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Queen's Birthday Honours for Monash community

11 June 2008

Member of the Order of Australia medal

Member of the Order of Australia (AM) medal.

Monash University congratulates its alumni, staff, former staff and supporters who received Queen's Birthday Honours in 2008.

Members of the Monash community were recognised for their contributions in fields including medicine, education, public policy, the environment, law and the arts.

Among those honoured were alumnus and staff member Emeritus Professor Richard Fox (LLD 1990) from the Faculty of Law who was recognised for his service to the law and to legal education, particularly in the areas of criminal procedure and sentencing; Associate Professor Jack Hansky from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences for his service to medicine in the field of gastroenterology; and alumnus and staff member Professor David Wells (MBBS 1976, GradCertHE 2005) from the Department of Forensic Medicine for his service to forensic medicine and to the development of educational and training programs.

Professor Richard Fox said he was "chuffed" at being appointed a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AM).

"I am very pleased that this Order of Australia recognition has come during University's 50th anniversary celebrations," Professor Fox said. "I have received this honour for work I have undertaken at the Law School and I am grateful to my fellow law teachers and students who made sure I kept up the pace."

Also appointed a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AM) was Associate Professor Jack Hansky who said he was delighted with his award.

Professor David Wells said receiving the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) was a great honour. "The work has been very much a team effort," Professor Wells said. "I have been most fortunate to be part of an enthusiastic and talented group working at an organisation that has always supported our endeavours."

Former Secretary of the Victorian Department of Human Services, alumna Patricia Faulkner (MAdmin 1984) becomes an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for service to the community and public policy.

Mr Paul Gardner (BBus 1981) was recognised for service to advertising, the arts and social welfare organisations and becomes a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). Mr Gardner is Group Chairman of advertising agency Grey Group and served for five years as Chairman of the Melbourne Football Club.

Congratulations to all those receiving honours:

Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)

Ms Patricia Faulkner AO (MAdmin 1984)
Alumna
For service to the community through the development and implementation of public policy relating to health, aged care, children's services, disability services and housing.

Mr Martyn Myer AO (MEngSc 1989)
Alumnus and donor
For service to business and to the community, particularly through contributions to medical research and the establishment of the Florey Neurosciences Institute and through executive and philanthropic roles with a range of organisations.

Member of the Order of Australia (AM)

Professor Dennis Altman AM
Former staff member
For service to education as an academic, social and political commentator, and to the community through raising awareness of human rights issues and as a contributor to the development of HIV/AIDS policy.

The Reverend Canon Dr Raymond Cleary AM (DipEd 1970, BEd 1969)
Alumnus
For service to the Anglican Church of Australia, and to the community through executive roles in a range of social justice and welfare organisations.

Mr Albert Dadon AM
Monash supporter and donor
For service to the arts, particularly through the Melbourne Jazz Festival, to the community through philanthropic support for cultural and charitable organisations, and to business.

Dr Andrew Dent AM (MPH 2002)
Alumnus
For service to emergency medicine as an academic, researcher and educator and through administrative roles at St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne. Dr Dent passed away on 10 June 2008, subsequent to the Awards' announcement.

Emeritus Professor Richard Fox AM (LLD 1990)
Alumnus and staff member
For service to the law and to legal education, particularly in the areas of criminal procedure and sentencing.

Mr Paul Gardner AM (BBus 1981)
Alumnus
For service to the community through social welfare organisations addressing youth homelessness and unemployment, to the arts, and to advertising.

Associate Professor Jack Hansky AM
Staff member and board member of the Monash University Medical Foundation
For service to medicine in the field of gastroenterology, particularly through research and clinical practice in the treatment of gastric bleeding, to medical education, and to the community.

Ms Cathryn McKenzie AM (BA 1972, LLB(Hons) 1973)
Alumna
For service to the law and to the community as an advocate for human rights and equal opportunity.

Associate Professor David Paton AM (PhD (Sci) 1980)
Alumnus
For service to conservation and the environment through research into the ecology and behaviour of Australian birds, to the management and restoration of the natural environment, and to education.

Ms Penelope Paton AM (MEnvSc 1978)
Alumna
For service to conservation and the environment through the management of natural resources and ecosystems, and as a contributor to environmental and ornithological research projects.

Professor Stephen Redman AM (PhD (Eng)1967, DSc 1981)
Alumnus
For service to medical science, particularly in the field of experimental neuroscience as an academic and researcher and through contributions to professional organisations.

Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)

Dr Michael Birrell OAM (MBBS 1977)
Alumnus
For service to medicine as a general practitioner in the Point Lonsdale region.

Mrs Adair Bunnett OAM (BA1969, DipEd 1970)
Alumna
For service to the community, particularly through the preservation and promotion of local history and as a proponent of responsible urban development.

Dr Eric Ealey OAM
Former staff member
For service to conservation and the environment.

Dr Sydney Giddy OAM
Monash supporter and donor
For service to medicine as an anaesthetist, and to the community of Ballarat.

Dr Norman James OAM (MBBS 1966)
Alumnus
For service to medicine in the discipline of psychiatry through the development and delivery of mental health services, to professional organisations, and to the community.

Mr Ronald Raab OAM (BEc 1972)
Alumnus
For service to the community through roles with diabetes care organisations, particularly through the development of humanitarian programs with Insulin for Life Australia.

Professor David Wells OAM (MBBS 1976, GradCertHE 2005)
Alumnus and staff member
For service to forensic medicine and to the development of educational and training programs.

Public Service Medal

Ms Adele Byrne PSM (BJuris1977, LLB(Hons) 1979)
Alumna
For outstanding public service in the establishment and administration of the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia.

Miss Stephanie Foster PSM (BA(Hons)1987)
Alumna
For outstanding public service in the provision of high-level policy advice to government in relation to the deployment of Australian military personnel on overseas operations.

Australian Police Medal *

Detective Superintendent Richard Grant APM (AssDipA(PolSt) 1995, BA(PoliceSt) 1996)
Alumnus

Assistant Commissioner Brett Pointing APM (BLitt(Hons) 1995, BA(PoliceSt))
Alumnus

Ambulance Service Medal *

Dr Eric Elks ASM (GradCertEd(Secondary) 1996, GradDipEd(Second))
Alumnus

* Citations are not published for these honours