A COVID-era premier, rocker and footy player have been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours list.
A COVID-era premier, rock star and an AFL legend have been recognised in this year's King 's Birthday Honours list.
Mr Andrews is recognised for his service to the people and Parliament of Victoria, public health, policy and regulatory reform, and infrastructure development.He was the state's longest-serving Labor premier from 2014 to 2023 and led Victoria through significant historical events, including the 2019-20 bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic.Aunty Beryl Van Oploo started work at 12 but didn't have a formal education until she was 31.
Professor D'Onise received a Member of the Order of Australia for services to public health for her work overseeing COVID-19 operations for South Australia Health. The Canberran, who has served on the boards of the National Council of Women Australia, Equality Rights Alliance and Women's Royal Australian Naval Service , has received a Medal of the Order of Australia for service to women's affairs.
"If I had a dollar for everyone who told me that hardly ever happens, I'd be a rich person," she said.She welcomed the team's work being recognised. "What we're trying to do is to lift the profile of social enterprise in WA and show that creating impact at the core of business models can change lives."Darwin's Donna Rousham's work with children with disabilities was inspired by her daughter, Tahnee Afuhaamango, who in 2021 broke a swimming world record without even realising it.
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