.
Mr Italo MAZZOLA, 58 Windang Road, Primbee NSW 2502
For service to the community through executive roles with residential aged care service providers, to multicultural organisations, and as a supporter of the Catholic Diocese of Wollongong.
Has supported the Old Books Alumni Bookshop at Wollongong University through direct donations and the Catholic Diocese of Wollongong through contributions to various parishes.
Mr James Morrison MILLAR, 14 Lennox Street, Gordon NSW 2072
For service to business and commerce through executive roles with a range of organisations, and to the community through leadership and fundraising support for social welfare, cancer research and educational associations.
Chairman, Crusader Union of Australia, 2004-2007.
Chairman, Ravenswood School, 1991-2001.
Board Member, Anglican Schools Commission, 1983-1991.
Ms Frances Lillian MILNE, PO Box 90, Balmain NSW 2041
For service to the multicultural communities of New South Wales, as a contributor to human rights and social justice for refugees and asylum seekers, and to the Uniting Church in Australia.
Founder and Coordinator, Balmain for Refugees, UnitingCare, since 2002.
Founding Member, Bridge for Asylum Seekers Foundation, UnitingCare, since 2003.
Chair, UnitingCare NSW.ACT (formerly NSW Board for Social Responsibility), Uniting Church in Australia, 1998-2003. Member, Standing Committee, Synod of NSW and the ACT, 1998-2003.
Secretary, Uniting Church of Balmain, since 1996.
Mr Graeme John MORTON, 21 Alexandra Avenue, Taringa Qld 4068
For service to the arts, particularly choral music and culture, as a conductor, director, composer and academic, through the performance of new Australian musical works, and to youth.
Director of Music, St John's (Anglican) Cathedral Brisbane, since 2010; involved in various aspects of the Cathedral's music program, for over 40 years.
Director of Music, St Peter's Lutheran College, 1982-2010.
Music Director, Christ Church (Anglican) St Lucia, until 2010; Founder and Director, the Lucian Singers.
Associate Professor Jane Crawford MUNRO, International House, University of Melbourne, 241 Royal Parade, Parkville Vic 3052
For service to education at secondary and tertiary levels, particularly for international students, and to the community through a range of leadership and advisory roles.
Principal, Firbank Grammar School, Brighton, Victoria, 1990-2003.
Professor Alanna Maree NOBBS, Pymble NSW 2073
For service to education in the fields of ancient history and the classics as an educator, and through leadership roles in professional organisations, particularly the Society for the Study of Early Christianity.
Professor, Department of Ancient History, Macquarie University; Head, Department of Ancient History, until 2011; Co-Director, Ancient History Documentary Research Centre; Deputy Director, Ancient Cultures Research Centre; Co-Convenor, Ancient History Teachers Conference, since the 1990s;Divested Convenor, Ancient Languages Summer and Winter Schools; Lecturer, since 1970.
Current President/Chairman, Society for the Study of Early Christianity; and at various times since 1988.
Professor Nobbs attends the Anglican Church.
Mr Peter Lloyd PICKLES, Killara NSW 2071
For service to the community through the establishment of student leadership training programs, the provision of pastoral care for Members of Parliament, contributions to international aid programs, and philanthropic support for medical research.
Major Benefactor, National Prayer Breakfast, Parliament House, Canberra.
Benefactor, Opportunity International, since ca1995; provides assistance to build schools and setting up micro businesses in developing countries.
Mr Anthony PIETROPICCOLO, Roleystone WA 6111
For service to the community of Western Australia as the Director of Centrecare through the generation of programs supporting individuals and families, including affordable housing and the welfare of Indigenous Australians and refugees.
Former Chairperson, Catholic Agencies Meetings, Perth.
Former Chairperson, Catholic Community Care Commission Standing Policy Committee.
Former Commissioner, Australian Catholic Social Welfare Commission.
Current Member, Catholic Education Commission of WA.
Current Committee Member, Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office.
Professor David Henry PLOWMAN, Nedlands WA 6009
For service to the community through support for child migrants, as the founding Chair of Child Migrants of Malta, and to higher education.
Member, Management Committee, Christian Brothers' Ex-Residents and Students Services; assisted with services for adults who had been brought to Australia from the UK and Malta as unaccompanied migrants.
Executive Member and Treasurer, Tardun Old Boys' Association, for many years; Christian Brothers St Mary Tardun Farm School.
The Reverend Emeritus Professor Peter Daniel STEELE, Newman College, 887 Swanston Street, Parkville Vic 3052
For service to literature and higher education as a poet, author, scholar and teacher, and to the Catholic Church.
Emeritus Professor/ Honorary Professorial Fellow, University of Melbourne, since 2006;
Current Scholar in Residence, Newman College; Council Member, since 1991.
Provincial Superior, Australasian Order, Society of Jesus (Australian Jesuits), 1985-1990; Jesuit Priest; entered the Society, 1957.
The Honourable David Charles WOTTON, Stirling SA 5152
For service to the Parliament and community of South Australia through contributions to environmental management, family and community services, and the ageing.
Current Priests' Warden, The Church of the Epiphany, Crafers, Anglican Parish of Stirling; Chair of Council, until 2011.
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
The Reverend Canon Dr Peter James ADAM, Carlton North Vic 3054
For service to theological education, and to the Anglican Church of Australia.
Principal, Ridley College, Melbourne (also known as Ridley Mission and Ministry College), 2002-2012; involved with the establishment of the Theological Scholarship for Indigenous Students, 2011.
Anglican Church Representative, Council of University Chaplains.
Member, Anglican Church of Australia General Synod Doctrine Commission, since 2006;
Vice-President, Church Missionary Society-Australia.
Canon, St Paul's Cathedral, since 1996.
Archdeacon of Parish Development, Melbourne, 1988-1991.
Chaplain, University of Melbourne, 1995-2002.
Minister, St Jude's Church, Carlton, 1982-2002.
Dr Stephen Edward ANDERSEN, Avondale NSW 2530
For service to medical education, to the specialty of pathology, and to the community of the Illawarra region.
Advisory Board Member, The Salvation Army, Illawarra Area, 1999-2002.
Advisory Board Member, Wollongong City Mission, 1993-1996.
Mr Norman Edwin ANDERTON MBE, 21/109 Allied Drive, Arundel Qld 4214
For service to veterans, particularly through the National Ex-Prisoners of War Association.
Mr Anderton was one of four ex-prisoners of war invited to travel to Japan in 2011 to receive an apology from the Japanese Government regarding the treatment of Australian prisoners of war during World War II.
Secretary, Anglican Men's Society, St Peter's Anglican Church, Southport, 1991-2006; Member, since 1984.
Ms Christine Marie ASH, Berwick Vic 3806
For service to education, particularly through the Victorian Association of Catholic Primary School Principals.
Chairperson, Victorian Association of Catholic Primary Schools Principals (formerly Primary Principals' Professional Forum), 2005-2006 and since 2007.
Principal, St Elizabeth's Parish School, Dandenong North, since 2006.
Principal, St Joseph's Parish School, Chelsea, 1999-2006.
Mr John Benjamin AYNSLEY, 21 Beaconsfield Road, Moss Vale NSW 2577
For service to the Uniting Church in Australia, and to the community of Moss Vale.
Accredited Lay Preacher, United Church in Australia, since 1961.
Member, Moss Vale Uniting Church Council, 2001-2007; Treasurer, 1994-1999.
Organist, Moss Vale Uniting Church, since 1990.
Lay Preacher, HarbisonCare, Moss Vale, since 2000.
Religious Education Instructor, Moss Vale Public School, for 15 years.
Pastor Leslie James BATCHELOR, 47 Seddon Street, Austins Ferry Tas 7011
For service to the community through a range of church and social welfare organisations.
National President, Australian College of Chaplains, 2001-2005.
Mission Superintendent, Hobart City Mission, 1961-1991.
Visiting Chaplain to Tasmanian Prisons, for 30 years; Official Visitor, since 1991.
Moderator, Presbyterian Church of Tasmania, 2007-2008.
Chaplain, Converge International (for Tasmania Police and industry), 1991-1997; Relief
Chaplain, 1997-2011.
Mrs Noelene Gweneth BEER, 5 Ascot Road, Kenthurst NSW 2156
For service to the Anglican Church of Australia.
Chairman, Sydney Diocesan Executive Committee, Girls Friendly Society (GFS) Anglican Ministry (now Kidzlink), 1997-2005; Member, 1993-2008.
GFS Leader-in-Charge, St Paul's Anglican Church, Castle Hill, from the 1960s to 2008.
Leader, St Phillip's Anglican Church, Eastwood, in the 1960s.
Choir Leader, St Paul's Anglican Church, Castle Hill, for 35 years.
Mr Keith Alfred BOTTOMLEY, 134 Hargraves Street, Castlemaine Vic 3450
For service to music as a choirmaster and organist, and to the community of Castlemaine.
Choirmaster and Organist, Christ Church Anglican Church, Castlemaine, 1950-2007.
Representative to the Royal School of Church Music, Bendigo.
Mrs Rosalie Heather BROWN, Glengowrie SA 5044
For service to the community, particularly through the Anglican Mothers' Union and the National Parks of South Australia.
Member, State Executive, Anglican Mothers' Union, for many years; Local Branch President or Secretary, on a number of occasions; Member, for over 50 years.
Professor Trevor Henry CAIRNEY, Ashbury NSW 2193
For service to education as an academic and administrator, and to business through leadership roles within professional organisations.
Master of New College, University of New South Wales, since 2002.
(New Collegians contribute to the life of the College, the University and wider society in a variety of ways. A significant aspect of the College's activities is the presentation of Christian beliefs and perspectives on different issues. While being publicly and actively Christian, the College imposes no test of religious belief for its resident members but provides opportunities for those who are interested to find out more about the Christian faith.)
Mr Bruce Kirkpatrick CAMPBELL, 16A Campbell Road, Kernot Vic 3979
For service to local government, and to the community of the Bass Coast Shire.
Elder, Kernot Uniting Church, since 1960s.
Foundation Member, Newhaven College, 1980.
Mr Brian Kenneth COLYER, 22 Sloane Street, Stafford Heights Qld 4053
For service to the community, particularly through pastoral care roles.
Pastor, Clayfield Gospel Hall, since 1974.
Has provided voluntary building/repair services for members of the congregation, since 1960.
Youth Leader, 1974-2004.
Secretary and Treasurer, Queensland Branch, Gideons International in Australia, 1981-1990;
President, Billy Graham Crusade Choir, for 10 years; Committee Member, for 48 years; Bus Driver, for 20 years; Member, 1961-2012.
The Reverend Peter Bertram COOK, 29 Collins Street, Hamilton Vic 3300
For service to the Uniting Church in Australia, and to the community.
Member, Disaster Outreach, Victorian Council of Churches, 2003-2004.
Regional Coordinator, Uniting Church in Australia, 2003-3004.
Minister, Uniting Church Hamilton and other congregations in the Wannon Mission area, since 1999; Minister, Uniting Church Orbost, 1992-1999.
Member of a range of Synod and Presbytery Committees, since 1992.
Mrs Lily Joy COWEN, 24 Gregory Terrace, Lapstone NSW 2773
For service to the community through a range of charitable, arts and music organisations.
Instigated the Zonta Recreation Award for Female Athletes with a Disability and the TAFE Award for a mature-age female student.
Current Lay Minister of the Eucharist, Our Lady of the Way Parish - Emu Plains; regularly takes Communion to residents at a local retirement village.
Mrs Anne Margaret DORING, 36 Farnell Street, West Ryde NSW 2114
For service to the sport of netball through administrative roles.
NSW Coordinator, Catholic Primary and Secondary School Netball Championships,
1983-1995. Assisted with the provision of meals for pilgrims to World Youth Day Celebrations, Sydney, 2008.
Mrs Deirdre Isobel DUNCAN, Gilgandra NSW 2827
For service to the community of Gilgandra through a range of organisations.
Secretary and Treasurer, Gilgandra Presbyterian Church, for 24 years; current Assistant Organiser, Presbyterian Flower Show. Involved with the Presbyterian Women Association; Member, for 12 years.
Mr Roy Alexander DUNCAN, Gilgandra NSW 2827
For service to the community of Gilgandra through a range of organisations.
Current Elder, Gilgandra Presbyterian Church; Member, Management Committee; Member, for many years.
Current Treasurer and Spokesperson, Gilgandra Men's Shed; Member, Establishment Committee.
Mr James Patrick GEIGER, 585 Glastonbury Road, Gympie Qld 4570
For service to the sport of cricket in rural Queensland.
Member, Habitat for Humanity.
Volunteer, St Vincent de Paul Society.
Mrs Daphne May HAZELL, 7 Glandore Avenue, Clovelly Park SA 5042
For service to the community of Clovelly Park.
Volunteer, Book Store, Melrose Park Salvation Army Store, since 2002.
Mrs Ann Denise HOY, 9 Lapwing Place, Moss Vale NSW 2577
For service to music through the Tamworth Regional Conservatorium.
Director of Music, Calrossy Anglican Girls' School, 1982-1996; built and developed the school's choral and orchestral programs.
Mr Derrick James HUMPHREY, 5 Tarnalla Place, Ocean Grove Vic 3226
For service to music, and to the community of Ocean Grove.
Music Teacher in a range of public and private schools in Victoria including the Westbourne and Williamstown Grammar School.
Mr David James HUTTON, Holland Park West Qld 4121
For service to education in Queensland, and through roles with professional organisations.
Executive Director, Brisbane Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Brisbane, since 1998.
Executive Officer, Catholic Education Council.
Executive Member, Queensland Catholic Education Commission; Member, Political Advisory Committee.
Chair, Queensland Catholic Education Directors' Forum.
Member, Queensland Chapter, Australian Catholic University.
Teacher and Administrator, state and Catholic schools, 1976-1984.
Mr Michel Elias JARJOURA, 6/40-42 Carlotta Road, Double Bay NSW 2028
For service to the Lebanese community of New South Wales.
Chairman, Antiochian Orthodox Committee of Sydney, 1983-1992.
Mr Christopher James JOHNSTONE, Flinders Vic 3929
For service to veterans and their families through the Flinders Sub-Branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia.
Volunteer, St Peter's (Catholic) Church, Shoreham.
Mr Michael George KIRK, 27 Myrtle Grove, Blackburn Vic 3130
For service to health service administration in Victoria, and to the community, particularly through Rotary and Operation Cleft.
Treasurer, Moorfields Uniting Church Aged Care Service, 1998-2000.
Dr Harold Davies LANE, 20 Short Crescent, Beaumont SA 5066
For service to medicine as a rural general practitioner, and to the community of Balaklava and District.
Pastoral Assistant, Anglican Diocese of Willochra, 1965-2007.
Mrs Clarice Ellen (Nell) LEES, Echuca Road, Rochester Vic 3561
For service to the community, particularly through the Country Women's Association of Victoria.
Member, Elmore Uniting Church, since 1947.
Mrs Archonto LIVAS, Pearce ACT 2607
For service to the community of the Australian Capital Territory through a range of volunteer roles.
Volunteer, ACT Branch, The Salvation Army, for 3 years.
Miss Vivienne Annetta LLEWELLYN, 60 Hill Street, North Lambton NSW 2299
For service to the community through contributions in the areas of welfare, children's services and aged care.
Member, Australian Services Board, St John of God Family Services, 2003-2005.
Mission Services Manager, St John of God Family Services, 2000-2003.
Trustee, Catholic Healthcare, 2009-2011.
Chairperson, Social Welfare Advisory Committee, NSW Catholic Employment Relations Commission, 1996-1998.
Chairperson, St Joseph's Boarding College, Perthville, 2007-2008.
Chairperson, Mercy Aged Care Services, Singleton, 2006-2008.
Mrs Alison June LOCKETT, 15 Conlon Rise, Athelstone SA 5076
For service to the community through the Morialta Uniting Church.
Councillor, Morialta Uniting Church, since 1991; Member, since 1991.
Conductor, Morning Choir, since 1997; Choir Member, 1991-1996.
Community Outreach Team Leader, since 2006.
Member, Schools Christian Education Program, 1992-1997.
Sister Heather Louise McCLYMONT, PO Box 1115, Toronto NSW 2283
For service to the community through the Institute of Sisters of Mercy.
Director, Mercy Spirituality Centre, Mercy House of Retreat Toronto, Lake Macquarie, Institute of Sisters of Mercy, 1980-2012. Established and administered ecumenical programs for Adult Formation, Retreats, Spiritual Direction and Renewals. Member, Sisters of Mercy, since 1941; Provincial Councillor, 1975-1978.
Mr Dugald Grant McDOUGALL RD, 2/46 Cross Street, New Town Tas 7008
For service to the community through executive roles with a range of youth, sailing, church and service organisations.
Member, Parish Council,St James' Anglican Church, New Town; Parish Representative, Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Tasmania, 1980s; Worship Leader, since 1965; Treasurer, since 2002; Choir Member, since 1943.
Dr Mary (Rosa) MacGINLEY, Villa 429 'Bally Cara', 16B Oyster Point Esplanade, Scarborough Qld 4020
For service to theological education.
Founding Member and Associate Director, Golding Centre for Women's History, Theology, and Spirituality, Faculty of Theology and Philosophy, Australian Catholic University, since 2001.
Research Fellow, Brisbane Campus, Australian Catholic University, since 2001.
Founding Member, Institute of Religious Studies, Sydney, 1976.
Head of School, St Ursula's College, Yeppoon, 1954-1967.
Member, Presentation Sisters of Australia, Queensland Congregation, since 1951; Formation Director, 1973-1976.
The Reverend Archibald MacNICOL, deceased, Late of Boondall Qld 4034
For service to the Presbyterian Church of Queensland, and to the community.
Moderator, Presbyterian Church of Queensland, 1995-1996.
Minister, Ann Street Church, Brisbane, 2001-2011.
Minister, St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Townsville, 1982-2001.
Reverend MacNicol died on 13 September 2011.
Mrs Beryl Ruth MARSHALL, 8 The Quadrant, Ulverstone Tas 7315
For service to the community of Ulverstone, and to local government.
Member, Ulverstone Church of Christ, for 17 years.
Volunteer with Lifeline, Australian Red Cross and The Salvation Army.
Mr John Raymond MILLINGTON, 8 William Street, Nhill Vic 3418
For service to aviculture and to the community of Nhill.
Active Member, St Patrick's Parish, Nhill, for 29 years.
The Reverend Leslie Achille PEARSON, 13A Cecil Street, Denistone East NSW 2112
For service to the community through a range of social welfare, church and aged care organisations.
Member/Leader, Global Village Program, Habitat for Humanity (NSW), since 2000.
Minister, Denistone East Uniting Church, since 2007; Minister in Association, 2000-2007.
Relief Minister to several parishes, 1997-2000.
Minister, Church in the Market Place Bondi Junction, 1992-1996.
Minister, Pennant Hills Parish, 1984-1991.
Minister, Lane Cove Parish, 1977-1983.
Minister for Youth, Eastwood Circuit, 1971-1976.
Probationary Minister/Minister, Helensburgh-Engadine Circuit, 1966-1970.
Student Pastor/Student, Rozelle Mission and Leigh Theological College, 1963-1966.
Home Missionary, Moruya-Tilba Circuit, 1961-1963.
Minister, since 1952.
Mr Gerard Francis PETRIE, 47 Fraser Avenue, Anglesea Vic 3230
For service to the communities of Kew and Anglesea through roles with church, local government and sporting organisations.
Inaugural Member, Maytime Fair Committee for Jesuit Mission Australia, for 52 years.
Inaugural Chairman, Anglesea's Inter-Church Group, since 2000.
Inaugural Chairman, Kew Inter-Church Council.
Mr Raymond Frederick PHILLIPSON, 32 Galston Road, Hornsby NSW 2077
For service to the community through a range of service and youth organisations.
President, Operating Committee, Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai Life Education Mobile Van,
1988-2000; Secretary, Fundraising Committee, 1988.
Life Member, Hornsby and District Life Education Centre.
Mr Anthony John PILKINGTON, 8 Grevillea Crescent, Stonyfell SA 5066
For service to the broadcast media industry as an announcer, and to the community.
State Appeal Chairman, Red Shield Appeal, The Salvation Army SA Division, 2005-2010.
Mr David George REDFEARN, Northcote Vic 3070
For service to conservation and the environment, to local government, and to the community.
Active Member, Advisory Group, Church of All Nations, 2009.
(The Church of All Nations (CAN) is a congregation of the Uniting Church in Australia located in Palmerston Street, Carlton in cosmopolitan, inner-city Melbourne)
Pastor Barry Leonard SILVERBACK, PO Box 6183, West Lakes Shore SA 5020
For service to the community through Christian Revival Crusade Churches International.
International Missions Director, Christian Revival Crusade Churches International, since 2002.
Guest Lecturer, World Missionary Assistance Plan (World MAP), 1984-1994.
Captain and Pastor, MV Mauri Dalana Boat Ministry, 1977.
Founder, Bethel Missionary Centre, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, 1972.
Missionary, Hageri Four Square Mission Station, Papua New Guinea, 1967-1972.
Founder, Christian Revival Crusade PNG Inc and Bethel Tabernacle, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, 1972-2002.
Mrs Mary Jean STEVENSON, Prior House, Boggabri MPS, Boggabri NSW 2382
For service to the community of Boggabri through a range of sporting, church and service organisations.
Member, St Barnabas Community Church (Anglican and Uniting Churches), since ca1950;
Secretary, Ladies Guild, for 21 years; volunteer, Church Clothing/Wares Store.
Dr David Thornton TAYLOR, 67 Golden Grove, Red Hill ACT 2603
For service to dentistry, particularly through executive roles with professional organisations, and to the community.
Dental Liaison Officer, Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, 1970-1990.
Mr Peter John WALTISBUHL, Qld
For service to the community through executive roles with church and service organisations.
Uniting Church, since 2005; Founding Member.
Member, Parish and Church Council, Aspley Uniting Church; Choirmaster, for 20 years;
Superintendent, Sunday School, 1960-1962; Youth leader; Secretary, Outreach Committee, for 3 years; Convenor, Flower Show Committee, for 4 years; member, congregation, since 1958.
Secretary, Property Board of the former Aspley Methodist Church, for 5 years.
Mrs Sarah WHITE, Sydney NSW 2000
For service to the community through a range of charitable organisations.
Member, Anglican Church of St John the Baptist, Reid, Canberra, for more than 20 years; Church Warden, for 2 years; former Member, Parish Council.
Mr Richard George WILLIAMS, 4 Hay Court, Doncaster East Vic 3109
For service to the community through executive and fundraising roles with the Royal Children's Hospital.
Board Member, Life Education Victoria; Deputy Chair.
Mr Robert Lewis WILLIAMS, Delta 1, Dili, East Timor
For service to overseas humanitarian aid projects, particularly through the Seeds of Life Program in Timor Leste.
Agronomist, World Vision Timor Leste, 2002-2003.
Mr Allen WOODHAM, PO Box 8129, Mount Gambier East SA 5291
For service to music, particularly through band organisations, and to the community of Mount Gambier.
Member, Mount Gambier Corps, The Salvation Army; organises the annual Anzac Day and
Remembrance Day services at a local aged-care facility.
Mrs Eva Evaggelia ZOUPPAS, Carina Qld 4152
For service to the Greek Orthodox community of Brisbane.
Life Member, Greek Orthodox Community of St George, Brisbane, since 2008; active contributor to philanthropic and welfare activities for both the Greek community and the wider community of Brisbane.
The Reverend Wayne Theodore ZWECK, Norwood SA 5067
For service to the community through the Lutheran Church of Australia.
Secretary, Lutheran Church of Australia, 2001-2008; Executive Officer, General Church Council, 2001-2008; Mission Director, 2001-2008; Vice-President, 1997-2001; Member, College of Presidents; Parish Pastor; various executive roles, various boards and councils, 1966-2006.
Team Leader, Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami (Aceh, Indonesia) Assessment Team, 2004-2005.
Member/Consultant, Faith and Unity Commission, National Council of Churches; Lutheran representative (occasional), 1997-2001.
MEMBER (AM) IN THE MILITARY DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Royal Australian Air Force
Chaplain Ian Stuart WHITLEY, NSW
For exceptional service to the Royal Australian Air Force and the Australian community as an Air Force Chaplain.
Chaplain Whitley has made an extraordinary contribution to Australia's domestic and international chaplaincy capability. He is an exemplary officer whose professional excellence, inspirational leadership and dedication in challenging and demanding situations have set him apart from his peers. His actions and compassion in the aftermath of the 2002 Bali bombing and in pastoral care of deployed and recently recruited Australian Defence Force personnel have been exemplary.
He was the founding pastor of the Baptist Church at Helensburgh (on the southern edge of Sydney) and after 6 years there accepted a call to the Wellington Church in the Central West of NSW (near Dubbo).
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE MILITARY DIVISION
Senior Chaplain Russell Stewart JOYCE RANR, Vic
For meritorious service in the field of Chaplaincy in the Royal Australian Navy.
Senior Chaplain Joyce has made a lasting and positive impact on sailors, soldiers and airmen in HMAS Cerberus for two decades. His devotion and genuine concern for his fellow sailors, particularly in Anzac Class frigates, have done much to ensure their welfare. His contribution has been remarkable and in the finest traditions of the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Defence Force
Much of Senior Chaplain Joyce's work with the ANZAC community has been conducted in his own time while still meeting the demands of his parish work in Werribee and later in Brighton. He has also utilised his position as Vicar at the Anglican Church of Saint Peter, Brighton, to promote community awareness of the
Navy through a wide variety of commemoration services and activities.