Professor Susan Dodds, interim Vice-Chancellor congratulated all of the recipients, including La Trobe alumni, former staff and members of the local communities we serve.
“These prestigious awards are recognition of the significant national and global contribution of the La Trobe community. I congratulate everyone who has received an Australia Day Honour,” Professor Dodds said.
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
Lisa Fitzpatrick AO (Alumni)
State Secretary of the ANMF
For distinguished service to the nursing and midwifery professions through leadership and advocacy roles.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
Francis Acquah AM (Alumni)
For significant service to mental health care, and to the community.
Varvara Athanasiou-Ioannou AM (Alumni)
For significant service to the community, particularly through inclusion and diversity initiatives, in a range of roles.
Dr Jennifer Gowan AM (former staff)
For significant service to medicine as a pharmacist, to professional societies, and to community health.
Christine Kotur AM (Alumni)
For significant service to education, and to the community of Victoria.
The Hon Sharman Stone AM MP (Alumni)
For significant service to the people and Parliament of Australia, and to the community through executive positions.
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
Claire Cotter OAM (Alumni)
For service to people with a disability.
Barbara Grove OAM (Alumni)
For service to youth through Girl Guides.
Lisa Hasker OAM (former staff)
For service to sports administration.
Joanne Kwok OAM (Alumni)
For service to the youth, and to the community of Bayside.
Allan Robinson OAM (Alumni)
For service to secondary education.
Lee Walker OAM (Alumni)
For service to conservation and the environment.
Emergency Services Medal
Susan Sheldrick ESM (Alumni)
The Emergency Services Medal recognises distinguished service as a member of an Australian emergency service. It also recognises people who are involved in emergency management, training or education.
Conspicuous Service Medal
Dr Lindsay Carey CSM (Alumni, Staff Member)
For devotion to duty in Moral Injury research and the development of resources and training to support Australian Defence Force personnel.
