January 30 - February 5, 2022: Issue 524

 

Australia Day 2022 Honours List: 19 residents recognised

Joan Reid, Wildlife Carer, and Manager, Waratah Park Rehabilitation Centre, Sydney Metropolitan Wildlife Services, has been recognised for over 15 years of saving wildlife in this year's recognitions. Photo of Joan and one of the wombats she has saved. Image: Sydney Wildlife Mobile Care Unit

The Australia Day 2022 Honours List recognises 1040 Australians, including 19 local residents.

The list includes:

  • 732 recipients of awards in the General Division of the Order of Australia (7 AC, 25 AO, 155 AM and 545 OAM) 
  • 30 recipients of awards in the Military Division of the Order of Australia (3 AO, 16 AM and 11 OAM) 
  • 197 Meritorious awards
  • 81 Distinguished and Conspicuous awards

58 Australians recognised for their contribution in support of Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These individuals, recipients of awards in the General Division of the Order of Australia, Meritorious Awards and Military Awards will also be included in an ongoing and permanent COVID-19 Honour roll - gazette

Announcing the Australia Day Honours List, the Governor-General highlight that of the 732 awards in the General Division of the Order of Australia, the highest ever percentage (47 per cent) are for women and 45 per cent are for service to local communities.

”Congratulations to the outstanding Australians recognised in today’s Honours List. Collectively the recipients, whose achievements span community service, science and research, industry, sport, the arts and more, represent the strength and diversity of Australia.

“It has been a challenging couple of years and the recipients announced today are a reminder and reflection of the richness of spirit, selflessness and good in our community.

“The fact that the list includes the highest ever percentage of women is very encouraging and I look forward to this positive trend continuing. We will continue to increase awareness and encourage nominations for people from parts of our community that have been historically underrepresented.

“To the individuals being celebrated today; thank you for your contribution to Australia and congratulations on being recognised by your peers and your nation.

“To all Australians, please consider nominating someone outstanding from your community for recognition in the Order of Australia. The Order belongs to each of us and we each have a part to play. The only way a person can be recognised is for someone to nominate them.

OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Commissioner Shane Alan FITZSIMMONS AFSM
For distinguished service to the community through leadership roles within fire and emergency response organisations.

Resilience New South Wales

  • · Commissioner, since 2020.

New South Wales Rural Fire Service

  • · Commissioner, 2008-2020.
  • · Chair, Bushfire Coordinating Committee and Advisory Council, 2008-2020.
  • · Acting Commissioner, 2007.
  • · Former Executive Director, Operations and Regional Management.
  • · Assistant Commissioner, Operations, Strategic Development and Regional

Management, 1998.

  • · State Operations Officer, 1996-1998.
  • · Regional Planning Officer, Central East Region, 1994-1996.
  • · Volunteer, Duffys Forest Rural Fire Brigade, since 1985.

National Aerial Firefighting Centre

  • · Director, since 2008.
  • · Chair, 2009-2013.

Emergency Management and Government Boards

  • · Deputy Secretary, Emergency Management, current.
  • · New South Wales State Emergency Recovery Controller (SERCON), current.
  • · Chair, New South Wales State Emergency Management Committee (SEMC), current.
  • · Chair, New South Wales State Recovery Committee (SRC), current.
  • · Chair, New South Wales Board of Commissioners (BOC), current.
  • · Chair, National Emergency Medal Committee (NEMC), current.
  • · Member, Australian Bravery Decorations Council, current.
  • · Director, New South Wales Government Telecommunications Authority Board, since 2012.
  • · Member, Champions of Change Coalition - Fire and Emergency Services, since 2017.
  • · Member, NSW State Rescue Board (SRB), 2007-2020.
  • · Chair, NSW State Rescue Board (SRB), 2008-2015.
  • · Member, Australasian Fire and Emergency Services Authorities Council (AFAC), 2007-2020.
  • · Director, Australasian Fire and Emergency Services Authorities Council (AFAC) Board, 2016-2019.
  • · Councillor, Royal Humane Society of New South Wales, since 2016.
  • · Director, Bushfire Co-operative Research Centre, 2009-2014.
  • · Inaugural Australasian Fire Authorities Council (AFAC) Visiting Fellow, Australian Institute of Police Management, 2004-2005.

Awards and recognition include:

  • · Australian Fire Service Medal, New South Wales Rural Fire Service, 2001.
  • · National Medal, 1999 (and 2nd Clasp for over 35 years service).
  • · NSW Rural Fire Service Long Service Medal and 2nd Clasp for over 30 years service.
  • · Life Member, Duffys Forest Rural Fire Brigade.
  • · Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Berowra.
  • · Paul Harris Fellow, Sapphire, Rotary Club of Sydney and Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards.
  • · Australian Father of the Year 2020 - The Shepherd Centre.
  • · NSW Australian of the Year, 2021. 

Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons stated; ''Congratulations to all those recognised in the 2022 Australia Day Honours List. 

Thank you to whoever nominated me, it’s absolutely an honour and I’m truly humbled to be amongst so many wonderful fellow Australians. 

In accepting this honour, I pay tribute to our fire and emergency services personnel and in particular, all the remarkable men and women of the NSW Rural Fire Service who’ve been my extended family for most of my life. Special tribute to all those that have paid the ultimate price while serving and protecting the community and importantly, their family, loved ones, and colleagues.'' 

MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Ms Rachel Mary GRIMES, Freshwater 
For significant service to business in the field of accountancy, and to professional associations.

Challenger Ltd

  • · Chief Financial Officer, since 2021.

Westpac Group

  • · General Manager, Group Finance, 2019-2021.
  • · Chief Financial Officer, Group Technology Division, 2014-2019.
  • · Director, Mergers and Acquisitions, 2007-2014.
  • · Co-lead, merger with St George Bank.
  • · Member, Finance Operating Committee, current.
  • · Member, Finance Inclusion and Diversity Council, current.

BT Financial Group

  • · Head of Product and Sales - BT Life Insurance, 2005-2007.
  • · Head of Executive Office - BT Wealth, 2002-2005.
  • · Senior Manager - Special Projects (M&A), 1998-2002.

PwC

  • · Graduate - Senior Manager, Audit and Assurance, 1990-1998.

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

  • · President, 2011.
  • · Director, 2006-2011.
  • · Chair, NSW State Committee, 2004.
  • · Fellow, 2002.
  • · Member, 1994.

International Federation of Accountants

  • · President, 2016-2018.
  • · Deputy President, 2015-2016.
  • · Board Member, since 2012.

Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board

  • · Member, since 2019

Loreto Kirribilli School

  • · Former Board Member.
  • · Former Chair, Finance Committee and Member, 1998-2010.

Community Other

  • · Board Member, Loreto Ministries, since 2019.
  • · Chair, Finance and Risk Committee, Surfing Australia, since 2016.
  • · Member, Red Shield Appeal Committee, Salvation Army, 2005-2014.
  • · Member, Expert Advisory Committee, Children's Hospital Review, 2009.

Awards and Recognition include:

  • · Meritorious Service Award, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, 2020.
  • · University of Technology Sydney Alumni Award for Excellence, Faculty of Business, 2017. 

MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Mr Martin Andrew HILL, Seaforth 
For significant service to business, to sailing, and to the community.

Property Industry

  • · Founder and Executive Chairman, HillPDA Consulting, since 1990.
  • · Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Estate Master, 2000-2017.
  • · Founder, Metro Housing, late 1990s.
  • · Witness, NSW Land and Environment Court.
  • · Fellow, Australian Property Institute.
  • · Certified Property Valuer.

Committee and Advisory Roles

  • · Member, Ministerial Advisory Board, Minister of Housing NSW, 2007-2008.
  • · Commissioner, Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel, Currawong site, Pittwater, 2008.
  • · Member, Ministerial Review Panel, 2008.
  • · Director, Kingston Foreshore Development Authority, 1999-2004.
  • · Member, Green Square Marketing Advisory Group, South Sydney Development Corporation, 1997-1999.
  • · Member, NSW Affordable Housing Task Force, 1996.
  • · Former Member, NSW Finance Round Table for Affordable Housing.
  • · Former Panel Member, Professional Advisory Services, National Housing and Finance and Investment Corporation.
  • Former Advisory Board Member, 'AccessAccom'.

Academia

  • · Guest Lecturer, University of Sydney.
  • · Guest Lecturer, University of Technology Sydney.
  • · Guest Lecturer, University of New South Wales.

Middle Harbour Yacht Club, Sydney

  • · Commodore, 2007-2010.
  • · Former Board Member.
  • · Former Member, various Sub-committees.

Sailing

  • · Winning Team Member, Etchells World Championships, 2018.
  • · National and International President, Farr 40 Class, 2010-2017.
  • · Patron, Australian Sailing Team and associated Olympic campaigns, 2005-2012.
  • · Sponsor, Youth Academy, Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, 2005-2008.
  • · National President, Sydney 38 Class, 2003-2006.
  • · Skipper, 'Estate Master', Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, mid-2000s.
  • · President, Junior Offshore Australian Champion, 2000-2002.
  • · Participant, Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, 1970s and 1980s.
  • · Represented Australia, One Ton Cup in Sardinia, Italy, 1973.
  • · Owner/Skipper, Yacht races, National Super 30 Champions; Grand Prix

Championships; JP Morgan and Hill PDA Sprint Series.

  • · Member, Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron. 

Community

  • · Chairman, Parish Council, Blessed Sacrament Church, Mosman, 1994-1996.
  • · President, Loreto Rowing Association, 1999-2000.
  • · President, Parent Group, Riverview Rowing, 2000-2001.

Awards and recognition include:

  • · Male Sailor of the Year, NSW/ACT State Sailing Awards, Australian Sailing, 2019.
  • · Yachtsman of the Year, Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, 2019.
  • · International Yachtsman of Year, Middle Harbour Yacht Club, 2018.
  • · Alumni Award for Excellence, Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building, University of Technology Sydney, University of Technology Sydney, 2018.
  • · Chancellor's Luminary Alumni Award for Excellence, 2018.
  • · Etchells World Champion, (sailing), 2018.
  • · Inaugural Recipient, Tig Thomas Trophy, for International competition, Middle Harbour Yacht Club. 2018.
  • · Australian Champion, Farr 40 Class, 2017-2018.
  • · Award named in honour of nominee, 'Martin Hill Property Development Feasibility Prize', University of Technology Sydney.
  • · Gold Medal, World Masters Games Sailing Tasar 45, Sydney, 2009.
  • · Sydney 38 National Champion, 2006.
  • · Australian Super 30 National Champion, 2002. 

MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Emeritus Professor Leslie Michael IRWIG, Frenchs Forest 
For significant service to tertiary education, and to medicine as an epidemiologist.

University of Sydney

  • · Emeritus Professor of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, current.
  • · Personal Chair in Epidemiology, School of Public Health, 1998-2015.
  • · Sub-Dean (Research), School of Public Health, 2003-2006.
  • · Associate Professor in Public Health (Epidemiology), 1988-1997.
  • · Senior Lecturer in Public Health, 1987-1988.
  • · Epidemiologist, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, 1985-1987.

National Health and Medical Research Council

  • · Chief Investigator, 12 research grants, since 1990.
  • · Leader, Screening and Test Evaluation Program, 2002-2015.

Research and Education

  • · Author/Co-Author, over 400 publications including a print and web-based book for the general public: Smart Health Choices: How to Make Informed Health Decisions, 2008, 1999.
  • · Member of international and Australian committees and working groups concerned with generating good evidence and applying it to health care decision-making and policy, 1985 to 2015.

South Africa and the United Kingdom

  • · Honorary Faculty Member, South African Cochrane Centre, 1997-2000.
  • · Head, Epidemiology Sub-Programme, Institute for Biostatistics, South African Medical Research Council, 1981-1985, and Epidemiologist, 1979-1980.
  • · Epidemiologist, National Research Institute for Occupational Diseases, South African Medical Research Council, 1975-1978.
  • · Lecturer (Project Leader, National Study of Health and Growth), Department of Community Medicine, St Thomas' Hospital Medical School, London, 1972-1975.

Australasian Epidemiological Association

  • · Founding Member, 1987.
  • · Life Member, 2016.

Professional Associations Other

  • · Foundation Fellow, Faculty of Public Health Medicine, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, 1991.
  • · Fellow, Faculty of Public Health Medicine, Royal College of Physicians, England, 1983.
  • · Overseas Fellow, American College of Epidemiology, 1982.

Awards and Recognition include:

  • · Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Sydney, 1995.
  • · W Harding le Riche Medal for Epidemiology, University of Witwatersrand, 1986. 

MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Mr Joseph Toufic RIZK OAM, Killarney Heights 
For significant service to the not-for-profit sector, and to banking and commerce.

Community

  • · Chairman, Italian Opera Foundation Association, since 2015.
  • · Primary Sponsor, Young Professionals Program, Art Gallery of New South Wales, since 2021.
  • · Director, Westmead Institute for Medical Research, 2015-2017.
  • · Member of Committee, Powerhouse Museum, since 2021.

Banking and Commerce

  • · Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Arab Bank Australia Ltd, since 2010.
  • · Board Member, Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry, since 2016.
  • · Board Member, Australian Lebanese Chamber of Commerce, since 2007.

Professional Associations

  • · Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors, current.
  • · Fellow, Australian Institute of Management, current.

Awards and Recognition include:

  • · Medal of the Order of Australia, 2015. 

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
The late Mr David William ALLEN
Formerly of Balgowlah NSW 
For service to veterans, and to the community.

RAN Corvettes Association

  • · President, 2016-2021.
  • · Active Member, since circa 1990s.

Middle Harbour Yacht Club

  • · Former Volunteer, Protest Committee.
  • · Former Chief Special Regulation Office Representative, NSW Special Auditing Committee.
  • · Member, circa 1976.

Collaroy Plateau Youth Club

  • · Former Treasurer.

Defence

  • · Captain, Australian Army, 1952-1957.
  • · Able Seaman, Royal Australian Navy, 1943-1946.

Awards and Recognition include:

  • · 1939-1945 Star.
  • · Pacific Star.
  • · War Medal, 1939-1945.
  • · Australian Service Medal, 1939-1945.
  • · Australian Defence Medal.

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Elizabeth Ann BARRACLOUGH, Terrey Hills 
For service to the community of Terrey Hills.

Terrey Hills Community Library

  • · Treasurer, current.
  • · Acquisitions officer, current.
  • · Volunteer Librarian, over 40 years.

Terrey Hills Progress Association

  • · Member, since 1999.
  • · Author, Library Update, monthly newsletter, current.

Community

  • · Volunteer, Northern Beaches Meals on Wheels.
  • · Volunteer, Terrey Hills Nursing Home, current.
  • · Volunteer, Northern Beaches WIRES.

Education

  • · Former Remedial Teacher, Reading and Maths, Terrey Hills Public School.
  • · Former Teacher, New South Wales Department of Education. 

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr John Samuel DONNELLY, Forestville 
For service to the community through social welfare organisations.

St Vincent de Paul Society, Broken Bay Central Council

  • · President, 2017-2021, and 2008-2012.
  • · Vice President, 2001 -2008 and 2012-2016.

St Vincent de Paul Society, New South Wales

  • · Board Member, 2018-2021.
  • · Member, State Council St Vincent de Paul, 2008-2021.
  • · Trustee, Trustees of the Society of St Vincent de Paul, New South Wales, 2008-2012 and 2017-2021.

Catholic Church

  • · Former President and State Council Member, Knight of the Southern Cross Australia.
  • · Altar Server (Acolyte) Church, Catholic Parish of Frenchs Forest, current.

Catenian Association of Australia

  • · Former President.
  • · Member, Warringah Circle, current.

Community

  • · Member and Former President of Forestville Probus Club.
  • · Member local RSL sub branch and Member, Forestville RSL Bowls Club and Golf Club, current.
  • · Former President, RSL Forestville Flying Bowlers, and Member, current.
  • · Member, local men's Barber Shop choir, current.

Education

  • · Deputy Principal, Northern Beaches Campus, Mackellar Girls High, 1986-1996.
  • · Social Science Master, Beacon Hill High School, 1973-1986.
  • · Teacher, Asquith Boys High School, 1965-1973. 

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
The late Mr Alister John FORSYTH
Formerly of Manly NSW
For service to the community of Wollombi Valley.

Laguna/Wollombi Community

  • · Joint Founder and Benefactor, The Village Green (cricket ground, pool, pool house, and five hole golf course), Laguna, 2005-2019.
  • · Supporter and Benefactor, Laguna Public School, 1999-2019.
  • · Co-Founder, The Village People Laguna Cricket Club, 2005.
  • · Secretary, Wollombi Valley Arts Council, 2003-2004.
  • · Supporter, Valley Artists Group, 1999-2019.
  • · Former Supporter, Wollombi Progress Association.

Wollombi Brigade, Lower Hunter Rural Fire Service, NSW Rural Fire Service

  • · Former President.
  • · Former Treasurer.
  • · Former Volunteer.
  • · Benefactor, 1999-2019.

Manly Community

  • · Former Supporter, Manly Beach Surf Lifesaving Club.
  • · Former Member, Manly Golf Club.

Other

  • · Benefactor, Australian Doctors International, 2013-2019.

Awards and Recognition include:

  • · Senior Citizen of the Year, Cessnock City Council, 2019


MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Adrienne Louise LOWE, Narrabeen 
For service to surf lifesaving.

Dee Why Surf Life Saving Club

  • · Bronze Medallion Training Officer, since 2003.
  • · Surf Rescue Training Officer, since 2003.
  • · Advanced Resuscitation Certificate Training Officer, since 2003.
  • · Patrol Captain, 2003-2015.
  • · Honorary Beach Inspector, 2003-2015.
  • · Assistant Chief Instructor, 2003-2004.
  • · Australia Day Co-ordinator, 2004-2010.
  • · Chief Instructor, 2004-2007.
  • · Member, Centenary Committee, 2006-2010.
  • · President, 2007-2010.
  • · Member, Club Building Committee, 2014-2019.
  • · WH&S Officer, since 2016.
  • · Patrol Long Service, 2013.

Surf Life Saving Northern Beaches

  • · Member of the Board of Education and Assessment, since 2004.
  • · Surfcom Radio Operator for SNB, South Coast and Far South Coast, 2006-2016.
  • · Surf Sports Official, since 2006.
  • · Member, Board of Management, 2007-2010.
  • · Member, Finance Committee, 2008-2009.
  • · Member, Board of Education and Assessment- Bronze and Gold Medallion Advisor, 2010-2014.
  • · Member, Meritorious Award Committee, since 2011.
  • · Facilitator, Beach Management and Spinal Management, since 2011.
  • · Member, Selection Panel for Training Officer of the Year, since 2011.
  • · Member, Selection Panel for Assessor of the Year, since 2013.
  • · Member, Selection Panel for Facilitator of the Year, since 2014.
  • · Member, Selection Panel for Volunteer of the Year, 2012-2103.
  • · Branch Patrol Auditor, 2012-2013.
  • · Deputy Director, Board of Youth and Member Development, 2013-2017.
  • · Duty Officer, since 2013.
  • · Championships Sectional Referee- Patrol Competition, since 2014.
  • · Director of Education, since 2014.

Surf Life Saving New South Wales

  • · Volunteer Presenter, Beach to Bush Program, since 2003.
  • · Presenter for Surf Lifesaving, Martine Museum, since 2008.
  • · Sectional Referee, Patrol Competition, Champion Lifesaver, since 2012.
  • · Chief Judge, U17 and U19 First Aid Competition, since 2012.
  • · Professional Development TAF presenter, since 2014.
  • · Member, Selection Panel for Training Officer of the Year, 2015-2018.
  • · Member, Selection Panel for Assessor of the Year, 2015-2018.
  • · Member, Selection Panel for Facilitator of the Year, 2015-2018.
  • · Member, Selection Panel for Community Education Program of the Year, 2015-2018.

Warringah Council 

  • · Member, Surf Club Advisory Panel.
  • · Member, Australia Day Committee.
  • · Member, Infrastructure and Development Committee.

Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal

  • · Chair, Dee Why/Long Reef Area, since 2011.
  • · Fundraiser, Warringah Mall, 2004-2010.

Community Other

  • · Assistant Swimming Coach, North Sydney Masters Swimmers AUSSI, 2004-2010.

Professional

  • · First Aid Officer, St Pius X College, since 2012.
  • · Contract First Aid Officer, Training Aid Australia, 2011-2015.
  • · Level One Swimming Coach, Badger Swim School, 1999-2014.
  • · Community Care Worker, Wesley Gardens, Belrose, 1999-2004.
  • · Swimming Teacher, Carlile Swim School, 1981-1990.


MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Wayne Aden LYNE, Forestville 
For service to the community through emergency response organisations.



Photo: NSW SES Warringah / Pittwater Unit

State Emergency Service (SES) New South Wales

  • · Local Commander, Northern Beaches Cluster, current.
  • · Member, since 1977.

Awards and Recognition include:

  • · NSW Premiers Bushfire Emergency Citation, 2020.
  • · SES 40 Years Long Service Award, SES, 2019.
  • · SES Commissioner Unit Citation, 2016, 2015.
  • · National Medal with Second, 2014.
  • · SES Commissioner Commendation for Service, 2010.
  • · Sydney North Volunteer of the Year, 2009.

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Lynette MILLETT, Bilgola Plateau 
For service to animal welfare.

Northern Beaches Branch, Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Services (WIRES)

  • · Vice Chair, since 2012.
  • · Beaches Parrot Coordinator, since 2000.
  • · Possum and Glider Coordinator, since 1996.
  • · Bandicoot Coordinator, since 1996.
  • · Seabird Coordinator, since 2000.
  • · Bat Coordinator, 1996-2006.
  • · Coordinator, since 1996.
  • · Food and Equipment Coordinator, since 1996.

Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Services (WIRES)

  • · Species Trainer, Small Mammals and Possum and Gliders, 2000-2019.
  • · Rescue and Immediate Care Course Trainer
  • · Life Member, 2015.
  • · Member, since 1995.

Community

  • · Volunteer, School of Veterinary Science's data collection into possum diseases project, University of Sydney, 2016.
  • · Past Member, P&C Playtime Kindergarten, Avalon.
  • · Past Secretary, Avalon Cub and Scouts
  • · Unit Helper Bilgola Plateau Girl Guides
  • · Past Member, Meals on Wheels.
  • · Community Educator (then) Spastic Centre.
  • · Locker Coordinator Barrenjoey High School

Awards and Recognition include:

  • · Citizen of the Year, Northern Beaches Council, 2017.
  • · Northern Beaches Senior Volunteer of the Year 2021

Lyn Millet has volunteered for WIRES for 27 years.  She readily shares expertise on possums and gliders by teaching new WIRES members throughout NSW; advises veterinarians; and gives talks to community groups such as scouts, schools, pre-schools, tree loppers, vet nurses and fire brigades. Lyn helps with research into possum diseases by collecting data for Sydney University’s Veterinary Science Department.


MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Joan REID, NSW
For service to conservation and the environment.

Wildlife Conservation

  • · Wildlife Carer, and Manager, Waratah Park Rehabilitation Centre, Sydney Metropolitan Wildlife Services, current.
  • · Fundraiser and Campaigner, Sydney Wildlife's Mobile Care Unit, 2020.
  • · Wildlife Rescuer/Carer, Sydney Wildlife Rescue, since 2007.

Awards and Recognition include:

  • · Outstanding Community Service Award, Northern Beaches Council, 2019.
  • · Liane Poulton Award for outstanding Contributions, Sydney Wildlife Rescue, 2020.
  • · Caring for our Native Animals Eco Awards, Northern Beaches Council, 2021. 

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Jann ROBINSON, Narraweena 
For service to education.

Education

  • · Principal, St Luke's Grammar School, 2015-2020.
  • · Dean, Years 7-9, and Modern History Teacher, William Clarke College, 2001-2004.
  • · History/Christian Studies Teacher, and Year 10 Coordinator, Roseville College, 1993- 2000.
  • · English, History and Christian Studies Teacher, William Clarke College, 1989-1991.
  • · Casual Teacher, Toongabbie Public School, Pendle Hill High School, Toongabbie Baptist School, 1987-1988.
  • · English Teacher, ISCF Member and Debating Coach, Manly Boys High School, 1975-1976.

Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA)

  • · ACT/New South Wales Chair, 2014-2015.
  • · National Board Member, 2014-2017
  • · Branch Secretary, 2012-2013.
  • · Member, 2005-2020.
  • · Honorary Life Member 2021.

Professional Other

  • · Board Member, Anglican Education Commission 2019-2021.
  • · Chair, Heads of Independent Co-Educational Schools NSW, 2010-2012.
  • · Member, Australian College of Educational Leaders, Australian College of Educators.
  • · Co-Author, with Professor Guy Claxton (United Kingdom) and others, Powering up Your School - The Learning Power Approach to School Leadership.
  • · Council Member, Abbotsleigh School 2021 ongoing. 


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

Ms Juliet Maree SMITH, Forestville 
For service to the community through emergency response organisations.


Photo: NSW SES Warringah / Pittwater Unit

State Emergency Service (SES) New South Wales

  • · Team Leader and Trainer, SES Warringah Pittwater, since 2006.
  • · Member, since 1999.

Awards and recognition include:

  • · Premier's Bushfire Emergency Citation, 2020.
  • · SES 20 Years Long Service Award, 2019.
  • · SES Commissioner Unit Citation, 2015.
  • · National Medal, 2014.
  • · SES State Medal, Hunter/Sydney Northern Storm, 2007. 

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mrs Julie SUTTON, Frenchs Forest 
For service to the community of the Northern Beaches.


Photo: A J Guesdon

Warringah Council

  • · Mayor, 2002-2003 and 1995-1996.
  • · Deputy Mayor, 2011, 2001-2002 and 1994-1995.
  • · Deputy Shire President, 1987-1993.
  • · Councillor, 2008-2011, 1987-1989 and 1980-1985.

NSW Rural Fire Service

  • · Member, Belrose Rural Fire Brigade, current.
  • · Chair, Joint Bushfire Committee, Warringah/Pittwater Rural Fire Brigade, 1980-1990.
  • · Chair, Sub-Advisory Committee, Warringah/Pittwater Rural Fire Brigade, 1980-1990.

Community

  • · Patron, Wakehurst Rugby Club, since 1984.
  • · Patron, Wakehurst Soccer Club, 2018.
  • · Patron, Forest Computer Pals for Seniors, until 2010.
  • · Past Patron, South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club.
  • · Marriage Celebrant, since 1986.

Glen Street Theatre

  • · Patron, current.
  • · Founding Member, 1985

The Forest High School

  • · Secretary of the Council, since 2004.
  • · Council Member, since 1980.
  • · Teacher of Modern Languages, 1965-1984.

Education

  • · Member, Kuringai College of Advanced Education Advisory Council, 1989 and
  • · 1981-1985.
  • · Member, Seaforth Technical and Further Education Advisory Council, 10 years.
  • · Teacher at Raymond Terrace High School.

HONORARY MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Douglas Roy DENBY, Mona Vale 
For service to people with disability through sport.

Riding for the Disabled Australia

  • · President and Treasurer, 1992-2000.
  • · Treasurer, Federation of Riding for the Disabled Australia International, 2000-2006.
  • · Auditor, 1992-2000.
  • · Treasurer, NSW Branch, 1992-2000.
  • · Treasurer, Tall Timbers, NSW Branch, 1990-2000.
  • · Member, Tall Timbers, NSW Branch, 1982-2000.
  • · Life Member, 2006.

Australian Paralympic Committee

  • · Chair, Finance Committee, 1996-2013.
  • · Finance Director, 1996-2013.

Australian Paralympic Equestrian Team

  • · Official, London Paralympic Games, 2012.
  • · Official, Beijing Paralympic Games, 2008.
  • · Assistant Chef de Mission, Athens Paralympic Games, 2004.

Pony Club Association of New South Wales

  • · President, West Pennant Hills Branch, 10 years.
  • · Treasurer, Zone 26, 30 years.
  • · Treasurer, 1992-2014.
  • · Honorary Life Member, 2012.

Equestrian

  • · Life Member, Pony Club Australia, 2010.
  • · Former Volunteer, Equestrian Australia.

Awards and Recognition include:

  • · Distinguished Long Service Medal, NSW Sports Federation, 2013.
  • · Australian Paralympic Medal, Australian Paralympic Committee, 2011.
  • · Gow-Gates Services to the Sports Award - Vaulting, Equestrian NSW Awards for Excellence, 2011.
  • · Westpac Community Treasurers' Award, Westpac Awards Honour Roll, 2011. 

PUBLIC SERVICE MEDAL (PSM)
Ms Stephanie BARKER, Allambie Heights
For outstanding public service to urban planning in New South Wales.

Ms Stephanie Barker is currently serving as Chief City Planner at Western Parkland City Authority. Considered one of New South Wales leading strategic planners and an influential urban planner, Ms Barker has made significant contributions to the urban planning landscape of Greater Sydney.

Throughout her career, Ms Barker has been instrumental in the establishment and delivery of a number of large-scale planning projects. At the Greater Sydney Commission (GSC) she developed the Greater Sydney Region Plan A Metropolis of Three Cities and coordinated teams to develop strategic planning policy to ensure a genuine alignment of strategic land use and infrastructure planning. She established an approach to partnering with agencies which set a new benchmark for strategic planning in New South Wales. She pioneered a strategic planning 'Community of Practice' between the New South Wales Government and local councils, building capacity in local councils to embrace strategic planning and incorporate it into their own local plans. Ms Barker also led the development of the innovative report The Pulse of Greater Sydney a dashboard that brings together data from across government to track Greater Sydney's evolution towards a Metropolis of Three Cities.


Ms Barker's recent contributions to the Western Parkland City Authority, and specifically to the Western City District Plan, are helping to shape Western Sydney's future with housing, infrastructure and public land use befitting a global city. She is coordinating engagement with over 250 representatives from 40 organisations, encouraging open discussions about complex problems to ensure the most effective solutions are identified.

Ms Barker has made outstanding contributions to the New South Wales community through transformational urban planning, supported by her use of innovative methodologies, strong leadership and commitment to collaboration and excellence. She is dedicated to the pursuit of better outcomes for community and was recognised as 2019 New South Wales Planner of the Year. In addition to her technical knowledge, she has a deep commitment to professional development and knowledge sharing.