Australia Day honours list 2023

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Australia Day 2023 honours for elder abuse law trailblazer ... (The Guardian)

Most of the 1047 Australians honoured are not famous but many of them have changed lives, if not the country.

Lewis said he was “honoured” to be put into the same category as the more famous recipients of the awards. But many of them have changed lives, if not the country. Of her achievements, she said she was “especially proud of reports that examine the impacts of discrimination on women in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities”. “It is perhaps turning into a family tradition,” the Yorta Yorta woman of the Dhulanyagen Ulupna clan said. “Over the years of my advocacy and activism I have seen Melbourne’s Jewish community become a beacon of LGBTIQ+ inclusion,” he said. Take the solicitor Rodney Lewis, appointed to the Order of Australia for his “life-long contribution to human rights and civil liberties both in Australia and more broadly across our region”.

The late Archie Roach among Australia Day Honours list recipients ... (SBS)

Researchers, a '90s NBL player, a celebrity chef, a concert promoter and a songwriter-musician who was able to bridge divides have been recognised in the ...

The percentage of female recipients grew slightly in 2023, up two percent on the previous year to 48 per cent. Within this space, we experience the very best of humanity.” “Community, collaboration and connecting with people through food is what motivates me. Member of the Order of Australia (AM) Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) Companion of the Order of Australia (AC)

Australia Day 2023: Greek Australians recognised in honours list for ... (Greek Herald)

At least 11 Greek Australians have been named by the Governor General today in the Australia Day 2023 Honours List.

Alexandra Vakitsidis was born in Lemos, Prespa in the Florina region of Greece and came to Australia at the age of 17. Throughout her 21-year career, she has been instrumental in the rehabilitation of offenders who need psychological and therapeutic help for Substance Abuse Disorder. The Greek Australian is also a Council Member of the University of South Australia since 2017, and has been a member of the Community Advisory Committee at the Special Broadcasting Service since 2017. Mr Xydas has been the Chair of DoricGroup since 1989 and is a former President of the Australian Institute of Building from 2001-2002. She has also volunteered for 30 years at Our Lady Star of the Sea. Pauline Maniskas’ service to the community of the Central Coast in New South Wales has been more than important. She’s also been a former President of the Berwick and District Tennis Association. She has held influential positions at the Greek Children’s Choir in Victoria and the Greek Florinian Choir, while also educating for the last 20 years. “I feel very humble as there are so many wonderful volunteers on the Central Coast and beyond that do tireless work in some difficult circumstances. I am humbled that people around me thought highly of my contribution over so many years and considered me worthy for nomination.” “Congratulations to the outstanding Australians recognised in today’s Honours List. At least 11 Greek Australians have been named by the Governor General today in the Australia Day 2023 Honours List.

135 Queenslanders celebrated in 2023 Australia Day Honours (Media Statements)

First Nations NRL superstar Preston Campbell, inclusive education champion Dr Rhonda Faragher, and visionary festival producer Cathy Hunt are among the list – ...

Queenslanders are encouraged to nominate members of their community for an Order of Australia throughout the year – to ensure high achievement, professional contributions and charitable pursuits are justly recognised and celebrated. “At a national level, I’m also pleased to see more women being recognised for their contributions, with this year’s list including the highest percentage of female Order of Australia recipients in an honours list since the introduction of the Australian honours system in 1975. “To be recognised on this esteemed list means each of these incredible Queenslanders have made an indelible mark on the social and cultural fabric of this country.

Australia Day 2023 Honours List (South Coast Register)

For distinguished service to the agricultural, food production and business sectors, and to tertiary education. Emeritus Professor Warwick Peter ANDERSON AM.

For service to the community of the Gold Coast. For service to the community of the Central Coast. For service to the community of the Cairns region. For service to the community of the Sunshine Coast. For service to the community of the Fraser Coast. For service to the community of the Wangaratta region. For service to the community of the Grafton region. For service to the environment, and to the community. For service to the law, and to the community. For service to the community of the Grenfell region. For service to the community of the Albury-Wodonga region. For significant service to the law, to business, and to the community.

Greek Australians in the Australia Day Honours List (Neos Kosmos)

There are 11 Greek Australians who have been selected for honours for their contribution to Australia, and the community out of 1047 Australians awarded in ...

Australian Army Colonel John George Papalitsas was awarded a Conspicuous Services Cross (CSC) for outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of the North West Mobile Force and as the inaugural Commander of the Regional Force Surveillance Group. As a member of the Greek and Greek Cypriot Women in Australia Association, since 1999 she has tirelessly worked to promote Greek issues in SA. Denise Constantinou from NSW was awarded an Australian Corrections Medal (ACM) for her work in Corrective Services and is a senior psychologist and team Leader at the Compulsory Drug Treatment Correctional Centre. Deborah Lynne Efthymiades from Canberra was awarded Public Service Medal (PSM) for her service to public education, and in “leading significant education system policy and reform for the ACT.” Efthymiades is recognised for her ability to provide exceptional leadership and commitment in exercising her role, but also to supporting positive workplace culture and staff advocacy. He is the president of the Greek community of Queensland and the Greek Orthodox Community of St George, Brisbane. She has led several education strategies for the ACT to guide all parts of the education system to support and deliver excellence and equity in educational outcomes for every child, making sure early childhood education is high-quality, accessible and affordable. She leads a multi-disciplinary team of psychologists, Community Corrections Officers and Services and Programs Officers to deliver an intensive Alcohol or Other Drug (AOD) program. Pauline Maniskas, from Wamberal NSW, was awarded an OAM for service to the community of the Central Coast. She is also an ambassador of the Hospital Research Foundation, since 2012 and heads the Greek Friends of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Alexandra Vakitsidis from Adelaide, was awarded an OAM for her service to the Greek community of Adelaide. Over 45.4 per cent of awards that is 334 in total were for outstanding service or achievement in the community. “I am most proud of inventing an insertion tape that measures the mid-upper arm circumference to assess muscle mass in young children.