MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN … · Mrs Margery GIBSON, Aberfoyle Park SA 5159 For...

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

Dr John FALZON, Canberra ACT 2600 For service to the community through social welfare organisations. Chief Executive Officer, St Vincent de Paul Society National Council, since 2006; Media spokesperson, current; Social Justice Advocate, current. Author, 'The Language of the Unheard'. Housing Communities Assistance Worker, Riverwood Community Centre, NSW, 2 years. Housing Communities Assistance Worker, Macquarie Fields, NSW, 1 year. Member, Australian Social Inclusion Board, 2008-2013. Member, Australian Council of Social Service Board, since 2013 and 2007-2009. Member, The Energy White Paper High Level Consultative Committee, 2009-2010. Member, Deputy Prime Minister's Global Financial Crisis Community Response Task Force, 2009-2010. Board Member, Shelter New South Wales, 2003-2007. Member, New South Wales Premier's Social Justice Reference Group, 2003-2006.


Mr Rick Bruce FIRMAN, 'Sherwood', 75 Polaris Street, Temora NSW 2666 For service to local government, and to the community of the Riverina. Local Government service includes: Member, Executive Board, Riverina Eastern Regional Organisation of Councils, current. Mayor, Temora Shire Council, since 2012; Deputy Mayor, 2009-2012; Councillor, since 2004; Chairman of a range of committees; 'donates part of mayoral allowance to community groups'. Secretary, Temora Shire Australia Day Council, since 2004. Community service includes: Executive Board Member, Temora Business Enterprise Group, current and Patron since 2012 and President, 2009-2012. Chair and Founder, Temora and District Education Fund, since 2008. Chairman, Temora District Debutante of the Year Ball Committee, since 2009. President, Temora West Public School Council, current; Councillor, since 2006. Chairman, Temora District Hospital Advisory Board/Temora Local Health Advisory Council, 2006-2012; Past Chair, Medical Complex Steering Committee, 2006-2012. Chairman, Temora District Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal Committee, since 2009; past Team Captain. Secretary, Temora Showground Trust, 1997-2002 and Deputy Chairman, 2002-2004. Panel Member, Wagga Local Area Command Police Accountability Team, 2005-2010. Deputy President, Temora Police and Community Committee, since 2013; President, 2009-2012 and 2000-2004; Secretary, 2005-2009 and 1997-2000. Chairman, Youth Service Committee, Rotary Club of Temora, circa 2006-2012; Member, since 2005; Director, Service Projects, circa 2008-2012; stood down 2014. Member, Temora Masonic Lodge, since 1996; Master, 2002-2003. Secretary, Noel Warren Masonic Village Aged Care Complexes, 2002-2008; Treasurer, 1996-2002. Service to sport includes: President, Temora and District Sports Council, since 2006; Treasurer, 1996-2006; Benefactor/Sponsor to a range of sports; Chair, Recreation Centre Committee, current. Executive Member, Riverina Australian Football Umpires Association, 1998-2001; Vice-President, 2007-2008; Member, Appointments Board, and Goal Umpires Coach, since 2001; Umpire, since 1987; Life Member, since 1997. Past Vice-President, Temora AFL Club; Goal Umpire, 1987-2000; past Time Keeper. President, Temora Golden Gift Committee, 2002-2009; Committee Member, 1992-2013; Judge, 1989-2013; Life Member, 2008.


Ms Denise Marilyn FOLLETT, 223 James Street, Northbridge WA 6003 For service to youth particularly through mental health organisations. YouthLink was the first specialist Youth Mental Health Service to be established in Western Australia (1992). It provides specialist mental health assessment and treatment to seriously disadvantaged youth, in addition to providing consultative advice and education and training to other service providers to assist them meet the needs of young people with mental health problems. Inaugural Director, YouthLink, 1991-1995 and Director, since 2003. A range of Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist and Senior Clinical Psychologist roles with a range of government departments and mental health services, particularly in the areas of child, adolescent and youth mental health, since 1975.

Mr Edgar John FORD, 4/3 Chipilly Avenue, Engadine NSW 2233 For service to youth, and to the Uniting Church in Australia. Australian Air League State: Administration Commissioner, New South Wales Boys Group, since approximately mid-1990s. New South Wales Group Chairperson, 1990s. Finance Commissioner, 1980s. Region: Officer Commanding, Kingsford Smith Wing, 1980s. Local: Officer Commanding, Rockdale Squadron, 2009-2014. Officer Commanding, Sutherland Shire Squadron, 1977-1980s, 2013. Member, since 1977. Engadine Uniting Church: Lay Preacher, since 1962. Chairperson, Out of School Hours Management Committee, 1994-2001; Member, since 1982. Secretary, Child Day Care Committee, 1984-2001; Member, Aged Care Committee, 15 years. Managed bookings for church hall, many years.


Mr John Gregory FOREMAN, St Kilda Vic 3182 For service to the performing arts, particularly as a musicial event director and musician. Musical Director, Carols by Candlelight, Vision Australia, since 2003. Creative Director, Opening Ceremony, Asia-Pacific Special Olympics, 2013; Hosts Fundraising Dinners, several years; Ambassador, since 2011. Song Writer, for Vanessa Amorosi, Closing Ceremony, Commonwealth Games, Manchester, 2002 on behalf of 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games. Writer, 'The Flame', performed by Tina Arena, Sydney Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony, Sydney Olympic Games, 2000. Musical Director, TV Week Logie Awards, many years. Musical Director and Mentor, Young Talent Time, 2013; Australian Idol, Network Ten, 2003 - 2008 Board Member, Talent Development Project, current. A range of roles including host, soloist performer, Schools Spectacular, since 1986. Ambassador, Musics Count Us In Campaign, Australian Music Council, since 2007. Professional: Music Director, Oprah Winfrey Show Australian Finale, 2010; Good Morning Australia with Bert Newton, 1992 - 2004. Has worked with many musicians, song writers and composers including, Burt Bacharach, Chris Isaak, Reba McEntire, James Galway and Shirley Bassey. Music Director, Singin' in the Rain (2013); The Boy from Oz (2010); Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, (2009); Sweet Charity (2007); Hello Dolly (2002); Anything Goes (2001), for The Production Company. Host, The Big Night In with John Foreman, 2005.

Mrs Prudence FORSTER, East Melbourne Vic 3002 For service to the community through a range of charitable organisations. President, Cottage by the Sea, 1997-1999; Committee Member, 1984-1996. Founding President, Yarra Branch, Cottage by the Sea, 1998-2012. Vice-President, Littlewood Charities Club, since 2012; Member, since 2006. Member, Holy Trinity Anglican Parish, East Melbourne, 25 years. Member, Victorian Aboriginal Health Service, 14 years. Member, East Melbourne Group, many years. Member, East Melbourne First Sunday Lunch Group, many years.


Mr Charles William FREW, 58A Telegraph Road, Pymble NSW 2073 For service to community health organisations through fundraising roles. Director, Bowel Cancer Australia (BCA), since 2006; contributed to development and funding, 'It's Crunch Time' inaugural Australian awareness campaign; Coordinator, Healthy Community Program, for 5 years, raising bowel cancer awareness in workplaces and community groups. Organiser and Fundraiser, 'Pollie Pedal', for many years. Fundraiser and Supporter, Cystic Fibrosis Service, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, since circa 2010; also initiated, Pro-Am Golf Tournament Fundraiser and Dinner, 2010 and 2011. Involved in fundraising, Spud Tobin Golf and Charity Days to raise money for Headspace Wollongong.

Mr Colin George GALE, 46 Cutler Circuit, Narrabeen NSW 2101 For service to veterans and their families, and to the community. RSL Lifecare, Narrabeen NSW, since 1989. Chairman, Montgomery Committee, 2001-2012. Chairman, Resident's Council, 1995-2001; Deputy Chairman; Area Representative, 1989-1995. Chairman, Budget Review Committee, 1993-2012. Inaugural Milne-Wood Medal of Excellence, 2008. Co-Founder and Member, Fairmile Association, 1949-2013; Organiser, Annual General Meeting and Dinner, Parliament House; Board Member, 10 years. Member, Dee Why Bowling Club, 2004-2013. Co-Founder, Inala (school for children with special needs), 1957.


Mr John Wallace GAMBRILL, 14 Heron Circuit, Fullerton Cove NSW 2318 For service to the community, particularly through palliative care programs. Calvary Mater Hospital Newcastle Volunteer roles including: Palliative Care Outreach Service, since the early 1990s; Walking Group, Palliative Care Bereavement Team, since 2007; Villa Units Visitor, many years; transport provider, many years. Other community: Charlestown Men's Probus Club President, 2008-2009; Vice-President, 2007-2008; Committee, 2001-2010; Member, since 1998.

Mr Geoffrey Robert GARDNER, Norfolk Island 2899 For service to the community of Norfolk Island through leadership roles, and to athletics. Chief Minister and Minister for Inter-Governmental Relations, Legislative Assembly of Norfolk Island, 2001-2006; Speaker 2006-2007; Member, 1997-2010; Minister for Tourism and Health, 2007-2010; Minister for Health and Environment, 2000-2001; Minister for Health, 1998-2000. Sport includes: Councillor, International Association of Athletics Federations, since 2011; Oceania Area Representative, current; Member, Development Commission, current; Member, Finance and Budget Commission, current; Member, Technical Delegate Panel, 2013; Member, Jury of Appeal, London 2012 Olympic Games and IAAF World Championships, 2013 and IAAF Continental Cup, 2014 and Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. President, Oceania Athletics Association (OAA), since 2007; Councillor, since 2003; National Technical Official, OAA Championship, 2005-2014. Member, Norfolk Island Amateur Sports and Commonwealth Games Association (formerly Norfolk Island Amateur Sports Association), 'many years'; Secretary, Norfolk Island Athletics Association, since 1984. Served as Coach, Administrator and/or Senior Technical Official, Oceania Championships, Pacific Games, and South Pacific Mini Games, 'many years'.


Mr Graeme Roger GIBSON, Narrawallee NSW 2539 For service to the community of the Hunter Valley. Vice Chairman, Hunter Valley Protection Alliance, current; Assisted and advised the community regarding Coal Seam Gas development, since 2004. President, Broke Fordwich Winegrowers' Association; Secretary; Treasurer; Committee Member; Produced and edited newsletter Loose Tannins', 1994-2002. Director, Upper Hunter Business Enterprise Centre, 1997-2002; Chairman, Upper Hunter Development Team, 2000; Member, Upper Hunter Development Team 1997-2000. Active Member, Broke Rural Fire Service, 1998-2002. Member, Committee of Management, Mercy Nursing Home, 1996-2006. Director, Broke Fordwich Private Irrigation District Board, 1997-early 2000s. Chairman, Cessnock Community Broadcasters Inc (now 2CHR FM); Treasurer; Presenter; early 1990s. Mayor, Singleton Shire Council, 1998-1999; Councillor, 1995-1999. Chairman, Singleton Wine and Roses Festival Committee, 1995-1997. Justice of the Peace, since 1968.

Mr Graham Charles GIBSON, 3 Boronia Avenue, Taree NSW 2430 For service to the community of Taree. Sport: Senior Vice-President, Club Taree, since 2009. President, Taree Returned and Services League and Golf Club, 2004-2008; Taree Golf Club, 1996-1999. Member, Board of Directors, Taree Golf Club, 1981-1985 and Member, several years. President and Coach, Taree West Cricket Club, several years. Board of Directors, Nowra Golf Club, 1991-1995. Organiser and Captain, Pros & Cons Twilight Cricket, 1981-1986. President, Wauchope Golf Club, 1969. Director, Wauchope Country Club, 1965-1969. President, Bega Returned and Services League Golf Club, 1989-1990. Captain Narrabri Golf Club, 1987. Service Organisations: Member, Taree Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League, many years. Member, National Servicemen's Association New South Wales, current. Member, Lions Club of Narrabri, 1987 and Bega, 1988-1989 and Nowra, 1990-1995.


Mrs Margery GIBSON, Aberfoyle Park SA 5159 For service to the community of Blackwood. Member and volunteer, a range of Lions Clubs throughout Australia, 40 years. Volunteer, Lions Club of Blackwood, 25 years. Volunteer, Blackwood, Meals on Wheels, since 1999. Telecross Caller, South Australia Red Cross, since 2009. President, Cantamus Choir, many years. Member, Blackwood Hills Choral Society, many years. Patient Transport Officer, Adelaide Transport Department, South Australia Red Cross,1988-2008. Entertainer in Nursing Homes, 'for many years'.


Mr Peter Sydney GILL, Spalding SA 5454 For service to the community of South Australia through a range of organisations. Honorary Councillor, Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia, since 2011; Executive Member, 1988-2011 and 1983-1984; Councillor, 1971-2011; Member, Rural Youth Council, 1963-1981. Chairman, Grains and Fodder Committee (formerly Agriculture Produce Committee), 1990-2005 and 1975-1989; Member, 1975-2011; Sponsor, The Gill Family Trophy, 'many years'. Member, Clare Valley Water Resources Planning Committee, 2000-2005. Member, West Broughton Soil Conservation Board, 1993-2004. Member, Mid North Rivers Reference Committee, 1962-2002. Sport includes: Coordinator, Mid North Games, 1989-2007; representing 4 Councils. President, Spalding Bowling Club, 2005-2007; Coordinator, Junior Bowls Competition, current; Life Member. Captain, Spalding Cricket Club, 1981-1984. Community includes: Member, Spalding History and Archive Group, since 1991. Member, Organising Committee, Trans-Tasman Rural Ministry Conference, Uniting Church in Australia, 2004. Founding Member, Spalding Drama Group, 1984-1996. Organising Committee, World International Farm Youth Exchange Conference, Adelaide, 2006-2008. Chairman, Organizing Committee '50 year celebrations', Rural Youth Movement of South Australia, Clare Council Event of the Year, 2002; served as State Chairman, Zone Chairman, and/or Club Chairman, circa 1957-1966. Education involvement includes: Council Member, Spalding Primary School, 1975-1989 and Chairman, 1979-1980 and Secretary, 1976. Council Member, Clare High School, 1978-1991 and Chairman, 1984-1986 and Secretary, 1989-1990. Council Member, TAFE College, 1981-1985. Recognition includes: Spalding Community Service Award, Northern Areas Council, 2014.


Mr Theo GLOCKEMANN, West Pennant Hills NSW 2125 For service to youth, particularly in Timor Leste, and to the community. Rotary International District 9685 International Service Director, since 2014. Special Projects Director, since 2001. Director, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), since 2005; Organiser, RYLA in Timor Leste, since 2010. Initiator, Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment, Timor Leste, since 2013. President, Rotary Club of Pennant Hills, several years. Assistant Governor, no dates. Various executive positions including Vocational Director, Community Director, and Youth Service Director (two terms), several years. Rotarian, over 30 years. Community: Volunteer, Aunties and Uncles (early intervention program where volunteer carers assist children between 3-12 years who are living in stressed, vulnerable and isolated families), over 30 years. Camp Volunteer, Youth Insearch (community organisation that coordinates programs focusing on resolving adolescent issues at a peer level), many years. Casual Youth Officer, Juniperina Juvenile Justice Centre, 2007-2013. Youth Mentor, 'Youth Learning the Biz' program, Hornsby Chamber of Commerce, several years.

Mr Donald Lyon GOBBETT, Summertown SA 5141 For service to the community through charitable organisations. Oxfam Australia (formerly Community Aid Abroad) Volunteer, Oxfam Second-hand Bookshop, Adelaide, since 1980. Patron, since 2012. Friends of Oxfam (formerly Friends of Community Aid Abroad) Chair, 10 years (late 1990s). Member, since 1970s Chair, Development Education Group, Global Education Centre, 1990s. South Australia/Northern Territory State Committee Co-Chair, 4 years. Proxy Member to National Board, 1990s. Groups Coordinator, late 1990s. Other Community involvement includes: Volunteer Assistant Ranger and Historian, Gluepot Reserve, Birdlife Australia, since 2001. Co-Founder, Cennednyss Community, since 1977.


Dr Philip Kingsley GODDEN, 8 Edinburgh Circuit, Wamberal NSW 2260 For service to medicine and to community health. Practice Principal, Bateau Bay Medical Centre, current; General Practitioner, since 1983. Visiting Medical Officer, Berkeley Vale Private Hospital, 2000-2014; General Practitioner Representative, Medical Advisory Committee, 2000-2009; Member, Quality Committee, 2004-2009. Central Coast Local Health Network Board Member, since 2011. Chair, Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee, Central Coast Local Health District, since 2014; Member, Quality Committee, since 2012. Member, General Practitioner's Panel, Central Coast Medicare Local, since 2012. Board Member, General Practice New South Wales, 2003-2010; Past Chair, Governance Committee. Vice-Chair, General Practitioner's Council, North Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service, 2008-2010; Member, 2007-2010. Chair, Urban Chapter of Divisions of General Practice, 2003-2007. Chair, Central Coast Division of General Practice, 2005-2013; Board Member, 1999-2012; Member, IM-IT Committee, Central Coast Area Health Service, 2000-2012. General Practitioner Advisor, Nareen Gardens Nursing Home, 2006-2011.

Sister Kerry Danelle GORDON, Townsville Qld 4810 For service to the performing arts as a teacher, and to the community of Townsville. Speech and Drama Teacher, Magic House Speech and Drama Studio, since 1970s. Senior Examiner, Queensland Branch, Australian Music Examinations Board, for over 33 years; Federal Examiner, for many years. Adjudicator, Queensland Eisteddfod, for many years. Sister of Mercy, Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea, ongoing.


Mrs Hazel Enid GREEN, 20 Eleanor Close, Armidale NSW 2350 For service to the Indigenous community of New England. Indigenous community roles include: Aboriginal Elder Gumbaynggirr Tribe, Armidale Dumaresq Council Advisory Committee, current; past member of a range of committees. Chairperson, Armidale Aboriginal Elders Congress, '6 years'; past Secretary. Established a literacy and numeracy course and a driver and first aid course, Armidale TAFE College, circa 2008-2011. Member, Armidale Advisory Committee, New England Local Area Command, NSW Police Force, current; Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer, since circa 1990s, Founding Member, Armidale Circle Sentencing Program, circa 2004-2008. Founding Director, Armidale Aboriginal Legal Service, 1996-2004. Director, North and North-West Community Legal Centre, '1 year'. Past Director, Armidale and Region Aboriginal Culture Centre and Keeping Place. Founding Member/supporter, Jimmy Little Foundation; involved in various fund raising activities, since 2006. Founding Director, Armidale District and Community Medical Centre (now the Pat Dixon Medical Centre), circa 1990s.

Mr Peter Harry GREEN, 25 Nabberu Loop, Cooloongup WA 6168 For service to conservation and the environment, and to local government. Conservation and the Environment: Member, Shark Bay World Heritage Advisory Committee, since 2011. Coastal Marine Representative, Rangelands Natural Resource Management, 2002-2005. Advisory Committee Member, Coral Coast Parks, 2004. Advisory Committee Member, Ningaloo Marine Parks, 2004; Member, Carnarvon-Ningaloo Coast Regional Strategy, 2003. Member, Cape Range National Parks Management Plan Committee, 2004. Member, North West Cape Karst Committee, 1999-2003. Local Government: Deputy President, Shire of Exmouth, 1995-2003; Member, Trust Fund, 1995-2003; Vice-President, Healthy Exmouth Group, 1993-1997; Elected Member, 1995-2003. Member, State Assessment Panel, Coastal Grants, Western Australian Local Government Association, 1995-2007; Representative on the Coastal Zone Council, 1995-2002; Member, Nature Based Tourism Committee, 1995-1997. Chairperson, Gascoyne Development Commission, 2003-2005; Board Member, 2001-2005; Representative on the State Council, 2003-2005; Member, Gascoyne Health Board, 1999-2003; Member, Gascoyne Coast Regional Co-ordinating Committee, 1996; Member, Gascoyne Coast Regional Planning Strategy Committee, 1996.


Mr Ronald William GREER, 'Fairfield', Tamworth NSW 2340 For service to the community of Tamworth. Founding Member, Tamworth Power Station Museum, 1986-1988 and Volunteer Member, since 1988. Assistant General Manager, Peel-Cunningham County Council, 1987-1994. Member and Organist, Tamworth City Uniting Church in Australia, 48 years; Member, Church Council, 'many years' and Member, Church Property Committee, 'for 39 years'. Member, Tamworth Peel Combined Probus Club, since 1994. Has held positions of President and Treasurer.

Mr Keith Matthew GRIMA, Botany NSW 2019 For service to surf lifesaving, particularly through training and administration roles. Maroubra Surf Lifesaving Club: Club Secretary, 2008-2011; Director of Properties and Amenities,1999. Club President, 1982-85; Club House Manager and Gear Steward,1980. Club Captain,1978-79; Chief Instructor,1975-78; Editor, Club Newsletter, since 1996; Club Constitution Committee, since 1988; Membership Registrar and Sports Secretary, 1981; Member, since 1971; Life Member. Surf Lifesaving Sydney: Director of Administration, since 2014; Member, Sydney Branch Board of Lifesaving, since 1976; Life Membership Committee, since 2005; Constitution Committee, since 2005; Judiciary Panel, since 2005; Life Member. Surf Lifesaving New South Wales: Training and accreditation committees, many years; Trainer, Spinal Management; Training Curriculum Development Group, since 1998; Australian Lifesaving Education Team, 1995; Volunteer of the Year Award, 2011; Award for 30 years of training and assessment, 2007 and Award for 30 years of patrol service, 2001.


Mrs Julie Ann GUNN, 13-15 Woods Road, St Albans Park Vic 3219 For service to youth through the Scouting movement. Scouts Australia, Victorian Branch: Venturer Leader, Venturer Scout Program, Catholic Regional College, Sydenham, since 2013. Assistant Region Commissioner, Venturer Scouts, Lerderberg Region, 2010-2013; Personal Leader Adviser, since 2010. Assistant Region Commissioner, Venturer Scouts, Hoadley Region, 2008-2010. Branch Council Member, since 2000. Adult Leader Trainer, since 1998. Branch Commissioner, International, 2000-2008. Personal Leader Adviser, 2007-2010. Assessor, since 2003. Project Commissioner, 1996-2000 (to develop Scouting in Kiribati). Assistant Leader Trainer, 1991-1998. District Leader, Venturer Scouts, Geelong Peninsula District, 1986-1996. Assistant Leader, Venturer Scouts, Newcomb 1st Group, 1976-1986. Assistant Troop Leader, 16th World Jamboree, 1987-1988. Troop Leader, 18th World Jamboree, 1995. Contingent Staff, 20th World Jamboree, 2002-2003.

Mr Wayne Philip GUNN, 13-15 Woods Road, St Albans Park Vic 3219 For service to youth through the Scouting movement. Scouts Australia, Victorian Branch: Region Commissioner, Geelong Region, since 2007; Personal Leader Adviser, since 2011; Assistant Region Commissioner, 1995-1997; Assistant Area Commissioner, 1984-1995. Branch Council Member, since 2004. Leader in Charge, Barwon District, since 2010. Leader in Charge, Yarrimbak Rover Crew, 2010-2011. Leader in Charge, Eumeralla Scout Camp, since 2007. Assistant Venturer Scout Leader, Hamlyn Heights 1st Scout Group, 2002-2007. Venturer Leader, Newcomb 1st Scout Group, 2000-2002 and 1974-1977; Assistant Venturer Scout Leader, 1971-1974; Assistant Scout Leader, 1967-1969. Project Commissioner, 1997-2000. District Leader, Venturer Scouts, Geelong Peninsula District, 'no dates'. Leader in Charge, Geelong Rivers District, 2010-2011. Leader in Charge, Norlane Scout Group, 2010-2011. Leader in Charge, 3rd Corio Scout Group, 2010-2011. Troop Leader, 16th World Jamboree, 1987-1988. Deputy Contingent Leader, 9th and 10th Australian Venturers, 1994 and 1997.


Mrs Pamela Margaret GUYER, West Kempsey NSW 2440 For service to the community of Kempsey, and to netball. President, Macleay District Netball Association, 1959-2007; Senior Vice-President, 2008-2012; Treasurer, 1958-1960; Canteen Supervisor, 2008; Life Member, 1980. Association Delegate, Netball New South Wales, 1980-2007; Recipient, Anne Clarke Service Award, 2004. 'Pam Guyer Netball Centre', Kempsey, named in her honour, 2010. Player, Manager and Travel Coordinator, Golden Oldies netball team, since 1990. Has held various positions including Umpire, Coach, Scorer, Technical Official and Player, since 1954. Recipient, Australian Sports Medal, 'for service to the administration of netball', 2000. Founder, Natureland School of Swimming, 1982; Swim Teacher, many years. Technical Official, Recorder and Handicapper, Kempsey Swimming Club, many years; Learn-To-Swim Teacher, many years; Swim Meet Announcer, many years; Life Member, 1984. Delegate, Mid North Coast Swimming Association, 1974-2009; Member, District Selection Committee, 1993-1994; Member, Jury of Appeal, 1998-2001; Treasurer, 2005-2011; Life Member, 2010. Life Member, Swimming North Coast Inc, 2012 and Delegate. Swim Announcer, State and Australian Championships and International Meets, since 2002. Member, Kempsey Eisteddfod Society, since 1951; Competitor; Competition Secretary Vocal, Instrumental and Speech, 1993-2013; Competition Secretary Publicity, 1996-2011; Committee Member, many years; Life Member, 2010. Member, Kempsey Singers, over 30 years; Kempsey Choral Society; Anglican Church Choir, many years. Volunteer, Kempsey Meals on Wheels, 'for 18 years'. Volunteer (in support of her husband), Kempsey Fire Brigade Headquarters, 19 years. Certificate of Merit, 'for achieving excellence in Netball', Kempsey Shire Council, 2000-2001.


Mr Noel Maurice HAMEY, Kaleen ACT 2617 For service to surveying and mapping, and to education. Deputy Chairperson and Treasurer, Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council, since 2013; Chairperson, 2011-2013; Board member, since 2005 Member, Governance Committee, 2007-2009; Member, International Strategic Engagement Team, 2009,2012; Member, since 2000. Head of Department, Building, Engineering and Spatial Information, Canberra Institute of Technology, since 2004; Advanced Skills Teacher, 1998-2004; Teacher of cartography, surveying and other related fields, 1977-1997. E-learning specialist, Canberra Institute of Technology and Spatial Industries Business Association, current. Established a national committee of TAFE providers in surveying and spatial information, 2007. Chairperson and TAFE representative, Spatial Sciences Education & Skills Formation Advisory Committee, 2001. Professional service includes: Chairperson, National Spatial Education Advisory Committee, Surveying and Spatial Science Institute, since 2005; Member, National Spatial Education Leadership Group, 2011; Member, Skills Development Task Force, 2006; Member, Constitutional Review Task Force, 2005; Representative on National Spatial Industry Statistics Program, 2009. Chair, Property Industry Advisory Committee, since 2011; Deputy Chair, 2007; Member, since 2004; Treasurer, Australian Urban Regional Information Systems Association, 1998-2001; Member, 1993-2001. Chaired and given presentations at a wide range of international conferences, since 1998. Board member, Australian Intergraph Graphic User Group, 1994-1999;

Mr James Peter HANNAH, 824 Ocean Drive, Bonny Hills NSW 2445 For service to community music on the Mid North Coast. Honorary Conductor, Sinfonia Mid North Coast, 2006-2014; performing over 50 concerts in that period. Sponsor and Initiator, James Hannah and Sinfonia Music Scholarship, since 2009. Honorary Conductor and Musical Director, Laurieton Voices Choir, since 2010. Honorary Musical Director/Member, The Players Theatre Inc., Port Macquarie, 1995-2006; during this period he was Musical Director for 12 musicals. Adjudicator, Annual Taree and District Eisteddfod, 2013. Musical Director, McDonald College, 1991-1993. (Academic and Performing Arts College for Years 3-12) Musical Director, Sydney Grammar School, 1979-1991.


Mr John Edward HARDWICK, 2 Bickley Crescent, Como WA 6152 For service to the community of South Perth, and to local government. Community service includes: Founding Member, May Gibbs Trust, 1997; Board Member, current. Chairman, SouthCare, since 2007. Treasurer, Rotary Club of Mill Point, many years; Member, current; has hosted four international exchange students. Legacy Member, Busselton Camp Committee, current. Volunteer Guide, Rottnest Island Board Volunteer Association, 2007-2014. Member, City of South Perth Sub-Branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia, current. Chairman, Probus Combined Como Branch, 2014-2015. Local Government: Mayor, City of South Perth, 1995-1999; Councillor, Manning Ward, 1990-1995. Member, Local Government Advisory Board, 1996-1999.

Mrs Henrietta HARDY, Bellevue Hill NSW 2023 For service to the community through volunteer roles with Jewish organisations. Involved in establishing the B'nai B'rith Bargain Bazaar (an Opportunity Shop), 1977 (for many years served on the shop's management committee, also served as the treasurer, continued to work in the shop until 2009, and currently volunteers twice a month). Vice-President, B'nai B'rith Australian District, 2 years. President, Sydney Women's Chapter, 4 years; Member, since circa 1960's Coordinated morning tea concerts, Montefiore Home for the Aged, 'many years'. Member, B'nai B'rith Centre Committee, 'no dates'. Supporter, B'nai B'rith Sydney Lodge Charitable Trust, 'many years'. Former President, Parents and Friends of the Hillel Talmud Torah (provided after hours Jewish education for school children). Member, Central Synagogue Ladies Auxiliary, circa 1960s-1990s, served as Treasurer. Treasurer, South Head Synagogue Ladies Auxiliary, circa 1950-1960.


Mr Allan John HARRIMAN, Padstow NSW 2211 For service to the building and construction industry through professional associations. Professional associations and service includes: Board Member, Australian Institute of Building Surveyors, 2010-2012; Alternative Director, 2000-2006; Chair, Governance Committee, 2011-2012; Trainer, Presenter and Advocate; Fellow, since 2011; Member, since 1987. Vice-President, NSW/ACT Chapter, 2010-2012 and 1998-2006; Executive Member, since 1997; Delegate, Joint Industry Liaison Committee, 2010-2012 and 1999-2004; Chair, Technical and Certification Committee, 2010-2012 and 1998-2008; Chair, Ethics and Conduct Committee, 2000-2006; Member, Education, and Awards Committees, 2010-2012. Member, Technical Reference Group, Building Professionals Board NSW, since 2010; Member, Education and Training Committee, since 2013. Committee Member, NSW Accreditation Scheme, 1997-1998; Member, NSW Accreditation Panel, 1999. Member, Building Surveying Steering Committee, Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council, since 2014. Member, Australian Fire Protection Association, since 1994. Member, Society of Fire Safety Engineers, since 1997. Member, Housing Industry Association, since 2012. Member, Australian Institute of Building, since 2014. Director, BCA Logic Pty Ltd, since 1997; Managing Director, CPD Training Pty Ltd, and Director, BCA Energy Pty Ltd, since 2011. Senior Building Regulations Consultant, TRH Pty Ltd, 1995-1997; Senior Building Surveyor, Liverpool City Council, 1991-1995; Health and Building Surveyor, Bankstown City Council, 1987-1991; Trainee Health and Building Surveyor, Griffith City Council, 1984-1987.

Mrs Lesley Patricia HAWKINS, Beulah Park SA 5067 For service to the community through horticulture, church and social welfare groups. Friends of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide: President, 2007-2009. Volunteer, since 1983. Committee Member, 2002-2003, 1992-1996. Member, Visitor Information Centre Advisory Committee, current. Friends Shop Convenor, 1995-2001; Friends Shop Book Purchaser, 1995-2006. Guide Leader, 1992-1994; Tour Guide, since 1983; Guide Trainer, since 1993. Organiser, Australasian Guide Conferences, Association of Friends of Botanic Gardens, several years ; Member, Friends Tours Group, 'for many years'. Guest Speaker, local Probus and gardening groups, 'for many years' and Life Member, 1999. Community: Co-Convenor, Parish Social Group, St Saviour's Anglican Church, 1992-2002; Member, 'for many years'. Volunteer Telephone Counsellor, Lifeline, 1983-1993. President, Unley Kindergym, Kindergym Association South Australia, 1980-1987; Member, Kindergym Steering Committee, 1980-1987; Life Member, Gymnastics South Australia.


Ms Wendy Anne HAYES, 1815 Kalorama Road NW, Washington DC 20009, United States of America For service to Australian-American relations. President, Washington DC Chapter, Australia-America Association (affiliated with the Australian New Zealand American Chamber of Commerce), since 2007; Vice-President, 2003-2007 and Member, since 2003. Executive Director, Australian American Chamber of Commerce, Denver, Colorado, 1997-2007. Volunteer Support Staff Member, Honorary Consul in Denver, Colorado, 1997-2002.

Mr Philip Hugh HAYNES, Fairview Park SA 5126 For service to veterans and their families. Founder, convenor and organiser of the 'Back to the Dat' annual fundraising event at Daw House Hospice, Repatriation General Hospital, Adelaide, since 2000. All proceeds from the event go to support Vietnam veterans, particularly those who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders who are being treated at Daw House Hospice.

The late Mr Douglas Thomas HERPS, Late of Woollahra NSW 2025 For service to the preservation of Australian military history. Member of the Services Reconnaissance Department (Z Special Unit) from 1943 to 1946 and took part in Operation Agas in North Borneo in 1945. He has been working to preserve the history of this part of Australia's military history by: Visiting and cataloguing every Z Special Operative's grave in the Asia Pacific. He has produced a number of booklets which are a photographic record of the locations of all the Z Special Operative's graves. Working to preserve, display and interpret the MV Krait, since 2004; The MV Krait is a former Japanese coastal fishing boat which was used during Operation Jaywick, a Z Special Unit raid on Japanese shipping in Singapore Harbour in September 1943. The MV Krait is currently moored at the Australian National Maritime Museum. Member, New South Wales Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, many years. Member, Spirit of Australia Foundation, many years.


Mr Donald Kevin HICKS, 20 Wearne Road, Echuca Vic 3564 For service to lawn bowls, and to sport in the Echuca region. Tournament Director, City of Echuca Bowls Club, since 1996; Men's Committee and Board Member, 1996-2014; President, 2006-2007; Secretary, 2001-2002; Delegate to Campaspe Valley Bowls Division, 1992-2013; Chair, Greens Committee, 2001-2013; Chair, Match Committee, 2002-2008; Player, since 1982; Life Member. President, Campaspe Valley Bowls Division, 2007-2009; Senior Vice-President, 2005-2007; Junior Vice-President, 2003-2005; Life Member. Secretary, Echuca District Football League, 1966-1981, 1983-1986; Life Member and recipient, VFL Medallion. A range of executive roles including President, Secretary, Treasurer and Junior Coach Umpire, Bamawm Extension Football Club, many years; Player, 1952-1967; Delegate to Echuca District Football League, 1958-1966. A range of executive roles including President, Secretary, Treasurer, Bamawm Extension Cricket Club, 1951-1981; Player, 1951-1981.

Mr Mark Anthony HILL, Tarlee SA 5411 For service to the agricultural and livestock industries, and to the community of Tarlee. Agriculture and Livestock: Chair, The Durum Grower's Association of South Australia, 2012-2015. Member, South Australian Branch, National Livestock Identification System Sheep and Goat Implementation Committee, since 2004. Head Poll Dorset Steward, The Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia, 1979-2015. Member, South Australian Crop Science Society, 1980-2015; Chairman, 2 years. Member, South Australian Lamb Development Team, 1990-2008; Chairman, 2 years. Member, National Forecasting Committee of Meat and Livestock Australia, since 2011. Member, South Australian Lamb Committee, 1979-1990; Chairman, 8 years. Member, South Australian Poll Dorset Association, since 1980; Chairman, 2 years. Community includes: Volunteer, Tarlee Country Fire Service, since 1970; Captain, 8 years; Treasurer, 2 years; Administration Co-ordinator, 8 years. Member, Tarlee Agricultural Bureau, over 44 years. Chair, Rural Youth South Australia, 2 years. Member, Tarlee Hall Committee, since 1971. Member, Tarlee Tennis Club, since 1969; Chairman, 15 years. Member, Tarlee Primary School Committee, 1985-1999; Chairman, 4 years. Member, Riverton District High School Committee, 1987-1999; Chairman, 4 years. Member, Riverton Saddleworth Football Club, since 1995.


Mrs Norma Patricia HOLDORF, 85 James Street, Punchbowl NSW 2196 For service to the community, particularly through family history and ex-service organisations. President, Owen Cavanough Family Historical Society, current. (Owen Cavanough was a sailor on the First Fleet ship, 'Sirius'). President, Tye Family History Society, current. (The Tye family were early settlers who were brickmakers). Volunteer, on Reunion Days, Ebenezer Uniting Church, many years. (In 1808, Owen Cavanough donated land for church to be constructed on). President, Bankstown War Widows Guild, since 2006. Secretary, Bankstown Legacy Widows Club, since 2010; Assistant Secretary, several years. Volunteer Knitter, Friday Social Knitting Group, Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre, many years. Volunteer Teacher, knitting for new immigrants, several years.

Dr David George HOLLANDS, 59 Deaseys Cutting Road, Bete Bolong Vic 3888 For service to medicine as a general practitioner, and to ornithology. Life Governor, Orbost Regional Health, since 2007; Board Member, since 1963. General Practitioner, Orbost, 1963-2001. Municipal Medical Officer of Health, Orbost Shire Council, 'for many years'. Life Member, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, since 2006; Fellow, since 1972. Ornithology: Member, BirdLife Australia (an amalgamation of Birds Australia and the Bird Observers Club of Australia), more than 50 years. Photographer for, 'The Owls of Australia; a field guide to Australian night birds', by Stephen Debus, Envirobook/Birds Australia, 2009. Elected Associate, Royal Photographic Society. Author of a range of publications including: 'Owls Frogmouths and Nightjars of Australia', 2008. 'Owls - Journeys Around the World', 2004. 'Kingfishers and Kookaburras', 1999. 'Eagles, Hawks and Falcons of Australia', 1984. Co-author, 'Waders - The Shorebirds of Australia', 2012. Recognition includes: Recipient, Whitley Award, Royal Zoological Society, best illustrated book, 1984, 1991, and 1999.


Ms Julie Ann HOLSCHIER, 7 Galena Place, Carine WA 6020 For service to nursing, particularly lactation education. Ngala Family Resource Centre: Co-ordinator, Rural and Remote Education, since 2015. Co-ordinator, Parenting Education, 1998-2015. Instigator, Peer Led Breastfeeding Project. Co-ordinator, Nutrition projects. Co-ordinator, Sleep on Satellite program. Breastfeeding Project Officer, 1987 - 1998. Author, and responsible for implementation, of more than 20 teaching plans in the area of nutrition, sleep, brain and child development. Provided in excess of 500 nurses and early parenting professionals with Professional Education In-Services in sleep, brain and child development, 'no dates'. Provides 2,500-3,000 parents throughout Western Australia with parenting information. Other service includes: Adjunct Lecturer, Curtin University of Technology, 2005-2011. Registered Midwife, St John of God Hospital Subiaco, Western Australia, 1997 - 1998. Founding Member, College of Lactation Consultants Western Australia, since 2000. Founding Member, Australian Lactation Consultants (NSW), 1989. Certified Lactation Consultant, International Board of Lactation Consultants Association, USA, since 1986. Member, Children and Family Community Course, School Curriculum and Standard Authority, Government of Western Australia, 'no dates'.


Mrs Barbara Joan HOVARD, Maryborough Qld 4650 For service to local government, and to the community of Maryborough. Maryborough City Council: Mayor, 2004-2008. Councillor, 1997-2004. Maryborough Technology Challenge. Youth Leaders Program. Supporter, Kasukabe-Maryborough Friendship Association. Fraser Coast Regional Council: Councillor, 2008-2012. Volunteer, Heritage Advisory Committee, since 2009. Community service includes: Deputy Chair, Wide Bay Hospital and Health Board, since 2012. Chair, Safety and Quality Committee, Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, since 2012. Member, Maryborough Base Hospital Auxiliary, current. Manager, Organisational Services, Maryborough Hospital, many years Secretary, Community Access Bus, 10 years. Researcher, Maryborough and Wide Bay Burnett Historical Society, current. Member, Maryborough Open House Project, since 2009. Initiated, Neighbourhood Watch, Maryborough, 1997. National Scout Jamboree, 2013. Rotary International: President, Maryborough Sunrise; Charter Member, many years. Cancer Council Queensland: Member, Maryborough Branch Committee, current. President, Relay for Life and Co-ordinator, Terry Fox Run, many years.

Dr David HOWE, 88 Byng Street, Orange NSW 2800 For service to children's health, and to the community of Orange. Volunteer doctor, Camp Quality Canberra, since 1993; 8 day camps, Kinross Wolaroi School, since 1993; 7 day camps, Canberra, 1994 - 2005; Age division camps, since 2005; family weekends; annual game days; ski camps, national camps and family camp leader. General Practitioner, Orange, since 1980; Visiting Medical Officer, Orange Health Service, current. Forensic Medical Examiner, Orange Sexual Assault Service, since 1990. Supporter, Orange CYMS Senior Rugby League Club, since, 1984. Recognition includes: Recipient, Citizen of the Year, Orange City Council, 2014. Recipient, Paul Harris Fellows Award, Rotary Club of Orange Calare, 2010.


Mr Brian Atlee HUNT, 61 Memorial Avenue, Baskerville WA 6056 For service to surveying and mapping, and to the community of the Swan Valley. Surveying and planning: Founder and Director, Statewest Surveying and Planning, since 1972; Surveyor, 1997-2006 and 1984-1997. Member, Eastern Region Land Development Committee, Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority (MRA), since 2012. Senior Sessional Member, Development and Resources Stream, State Administrative Tribunal, since 2007. Director, Midland Project Management, since 2006. Surveyor, Eastern Horizons Project, 1998-2004. Founding Member, Swan Valley Planning Committee, since 1995. Community and local government includes: Co-Founder, Entopia Wines, Swan Valley, since 2004. Member, Swan Chamber of Commerce, Midland, since 1980s; Chair, Planning Committee, for 15 years; Member, Management Board. Member of various committees, City of Swan, since 1990s. Chair, Mundaring Arts Centre, 2001-2003; Treasurer, 2003-2006; Board Member, 1999-2007 and 1979-1982; Founding Member, 1979. Member, Mundaring Investment Advisory Board, since 2006. Board Member, RISE, 2006-2012; Member, Finance and Property Committee. Co-Chairman, Eastern Region Economic and Employment Committee, Western Australia, circa early 1990s-early 2000s. Chairman/Member, Swan Valley Policy Local Advisory Group, for many years circa 1990s. Member, Western Australian Council, The Australian Bicentennial Authority, 1986-1988. Chairman, Bicentennial Committee, Mundaring Shire, 1984-1988. Councillor, Shire of Mundaring, 1977-1983; Deputy Shire President, for 4 years; also served as Chairman Planning and Building Committee; and as a Member, Community Services; and Resources and Policy Committees.


Mr Alan Preston HUNTER, 7 Cressington Way, Wallsend NSW 2287 For service to veterans and their families. The Returned and Services League of Australia: President, Wallsend Sub-Branch, since 2008; Secretary. 2004-2008; Committee Member, since 1977. Member, Newcastle District Council of Sub-Branches, since 2008. Member, Management Committee, Shortland Sub-Branch, 1977-1981; President, Youth Club, 1978; Member, since 1960. Ex-Service Welfare: Chairman, Veterans Welfare Committee, Lingard Private Hospital, many years. Vice-President, Newcastle Sub-Section, Naval Association of Australia, since 2000. Vice-President, Newcastle and Hunter Region Extremely Disabled War Veterans, approximately 15 years. Member, Remembrance Advisory Committee, City of Newcastle, many years. Member, HMAS Murchison Association, no dates. Patron, Minmi Public School; Assists with Remembrance Day and Anzac Day celebrations, no dates.

Mr Terrence Ben HUTCHINGS, 305 North Star, 1 Coast Road, Hastings Point NSW 2489 For service to Olympic sport, particularly canoeing and kayaking, and to surf life saving. Coach Canoe/Kayak Coach, Australian Olympic Team, London, 2012; Beijing, 2008; Athens, 2004; Sydney, 2000; Atlanta, 1996; Barcelona, 1992. Kayak Coach, New Zealand Olympic Team, Seoul, 1988; Los Angeles, 1984. Surf Life Saving Honorary Member, Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club, since 1962. Bronze Medallion, Surf Life Saving Australia, 1962. Has been involved with several surf life saving clubs including Bondi, Collaroy, Manly and Narrabeen since 1952. Surfing Champion, Over 40s, Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, Western Australia, 2008. Member, Bondi Board Riders, since 1958. Open Champion, New Zealand Surfing, 1974. Champion, Over 60s, New Zealand Championships, 2012. National Representative, World Surfing Championships, San Diego, USA.


Mrs Teresa Mary ISAACS, 60 Cameron Street, Langford WA 6147 For service to Indigenous health in Western Australia. Cultural Liaison Officer, Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service, since 1979. The Health Service supports Indigenous people who have travelled from the Kimberley region to access medical services in Perth. Patient Services Coordinator, Elizabeth Hansen Autumn Centre, current. Kimberley Region: Interpreter, Trainer and Coordinator, Aboriginal Interpreter Service, circa mid 1970s. Nurse, Lockridge Community Health Centre Broome (health outreach service), 1977-1978; Broome Hospital, 1961-1975. Volunteer, St Xavier's Parish and Mission for Aboriginal Children, 1971-1975.

Mr David Brian JACKA, Fairfield Vic 3078 For service to people with a disability, particularly through sport. Executive Director and Founder, On a Wing and a Chair, 2010-2013. Peer Support Volunteer, Australian Quadriplegic Association, Victoria, since 2011. Panel Member, Royal Talbot Spinal Unit and Australian Quadriplegic Association, since 2002. Australia Day Ambassador, Victoria, since 2014. Member, Able Management Group. Sport includes: First person with quadriplegia to fly solo around Australia, 2013. Member, Australian Wheelchair Rugby Team, Atlanta Paralympic Games, 1996. Member, Australian Wheelchair Rugby Squad, World Championships, Switzerland, 1995 Past Captain, Victorian Wheelchair Rugby Team, Victorian Wheelchair Rugby Association. Past President and Founding Member, Physically Challenged Shooters' Club of Victoria. Member, Disability Sport and Recreation (formerly Wheelchair Sports Victoria), since 1991.


Mrs Marion Elizabeth JARRATT, 'Canobla', Stuart Town NSW 2820 For service to the community through roles with the Burrendong Botanic Garden and Arboretum. Volunteer, Burrendong Botanic Garden and Arboretum, since 1983; Committee Member, 1994-1999, 1983-1990. Secretary, Burrendong Arboretum Trust, since 2000. Vice-Chairman, Friends of Burrendong Arboretum, since 2012; Chairman, 1996-2011; Committee Member, 1990-1995; Newsletter Editor, since 2000,

Mrs Catherine Hamilton JEFFREE, 6 River Street, Tinonee NSW 2430 For service to community music and arts organisations. Community and Arts organisations include: Founder and Choral Director, Kantabile Chamber Choir Inc since 2000. Treasurer, Manning Winter Festival Inc, 2008-2014; Committee Member, 2008-2014; Foundation Member. Committee Member and Publicity Officer, Taree City Festival, 1978-1998. Foundation Member, Committee Member and Executive Member, Taree Pro-Musica Society (regional branch of Musica Viva Australia), since 1978. Member, Sinfonia Mid North Coast Orchestra Inc, Performer, since 2005. Foundation Member, Conservatorium Mid North Coast. Vocal Director, Taree Arts Council; Clockwork Theatre; Taree and District Eisteddfod, 2008-2015. Founding Choral Director, Manning Youth Vocal Ensemble 'Treblemakers', 2009. Professional: Music Teacher in various Primary and Secondary Schools, Greater Taree Local Government Area, 1976-2004; Taree West Public School, 1989-2004. Music Teacher in various schools, Newcastle and Canberra, 1970-1976. Private Music Teacher, since 1970. Member, Australian National Choral Association, current. Member, Australian Choral Conductors Education and Training, current.


Mr Graeme Alexander JOHNSON, Camberwell Vic 3124 For service to the community through charitable groups. Charitable Organisations: Chairman, Doxa Youth Foundation, since 2014; Director, 2008-2014; Sponsor and Mentor, Cadetship Program, since 1993. National Chairman, Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, 2006-2012; Deputy Chairman, 2004-2006. Chairman, Victorian Branch, Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, 2000-2004; Board Member, since 2000. Chairman, Victorian Branch, Starlight Children's Foundation, 1998-2003; Board Member, 1993-2003.

Mr Barry Raymond JONES, Wonga Park Vic 3115 For service to the welfare of veterans and their families. Returned and Services League of Australia: Treasurer, Watsonia Sub-Branch, since 2010, 1996-2001; Member, since 1975. Member, Tramways / East Melbourne Sub-Branch, current. State Member, Victoria Branch Tribunal (Ethics Committee), since 2009. Member, Region 1C Committee, current. Member, Region 1 Forum, current. Trustee, Anzac House Building Patriotic Fund, current. Australian Special Air Service Association: President, Victorian Branch, circa 1998-2008; Committee Member, since approx 1995; Treasurer, many years; Life Member, 2009. SAS Association Representative, Kindred Organisation and Unit Association Committee, 15 years. Board Member, Sir Edward Dunlop Medical Research Foundation, since 2004. Treasurer, 2009-2013. Member, Diamond Valley Chapter, Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia, current. Member, Kokoda Gym, current. Past Advisor, Rats of Tobruk Association.


Mrs Vione Mae JORGENSEN, Apartment 803, Aspire Apartments, 1 West Street, Ipswich Qld 4305 For service to the community of Ipswich, and to adult education. Public Liaison Officer, SeniorNet Association (offers training and education in communication and computer skills for seniors), current. Representative, Seniors Consultative Committee, Ipswich City Council, current. Senior Advisor Representative, West Moreton District, Queensland Senior Council, Government of Queensland, 2008. Teacher, Bremer Institute of Technical and Further Education, 15 years; Board Member; Literacy and Numeracy Teacher, Borallen Prison, '3 years'. Ipswich Seniors Literacy Committee, '8 years'. Recognition includes: Recipient, Outstanding Contribution to Improving Literacy and Numeracy, Department of Education, Science and Training, Government of Queensland, 2004. Recipient, Inspirational Contribution to Learning, Adult Learning Australia, 2003.

Mrs Helen Geraldine JURCEVIC, PO Box 2223, Templestowe Heights Vic 3107 For service to the community, particularly to women and seniors. Founder and Convenor, Manningham Women's Friendship Group, since 2006. Member, Senior Citizens Reference Group Committee, Manningham City Council. Member, Manningham Community Services Forum, Manningham City Council. Member, Access and Equity Advisory Committee, Manningham City Council. Recognition includes: Serving our City with Distinction, Manningham Promoting Character, 2012. Promotion of Multiculturalism, Victorian Senior of the Year Awards, Government House, 2011 Citizen of the Year, Manningham Council, 2010. Menzies Community, Australia Day Award, 2008.


Mr Steven James KAESLER, 5 Gozzard Street, Gawler East SA 5118 For service to community music through a range of roles. Project Coordinator, restoration and reconstruction of the 1875 William Hill and Son Grand Organ, 1995-2014. (The organ was removed from the Adelaide Town Hall in 1989, restored and then transferred to the Tanunda Soldiers Memorial Hall in the Barossa Valley). Board Member, Organ Historical Trust of Australia, since 2000. Secretary, Friends of the Hill and Son Grand Organ Inc, since 2000. Life Member, Organ Music Society of Adelaide Inc and Member, Management Committee, since 2014 and 2001-2002. Chair, Barossa Regional Gallery, since 2009 and Member, Management Committee, since 2003. Organist, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Gawler, since 1987; Leader, Celebration and Worship team, since 2003.

Associate Professor Alyson Margaret KAKAKIOS, Croydon NSW 2132 For service to medicine in the field of paediatric allergy and immunology. Head, Department of Allergy and Immunology, Children's Hospital at Westmead, since 1999. Chairman, Medical Staff Council; 2009 - 2011 and Board Member, 2007-2011. Member, Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, since 2010. Chair, Children's Hospital Childcare Centre Committee, 1992 - 1997. Consultant Paediatrician, since 1990. Associate Professor, Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health, School of Medicine, The University of Sydney, current. Director, New South Wales Anaphylaxis Education Program, Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, no dates. Member, Advisory Committee on Prescription Medicines, Therapeutic Goods Administration, Department of Health, Government of Australia, 2000 - 2008. Member, Anaphylaxis Working Group, New South Wales Department of Health, since 2003, Investigator, Australian Paediatric Surveillance Unit, 2012. Member, New South Wales Health Pathology Clinical Council, Government of New South Wales, current. Member, Advisory Board, ausEE, current.


Mr Joseph Karl KAPLUN, 6 Apex Avenue, Picnic Point NSW 2213 For service to the community, and to veterans and their families. President, Locating Surveillance and Target Acquisition Association, since 2012 ; Vice-President, 2001-2012; Member, Panania Sub-branch, The Returned and Services League of Australia, many years. Vehicle Advisory Co-ordinator, Totally and Permanently Incapacitated Veterans Association, many years. Activities Organiser, ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day, Revesby Heights Ex-servicemen's Club, 1977-2011. Community includes: Foundation Member, Revesby Blue Light Disco, South Bankstown YMCA, since 1988; Publicity Officer; Supervisor, since 1998. Director, Panania East Hills Skillshare, Treasurer, Revesby South, Picnic Point Neighbourhood Watch Committee,1987-1997; Founding Member. Foundation Member, Association of Combined Civil Marriage Celebrants, since 1994. Instrumental in fundraising events for the Diabetes Centre at St Vincent's Hospital, since 2007.

Mrs Isabella Sophia KEARSLEY, Rosewood Qld 4340 For service to the community of Rosewood. Community includes: International Officer, Branch and Divisional Level, Queensland Country Women's Association; Public Speaking Convenor, Divisional and State Level; Branch Secretary; Organiser, Rural Women's Recognition Day; Member, since 1993. Board of Directors, Cabanda Aged Care, 5 years; Volunteer, 17 years. Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, 5 years. Secretary, Rosewood Scrub Historical Society, 20 years; Member, since 1980. Charter Member,Rosewood Toastmasters Club , since 1987. Convenor, Speech Craft Courses; Speech classes, Borallen Prison, 14 years. Committee member, Ipswich Poetry Feast; Judge, many years. Elder, Uniting Church Rosewood; Secretary of the Congregation; Sunday School teacher; President, Women's Fellowship, many years. Professional service includes: Teacher, Rosewood State School, until 1993. Coordinator, Annual Youth Leadership Program, Rosewood State School. Life Member, Queensland Branch, Australian College of Educators.


The Late Mr Patrick Richard KEAST, Late of Temora NSW 2666 For service to the agricultural society movement at the state and national level. President, Agricultural Societies Council of New South Wales, 2001-2004; Vice-President, approximately 6 years; Councillor and Member, 1988-2014. Committee Member, Federal Council of Agricultural Societies, approximately 9 years. Board Member, Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, 2009-2012; Chairman, Cattle Committee, 2005-2011; Member, Sheep Committee; Member, Youth Committee. President, Riverina Group of Shows, no dates. President, Junee Show Society, 5 years; Vice-President, 9 years; Executive Committee,1994-2014; Member, 1972-2014. Chairman, Advisory Committee, Show Skills (Government initiative to train show society executives), approximately 2 years.

Mrs Marilyn Joyce KELLETT, Villa 10, 10 Albany Lane, Berry NSW 2535 For service to the community of Berry. Treasurer, Berry Branch of the Australia Red Cross, 2000-2008; Member, since 1996; Telecross Volunteer, 2002-2015; Emergency Services Volunteer, since 2005. Honorary Secretary, Berry Meals on Wheels, current; has held a range of roles including Committee Member, Honorary Treasurer or Secretary since 1985. President, David Berry Hospital Auxiliary, current; former Secretary and has held a range of roles and been a member of the Auxiliary since 1981; Life Member, 2012. Treasurer, North Shoalhaven Meals Corporative, 1992-1998; Secretary, 1998-2005. Secretary, Berry Masonic Village Auxiliary, since 1997; Member since 1997. State Treasurer, United Hospital Auxiliaries of New South Wales Inc, 'no dates' and Regional Representative, Illawarra, 2006-2012. Treasurer, Nowra Quilters, 'no dates', and Member since 1996.


Mr Bob KEMNITZ, 29 Everglades Avenue, Leura NSW 2780 For service to the community of the Blue Mountains. Festivals service includes: Vice President, Ironfest, Lithgow, since 2014; Site Manger, since 2007; President, 2011-2013. Assistant site manager, Celebrate Lithgow, 2014. Assistant Director, Songlines Festival, Blue Mountains, 2006 and 2002. Coordinator, Winter Magic Festival, Katoomba, 1994-2007. Production Crew Member, Songs of the Wind Festival, Blue Mountains, 1994-2000. Electrical Team Member, Blue Mountains Music (Folk) Festival, since 1996. Other community service includes: Life Member, Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSW), 1989 and Recipient, Blue Mountains Branch Committee Certificate of Appreciation, 2006. Life Member, World League for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals (NSW), 1988. Active Fire Fighter, South Katoomba Rural Fire Brigade since, 1994 and Member, Remote Area Firefighting Team, New South Wales Rural Fire Service. Member, Katoomba Leura Bush Fire Brigade, 1988-1994. Member, Operations, St John Ambulance, 1976-1996 and Adjutant, Field Medical Team, 1986-1993. Volunteer Collector, Red Shield Appeal, Salvation Army, '35 years'.


Mr Desmond Noel KENNARD, 2 Elizabeth Way, Hill Top NSW 2575 For service to the visual arts, particularly to the museums and galleries sector. Service includes: Principal Consultant and owner, Museums in the Making, since 2009. Museum Advisor, Goulburn Mulwaree Council, 2009-2015; Advisor, Heritage and Sustainability Project for Marulan and surrounding districts. Museum Consultant, Toowong Shire Council, 2008-2009. Regional Museums Adviser, Junee Regional Museums, 2001-2004. Deputy Chairman, Arts and Culture Board, Wingecarribee Shire Council, 2005-2009. Director, Australian Bicentennial Exhibition, Australian Bicentennial Authority, 1985-1989. Consultant, NSW State Rail - Heritage Unit, 1994-2004. Honorary Trustee, Berrima Court House Museum, 1995-1998. General Manager, Powerprice, 1989-1990. Chief Executive Officer, Sydney Maritime Museum, 1991-1993. Deputy Director, Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, 1982-1985; Senior Assistant Director, 1980-1982. Executive Director, Sovereign Hill, Ballarat, Victoria, 1973-1980; Life Member, Sovereign Hill Museums Association, current. Museum and galleries organisations include: President, Southern Highlands Illawarra Chapter, Museums Australia, no dates; Member, Pilot Accreditation Committee, 2002-2003; Member, Arts and Culture Board; Member, since 1974. Member, Berrima District Historical and Family History Society, since 1980. Member, Goulburn and District Historical Society, since 2014. Member, Berrima District Art Society, since 2013. President, Austrict Historical Parks Association, 1975-1980. Vice-President, Museums Association of Australia, 1980-1983 and President Elect, current.


Mr Geoffrey Craig KIMBERLEY, Vic For service to the tourism industry, to sporting organisations, and to business. Community service includes: Owner, Herberton Historic Village, since 2009. Board Director, Heide Museum of Modern Art, 2004-2010 ; Fellow, 2010. Founding Chairman, Melbourne Fashion Festival. Commissioner, Australian Football League Commission, 1997-1999; Life Membership and Board Director, 9 years. Director, Sydney Swans Football Club, 'for many years'; Life Member. Board Member, Cool Australia, current. Business service includes: Founder and Managing Director, Just Jeans, 1970-2000. Non-Executive Independent Director, Gazal Apparel Company (largest publicly branded apparel company in Australia), since 2005. Chairman, Husk Apparel, 'no dates'. Chairman, Blue Illusion Apparel, 'no dates'. Chairman, Jagged Apparel, 'no dates'.

Mrs Emily May KITCHENER, Auburn NSW 2144 For service to veterans and their families, and to the community of Auburn. Community service includes: Member, Auburn Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia Women's Auxiliary, since 1984; Life Member, since 2007. Volunteer, Gumbuya Club, since 1984. Committee Member, Western District Disabled Ex-services Social and Welfare Cub Inc, since 2005. Member, Auburn District Hospital Women's Auxiliary, 1987-2007. Aged/Disability Assistant Coordinator, Botanical Gardens, Auburn City Council; Member and Volunteer, Seniors Week Planning Committee, Seniors Week activities and events, 1996-2003.


Mr Manfred KLINK, PO Box 329, Moffat Beach QLD 4551 For service to the community of Caloundra, and to multicultural music. Founding Co-ordinator, Caloundra German Singing Group, since 1994. President, Rotary Club of Caloundra Pacific, 1999-2000; Community Service Director, current; Co-ordinator, 'All About Cars Program' (Classes for teaching youth about car safety and maintenance), since 2007; Paul Harris Fellow; Recipient, Sapphire Award; Member, since 1993. Interpreter and Advisor for German migrants in the Caloundra region, many years. Recipient, Premier's Multicultural Service Award, 2005 Recipient, Australia Day Award, Sunshine Coast Council, 2005.

The late Mrs Carol Jean KLINTFALT, Late of Hornsby Heights NSW 2077 For service to community health, particularly as an advocate for people affected by asbestos-related illnesses. Ambassador, Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia (ADFA), since 2009; Consumer Spokesperson. Spokesperson, Asbestos Awareness Campaign, since 2011. Member, Australia Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma, National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, 2013. Supporter, 'Fight to Breathe', since 2012. Coordinator, Mesothelioma Support Group, no dates.


Mrs Daisy KOKKALIS, 5 Hincks Street, Kingsford NSW 2032 For service to secondary education in New South Wales. New South Wales Department of Education and Communities: Principal, Ashfield Boys' High School, since April 2001; Recipient, 'Director-General's School Achievement Award for Advancing Boys Learning and Leadership', 2009. Deputy Principal, South Sydney High School, January-February 2001; Leading Teacher. History Head Teacher, Liverpool Boys High, 1989-1990. English and History Teacher, Randwick Girls High, 1980-1989. English and History Teacher, Liverpool Boys High, 1978-1980. Reserve English Teacher, James Cook Boys High, 1977-1978. Professional Associations include: Leader, Port Jackson (Inner West Network) Regional Group of Primary and Secondary Principals, 2012-2013. Team Leader, Student Leadership Reference Group, New South Wales Secondary Principals Council, until 2013. Representative, New South Wales Student Exchange Committee, until 2013. Executive Committee Member, NSW Secondary Deputy Principal's Council, 1996-1997. Committee Member, NSW Secondary Principals Student Welfare Reference Group, 'no dates'. Team Leader, Multicultural Leadership Reference Group, NSW Secondary Principals, until 2011. Community service includes: Representative for Liverpool Boys High, Disadvantaged Schools Program Committee, Cartwright ERC, 1989. School Representative Member, Business Links Committee, Kimberley Clark, 1989-1990. School Representative on committees at Maroubra Rotary Club, the Lions Club Maroubra and the Soroptomist Club, 1995-2000. School Representative (in Principal role), Ashfield Youth Council Committee, 2006-2008 and Ashfield Sub-branch, The Returned and Services League of Australia, 2005-2013.


Dr Patricia Jean KOTAI-EWERS, O'Connor WA 6163 For service to literature, and to people with Alzheimer's. President, Fellowship of Australian Writers Western Australia, 2003-2013 and 1995-1998 and 1989-1990; State and National President, 1996-1997 and Acting President, 2001-2002; Committee Member, 1988-2015 and Secretary, 1988. Writer-In-Residence, Catherine McCauley Centre, Alzheimer's Association Western Australia, 1997-2006. Author, 'Listen to the Talk of Us: People with Dementia Speak Out' Alzheimer's Australia WA, 2007. Secretary and Board Member, Society for the Arts in Dementia Care in Australia, current. Head of Languages, Swanbourne Senior High School, 1991-1994; Presbyterian Ladies College Western Australia, 1979-1989. Singer, Perth Oratorio Choir, 1995-2004. Member, Craft Association of Western Australia, 1972-1974; various positions including Secretary and Treasurer. Foundation Dancer, West Australian Ballet Company, 1954-1959.

Mr Kenneth Milton LAMBERT, Vacy NSW 2421 For service to the community of Vacy through a range of organisations. President, Vacy Brigade, New South Wales Rural Fire Service, since 1996; Equipment Officer, since 2006, 1974-1982; Vice-President; 1991-1996, 1983-1987; Deputy Captain, 1986-1990; Secretary, 1974-1977; Member, since 1971. Supporter, Vacy Branch, Australian Red Cross, 'for many years'. Vice-President, Vacy Sportsground, since 2001; Caretaker, since 1998; Committee Member, 1998-2001. Involved in the development of the Vacy Community and Infrastructure Program, 2003-2012. Founding member, Vacy Village Country Carnival, 2008. President, Vacy School of Arts, 2003-2010; Board member, 1997-2003. President, Parents and Citizens Association, Vacy Public School, 1973-1980.


Mrs Evelyn Mary LANGBEIN, Dee Why NSW 2099 For service to netball in New South Wales. Patron, Manly Warringah Netball Association, 2011; Registrar, 2000-2008; Intermediate Registrar, 1978-2000; Committee Member, since 1954; Founding Member, 1954; Umpires Convenor, 1971; Foundation Vice-President, 1965. Honorary Secretary, West Dee Why Netball Club, since the 1940s; Founding Member, late 1940s. Accredited Coach/Selector/State Age Championship Umpire, New South Wales Netball Association, 'for many years'. Netball Umpire, since the mid 1960s. Recipient, 'Outstanding Community Service Award', Warringah Council, 1994.

Mr Michael James LANGE, 36 Yettie Road, Williamstown SA 5351 For service to local government through roles with the Barossa Council. Local Government: Director, Works and Engineering, The Barossa Council, 1996-2013. Employee since 1974. Member, Rural Areas and Character Review Working Group, The Barossa Council, 2014. Member, Roads and Works Committee, South Australian Local Government Association, 'for 10 years'. Community includes: Group Officer, Williamstown Brigade, South Australia Country Fire Service, 1971-2004. Member, South Australian Local Government Association contingent to Queensland to assist in recovery planning after the 2011 flood event. Former Member, Central Local Government Region Transport Infrastructure Planning Committee, 'for approx 6 years'. Former Chair and former Committee Member, Southern Hills Local Government Work Supervisory Association, 'no dates', and Life Member, 'no dates'. Previous recognition includes: Recipient, National Medal, in recognition as a Country Fire Service volunteer, 1994.


Mr Ross William LANYON, PO Box 1400, Mildura Vic 3502 For service to thoroughbred horse racing, and to the community of Mildura. Chairman, Country Racing Victoria Limited (CRV), 2010-2013; Deputy Chairman, 2007-2010; Director, since 2001. Board Member, Thoroughbred Gaming Group Pty Ltd, current. (joint venture between Country Racing Victoria Limited and the Melbourne Racing Club) Director, ThoroughVisioN Pty Ltd (TVN), current. Representative, Racing Victoria Limited/Country Racing Victoria Limited (RV/CRV) Steering Committee, since 2012. Committee Member, Mildura Racing Club, 1994-2001; also served as Vice-Chairman. Print media and professional associations: Managing Director, Elliott Newspaper Group, since 2008; Company Secretary, since 1984. Director, Victorian Country Press Association, since 2012. Director, Regional Dailies Victoria, since 2011. Community: Chairman, Mallee Health Foundation, since 2010; Director, since 2009. Inaugural Board Member, Mildura Base Hospital Foundation, 1987-2000. Life Governor, Mildura Base Hospital. Board Member, Mildura District Hospital Fund (MDHF), since 2013. Member, Advisory Board, Mildura Private Hospital, for 7 years. Sporting involvement includes: Committee Member, Mildura Football Netball Club, for 12 years; also served as Treasurer; Life Member. Committee Member, Mildura Junior Football Netball Club, for 8 years; Football Coach; for 8 years; Life Member. Committee Member, Sunraysia Basketball Association, for 7 years; also served as Treasurer. Inaugural Chairman, Mildura Mavericks Basketball Team, 'no dates'.

Mrs Shirley Olive LARNEY, 8 Tulip Street, Maleny Qld 4552 For service to the community of Maleny. Committee Member and Volunteer, Maleny Show Society, since 1982; Steward and Chief Steward, Adult Handicraft Section, Main Pavilion, 1982-2012; Rotary Food Stall, many years. Communications Officer, Maleny State Emergency Service and Volunteer Fire Brigade, 1983-1996. Volunteer and Member, Maleny Uniting Church; Board Member, Centres for Retirement Living, 1974-1995; Member, Resident Care Group, 1989-2000. Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Maleny, 1980; Member, Rotary Annes, many years; Supported husband in his Rotary roles, since the 1970s. Volunteer, Maleny Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since the 1970s. Volunteer, Merry Makers for Shut-Ins, 1982-2000. Volunteer, Maleny Blue Light Disco, over 10 years. Member, Maleny Meals on Wheels, 30 years.


Mrs Margaret Agnes LEE, 3 Deanswood Road, Forest Hill Vic 3131 For service to the community through the Royal Children's Hospital. Founding Member, Pied Pipers, Royal Children's Hospital, since 1969; (has assisted in raising funds for the Annual Good Friday Appeal). President, 2010-2012 and 1989; Membership and Public Relations Officer, since 2013; 2007 and 2000-2001; Vice-President, 1986 and 1976; Social Secretary, 2008 and 1984-1985 and 1969-1971; Good Friday Committee Member, 2009-2013; 2006; 2003 and 1995-1996; Marketing and Publicity officer, 2004-2005; Honorary Life Member, since 1986. Honorary Life Governor, Royal Children's Hospital, since 1982.

Mrs Lynette Marie LEERSON, 51 Candowie Crescent, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 For service to the Indigenous community of Western Sydney, and to reconciliation. Secretary, Reconciliation for Western Sydney Inc, since 2001; Member, since 1997. This organisation is a part of the Parramatta City Council Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee. Member, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee, Holroyd City Council, since 2007. Board Member, Burbaga Aboriginal Corporation, current. Member, Mount Druitt and District Reconciliation Group, since 2010. Member, Reconciliation Network - Western Sydney, several years. Other Community service includes: President, Parramatta Region, Fellowship of Australian Writers, since 2001; Member, since 2000. Member, Quakers Hill Progress Association, from 1963 to 1970s. Secretary and Treasurer, Parents and Citizens Association, Quakers Hill East Public School, 12 years during 1960s-1970s. Life Member, New South Wales Parents and Citizens Association, 1973. Professional: Area Manager, Hunter Valley, Department of Housing New South Wales, 1993-1995 and Departmental Officer from 1980-1995.


Mrs Emily Valda LENNIE, Viewbank Vic 3084 For service to music, to musical education, and to the community. Member, The Melbourne Sinfonia Orchestra, 1993 - 2013 (An auxiliary of the Royal Children's Hospital); Committee Member, many years; Assisted with the Box Office 2013; Violas convener, 10 years and player, 27 years. Member, Preston Symphony Orchestra, since 2003; Life Member and player. Chairperson, Victorian Concert Orchestra, 5 years; Player; Member Players Committee. Musician, Strathalan Baptcare Residential Aged Care, since 2007. Musician, Viewbank House Aged Care, 2007-2013. Music Educator, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Government of Victoria, 1967 - 1997. Presenter, Pretoria International Society for Music Education (ISME) Conference and Delegate to the ISME, '10 years'. Organist/Choral Director, for a range of Anglican Churches in Victoria, over 42 years. Musical Director, Conductor and Accompanist, Diamond Valley Choral Society, '19 years, no dates'. Victoria Concert Orchestra: Chair, Players Committee, 'for 5 years' and Strings Convener, 'for 7 years' and Player, 'for 27 years'.

Mr Wilhelm LERMER, Elsternwick Vic 3185 For service to the community, particularly through the Jewish Holocaust Centre. Jewish Holocaust Centre: Educational Guide, since 1994. Archive translation from German to English, many years. Board member, many years. Recognition includes: Special Service as a Volunteer, City of Glen Eira, 2006.


Mr Neville Joseph LESINA, 337 Adina Avenue, Bilinga Qld 4225 For service to the community of Tweed Heads. President, Twin Towns Meals on Wheels, since 2009; Vice President, 1999-2009; Chief Controller, current; Controller, since 1999; Volunteer, Since 1987; Life Member, since 2003. Twin Towns Services Club Member, since 1983; Honorary Life Member, since 2014. Treasurer, Twin Towns Euchre 500 Club, since 1992; Founding Member, since 1991; Honorary Member, since 2003; Treasurer, Twin Towns and District Garden Club, 1997-2010; Member, 1992-2013; Life Member, since 1999. Foundation Treasurer, Bilinga Neighbourhood Watch, since 1987; Foundation Member, since 1987. Member, Tweed Heads and Coolangatta Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 1997.

Mr Gregory Zalman LEVINE, South Melbourne Vic 3205 For service to the law and the judiciary, to children, and to professional legal organisations. Inaugural Presiding Magistrate, Family Drug Treatment Court of Victoria; Chair, Steering Committee, since 2012. Magistrate, Children's Court of Victoria, 2002-2013; Senior Magistrate, Head of Children's Court, 1990-1995; Co-Founder, Koori Children's Court, 2007. Head, Sunshine Court, 1998-2002. Magistrate, since 1986. Barrister and Solicitor, 1970-1978. Churchill Fellow, 2011. President, Association of Australian Magistrates, 2010-2012; Vice-President, Victoria, 2002-2010. President, Victorian Magistrates Association, 1999-2003. Mentor, Law Students, La Trobe University, 2004-2011 and Member, Legal Profession Consultative Committee, 1994-2000. Executive Member, Council of Magistrates, 2004-2006. Victorian Member, International Commission of Jurists, 1999-2005. Member, Victorian Child Death Review Committee, 1995-2000.


Mr Malcolm Philip LEVY, 9 West Crescent Street, McMahons Point NSW 2060 For service to sailing, and to architecture. Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron: Commodore, 2010-2014. Vice-Commodore, 2006-2010. Rear Commodore, 2002-2006. Club Captain, 1998-2002. Director, since 1992. President, Yachting New South Wales, 2003-2005; Director, 1997-2005. Advisory Council Member, Australia Day Regatta, since 2011. Architecture includes: Examiner, Architectural Practice Examination, Architects' Accreditation Council of Australia, since 1986. Fellow, Australian Institute of Architects, since 1982; Past Member, Professional Practice Committee, for several years. Member, Architecture Practice Committee, New South Wales Board of Architects', 1988-1993; Registered Architect, since 1974. Fellow, Australian Institute of Building, since 2002; Member, since 1993. Co-Founder and Director, Northcliffe Constructions Group, 1981-2006.


Ms Margaret Anne LITTLEHALES, Ballarat Vic 3350 For service to youth through the Guiding movement, and to the Uniting Church in Australia. Ballarat Central Uniting Church: Leader, Sunday School, more than 30 years. Assistant Leader, Youth Group, current; Past Coordinator. Coordinator, Casserole Bank, current. Coordinator, Homework Club, since 2013. Co-Organiser and Leader, School Holiday Activities, current. Coordinator, Heart Sisters, approximately 8 years. Coordinator, Backpack program, current. Parishioner, for many years. Guides Victoria: Unit Leader, 11th Ballarat Company, since 1997. Guide Trainer and Learning Partner, current. District Leader, Eureka District, 2005-2012. Outdoor Coordinator, Ballarat Region, 2006-2010. Outdoor Activities Coordinator, Ballarat Region, 1991-1996. Assistant Guide Leader, 2nd Maryborough Company, 1983-1997. Guide Leader, 12th Ballarat Company, 1973-1983. Assistant Guide Leader, 1A Mildura Company, 1966-1969. Assistant Guide Leader, 9th Ballarat Company, 1963-1964. Volunteer, since 1963. Recipient, Long Service Award (40 years), 2010. Professional: Teacher, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Victoria, 1963-2005. Former Regional Consultant Librarian. Teaching positions include: Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat Primary School), 1995-2005, and 1993-1995. Elaine Primary School, 1995. Black Hill Primary School, 1993. Beaufort Primary School, 1993. Delacombe Primary School, 1992-1992. Brown Hill Primary School, 1991-1992. Maryborough East Primary School, 1975-1990. Ballarat North Primary School, 1973-1974. Ballarat Teachers College, 1969-1972. Library Services Branch (Central Office), 1966-1968.


Ms Anne Robyn LORD, 12 Willow Avenue, Mitcham Vic 3132 For service to athletics as an administrator and competitor. Athletics Administration: Board Member, Athletics Australia, since 2011; Member, Distance Running Commission, since 2006; Special Awards Committee, current; Nomination and Remuneration Committee, current. Team Physiotherapist, 1992-2003 (including at Commonwealth Games in 1994 and 1998, Sydney Olympics, 2000). President, Athletics Victoria, 2005-2011; Board Member, 2000-2011; Chair, Championships Committee, 1990-1994; Member, Winter Committee, 2002-2011; Life Member, 2013. Member, Cross Country Committee, International Association of Athletics Federations, since 2007. Chair, Cross Country and Road Committee, Oceania Athletics Association, since 2007. Chair, Australian Distance/Out-of-Stadium Running Commission, 2004-2009. Team Manager/Physiotherapist, World Cross Country Championships, 1992 and 1993, 1996 and 1997, and 2001 to 2003. Competitor: Australian National 10km Road Champion, 1981. Australian National 3000m Track Champion, 1980s. Member, Ringwood Athletic Club, since 1975. Competed for Australia at World Cross Country Championships, 1981-1985, 1986 and 1987.

Ms Sandra LUNARDI, 11 Woodridge Court, Eltham Vic 3095 For service to the community through fire and emergency service organisations. Director, Workforce Development, Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC), since 1993. Member, Public Safety Industry Advisory Committee, no dates. Member, Board of Studies, Australian Institute of Police Management, no dates. Emergency Services Representative, Government Skills Australia, approximately 6 years.


Mr David Rodd LUSK, 6 Vincent Court, Campbelltown SA 5074 For service to the community, and to the game of bridge. South Australian Bridge Association: Teacher, 1987-2014. President, Management Committee, 1982-1984. General Committee Member, 1975-1980. South Australian Youth Coordinator, 1990-2005. Australian Bridge Federation: South Australian Representative, Australian Bridge Federation Council, 1985-1987. National Youth Coordinator, 1999-2005. Co-editor, Australian Bridge Federation Newsletter, 1994-2006. Other: Bridge Columnist, Adelaide Sunday Mail newspaper, since 1991.


Mrs Julie Dawn LYFORD, 2 Queen Street, Gloucester NSW 2422 For service to local government, and to the community of the Upper Hunter Valley. Gloucester Shire Council Mayor, 2007-2009. Deputy Mayor, 1999-2000; Councillor 1995- 2012. Member, Extractive Industries Committee, until 2014. Chairperson, Youth Advisory Committee, 1996-2009. Chairperson, Tourism Advisory Committee, 1998-2012. Member, River Access Working Party, 3 years Board, Stratford Coal Education Fund, 10 years. Chairperson, Hunter Councils, 2009; Representative, 1995-2009. Member, Advisory Board, Regional Development Australia - Hunter, until December 2014. Member, Upper Hunter Arts Board, 2004 - 2012 Member, Mid-coast Water Board, 2009-2012 Board Member, Hunter Area Assistance Scheme, 2001-2005. Member, Hunter Councils Regional Environment Strategy Committee, 6 years. Environment: Chair, Groundswell Gloucester, since 2012; Convener, Inaugural NSW Coal and Coal Seam Gas Community Conference, 2012. Vice Chair, The Gloucester Project, current; Organiser, Farm Gate', ongoing. Foundation Member, Gloucester Environment Group, since 1989. Community includes: Chairperson, Community Drugs Action Team, until 2012. Chair, NSW Rural Women's Gathering, Gloucester, Rural Women's Network, 2011. Committee Member, Gloucester Neighbourhood Centre, many years. Treasurer, Hydrotherapy Pool Campaign Group, 2006-2008. Former Volunteer, Meals on Wheels. Supervisor, Gloucester Youth Centre, 1996-2009. Convenor, Year 12 Peer Support Group, Gloucester High School, no dates. Secretary, Gloucester Safety House Committee, 2 years. Co-author and Editor, Life of a Community', 2001. Founding Member/Committee, Gloucester Arts Council Inc, since 1999. Founding Member/Committee, Gloucester Gallery, since 2000.

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