The 2024 King's Birthday Honours list recognises and celebrates 737 Australians, including awards in the Order of Australia (General and Military Divisions), meritorious awards and recognition for conspicuous service, including a number of residents of the Manly to Palm Beach peninsula.
The General Division of the Order of Australia
The 493 recipients of awards in the General Division of the Order of Australia include:
- 6 appointments as Companions of the Order
- 15 appointments as Officers of the Order
- 131 appointments as Members of the Order
- 341 people were awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia.
Meritorious awards
The 162 recipients of Meritorious awards include recipients of the Public Service Medal, the Australian Police Medal, the Australian Fire Service Medal, the Ambulance Service Medal, the Emergency Services Medal, the Australian Corrections Medal and the Australian Intelligence Medal.
Military awards
There were 25 recipients of awards in the Military Division of the Order of Australia (3 AO, 7 AM and 15 OAM) and 57 Conspicuous awards.
COVID-19 Honour Roll
The 2024 King's Birthday Honours list includes 34 Australians recognised for their contribution in support of Australia's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 Honour Roll.
Among local recipients a favourite many have already contacted the news service about this years awards, stating 'well deserved' and 'long overdue' is Elanora Heights, Creative Leisure champion, which celebrates its centenary in 2024, and Narrabeen swim legend Maureen Rutlidge.
Maureen's call out for memories for Creative Leisure runs as follows:
Please Join Us In Celebrating 100 Years Of Creative Leisure: 1924 – 2024
What are your memories of Creative Leisure?
Calling past participants in any Creative Leisure Movement activities, to send us your stories or experiences.
By Post: Northern Beaches Creative Leisure & Learning Inc
PO Box 1718 WARRIEWOOD 2102
Phone: 9944 6027
Reflecting the changing interests of the community has always been the focus of this local community group, which will have been operating for 100 years in 2024.
Northern Beaches Creative Leisure & Learning Inc currently provides a range of leisure and learning activities which includes History Walks, Social Cards and Games Days and a Sunday Activity Programme for adults with special needs.
In 2020 Maureen penned a history for Pittwater Online Readers on Narrabeen Lakes Amateur Swimming Club as support and as the 'go to' lady for a further history page on North Narrabeen Rock Pool: Some History.
With this in mind this Issue is declared, in many ways, 'Maureen's Issue' and a celebration of this wonderful lady who has done so much for some many for so long.
Maureen's Profile from a few years back runs as the base of this list for 2024 and the two Narrabeen swim and pool pages run together this Issue as the History feature.
The community thanks Maureen for her decades of service to our community.
Those also listed here have won high praise since Monday June 10th's announcements too.
Thank YOU ALL for your service.
Local recipients recognised include:
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the General Division
The late Mr Kevin Ernest Weldon AM, Manly
'For distinguished service to international and national surf life saving, to publishing, to animal welfare, and to philanthropic endeavours.'
International Life Saving Federation
- • Founding President, 1994-1996.
- • Interim President, 1993-1994.
- • Founding Member.
Surf Life Saving Australia
- • Life Member, 2004.
- • Former Fellow.
Surf Life Saving
- • Founder and Executive Chairman, Little Ripper Lifesaver Drone, The Ripper Group, 2015-2023.
- • Former Trustee/Life Member, Pacific Surf Life Saving Club, Queensland.
Philanthropy
- • Former Donor/Benefactor (with wife Glenda), various humanitarian institutions.
Publishing
- • Book Publisher, Weldon International Pty Ltd, 1985-2010s.
Animal Welfare
- • Former Benefactor, various sanctuaries for native animals.
- • Introduced search and rescue initiative drones, Wires Australia, 2019-2020.
Aviation
- • Former Supporter, Luskintyre Airfield and Aviation Museum, Maitland.
Awards and Recognition include:
- • Grand Knight, Order of Lifesaving, International Life Saving Federation.
- • Inductee, Hall of Fame, International Life Saving Federation.
Vale Kevin Weldon
15 November 2023
Australian book publisher and philanthropist Kevin Ernest Weldon has died in Sydney, aged 89.
Ventura director and publisher Jane Curry writes:
‘Kevin started his career as a colour etcher at Brisbane’s Truth newspaper and his passion for print on paper never waned throughout his career. By 1964, Weldon had been appointed the founding managing director of the Paul Hamlyn Group in Australia.
‘Under Kevin’s direction, The Paul Hamlyn Group revolutionised the selling of books in Australia, breaking free from the established methods of the British publishers. Kevin started selling books in department stores, supermarkets and through full-page advertisements in newspapers and with TV tie-ins. The careers of Margaret Fulton, Stirling “Bill” Macoboy, Charmaine Solomon and Tess Mallos were all launched on Kevin’s watch.
‘The Paul Hamlyn Group acquired Australian publishers Lansdowne Press, Ure Smith, and Jacaranda, creating an enviable backlist of titles, many of which are still in print today.
‘In 1980, Weldon founded Kevin Weldon & Associates. From a stylish stone cottage in Milson’s Point, with his formidable personal assistant Pam Seaborne guarding the door, Kevin oversaw the publication of the groundbreaking books A Day in the Life of Australia, Macquarie Dictionary, Bush Food, Australia the Beautiful Cookbook and The Bradman Albums. A successful joint venture with John Fairfax Ltd and David Syme Ltd produced the major bicentennial work Australians: A historical library.
‘By 1985, the company had grown into Weldon International, a group of successful separate publishing entities. No territorial limits were imposed on any of the companies, encouraging export, which resulted in Weldon International making up 55% of Australia’s total book exports in 1990.
‘Kevin was an inspiring leader of the “old school”, who ran his businesses with drive, flair, and a healthy dose of the “Aussie larrikin”. He made me managing director (MD) of Weldon Publishing and Macquarie Dictionary when I was 27, fresh off the boat from England. At a time when few women ran large companies, I was given autonomy over operations that would be the envy of most Australian MDs to this day. He taught me the business essentials: “profit is not cash, and cash is better”, “never do 50% sale or return (SOR)”, “the profit is in the last thousand copies”, “stock is dead money”, “get out and visit the customers, be they in Warsaw, Kuala Lumpur or New York”. And my all-time favourite: “50% of f**k all is still f**k all”. They do not make them like Kevin anymore.
‘Outside of publishing, Kevin is best known for his commitment to surf lifesaving. He was the founding president of the World Lifesaving and International Life Saving Federation, and a member of the President’s Board of National Council of Surf Lifesaving Association of Australia. In 1994, he became a member of the Order of Australia for his philanthropy, contribution to water safety as president of World Life Saving, and service to the publishing industry.
‘His greatest love throughout his life was his wife, Glenda, who died in 2017. He leaves behind three children, Cecille, Leonie and Harold, six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.’
WELDON, Kevin Ernest AM
After a life of service to Australian publishing, International Lifesaving and big ideas executed with style, Kevin Ernest Weldon, aged 89, passed away peacefully on 9th November.
He is survived by his children, Cecille, Leonie and Harold, daughter in law, Laxmi, his grandchildren Bijou Jason Ben Peter Sophie and Michael, his 8 great grandchildren and countless mates, old and young across Australia and the world.
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Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division
Ms Lynn Smith Kraus, North Balgowlah
'For significant service to business and commerce, to gender equality, and to the community.'
Australian Payments Plus
- • Chief Executive Officer, since 2022.
EY - Ernst and Young Australia
- • Partner, Strategy and Transactions, 2020-2022.
- • Managing Partner, Consulting Division, Oceania, 2017-2020.
- • Managing Partner, Markets, Oceana, 2015-2017.
- • Managing Partner, Sydney Office, 2011-2017.
- • Leader of NSW Operational Transactions Services Team, 2011-2015.
- • Oceania Managing Partner, People, 2009-2011.
- • Leader, On-Call Advisory Practice, 2004-2008.
- • Executive Sponsor, Unity - LGBTIQ Affinity Network, 2014-2022.
Women in Business
- • Chair, Australian Region Award Committee, Global Association of Women in Payments, current.
- • Ambassador, Apropela (formerly Heads Over Heels), current.
- • Member, Chief Executive Women, since 2015.
- • Sponsor and Spokesperson, Women in Leadership Programme, Committee for Economic Development, 2012-2017.
Kidsafe NSW
- • Treasurer, 2009-2020.
- • Board Member, 2009-2020.
Professional Associations
- • Member, Young President's Organisation.
- • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, current.
- • Affiliate Member, Australian Institute of Chartered Accountants, current.
- • Member, Australian Human Resources Institute, current.
Awards and Recognition include:
- • Executive Sponsor of the Year, Australian Workplace Equality Index, 2017.
- • Recipient, 100 Women of Influence, Westpac/Australian Financial Review, 2016.
- • Women's Agenda National Mentor of the Year Award, NAB, 2014.
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Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division
Ms Pamela Muriel Pritchard, Belrose
'For significant service to the community, to social welfare, and to primary education.'
Turramurra Rotary Club
- • President (Joint), 2019-2020.
- • President, 1997-1998.
- • Foundation Director, current.
- • Chair, Rotary Foundation, since 2012.
- • Member, International Committee, since 2012.
- • Program Chair, since 2012.
- • Member, Membership Committee, since 2014.
- • Member, ‘Days for Girls’ Executive Committee, since 2017.
- • Membership Chair, Club Service Committee, 2000-2002.
- • Vocational Service Board Director, 2003-2005.
- • Chair, Governance Committee, Gampong Anak, Indonesia project, 2007-2012.
- • Chair, Bo Children’s Hospital Committee, 2007-2010.
- • International Service Board Director, 2008-2012.
- • Numerous other roles, since 1993.
- • Member, since 1993.
Rotary District 9685
- • District Governor, 2006-2007.
- • Assistant Governor, 1998-2001.
- • Member, District Aboriginal Support Committee, since 2020.
- • Chair, District Scholarship Committee, since 2016.
- • Facilitator, District Rotary Leadership Institute, since 2011.
- • Member, District Foundation Committee, since 2008.
- • District Trainer, since 1993.
- • Rotary District Representative on Council, Sydney University International House, 2008-2017.
- • District Training Chair, 2010-2012.
- • District Polio Chair, 2007-2013.
Lifeline, Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney
- • President, 2011-2016.
- • Director, 2009-2011.
Stewart House
- • Director, 1995-2011.
- • Chair, House and Finance Committee, 1997-2011.
Education
- • Principal, Elanora Heights Primary School, 1988-1996.
- • Deputy Principal, Willoughby Primary School, 1986-1987.
- • Assistant Principal, Curl Curl North Primary School, 1979-1985.
- • Deputy Mistress, Balgowlah Heights Primary School, 1975-1978.
- • Classroom Teacher, various local primary schools, 1957-1974.
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Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division
Mr Michael John Smith, Collaroy Plateau
'For significant service to geological and earth sciences.'
Geological Society of Australia
- • Councillor, Governing Council, 2014-2016.
- • Fellow, 2014.
- • Distinguished Fellow, 2023.
- • Member, since 1993.
- • Sponsorship Chair, Australian Earth Science Convention, Newcastle, 2014.
National Rock Garden, Geological Society of Australia
- • Vice-Chair, current.
- • Director, since 2013.
- • Vice-Chair, Steering Committee, current.
- • Chair, Finance and Risk Sub-Committee.
- • Member, Education Sub-Committee.
- • Chair, NSW State Rock Selection Sub-Committee.
Australian Geoscience Council
- • Chair, 2001-2004, and 2007-2013.
- • President, 1998-2001, and 2004-2006.
- • Member, Finance Committee, Australian Geoscience Convention, Brisbane 2012.
- • Chair, Sponsorship Sub-Committee, Inaugural Convention, Adelaide, 2018.
Federation of Australian Scientific and Technological Societies (now Science and Technology Australia)
- • Former Treasurer.
- • Australian Geoscience Council Representative, 2001-2004.
Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists
- • Federal President, 1999-2000.
- • Vice-President, 1971.
- • Treasurer, 1978.
- • Member, History Committee.
- • Honorary Life Member, 2012.
- • Member, since 1970.
ASEG International Conference and Exhibition Organising Committee
- • Sponsorship Chair, 2004, and 2010.
- • Technical Program Chair, 1997.
New South Wales Branch, Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists
- • Committee Member, since 2000.
- • Member, since early-1970s.
Australian Institute of Geosciences
- • President, 1993-1996.
- • Immediate Past President, 1997-1998.
- • Council Member, 1992-2003.
- • Chair, Registration Board, 1997-2015.
- • Chair, AIG Awards Committee, since 2021.
- • Member, Registration Board, since 2010.
- • Fellow, 1991.
- • Member, since 1991.
Sydney Mineral Exploration Discussion Group
- • Elected Life Member, 2022.
Professional Appointments
- • Industry Representative, External Advisory Committee, Geology Department, University of Technology Sydney, 1996-1998, and Chair, 1997.
- • Industry Representative, External Visiting Committee, Department of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, The University of New South Wales, 2011-2020, and Chair.
Career
- • General Manager Exploration and Geoscientist, Austpac Resources, 1986-2019.
- • Chief Geophysicist, Esso Australia (Sydney) and Exxon Minerals, New York, 1972-1983 and 1986.
- • Jefe de Geofisica para Europa, Exxon Minera, Madrid, Spain, 1984-1985.
Awards and Recognition include:
- • Inaugural AIG Service Award (Gold Medal), Australian Institute of Geosciences, 2008.
- • Lindsay Ingall Memorial Award, Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists, 2003.
- • ASEG Service Medal, Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists, 2001.
- • ASEG Life Member, GSA Distinguished Fellow, AIG Fellow, Life Member SMEDG.
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Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division
Mrs Lindsay Claire Davis, Freshwater
'For service to surf lifesaving.'
Freshwater Surf Life Saving Club
- • Chief Instructor and Director of Education, current.
- • Club Coach, since 2006.
- • Life Saving Competition Captain, since 2006.
- • Member, Club Surf Sports Panel, since 2012.
- • Member, Club Awards Panel, since 2018.
- • Chief Instructor, 2009-2015.
- • Club Captain, 2001-2002.
- • Executive Officer, 1995-1999.
- • Club Trainer, 2005-2020.
- • Registrar, 2004-2006.
- • First Aid Officer, 2002-2003.
- • Gear Steward, 2001-2002.
- • Branch Delegate, 2000-2001.
- • General Committee Member, 2000-2001.
- • Nippers Age Manager, 1985-1993.
- • Life Member, 2003.
- • Member, since 1985.
Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches
- • Branch Assessor, Bronze Medallion and ARTC, since 1999.
- • Surf Sport Official, since 2009.
- • Member, Board of Education and Assessment, since 1999.
- • Facilitator, Spinal Management, since 2010.
- • Facilitator, Silver Medallion Beach Management, since 2013.
- • Life Member, 2014.
Other
- • Former Volunteer Team Manager, Manly Junior Rugby Union.
Awards and Recognition include:
- • Assessor of the Year, Sydney Northern Beaches Branch, 2016.
- • 25 Years Service Award, Surf Life Saving Australia, 2016.
- • Members of Parliament National Volunteer Award, 2012.
- • Trainer of the Year, Sydney Northern Beaches Branch, 2010.
- • New South Wales Surf Life Saving Trainer of the Year, 2010.
- • Distinguished Service Award, Sydney Northern Beaches Branch, 2009.
- • Club Service Award, Freshwater Surf Life Saving Club, 2000, 2006, and 2007.
- • Outstanding Community Volunteer, Warringah Council, 1999.
- • Club Gordon Jones Honour Blazer, Freshwater Surf Life Saving Club, 1996.
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Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division
Mr William Clifford Gee, Manly
'For service to surf lifesaving, and to the community.'
Dee Why Surf Life Saving Club
- • Former Boat/Power Boat Captain, Club Committee.
- • Former Instructor.
- • Former Patrolling Member.
- • Junior, 1951.
- • Life Member, since 1991.
- • Member, since 1951.
Taree Old Bar Surf Life Saving Club
- • Introduced Jet Surf Rescue Craft.
- • Trainer, Jet Surf Rescue Boat, 1974.
Warringah Lions Club
- • Inaugural President.
- • Charter Member.
Community
- • Founder, Korrainghat Golf Club, 2002-2014.
- • Former Vice President, Dee Why RSL Club Ltd, six years.
- • Life Subscriber, Dee Why Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia.
Awards and Recognition include:
- • 60 Year Long Service Award, Australian Life Saving Academy, (International Surf Life Saving Academy), 2015.
- • Gold Medal, Surf Boat Australian Championships, 1987.
- • Silver Medal, Surf Boat Australian Championships, 1974.
- • Bravery Medal, Royal Humane Society, 1975.
- • Various Service medals including Australian Defence Medal.
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Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division
Ms Judith Kathleen King
'For service to secondary education.'
New South Wales Department of Education
- • Principal, Riverside Girls High School, 1995-2010.
- • Principal, Beacon Hill Technology High School, 1992-1995.
- • Teacher, Castle Hill High School, 1991-1992.
- • Head Mistress, Chatswood High School, 1983-1991, and Evans High School, 1976-1980.
- • Assistant Teacher, Cumberland High School, 1971-1976, and Auburn Girls High School, 1966-1971.
New South Wales Teachers Federation
- • Witness, Valuing the Teaching Profession - An Independent Inquiry, 2020.
- • Guest Speaker and Contributor, Centenary Exhibition, 2018.
- • Life Member, 2008.
- • Member, since 1966.
New South Wales Secondary Principals Council
- • Deputy President, 2002-2006.
- • Secretary, 1992-1998.
- • Executive Member, 1992-1996.
- • Representative, AEU National Principals' Committee, 1995-2009.
- • Life Member, 2001.
Teaching - Other
- • Former History Inspector, New South Wales Board of Studies.
- • Member, Teacher Education Program, English and History, Macquarie University, 1980-1982, and 1984-1985.
- • Editor, Teaching History journal, History Teachers Association of New South Wales, 1980s.
- • Presenter and Tutor, History and Politics, Workers Education Association Sydney, since 2010.
Awards and Recognition include:
- • Bill Kennedy Award, New South Wales Secondary Principals Council, 2012.
- • Life Member, Australian Education Union, 2010.
- • Meritorious Service to Public Education Medal, New South Wales Department of Education and Training, 2007.
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Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division
Mr Ian Kevin Matthewson, Avalon Beach
'For service to the community of Brisbane.'
Freemasons Queensland
- • Life Patron, Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons, 2007.
- • Grand Officer, Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Queensland, since 1996.
- • Grand Rank of Past Senior Grand Deacon, United Grand Lodge of Queensland, 2010.
- • Freemason, United Grand Lodge of Queensland, since 1992.
- • Member, Charles Stumm Lodge No. 367, current.
- • Member, Prince of Wales Royal Arch Chapter No 1, current.
- • Volunteer Gardener and Maintenance, Freemasons Homes, Sandgate, 2000s-2015.
AIF Memorial Lodge No. 289, Freemasons Queensland
- • Master, since 2010.
- • Treasurer, since 2010.
Music
- • Singer and Musician, various musical groups, including Blue Notes; Cat's Whiskers, Holland Park Ramblers and Brisbane River City Clippers Barbershop Chorus.
- • Singer, Ann St Memorial Masonic Centre, ANZAC Day Commemorations.
Professional
- • Steam Engineer, North Queensland sugar industry/Petrie Pioneer Village, Whiteside, 1954-2018.
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Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division
Mrs Maureen Anne Rutlidge, Elanora Heights
'For service to the community of the Northern Beaches.'
Northern Beaches Creative Leisure and Learning
- • Coordinator, Sunday Activities Program for Adults with Special Needs, 28 years.
- • Volunteer Trainer, Sunday Activities Program for Adults with Special Needs.
Narrabeen Amateur Swimming Club
- • Treasurer.
- • Time Keeper.
- • Member, over 40 years.
- • Life Member.
Community
- • Scripture Teacher, Public Education through the Lakes Catholic Parish.
- • Volunteer, Local Studies History Collection, since 1992.
Awards and Recognition include:
- • Senior Citizen of the Year, Northern Beaches Council, 2019.
- • Recognition Certificates, NSW Volunteer of the Year, 2019, 2020, 2021.
- • Volunteer Citizen of the Year, Pittwater Council, 2007.
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Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division
Dr Laurence John Upfold, Narrabeen
'For service to people who are deaf or hard of hearing.'
Audiology Australia
- • Author, A History of Australian Audiology, Phonak, 2008.
- • Founding Member, 1968.
- • Life Member.
- • Fellow.
Audiologist
- • Private Practice, 1989-2012.
National Acoustic Laboratories (formerly Commonwealth Acoustic Laboratories)
- • Principal Psychologist/Audiologist, 1971-1989.
- • Psychologist in Charge, Brisbane Laboratory, 1964-1971.
- • Psychologist, 1962-1964.
Dr Laurence J Upfold is highly respected as a key figure in the development of the audiology profession in Australia.
Today Laurie and his Partner Beth enjoy the life of beautiful Narrabeen on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. His interests include travel, Australian Test Cricket, and classic Jazz. He has one of the world’s most extensive collections of Kenneth Grahame’s book The Wind in the Willows.
Career History
26 APRIL 1960
Laurie was appointed to a position as a psychologist with the then Commonwealth Acoustic Laboratories (CAL) in Sydney. (Commonwealth Acoustic Laboratories, later National Acoustic Laboratories, Australian Hearing Services, Australian Hearing, now Hearing Australia.) CAL employed psychologists to be trained in audiology ‘on the job’ because there were no university courses in the audiology in Australia at the time. After initial training by Dr Brian Harold (PhD in Audiology at Manchester University) and later by CAL Chief Psychologist, Dr Roland Farrant (PHD Northwestern University USA) Laurie became one of the first audiologists in Australia, a pioneer in the field.
1962
Promoted to a Psychologist Class 2 position in CAL Brisbane
1964-1971
Psychologist in Charge CAL Brisbane
1971-1989
Principal Psychologist/Audiologist National Acoustic Laboratories
1989-2012
Audiologist Private Practice
Achievements:
MANAGEMENT OF CHILDREN AFFECTED BY MATERNAL RUBELLA
In Spring 1963, a year after Laurie took charge of CAL Brisbane there was a rubella outbreak in Qld resulting in many children born being born in 1964 with hearing loss, many also having heart and/or visual defects. About 130 children were diagnosed as hearing impaired due to maternal rubella but many more with hearing impairments of unknown cause were probably also affected by rubella during their mothers’ early pregnancy.
CAL was responsible for fitting hearing aids to children with impaired hearing. In addition, CAL Brisbane was the only centre in Queensland with the expertise and facilities to assess babies and young children. Hence all Queensland children likely to need hearing aids were seen at CAL Brisbane.
Laurie’s management of these children was particularly important because it demonstrated that it was possible to assess the hearing of babies and to initiate early hearing aid fitting.
This experience of the effects of maternal rubella not only led to a continuing interest in the subject but sparked Laurie’s lifelong passion for research.
The first of Laurie’s publications. Deafness Following Rubella in Pregnancy, Medical Journal of Australia 1 February 1970 was the first of many of Laurie’s publications.
Laurie maintained an unwavering devotion to audiology and continued to inspire many others who also became prominent in the field.
FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE AUDIOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA
Laurie promoted the establishment of a professional Society for audiologists and was a founding member of The Audiological Society of Australia (Now Audiology Australia) established in 1968.
PROMOTED PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
In his role as Principal Audiologist in NAL Laurie strongly encouraged Universities in Queensland Victoria and New South Wales to commence post graduate studies in Audiology. He was able to assure the academic administration of the Universities that positions would be available for graduates in the expanding network of NAL hearing centres. His work in establishing professional standards and time/service requirements in NAL made it possible to predict with accuracy the staffing needs of his organisation.
PROMOTED RESEARCH
Laurie has been a frequent presenter at Audiology Australia Conferences and has had several research papers published.
He has also constantly encouraged others to be alert to the opportunities to utilise data from their clinical work for research which then may be disseminated to a wider audience.
ESTABLISHED THE LAURIE UPFOLD YOUNG PRESENTERS AWARD
As an incentive to encourage research in the audiology field, Laurie established The Laurie Upfold Young Presenters Award which continues to be awarded at every Audiology Australia National Conference, won last year by Marcus Voola.
AUTHOR: A HISTORY OF AUSTRALIAN AUDIOLOGY, 2008
Laurie’s book, the basis of his PhD, is the only comprehensive recorded reference to the history of audiology in Australia.
AUDIOLOGY AUSTRALIA AWARDS
Appointed Fellow and Life Member.
From: https://audiology.asn.au/founding-father-of-audiology-australia-celebrates-90th-birthday/
