Australia Day Honours 2006

The University of Melbourne is proud to announce the following list of alumni who were awarded Australia Day Honours in 2006.

AC: Companion of the Order of Australia

The Reverend Gerald Glynn O'COLLINS, AC, Bachelor Arts (Honours) 1958, Master Arts 1959

For service to the Catholic church internationally and to scholarship as a renowned theologian, academic and influential contributor to ecumenical relations.

AO: Officer of the Order of Australia

Professor Edward BYRNE, AO, Doctor Science 1995

For service to neurology as a clinician and academic and to advances in medical research, particularly in the area of mitochondrial muscle disease.

Mrs Inga Vivienne CLENDINNEN, AO, Bachelor Arts (Honours) 1966, Master Arts 1972

For service to scholarship as a writer and historian addressing issues of fundamental concern to Australian society and for contributing to shaping public debate on conflicting contemporary issues.

Mr Robert John Albert CORNALL, AO, Bachelor Law 1968

For service to the community through contributions to the development of public policy, particularly counter terrorism arrangements in a changing global security environment; and through providing advice and governance across a diverse range of responsibilities within the civil justice system.

Professor Frank Cameron JACKSON, AO, Bachelor Science 1964, Bachelor Arts (Honours) 1968

For service to education, particularly in the disciplines of philosophy and social sciences as an academic, administrator and researcher.

AM: Member of the Order of Australia

Dr Jan Ross BASTIAAN, AM, RFD, Bachelor Dental Science 1974, Master Dental Science 1976

For service to the preservation of military history, particularly through designing and sculpting commemorative information plaques placed throughout the world on Australian battlefields of the two world wars, and to the dental profession.

Dr Geoffrey Ian BIRD, AM, Bachelor Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery 1958

For service to medicine in the field of reconstructive and plastic surgery, and to international relations through the provision of medical services and training for surgical staff in developing countries.

Ms Carolynne Ann June BOURNE, AM, Bachelor Arts 1988

For service to the community through supporting and providing opportunities for talented artisans and tradespeople to develop their skills and knowledge to enhance the workplace and industry, and to fostering leading edge technologies and intercultural exchanges.

Dr Michael John DALLING, AM, Bachelor Agricultural Science 1967, Master Agricultural Science 1971

For service to the biotechnology industry through contributions to research and development organisations and commercialisation efforts to benefit Australian companies, producers and consumers.

Professor The Hon George HAMPEL QC, AM, Bachelor Law 1957

For service to legal education, particularly in the field of advocacy training, and to professional organisations.

Air Commodore Andrew John KIRKHAM, AM, RFD, QC, Bachelor Law 1964

For exceptional service in the field of military law, particularly as the Deputy Judge Advocate General (Air Force).

Dr Judith Ann LAMBERT, AM, Bachelor Science (Honours) 1971, Ph.D. Medicine, Dental & Health Sciences 1975

For service to the community through a range of policy development and coordination roles within the conservation and environment movement, and to local government.

Dr Judith Mary MACDONALD, AM, Bachelor Medicine 1951

For service to medicine as a paediatrician and as an advocate in the field of child health, education, welfare and disability support services.

Dr Robyn Christine ROBINSON, AM, Bachelor Arts (Honours) 1969, Master Arts 1974, Ph.D. Arts 1983

For service to the community through the development of professional support and early intervention services in relation to psychological trauma management for emergency services organisations.

Ms Lynette SWINBURNE, AM, Graduate Diploma Movement & Dance 1982

For service to women with breast cancer and their families through the establishment and development of Breast Cancer Network Australia.

Professor Emeritus John Charles THONARD, AM, Bachelor Dental Science 1950

For service to dentistry and the advancement of dental education, to the promotion of dental research, and to improved multidisciplinary health science networks.

Mr Peter Alfred TOOGOOD, AM, Graduate Diploma Physical Education 1954

For service to golf, to the establishment of the Australasian Golf Museum, and to the development of school sport.

OAM: Medal of the Order of Australia

Mr John Gordon BATE, OAM, Bachelor Engineering (Mechanical) 1949, Bachelor Commerce 1966

For service to conservation and the environment, particularly the preservation of coastal regions through a range of land care organisations.

Dr George Gordon BENNETT, OAM, Bachelor Surveying 1954, Master Surveying 1962

For service to surveying and mapping, particularly as an educator and a specialist in the field of celestial navigation and positional astronomy.

Ms Lynette CLAYTON, OAM, Bachelor Arts 1957

For service to psychology, particularly the application of psychodrama as a clinical tool, and to the community through the Uniting Church in Australia.

Mr William McKenzie CLELAND, OAM, Bachelor Law 1956

For service to the community through a range of aged care, social welfare, church and education organisations and to the law.

Dr Valerie Alison DAVENPORT, OAM, Bachelor Medicine & Bachelor Surgery 1952

For service to women's health as a general practitioner, particularly in the area of family planning, and to the community.

Mr Desmond Drewitt DAVEY, OAM, Bachelor Arts 1941, Graduate Diploma Education 1948, Bachelor Education (Post Graduate) 1970

For service to education as a teacher and principal and through contributions to a number of professional organisations.

Dr Barry Noel EDWARDS, OAM, Bachelor Medicine & Bachelor Surgery 1965

For service to the community, particularly through fundraising for The Leprosy Mission Australia.

Professor Marcia Valerie GEORGE, OAM, Graduate Diploma Human Relationships/Education 1985

For service to nursing, particularly the development and implementation of new treatment and care methods for patients with cardiovascular disease.

Dr Roslyn Ann GLOW, OAM, Bachelor Arts 1967

For service to the community, particularly Palliative Care Victoria.

Dr Roland Ronnie GOLDBERG, OAM, Bachelor Dental Science 1961

For service to community health, particularly in support of Rotary International projects.

The Reverend David John GRIFFITHS, OAM, RFD

For service to the Baptist Union of Australia and to the Australian Defence Force as an Army Chaplain.

Dr Richard Clinton GUTCH, OAM, Bachelor Medicine & Bachelor Surgery 1953

For service to medicine as a general practitioner and through executive roles with various medical organisations.

Dr Peter HARDY SMITH, OAM, Bachelor Medicine & Bachelor Surgery 1954

For service to medicine in the field of ophthalmology and through support for professional organisations.

Mr Antony Hamilton LAMB, OAM, Bachelor Arts 1971

For service to pharmacy, to the Australian Parliament and to the community.

The Venerable George Bromlet LUCAS, OAM, Bachelor Arts 1951

For service to the Anglican Church of Australia, particularly the Diocese of Melbourne.

Dr John Michael LUMB, OAM, Bachelor Agricultural Science 1961

For service to the environment through the development and implementation of policy on public land use and initiatives related to catchment and water management in the Port Phillip and Westernport region.

Mr Brian Francis MORAN, OAM, Bachelor Architecture 1979

For service to the community, particularly as a fundraiser for Oxfam Community Aid Abroad.

Mr Robert Louis NEWMAN, OAM, Bachelor Science (Forestry) 1958

For service to forestry through administrative roles in industry organisations and as an educator and author, and to the community.

Ms Diana Vivienne O'NEIL, OAM, Graduate Diploma Social Studies 1968, Bachelor Arts 1973

For service to the community in the field of social work, particularly in the areas of child and family welfare.

Ms Gail Ann OWEN, OAM, Master Law 1980

For service to the law, particularly through executive roles in a range of professional organisations.

Mr Graham Vincent SHERRY, OAM, Bachelor Law (Honours) 1974, Bachelor Commerce 1974

For service to Australian Rules football, to business and commerce through industry organisations, and to the community.

Dr Brian Willoughby WALKLATE, OAM, Bachelor Medicine & Bachelor Surgery 1952

For service to the community of Charlton as a general practitioner, and through a range of community organisations, particularly the Rotary Club of Charlton.

PSM: Public Service Medal

Mr Alan John DAVIS, PSM, Bachelor of Education 1978

For outstanding public service and contribution to education both in Victoria and in the Maldives, especially in the wake of the Boxing Day Tsunami.

Ms Sara Elizabeth KENFIELD, PSM, Masters Education 2002

For outstanding public service in the education of deaf and hearing-impaired students.

AFSM: Australian Fire Service Medal

Mr Anthony Grey BARTLETT, AFSM, Bachelor of Forest Science 1979

ASM: Ambulance Service Medal

Mr Alexander Holmes CURRELL, ASM, Masters Engineering 1976, Bachelor Arts 1982

CSC: Conspicuous Service Cross

Major Douglas Watson LAIDLAW, CSC, Bachelor Economics & Bachelor Law 1989

For outstanding achievement, professionalism and leadership of Rifle Company Butterworth Contingent 68 and providing support of the highest standard to Operation Sumatra Assist.

Group Captain John Michael McGARRY, CSC, Bachelor Science 1985

For outstanding achievement and performance of duty as the Chief Operations Officer of Headquarters Joint Operations Command.