Australian Honours and Awards

The Order of Australia Association Foundation Scholarships help young people continue their studies and match recipients with a member of the Order as a mentor.    They are a great example of how people recognised through the Order of Australia keep contributing to the community, supporting others and making an impact.    Recently the Governor-General of Australia  welcomed the 2024 recipients to Admiralty House to learn about their stories. Listen to Ayman Miazi from Monash University on what the support from the Order of Australia Association means to him.    The Order of Australia Association Monash Engineering #OrderOfAustralia #AboveandBeyond #AustralianHonours #AustralianHonoursandAwards #Community 

2025 will be a year of celebration for the Australian honours system – 50 years of uplifting and honouring Australians.   Stay tuned for information about how you can get involved in the 50th celebrations.   Office of the Governor of Victoria Government House WA Shane Fitzsimmons AO AFSM Shelley Reys AO The Order of Australia Association Council for the Order of Australia Australian Bravery Decorations Council Craig Kitchen MVO #AustralianHonoursandAwards 

People who are recognised through the Order of Australia don't stop working when they receive a medal.    They keep contributing to the community, supporting others and making an impact.    One way is through the Order of Australia Association Foundation Scholarships. These scholarships help promising young Australians continue their studies and match recipients with a member of the Order as a mentor.    Recently the Governor-General of Australia welcomed the 2024 scholarship recipients to Admiralty House to learn about their stories.    Listen to Jade Harrison from the University of Technology Sydney on what the support from the Order of Australia Association Foundation means to her.    https://lnkd.in/g3k6HZ7g  UTS Faculty of Health The Order of Australia Association Jade Harrison #OrderOfAustralia #AboveandBeyond #AustralianHonoursandAwards #Community 

Karen Noonan OAM was invested at a ceremony at Government House Victoria for outstanding service to community music and through emergency response organisations.    When she received the news that she was to be recognised, Ms Noonan thought it was a joke.    "‘No, how could it be me?’… and then I looked at the email, and it looked fair dinkum, and then I thought perhaps if someone has gone to the trouble of nominating me, I’m going to have to accept,” she said.     A stalwart of the local community in Monbulk, Karen has been involved with a number of volunteer organisations over several decades.    A primary school choir teacher since 1989, she has also been closely involved in a wide range of events that promote tourism and bring the local community together.    From involvement in the Girl Guides, to the CFA, to community music events – the breadth of Karen’s volunteering service is truly impressive.    To read more about Karen Noonan OAM, go to: https://lnkd.in/gxqC5_6Y   Dandenong Ranges Music Council Country Fire Authority (CFA) Office of the Governor of Victoria #OrderofAustralia #AustralianHonours #AustralianHonoursandAwards #Inspiring

Whether through fundraising efforts with Rotary, support for scientific exploration, or conservation work, Malcolm and Valerie Hansen OAM’s contributions have left a significant mark on South Australia.     “Volunteering is something that we have always done, starting from when we were first married and worked in Aboriginal communities,” Mrs Hansen said.    “When we received the letter, it just stunned us… it was the last thing that we expected would ever happen.    “You don’t do it for recognition, but it is very humbling to be recognised for what you do.”     For more than 40 years, the Hansen’s have exemplified the spirit of selfless service, with their work having a profound impact on community life, particularly in regional and rural areas.     Read more about Malcolm and Valerie Hansen OAM here: https://lnkd.in/gGjpRDP3 Rotary Club #AustralianHonours #AustralianHonoursandAwards #OrderofAustralia

Farag Gobran OAM was both joyful and humbled when he heard was to be awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to youth, and to aged welfare, and to the Egyptian community.   “To assist those in need and see the smiles of some of the most vulnerable has been my greatest joy,” he said.   Mr Gobran has spent more than 35 years raising funds for projects to support underprivileged Egyptians as well as helping countless young Australians.   He is the founder of Exodus Youth Worx, which offers mental health counselling, family and domestic violence support, addiction recovery and legal aid, and is honorary director of St Maurice Aged Care.    He was also former president, vice president and founding member of The Australian Egyptian Forum Council, and is director and co-founder of Coptic Orthodox Providence Tutelage Services Copticare Relief Fund.   Read more about Farag Gobran OAM here: https://lnkd.in/g6AUdvCe     Youth Exodus Intertnational St Maurice Aged Care Ltd The Australian Egyptian Forum Council National Council of Churches St. George Coptic Orthodox Church

The Order of Australia Association Foundation offer a prestigious annual scholarship that supports promising young Australians to achieve their potential for the benefit of future generations.    At Admiralty House in Sydney on Monday, the Governor-General met with Foundation director Dr Helen Nugent AC and the five scholarship recipients, learning about their studies, plans to contribute to their communities and aspirations for their and Australia’s future. The scholars also had an opportunity to ask the Governor-General about her role and perspectives on leadership, care and belonging.    The five scholarship awardees this year are:    - Jennifer Corderoy, Bachelor of Rural Science, University of New England  - Jade Harrison, Bachelor of Midwifery, University of Technology Sydney  - Paris Lay-Yee, Bachelor of Communication (Strategic Communication) and Bachelor of Laws, University of Technology Sydney  - Ayman Miazi, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), with a specialisation in Aerospace Engineering, Monash University  - Matthew Selkrig, Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Advanced Studies, University of Sydney    Since inception, the Foundation has provided 55 Scholarships covering all States and Territories. Each awardee receives a $40,000 for the duration of their studies to cover tuition fees, living allowance, student fees, and other educational expenses. They also receive a personal mentoring relationship with a recipient of the Order of Australia who is eminent in the awardee’s chosen field of study. University of New England (AU) University of Technology Sydney Monash University University of Sydney

Richard Kennedy OAM has dedicated 77 years of his life to serving the community of the Upper Lachlan Shire.     For 21 years he was a councillor, including nine years as Mayor, and three as Deputy Mayor. For 25 years, he was also General Manager of Crookwell Frail Aged Association and the Crookwell/Taralga Aged Care Ltd.     Mr Kennedy is a loyal and generous citizen of Crookwell, a quiet achiever whose dedication and desire to ‘give back’ to the community is an inspiration to us all.    The Governor-General travelled to Uniting Care Crookwell to award Mr Kennedy the Medal of the Order, for service to the community of Crookwell.    He is most deserving of our praise and his country’s recognition.    #OrderofAustralia #AustralianHonoursandAwards #AustralianHonours #AboveandBeyond Upper Lachlan Shire Council

Brigadier General Lord Fielakepa AO is a renowned leader who will leave a lasting impact on His Majesty's Armed Forces of Tonga and the broader Pacific security architecture. His tenure as the Chief of Defence Staff is characterised by a deep commitment to service and strong strategic vision. He has led His Majesty's Armed Forces through natural disasters and accelerated its ability to combat non-traditional security challenges. Brigadier General Lord Fielakepa AO is a champion of regional security and resilience. His strategic vision will continue to drive collaboration with the Australian Defence Force long after his tenure. The Governor-General, as Chancellor of the Order of Australia, was pleased to appoint Brigadier General Lord Fielakepa an Honorary Officer of the Order at an investiture ceremony at Government House in Canberra. Honorary appointments are made to people who are not Australian citizens where they have given extraordinary service to Australia or humanity at large. #OrderofAustralia #AustralianHonoursandAwards #AustralianHonours #AboveandBeyond

On Wednesday, the Australian Bravery Decorations Council met in Canberra to consider nominations for bravery awards. Bravery decorations recognise acts of bravery by people who put themselves in jeopardy to protect the lives or property of others. The Council makes recommendations to the Governor-General of Australia for awards, which are announced twice a year. To nominate someone for a bravery decoration, go to www.gg.gov.au #AustralianHonoursandAwards #AustralianHonours #NominateToday #AustralianBraveryDecorations