Experts in the fields of medicine and psychology are among University of Queensland staff and alumni recognised in the 2022 Australia Day honours.
congratulated all Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» awardees and thanked them for their contributions to the nation.
“The Australia Day Awards remind us of the depth and breadth of talented people who have been part of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» over many years, as students, staff, supporters or professional partners,” Professor Terry said.
said it was an “incredible honour” to be awarded the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her two decades of work in the field of Psycho-Oncology.
“Psychiatry as a discipline has at its core the need to listen, to seek understanding and demonstrate kindness and tolerance,” Professor Turner said.
“I owe a debt of gratitude to those patients who have shared their deep personal thoughts and concerns over the years – it has enriched me as a person.”
said he was “very excited” to receive an AM for his significant service to tertiary education, though research and mentoring.
Together with colleagues, Professor Haslam has written and edited 15 books and published more than 300 peer-reviewed articles.
“I see (the award) largely as recognition of work that our entire research group does to translate our research into practical outcomes, not just for students but for the community more generally,” Professor Haslam said.
was also recognised with an AM for her service to medicine, medical education, and migrant health.
A Senior Lecturer with the Faculty of Medicine, she has regularly contributed to the development of doctors’ health curriculum since it was first introduced in the 2007 RACGP Curriculum.
“I have not journeyed alone,” Dr Kay said.
“Having completed my medical studies and my PhD at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³», it has been wonderful to share my passion for general practice, especially my work in doctors’ health and refugee health with the medical students.”
Professor Terry said to see Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» staff being recognised for their work in such critically important areas was truly inspiring.
Former Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Deputy Chancellor, Dr Jane Wilson was made an Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AO) for her distinguished service to business, government, health and aged care, and education, and Professor Heather Douglas was awarded an AM for her service to tertiary law education, and the community.
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» alumnus received the Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to the Indigenous community of Queensland.
The CEO of the Beenleigh Housing and Development Company has served as a Member of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group, Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority since 2010.
Other Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» alumni to receive awards include gynaecologist and former Australian Medical Association President, Associate Professor Gino Pecoraro OAM for his services to medicine, and AM, a title holder in the Faculty of Medicine.
Other Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» community members recognised this week were:
Companion of the Order of Australia (AC)
Dr Helen Nugent AC – Alumnus
Mr John Wylie AC – Alumnus
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
Dr John Church AO – Alumnus
Dr Jane Wilson AO – Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» senate/Alumnus
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
Ms Catherine Bartolo – Alumnus
Dr Geoffrey Herkes AM – Alumnus
Ms Norma (Lynn) Mason AM – Alumnus
Dr Arthur Webster AM – Alumnus
Professor Denise Chalmers AM – Former staff
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
Mr Charles Clark OAM – Alumnus
Dr Harry Stalewski OAM – Alumnus
Mrs Helen Darch OAM – Alumnus
Mr Michael (Jack) Bryce OAM – Alumnus
Dr Lenore Coltheart OAM – Alumnus
Mr Charles (Max) Cornwell OAM – Alumnus
Mr William Davis OAM – Alumnus
Mr David Dunworth OAM – Alumnus
Dr Robert Edwards OAM – Alumnus
Dr Stephen Godfrey OAM – Alumnus
Ms Rosalie Hetherington OAM – Alumnus
Mr Nicholas Marshall OAM – Alumnus
Mr Mark Sheridan OAM – Alumnus
Ms Margaret Thorsborne OAM – Alumnus
Ms Patricia Evatt OAM – Alumnus
Ms Lindy (Jane) Milburn OAM – Alumnus
Dr Edmund Spork OAM – Alumnus
Public Service Medal (PSM)
Ms Jasmina Joldic PSM – Alumnus
Mr Paul Martyn PSM – Alumnus
Mrs Lyndell Sellars PSM – Alumnus
Ms Julie Steel PSM – Alumnus
Information on the awardees is on the .
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