Sage OAM, Prof Michael Radford (AD2004)

For service to radiology as a clinician, researcher and educator.

President-elect, Symposium Neuroradiologicum, 2006 Symposium. World Federation of Neuroradiological Societies: Secretary-General since 1994; Member, executive Committee, since 1993; Australian Liaison Officer, since 1991. Member, Editorial Committee, International Medical Imaging Registry, 1995. Member, Editorial Committee Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, 1992. Member, Editorial Committee, American Journal of Neuroradiology, 1992. Asian and Oceanic Society of Neuroradiology and Head and Neck Radiology: President 1999-2001; Vice President, 1997-1998. Honorary Member, American Society of Neuroradiology, 2002. Honorary Member, Radiological Society of North America, 2001. National Health and Medical Research Council: Primary Spokesperson, Medical Review Panels, 1999 and 2001. Member (Radiology), Australian Medical Workforce Advisory Committee, since 2000. Member, Health Advisory Panel, Department of Veterans Affairs, since 1998. Member, Steering Committee, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Review, 1998-1999. Member, Professional Services Review Panel, Department of Health and Ageing, 1995. Foundation President, Australian and New Zealand Society of Neuroradiology, 1992-1996. Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists: President, 1997-1998; Vice President, 1996; College Examiner since 1982; Membership Warden, 1988-1997; Chief Censor, Radiodiagnosis, 1988; Councillor, 1987. Australasian Radiology: Honorary Editor, 1999; Member, Editorial Committee, 1989-1994. SA Mammography Screening Program: Member, State Advisory Committee, since 1992. Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (South Australian Branch): Chairman, 1981-1987; Co-ordinator, South Australian Registrar Training Program, since 1981; Member, Committee, since 1975. Member, Advisory Group to Minister of Health on General Medical Matters, 1986-1989. Member, Radiation Protection Committee, SA, since 1985. Member, Alcohol and Drug Board (SA), 1980. Visiting Professor, Duke University Medical Centre (USA), 1980. National Hospital for Nervous Diseases (UK): Royal Australian College of Radiologists Baker Fellow, 1973. Royal Infirmary (Scotland and London): Commonwealth University Scholar, Diagnostic Radiology, 1972. Flinders University: Professor, Department of Radiology since 1984; Associate Professor, Radiology, 1982-1983; Senior Lecturer, Diagnostic Radiology, 1976-1981; Lecturer, Radiology, 1974-1976. Repatriation General Hospital (SA): Chairman, Division of Radiology since 1990; Senior Visiting Radiologist, 1976-1989. Flinders Medical Centre: Professor and Head, Division of Medical Imaging, since 1984; Director, Radiology, 1976-1983. Queen Elizabeth Hospital (SA): Assistant Director Radiology 1974-1975; Senior Radiology Registrar 1971; Radiology Registrar, 1969; Pathology Registrar, 1968; Senior Resident Medical Officer in Medical Specialities, 1967; Junior Resident Medical Officer, 1966. St Vincent's Hospital (Vic): Radiology Registrar, 1970. Royal Children's Hospital (Vic): Radiology Registrar, 1970. Awards include: Gold Medal, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, 2000. Australian Medical Association: Inaugural award, Contribution to the Medical Profession in South Australia, 2000. Rohan Williams Medal, Royal College of Radiologists (London), 1973.

Sain OAM, Mrs Nives (AD2003)

For service to education, particularly through the Loreto College, Marryatville.

Loreto College, Marryatville, South Australia: Head, Language Department; Language and cultural (Italian) teacher, since 1973; pastoral care teacher; volunteer tutor providing additional language practice; organiser and fundraiser, community and cultural support evenings to encourage families to become involved in wider community; established Italian Mothers Committee; assisted in raising funds for victims of Udine earthquake, 1970s; introduced Italian weekend and Italian nights for students. Member, Board of Secondary Studies for Italian. Trainer, student teachers.

Sainsbury AM, Mr John R (QB1976)

For Public Service.

Mr Sainsbury was the Director, Department of Marine in SA.

Saint OAM, Mr Bryce Wesley (AD1998)

For service to the community, particularly to children, through the Safety House Association of South Australia.

Mr Saint is a retired school principal who continues to serve the community. He has been involved with the Safety House Association of South Australia programme since 1979. He served as the honorary adviser from 1985-91. Editor of the Association's newsletter for five years and president since 1992. Mr Saint was the inaugural president of the national body of Safety House Australia for two years, and since 1993 has been a state delegate. Serves as the president of Children's Week, and is Editor of New Horizons in Education, an educational journal. He is a volunteer at Aberfoyle Park High School assisting exchange students in English language and Australian culture. Past board member of the Council for the Ageing, served two years and during that time served as chairman of Senior's Week for one year.

Sallis AO, Mr Brian Leonard (QB1997)

For service to the media, particularly through Advertiser Newspapers Limited, to industry organisations and to the community.

Mr Sallis has been involved in the newspaper industry since 1951. Appointments he has held include that of Chairman of Directors of Advertiser Newspapers Limited since 1990, Managing Director, 1983-89, and Group General Manager, 1977-82. He was Secretary of the Television Broadcasters Limited in Adelaide, 1959-61, and Chairman of Directors, 1983-87. Was Chairman of Directors of the Southern State Broadcasters, 1983-89. Served as a member of the Australian Newspapers Council, 1984-88, and was President of the Council, 1984-87. Mr Sallis has contributed to a diverse range of community organisations. Was a Council member of the Australian Institute of Management, 1964-78, and served as President, 1975-77. He was Chairman of the Board of Directors, Royal Adelaide Hospital, 1991-96, and Deputy Chairman, 1985-90. Was a Council member of the Art Gallery of South Australia Foundation for a number of years. Served as a Board member of the University of Adelaide, Careers Advisory Board, 1991-94.

Salomon OAM, Mr Horst Egon (QB1990)

For service to conservation and the environment.

Considered a pioneer of the concept of restoring many of the buildings in North Adelaide (more than 150 since 1957).

Salter AM, Dr William Fulton (AD1978)

For public service in the field of mental health.

Sam OAM, Mr George Joseph (QB2002)

For service to the healthcare industry.

Helped to establish the Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance, South Australia's first and largest private not-for-profit Christian hospital network; Chief Executive, current. Previously Chief Executive of Ashford Hospital, South Australia's largest private hospital and one of the hospitals which forms the Alliance, for 11 years. Chief Executive Officer, Queen Victoria Hospital, 1984-1988. Former National President, Australian Private Hospitals' Association. Former National President, Australian College of Health Service Executives. Member, Flinders Medical Centre Board of Directors, for two years.

Samuels OAM, Mr Lionel Edgar (AD1980)

For public service.

Sandford-Morgan OAM, Mr Gavin (QB2007)

For service to the preservation and restoration of vintage and veteran cars, and to the community.

Involved in establishing the Birdwood Mill Pioneer, Art and Motor Museum as Chairman, opened 1972; now known as the National Motor Museum of Australia. Current Operator, Vintage Motor and Engineering; specialises in restoring vintage and veteran cars. Federal President, Rolls Royce Owner's Club of Australia; 1962 and 1965; instrumental in the establishment of its South Australian Branch; Life Member, 1976. Historic Car Specialist Consultant, Christie's Auction House. Current Member, Sporting Car Club of South Australia. Has made contributions to the preservation of historic buildings in South Australia, including the restoration of Drumminor Homestead (1850s sandstone manor on Adelaide's outskirts). Life Member, National Trust of South Australia. Involved in the establishment of the Barossa Music Festival. Contributor to the State Opera of South Australia, the Australian String Quartet, and the Art Gallery of South Australia. Established Liebherr-Australia Pty Ltd, 1981; sales and service of mining construction machinery.

Sandison AM, Mr Colin Howard (AD1985)

For service to the community, particularly in the control of anaesthetic gas contamination in hospital operating theatres.

Sando OAM, Dr Brian Gordon (AD1995)

For service to sports medicine.

Dr Sando was National President of the Australian Sports Medicine Federation (ASMF) 1989-91 and has served in numerous executive positions. He has served as Deputy Chair, Australian Olympic Medical Committee (AOMC) since 1985 and member for 12 years. ASMF Liaison Officer and delegate to Australian Olympic Committee since 1985. Senior medical officer, Olympic Games 1988, 1992; Commonwealth games 1966 and 1994. He was medical officer, Olympic Games 1980 and 1984. Member, SA National Football League Technical Committee since 1974 and Drug Disciplinary Tribunal 1990-92. Head, medical panel, Adelaide Football Club since 1990. Medical director, Norwood Football Club since 1964.

Sandow OAM, Mr Brian George (AD1998)

For service to the community, particularly through the Anglican Church.

Actively associated with the Anglican Church in areas where he has lived: St Marys, Penola, Naracoorte, St John's Halifax Street in Adelaide and Christ Church, Jeffcott Street in North Adelaide. Served as a Synod Representative for 29 years; Diocesan Council Member for 15 years; Lay Reader since 1956. He is a volunteer with Diocesan Social Welfare Committee of the Adelaide Anglican Diocese. Accredited bus driver for council buses and other charities if needed, and he does regular shopping trips for several nursing homes. He is secretary, Glen Osmond Probus Club for the past six years.

Sansom OAM, Mr Allan William (AD1996)

For service to the community.

Contributor to many community organisations over a long period of time. Chairman, Meals on Wheels for 18 years and supervisor since 1992; also served as Secretary/Treasurer. Secretary of the Royal District Nursing Society for 10 years and a member until it disbanded in 1980. Councillor, City of Woodville from 1965-78 and Alderman for two years. Freeman of the City of Woodville in 1986 and Freeman of the City of Hindmarsh and Woodville in 1993. Member of many other community organisations including: Woodville Historical Society; Probus Club; the Red Cross Society, and Friends of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Received Woodville Rotary Club Service Award, 1980; Woodville South Rotary Club Award, 1987; City of Woodville Community Volunteer Service Award, 1992.

Sansom OAM, Mrs Mavis Olwin (AD1996)

For service to the community.

Contributor to many community organisations over a long period of time. Member of the Woodville Branch of the Mothers' and Babies' Health Association (now known as CAFHS) for 32 years; President from 1956-73; Secretary 1945 and Secretary/Treasurer in 1955; now Life Member of the Friends of CAFHS. Member of many other community organisations including: Friends of Queen Elizabeth Hospital; Royal District Nursing Society; Red Cross Society; Woodville Historical Society; Ladies' Probus Club (President since 1994); Woodville Women's Service Association until disbanded in 1993; Life Member of Meals on Wheels. Received Woodville Rotary Club Service Award, 1980; Woodville South Rotary Club Award, 1989 and City of Woodville Community Service Award, 1992.

Sansom AO, Em Prof. Lloyd Norman (QB2002)

For service to pharmacy in the development and implementation of "best practice" principles, medication management and education, and as a contributor to the development of national pharmaceutical policy.

Head, School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, 1995-2000; Professor, 1990-1995; the Lloyd Sansom Pharmacy Trust was named after him in 2001. Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy, SA Institute of Technology, 1986-1990; Principal Lecturer, 1982-1985; Senior Lecturer, 1976-1982; Chairman, Human Ethics Research Committee, 1985-1995; Member, Salaries Review Committee, 1968-1992; Member, Pharmacy Advisory Committee, 1968-2001. Editor, Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary and Handbook, 1988-2002. Advisory Board and Management Committee Australian Medicines Handbook, 1996-2002. International service includes: Member, International Working Group on Therapeutic Equivalence Aspects of Bioequivalence, Federation Internationale Pharmaceutiques. Consultant, New Zealand Health Department, 1989-1998; and World Health Organisation. Member, Western Pacific Region, Pharmaceutical Data Bank Task Force, Manila, 1991. Joint Philippines-Australia Cooperation National Drug Policy Project. Consultant on Drug Evaluation and Bioavailability, AIDAB, 1994-1997. Member, Editorial Board, European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. National service includes: Inaugural Chair, Australian Pharmaceutical Advisory Council, 1991-2001. Member, Clinical Pharmacy Action Committee, Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia, 1980-1988; Honorary Life Member. Chairman, Australian Pharmaceutical Examining Council, since 1987; member, since 1981. Secretary, Australian Pharmaceutical Science Association, 1975-1980. Fellow, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, 1985; Chair, Editorial Advisory Board AusDi. Chair, Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee, 2001. Member, Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities. Member, Research Committee, Pharmacy Practice Foundation, 1990-2001. Member, Pharmaceutical Subcommittee, Australian Drug Evaluation Committee, 1995-2002. Ex-officio Member, Pharmaceutical Health and Rational Medicines Committee, 1991-2001. Member, Australasian Society of Clinical & Experimental Pharmacologists & Toxicologists. Member, Examining Council, Australian College of Surgical Podiatrists, 1989-2001. Member, Therapeutic Goods Committee, Department of Community Services and Health, 1987-1996; Chairman, Subcommittee on Standards of Tablets and Capsules, 1985-1996; Chairman, Instrumentation Subcommittee, 1988-1996; Chairman, Standards of Metered Dose Aerosols, 1990-1996; member, Ministerial Committee of Bioavailability Assessment, 1987-1996; member, Therapeutic Goods Standards Committee, 1980-1987; member, Statistics Subcommittee, 1979-1987. Member, Review Group on New Drug Applications, Department of Health, 1978-1995. State service includes: President, Pharmacy Board, 1980-1986; Vice-President, 1977-1980; member, since 1973. Council Member, Pharmaceutical Society of SA, 1968-1974; member, since 1962. Honorary Life Member, South Australian Pharmacy Students Association. Member, Controlled Substances Advisory Committee, SA government, 1986-2002. Member, Fulbright Scholarship Selection Committee (SA), 1998-2001.

Sarah AM, Mr Donald (AD1987)

For service to the building and construction industry.

National President 1982-84 and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Building; has held positions of SA Chapter President, National Councillor, Honorary Treasurer and National Vice-President. President, Master Builders' Association of SA 1981-83 and past Councillor. Currently a Board member of the SA Housing Trust and a member of the Institute of Arbitrators, Australia. Managing Director, H. F. Sarah and Sons, Building and Civil Engineering Company since 1970. Honorary Life Member, Adelaide Rowing Club, President 1973-77. Active in Rotary Student Exchange Scheme.

Sarah AM, Mrs Meredyth Tenison (QB2004)

For service to the community of St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School, particularly through leadership during changes to the system of governance, and through fundraising for improved facilities and programs.

St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School: current Chair, Friends of the Founders Bequest Program; Chair, Board of Governors, 1995-2002, Member of Board, from 1986; President, Parents and Friends Association, 1985-1986; Secretary, Old Scholars Association, 1971-1976. St Richard's Church, Lockleys: Volunteer worker, for over 40 years. Professional associations include: Australian College of Pharmacy Practice: Fellow; Member, since 1985. Pharmaceutical Society of Australia: Fellow; Member, since 1962.

Satchell AM, Mr Philip Andrew (QB1987)

For service to radio broadcasting.

Joined the Australian Broadcasting Commission (now Corporation) in 1956 and currently a radio announcer with the ABC, based in Adelaide with 5AN. Long association with the arrangement of ABC concerts given by visiting artists. Appointed part-time Chairman of the South Australian Government's Public Radio Advisory Committee from 1978. Member of the Friends of the Adelaide Festival Committee since 1982. Member, Churchill Fellowship Association, South Australia 1978-84.

Savoff OAM, Mr Sava (AD2002)

For service to the Bulgarian community of South Australia, particularly through efforts to support and preserve cultural mores and traditions.

President, Bulgarian Educational and Friendly Society of South Australia, for over 28 years. Foundation member, Bulgarian Orthodox Church in Adelaide; involved in extending and modernising the Community Hall.

Sawyer OAM, Prof Michael Gifford (AD2008)

For service to medicine in the field of child and adolescent mental health as a researcher and educator, particularly through contributions to the design of new programs of intervention and through the promotion of community awareness.

Head, Research and Evaluation Unit, Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, since 1987. Member, Discipline of Paediatrics, School of Paediatrics and Reproductive Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Adelaide, since 2001; Professor, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, since 2001; Head, Discipline of Paediatrics, 2005-2006; Associate Dean (Research), 2002-2005. Adjunct Professor, School of Medicine, Flinders University, since 2005. Chair, Research Advisory Committee, Australian Rotary Health Research Fund, since 2003; Vice-Chairman, 1999-2003; Member, since 1996; Convener, Symposium on Mental Health, 1999, 2003 and 2006. Co-Convenor, Healthy Development Adelaide, since 2006. Visiting Research Fellow, Centre for Mental Health Research, Australian National University, 2002-2005. Member, South Australian Health and Medical Research Advisory Council, 2003-2006. Chair, Expert Group, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Outcomes, Australian Health Ministers Advisory Council, 2001-2005; current Member. Director, Department of Psychiatry, The Adelaide Children's Hospital, 1982-1986; Consultant Child Psychiatrist in Charge of Inpatient Consultation Unit, 1980; the Adelaide Children's Hospital was amalgamated with the Queen Victoria Hospital to form the Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide. Honorary Member, Rotary Club of Mitcham, since 2003. Member, Australian Advisory Board, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry since 1997. Member, International Advisory Board, Quality of Life Research Journal, since 2006. Research projects include: Child and Adolescent Component of the National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing. ‘beyondblue’ schools research initiative. Awards include: Australian Rotary Health Research Fund Medal, 2004

Saywell OAM, Mr John Stephen (QB2004)

For service to veterans and their families through the Royal Australian Navy Radio Mechanics Association.

Royal Australian Navy Radio Mechanics Association: Inaugural Chair, since 1993. Involved in the publication of a quarterly newsletter. Involved in organising biennial reunions. Involved in collecting historical data.

Scales OAM, Dr William Thomas (AD2006)

For service to ophthalmology and to the community of South Australia, particularly people living in remote indigenous communities.

Head of Ophthalmology, Repatriation Hospital, Daw Park, 1974-1983. Chairman, Royal Australian College of Ophthalmology (South Australia), 1981-1982. Involved in the development of Low Vision Clinic for Royal Society for the Blind. Visiting Ophthalmologist and lecturer, Flinders Medical Centre; supported the establishment of an Ophthalmology Department at the Centre, 1996-1997. Involved in the National Trachoma and Eye Health Program. Involved in delivering eye care to remote Indigenous communities. Founding Member, Surgical Eye Expeditions (Australia), 1970s. Chairman, Pensions Committee, Legacy SA, 1995-1997; Committee Member, since 1987. Founding President and Member, Daw Park Players, 1975-1986. Secretary and Lecturer, The Ancient and Accepted Rite (Rose Croix), Freemasons, since 1960; promoted to 32 degree, 2000; served for 5 years as Inaugural Preceptor of Chapter of Improvement, South Australia and Northern Territory; Award of Merit, 2001. Served as Lecturer in 3 Grand Lodges and Chapters.

Scales AM, Mr Philip George (QB2000)

For service to the community as an administrator and supporter of organisations assisting children and the aged and in the area of human rights, and to law, particularly through the Australian Criminal Lawyers Association.

Mr Scales is a Barrister and Solicitor. He has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Criminal Lawyers Association for over 14 years and was co-founder. Other law association involvement includes: co-founder and Executive Director, Law Council of Australia Criminal Law Section, 1987-1988; Co-founder and member, Law Society of South Australia Practitioners Advice Panel since 1988; and member, The Society for the Reform of Criminal Law (Canada) since 1988. Mr Scales’ service to the community included serving as President of the Society of Sponsors for Children since 1977. He was a member of the Board of the Aged Care and Housing Group (ACH) 1980-1997; member of the Finance and Audit Sub-Committee; and also served as Deputy Chairman of the Board, 1992-1997. He is a member and supporter of Amnesty International and was an Executive Committee Member of the South Australian and Northern Territory Region, 1993-1998; and served as Treasurer. He is the initiator and member of Amnesty International Lawyers Network South Australia. Since 1996, he has served as the Deputy Presiding Member of the Parole Board.

Scalzi OAM, Mr Pasquale (AD2000)

For service to the fruit and vegetable industry through the Adelaide Produce Markets Limited and the South Australian Chamber of Fruit and Vegetable Industries.

Mr Scalzi operates his own wholesale and marketing enterprises "City Fruit and Vegetable Supply", "Scalzi Produce" and "Tobalong Scalzi Exports". He has been involved with the following organisations: Adelaide Produce Markets Ltd: founding Member; a Director since incorporation in 1987; Chairman of Directors, 1991-1997. South Australian Chamber of Fruit and Vegetable Industries: member for 25 years; Council Member for 15 years; Vice-President for two years; President for two years. Other activities: Life Governor, Campania Sport and Social Club.

Scammell CBE, AO, Mr William Faulding (QB2002)

For service to the community through a broad range of healthcare and research education and sporting organisations, and to the pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution industry.

Mr Scammell chaired or was a member of numerous Boards and Appeal Committees, raising in excess of $200 million for inter alia the Anti-Cancer Foundation; Bedford Industries Rehabilitation Association; Flinders Medical Centre Foundation; Mary Potter Foundation; Neurological Research Foundation; Queen Elizabeth Hospital Research Foundation; Wheelchair Sports Association of SA Inc; and the Mawson Antarctic Collection Appeal. Chancellor, University of Adelaide 1991-1997; conferred Doctor of the University, 1998. Patron, South Australian Foundation for Dental Education and Research. Patron, Port Power Australian Football League Club, since 1997. Director, F H Faulding & Co Limited (Pharmaceuticals), for 36 years; including Managing Director and Chairman of Directors. Served on various State and Federal Government bodies, including the Business Council of Australia. Served on the Boards of numerous public companies, including Deputy Chairman of Santos Limited, the AMP Society, the South Australian Gas Company and Advertiser Newspapers Limited. Appointed a Companion of the Order of the British Empire in 1983 for his services to the pharmaceutical industry.

Scanlan OAM, Mrs Joan Mary (QB2006)

Service to the community of Gumeracha, particularly through the Australian Red Cross.

Involved with Australian Red Cross (Gumeracha Branch) as volunteer and employee, since 1957. Participates in the Open Gardens Scheme at Government House, Adelaide, to raise funds for the South Australian Division. Facilitator of craft group to raise funds for Australian Red Cross where all hand made goods are sold annually at the Spring Earth Fair, Christmas Craft Fair and the Royal Adelaide Show. Board Member, Gumeracha District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (now Northern Adelaide Hills Service Board following amalgamation). Member on Standing Committee, Aged Care Facility Glenview Homes, Northern Adelaide Hills Health Service Inc, for 14 years; Committee Member; and Volunteer of its Day Centre. Involved with the South Australian Country Fire Service and the Crippled Children's Association. Awards/recognition include: Inaugural Lady Galway Award, Australian Red Cross. National Distinguished Service Award; Australian Red Cross.

Scanlon AM, Dr Joseph Anthony (QB1988)

For service to the community and to medicine.

Since 1962, associated with the Marriage Guidance Council of South Australia both as a lecturer and since 1978 as a member of its Accreditation Committee. Appointed Supervisor of Counsellors of Catholic Marriage Guidance in 1962. Between 1972 and 1986 served as Psychiatric member of the Parole Board of South Australia. A frequent lecturer on sex education at schools, on marriage guidance counselling at seminaries and on care of the dying for the South Australian Department of Adult Education. In 1985, Secretary of the Medical Advisory Committee of the East Terrace Private Hospital.

Scarce AC AO CSC RANR, His Exc. Rear Ad Kevin John (AD2008)

For distinguished contributions to Australia's defence industry through the provision of leadership and strategic advice on the development of naval capabilities, to maritime transport management and to the people of South Australia.

Governor of South Australia (took the oath of office on 8 August 2007). His Excellency was initially appointed a Member in the Military Division of the Order of Australia in The Queen's Birthday 2001 Honours List, and was then appointed an Officer in the Military Division in the Australia Day 2004 Honours List. Adviser, Port Adelaide Maritime Corporation, 2006-2007. Chief Executive, South Australian Government Defence Unit, 2004-2006. Chairman, Defence Industry Advisory Board, 2004-2006. Royal Australian Navy service includes: Acting Under Secretary, Defence Materiel Organisation, 2003-2004; Head, Maritime Systems, 2000-2003. Commander, Support - Navy, 1999-2000. Commander, Logistics - Navy, 1999. Commander, Naval Training, 1997-1999; Deputy Commander, 1997. Commanding Officer, HMAS CERBERUS, 1995-1997. Posted to the Office of the Naval Attaché, Washington, 1979-1982. Joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1968, served on various deployments and held a range of staff positions until his retirement in 2004. Former Chairman, Foundation Daw Park; the Foundation, founded in 1994, supports medical research and special projects at the Repatriation General Hospital, Adelaide, into conditions common to veterans and Australia's ageing communities; research is conducted into prostate cancer, memory disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease, rheumatoid arthritis and emphysema. Other awards include: Conspicuous Service Cross, 1994.

Scarsella AM, Mr Basil (QB2003)

For service to soccer as an official and administrator.

President, Oceania Football Confederation, since 2000. Board Member of Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). Member, Athens Olympic Football Organisation Committee. Chairman, Soccer Australia, 1998-2001; Deputy Chairman, 1992-1997; Commissioner, 1990-2001. Life Member. Member, Olympic Football Organisation Committee, Sydney 2000. Deputy Chairman, SA Soccer Federation, 1989-1991; Member, Board of Management, 1987-1991; Adviser, since 1987; Representative to Australian Soccer Federation, 1988-1990; Life Member. Chairman, SA Olympic Task Force, 1998-2000. Olympic Torch Bearer, 2000. Member, Management Committee, Campbelltown City Soccer Club, 1982-1987; held positions of Treasurer, Deputy Chairman, Secretary and Coach; Delegate to SA Soccer Federation, 1987; Life Member; Player, 1969-1981. Current Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director, ETSA Utilities.

Schaefer AM, Mrs Barbara Madge (QB1987)

For service to the Women's Agricultural Bureau.

Associated with the Women's Agricultural Bureau since 1955 and elected President in 1982-83. Acted as Regional Councillor (1979-83). Represented the South Australian Rural Advisory Council on behalf of the Women's Agricultural Bureau 1984, became Rural Advisory Council member and Chairperson 1985-87. Financial Life Member of the "Associated Country Women of the World" attending conferences in Canada (1985) and Ireland (1986). Member of the Isolated Children's and Parents' Association since 1980.

Schaeffer OAM, Miss Wendy Lynn (AD1997)

For service to sport as a gold medallist at the Atlanta Olympic Games, 1996.

Gold medallist in the Three-Day Equestrian team event in the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996.

Scherer OAM, Rev Philipp Adolf (QB2000)

For service to the Lutheran Church in Australia, and to the indigenous people of Central Australia as a linguist and translator.

The Reverend Scherer served the Lutheran Church as a missionary at Hermannsburg, Central Australia, 1946-1948; at Haast’s Bluff, 1955-1956; and as Missionary in Charge at Hermannsburg, 1958-1963. He was also a linguist and translator preparing manuscripts for four New Testament Gospels and various other publications for translation into the Aranda language. Collected historical, biographical, geographical and photographical data on Aboriginal people all over Central Australia. Produced numerous maps of Central Australia. Language Research Assistant at the Anthropological Research Department at Adelaide University from 1964-1966. For the Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies, he translated 12 of 13 volumes by the late Pastor J G Reuther on the language, cultural concepts, place names, myths and legends of various Aboriginal tribes. Archivist of the Archives and Research Centre of the Lutheran Church of Australia from 1977-1989.

Schmaal OAM, Mrs Elvera Jean (AD1993)

For service to local history and to the National Trust.

Active interest SA history over past 40 years, State newspaper and magazine correspondent; particular interest in history of early settlement, paddlesteamers, Aboriginal history. As daughter of former SA Police Commissioner (W. F. Johns) and wife of country policeman, instrumental in establishment SA Police Historical Society, very active writer, researcher; life member. Joined Clare SA National Trust 1974, significant contribution to research, writing, and promoting Trust's endeavours.

Schmidt AM, Grp Capt Noel Gilbert (QB1992)

For service as Staff Officer Engineering Policy.

Wing Commander Schmidt joined the Royal Australian Air Force in January 1970 and graduated with a Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in December 1972. In November 1980, he was awarded a Master of Science Aircraft Design after attending a specialist postgraduate engineering course at Cranfield, United Kingdom. Whilst on posting with the United States Air Force he was responsible for the management of F111 aircraft fatigue. In July 1986, he was promoted to Wing Commander and appointed Air Engineering 4 in Canberra where he served for seven years. He is currently the Commanding Officer Engineering Squadron Aircraft Research and Development Unit Edinburgh.

Schmitt AM, Mr William Hurtle (AD1994)

For service to veterans, particularly through the Prisoners of War Association.

National President of the POW Association of Australia 1989-93; Vice-Patron 1993. SA State Secretary 1978-92, Reunion Secretary 1991-93. Representative on the Consultative Council of Ex-Servicemen and Women 1988-92. POW representative, Kindred Organisations Committee, Canberra (RSL); State Secretary 2/3rd Machine Gun Battalion, Reunion convener 1990 (50th anniversary). Member, R&SL, for 47 years, holding executive positions in various sub-branches. Member, Australian Red Cross Society 1986-88.

Schneider OAM, Miss Lavinus Monica (QB2008)

For service to nursing in South Australia and to health care in developing countries.

Director of Nursing, Modbury Hospital, South Australia, 1972-1982; instrumental in developing and commissioning a School of Nursing at the hospital and facilitating an exchange program for country student-nurses. Council Member, Royal College of Nursing, Melbourne, for many years; including a term as National President. Director of Nursing Services, Fijii Islands, South Australian Hospitals Commission; 1983-1988; on secondment from the Commission. Member, Surveyor Team, Australian Council on Healthcare Services, ca1970s. Deputy Matron, Royal Adelaide Hospital, circa early 1970s. Deputy Matron, The Queen Victoria Hospital, Adelaide (now The Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide), for approx 10 years from 1961. Volunteer Health Professional, Medical Boomerang, Youth with a Mission, India, 2007; Cambodia, 1999; and Bangladesh, 1996. Pastoral Associate, Catholic Parish of Dulwich-Burnside, SA, 1993-2002. Teacher, Faculty of Medicine, Sichuan International University, Chongqing, China, 2003-2004; and Hunan Medical University, China, 1991-1992. Volunteer (following tsunami), Aitepe, Papua New Guinea, 1998, and other missions to Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, East Timor and India. Justice of the Peace.

Schofield AM, Mr James Edward (AD1985)

For public service to the aviation industry in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Schofield AM, Mrs Carol Jean (QB2004)

For service to primary industry, particularly as a significant contributor to organisations involved in the promotion and development of the South Australian agriculture and aquaculture industries.

SA Advisory Board of Agriculture: Chair, since 2000; Deputy Chair, 1999; Member, 1998. SA Agricultural Bureau (governed by the SA Advisory Board of Agriculture): Member, Inman Valley Branch, since 1990. Australian Freshwater Crayfish Growers Association - SA: Member. SA Aquaculture Advisory Board: Member. State Premier's Food Council: Member. SA Dairy Advisory Board: Member. SA Dairy Farmers: Quality Assurance Consultant. Galloway Yabbies: Proprietor. Fresh Yabbie Company (central networking point for producers and a central marketing effort for the South Australian industry): Founder. Rotary Club of Yankalilla: Former Member. Yankalilla Council: Former Member, Tourism Advisory Committee. Awards include: Centenary Medal, 2001. Rural Industries Research Development Corporation: Rural Woman of the Year (SA), 2000.

Schramm OAM, Mr Peter (AD2003)

For service to wetland restoration and conservation along the Murray River in South Australia, particularly the rehabilitation of the Loveday Wetlands.

Naturalist and amateur ornithologist, whose interests lay particularly in the wetlands associated with the River Murray at Loveday, and at Banrock and Akuna Stations. Had been a keen bird watcher, since 1935; obtained an "A" class bird banding authority, 1991. Significant appointments included: Inaugural Director, Ducks Unlimited Australia (now Wetland Care Australia), 1991-2000. Board Member, National Parks and Wildlife, SA, 1971-1981. Life Member, South Australian Field and Game Association.

Schroder AO, Mr Ernest William (AD1977)

For distinguished service of a high degree to manufacturing industry.

Schroder OAM, Mrs Mary Patricia (QB2005)

For service to the community, particularly through fundraising for charitable organisations.

Schroeter OAM, Mr Otto Rex (QB1982)

For service to sport in the fields of bowls and Australian rules football.

Schubert AM, Mr Max Edmund (QB1984)

For service to the wine industry.

Schuetze OAM, Mr Rudolf Wilhelm (AD1994)

For service to conservation and the environment.

Mr Schuetze is currently President of the Southern Districts Environment Group and is a member of the Society for Growing Australian Plants. He has been a member of Trees for Life since 1982 and was granted Honorary Life Membership in 1989. Other community involvement has been with the Noarlunga District Branch of the Good Neighbour Council of SA, the Calvary Lutheran Church and Christies Beach Penguin Group.

Schulz AM, Mr Michael Zdenek (QB1987)

For service to the community, particularly through the Ethnic Affairs Commission of South Australia.

Chairman of the Ethnic Affairs Commission of South Australia since 1986, Deputy Chairman 1984-86. Vice-President 1978-84 of the Ethnic Committees Council of South Australia. Associated with the Good Neighbour Council of South Australia 1968-76 and with the South Australian Migrant Settlement Council 1980-82. President 1978-86 of the Czechoslovakian Club of South Australia Inc. Inaugural Chairman Aboriginal Advancement Committee 1973-76. Served four years with the Childhood Services Council to 1979 and Chairman 1983-84 of the Early Childhood Advisory Committee. Member since 1984 of the Council of the South Australian Institute of Technology.

Schulze OAM, Mrs Marjorie Gay (QB2002)

For service to local government and to the community of Marion, particularly through human service organisations.

Councillor, Marion City Council, 1985-1991. Delegate, State Executive Local Government Association South Australia, 1990-1991. Chairperson, Board of Management, Housing Connexion Inc, 1988-2001. Director, Ashford Community Hospital Inc, since 1987-1999. Director, Adelaide Community Health Alliance, 1999-2001. Chairperson, Ashford Foundation, 1993-2000. Trustee, Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance Foundation, since 2000. Member, The Smith Family, SA State Strategy Committee, since 1999.

Schwartz OAM, Mr Gordon Bryant (AD2005)

For service to journalism and sport in South Australia.

Editor of an in-house newsletter, South Australian Sports Institute, since 1989 after he retired as a sports journalist; has also provided informal support to coaches and athletes. Sports Journalist, The Advertiser, 1954-1987. Former Anchor, Channel 7, World of Sport, for approximately 17 years. Regular contributor to 5AD Radio, for approximately 15 years and, after retirement, on a casual basis with 5DN for 18 months and 5AN for about 5 years. His work with Channel 7 and 5AD was in conjunction with The Advertiser. Awards/recognition include: Inaugural Member, South Australian Football Hall of Fame, 2002. Gold Media Award, South Australian National Football League Media Awards, 1992; Best Review Award, 1978 and 1980; Best Feature Story - Print Media, 1979; Best News Story - Print Media, 1977. Life member, Australian Tennis Media Association.

Schwerdt OAM, Mr Charles Peter (AD1982)

For service to industry.

Mr Schwerdt, a semi retired company director, has been an Executive member of the State Council of the SA Federated Chamber of Commerce for 20 years and for most of that time has held office as Treasurer, Deputy President, President. He was Chairman of the "Small Business Committee" 1973-1978, Conference member (Hong Kong) of the Australian Chamber of Commerce 1970 and State Delegate 1972. He is a foundation member and past-President of the Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Formed the Merchants' Association, City of Elizabeth, Foundation Member of 'Lions Club` and Northern Area Development Association of SA, Member A.N.T.A. of SA, Director of SA Division Flag International.

Scicluna OAM, Mr Frank Lawrence (AD2008)

For service to the Maltese community, particularly through the teaching and preservation of the Maltese language, and to multicultural education.

President, Maltese Community Council of South Australia, 1990-1993 and 2001-2004. Honorary Consul for Malta in South Australia, since 2003. Principal, Maltese Language School of Adelaide, since ca1985; unpaid position. Broadcaster, Blue Grotto Maltese Language Program, Radio 5PB FM, Adelaide, for periodic appearances. Author, 2004 Maltese Directory and Information Booklet. Author, 1997 Maltese Directory and Information Booklet. Author, Professional Development Course for Teachers of Community Languages, 1994. National President, Australian Federation of Ethnic Schools Associations, 1993-1995. President, Ethnic Schools Association of South Australia, 1990-1995. Editor, Ethnic Schools in Focus; official publication of the Ethnic Schools Association. Executive Board Member, Ethnic Schools Board of South Australia, during the 1990s; a Ministerial Advisory Committee to the South Australian Minister of Education and Children's Services. Board Member, South Australian Secondary School of Languages, 1991-1997. Teacher of Mathematics, South Australian Department of Education, 1973- 2003. Justice of the Peace, since 1993.

Sconce OAM, Mr Charles Ernest (AD2005)

For service to the community, particularly through Lions International and local government.

Lions International: Foundation member, Prospect Club, since 1963; held every significant office including President, 1966-1967 and 1972-1973; Chairman, Multiple District Council, 1972-1973; Treasurer; District Governor, 1971-1972; Deputy District Governor, 1968-1969; Zone Chairman, 1968; Vice-President, 1964-1967. Involved in the establishment of 18 new Lions Clubs. Mayor, City of Prospect, 1967-1970 and 1981-1985; Councillor, for 18 years. Awards/recognition include: Lions International: Awarded William Tresise Fellowship, Melvin Jones Fellowship, and Life Membership.

Scott AM, Mrs Kathleen Steele (AD1979)

For public service with the Australian Postal Commission.

Scott OAM, Mrs Jenny Steele (AD1987)

For service to the community, particularly through the South Australian Jubilee 150 celebration.

Scott OAM, Mr Philip Earle (AD2006)

For service to architecture and to the community through welfare and heritage organisations.

Long-term practicing architect in South Australia, Northern Territory and Victoria. Current Senior Counsellor, Royal Australian Institute of Architects; Life Fellow. Foundation Fellow, Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators Australia; arbitrator and mediator. Fellow, Royal Institute of British Architects. Past President, Royal Australian Institute of Architects Chapter; Professional Conduct Assessor and Arbitrator in building disputes and professional competence challenges; Member, Architectural Education Committee. Member and Examiner, Architects Board of South Australia, 1968-1992. Chairman, Resources Committee, University of South Australia; Council Member, 1995-1998; Honorary Fellow, 1999; Life Member, Alumni Association. Member, Legacy Club of Adelaide, since 1998; assisting war widows with housing and accommodation problems. Active in pro-bono expertise in restoration of historically significant Anglican Church buildings at Hawthorn, Mitcham, Norton Summit, Retreat House Belair, and heritage buildings at Scotch College. Awards include: James Irwin Royal Australian Institute of Architects President’s Medal, 1999.

Scott AO, Mr Archibald Alan (QB2006)

Service to the development of the transport industry, focusing on heavy vehicle driver safety training and through lobbying for improved infrastructure and development of an integrated freight network and to the community through a broad range of sporting, medical research and aged care organisations.

Chairman and Managing Director, Scott Group of Companies, since 1986. Current Head, Australian Trucking Association Trust Fund; Life Member. Former Chairman, K&S Corporation. Former Chairman, Commercial Road Transport Advisory Board. Former Chairman, Road Transport Industry Research Trust Fund. Current Board Member and sponsor, Port Power Football Club. Former Chairman, South Australia TAB. Chairman, Freemasons Medical Research Trust, 1998-2000; current Patron. Supports a diverse range of charitable and community organisations, including Wheelchair Sports; South Australian Jockey Club; Royal Flying Doctor Service; Boandik Lodge Aged Care, Mount Gambier; and Masonic Homes Incorporated. Mr Scott was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in The Queen’s Birthday 1986 Honours List for his service to the community. Other awards/recognition include: South Australian of the Year, 1986. SA Great Award, 1986. Inducted into National Road Transport Hall of Fame, 2002. Master Entrepreneur of the Year, Central Region, 2002. OAM - 1986. For service to the community. President, East Gambier Football Club 1967-69; President, East Gambier Sportsman's Club 1969-70; Co-President Combined Clubs 1984. Commodore, Mount Gambier Aquatic Club. President 1975-82 and Committee member, Racing Club since 1969. Member Mt. Gambier Hospital Board 1983-84. Member, Transport Industry Advisory Board and Board member and sponsor, South Australia Challenge for America's Cup since 1984.

Scott OAM, Mrs Rosemary Elizabeth (AD2008)

For service to the community of Murray Bridge, particularly through the establishment of an employment and training program to support individuals with a disability.

Business Owner, take-away restaurant and catering business, 1973-2003; re-opened premises in 2006, now Rosie's Cafe, to train and provide employment opportunities for people with a disability through the Community Lifestyles Day Option Program. Current Board Member, Community Lifestyles, since 1999; a not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a disability; Member, Finance Sub-Committee, for some years; volunteer and support person with the Tri-State Games sports team each year. Foundation Member, Friends of Community Lifestyles; community fundraising group that raised over $9,000 in 2007. Fundraising and volunteer, Team Spirit - Relay for Life, Cancer Council of South Australia; the team has raised over $22,000 over the past 3 years.

Scriven AO, Mr Wilton Maxwell (AD1983)

For public service.

During World War II. Mr Scriven served as a Flying Officer in the RAAF. He has held senior executive positions with both the State and Federal Governments and is currently Director-General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. From 1976-80 he served as Agent-General for South Australia in London, a position he held with distinction. His further involvements include, Board member of the Natural Gas Pipelines Authority and Chairman of the State Disaster Committee.

Sealey OAM, Mr Archibald Llewellyn (QB1977)

For services to local government.

Seaman AO CMG, Mr Gilbert Frederick (QB1981)

For public service.

Secker OAM, Mr Thomas George (AD1985)

For service to the local government and community on Eyre Peninsula.

Mayor, Corporation of City of Port Lincoln since 1981; Councillor District Council of Lincoln 1959-75; Chairman 1975-81. Past President, Eyre Peninsula Local Government Association; currently member, State Executive Committee, Local Government Association of SA. Member, Board of Management, Eyre Peninsula Old Folks' Home, Port Lincoln Lions Club. President, Yeelanna Football Club (10 years). Also associated with the Hall Trust, the Agriculture Bureau at Yeelanna and the Cummins Bowling and Golf Clubs.

Secker OAM, Sr Genevieve (AD1997)

For service to people with disabilities and to the establishment of Ain Karim, an independent residential community.

Following a live-in term with the L'Arche Community for disabled people in Liverpool, United Kingdom, Sister Genevieve returned to Australia and began the task of establishing independent living centres for intellectually disabled adults. She has established Ain Karim at Enfield, extended it in 1988 and has established two further units at Klemzig in 1993. Formed the South Australian Branch of the Christian Social Group "Faith and Light" for intellectually disabled people and their families in 1979. Has volunteered as a telephone counsellor with Lifeline for five years. Previously held the position of Principal, St. Patrick's Special School 1979-1981; teacher 1971-1979. Has been a religious sister of St. Joseph since 1957.

Secomb OAM, Mrs Gwen (AD1996)

For service to education through the South Australian Association of School Parents' Clubs Inc.

Joined the South Australia Association of School Parents' Clubs (SAASPC) in the early 1970s. Has served in an executive capacity at the local and State level. Elected SAASPC Treasurer 1984-87, acting President 1987, President 1988-90, currently Network Liaison Officer. Has also represented the Association on: the Advisory Curriculum Board of SA, and Health in Schools Parent Reference Group. Other community activities include Red Cross, Local History Group, and the Uniting Church.

Sedunary AM, Mr Mervyn Ernest (AD1986)

For public service, particularly with the Department of Lands, South Australia.

Seeger AM, Dr Barry Richard (QB2002)

For service to people with physical disabilities through the development of rehabilitation engineering.

Director, Rehabilitation Engineering Department, Regency Park Centre for Young Disabled, South Australia, since 1976. Has written more than 80 papers for Australian and international professional journals. Institution of Engineers, Australia: Fellow; member, Board of the College of Biomedical Engineers, since 1993; Chairperson, National Panel on Rehabilitation Engineering, 1994-1995; Member, 1982-1992, and Chairperson, 1984-1987, National Committee on Biomedical Engineering; Chairperson, 1995-1996, and Vice-Chairperson, 1993-1994, Biomedical Engineering Branch, South Australia Division, 1995-1996. Standards Association of Australia: Chairperson, Committee for Access for Children with Disabilities, since 1990; Chairperson, Committee for Wheelchairs, since 1987; member, Committee for Mobility, since 1987; member, Committee for Wheelchair and Occupant Restraint Systems, since 1984; member, Committee for User Access to Information Technology Equipment, since 1988. International Standards Organisation: Member, several technical committees and working groups, since 1988. ACROD: Chairperson, National Technology Committee, 1994; Chairperson, SA Technology Committee, 1994; member, SA Management Committee, 1983-1985 and 1994. Representative, International Commission on Technology and Access of Rehabilitation International. Australian representative to OECD Committee on Technology and Disability. Member, SA Independent Living Centre Board, since 1981; Chairperson, 1987-1991. Member, Biomedical Engineering Advisory Group, South Australian Health Commission, 1988-1992. Chairperson, SA Disability Information and Resource Centre, 1985-1987. Assessor, Australian Research Grants Scheme, since 1984. Assessor, National Health and Medical Research Council, since 1984. Committee member, Ergonomics Society of Australia and New Zealand, SA Branch, 1980-1990. Chairperson, Australian National Members Society, International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, 1979-1981; Fellow. Member, Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America. Associate Fellow, Australian Institute of Management, 1994-1996. Visiting Research Fellow, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Adelaide, 1977-1990. Churchill Fellowship to study developments in rehabilitation engineering for children with disabilities, 1984. Member, SA Coalition for Adaptable Housing, since 2000. Founding member, Australian Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Association (ARATA), since 1995; President, 1997-1999.

Seekamp OAM, Mr Jack Victor (AD1991)

For service to conservation and the environment.

Mr Seekamp has been active in conservation and environmental issues in the Renmark/Sunraysia area since the middle 1940s when he acted part-time as a research officer for the CSIR (later CSIRO). He was technical officer for committees concerned with salinity and drainage from the early 1960s and from 1966 was a Foundation member of the Sunraysia Salinity Committee. In 1967 he photographed and produced a film Salinity in the Murray Valley. He was a Foundation member of the Renmark Soil Rehabilitation Committee in 1974, the Murray Valley League Working Party on Water Quality and Supply in 1978, and the Sunraysia and Riverland Committee on Salinity in 1979. Mr Seekamp was member and Deputy Chairman of the SA River Murray Water Resources Advisory Committee between 1979 and 1990 and has acted as an expert witness for the SA Government. He was a Foundation member of the SA Save The Murray Campaign in 1981 and a member of the SA Advisory Board of Agriculture for three years from 1986. He is currently a Foundation member of the Murray River Reserves Working Group, the Chowilla Rehabilitation Working Committee, the SA River Murray Wetlands Management Committee, and several other community organisations concerned with water resources and the environment. Mr Seekamp has also produced numerous pictorial reports on environmental issues in the region, addressed school and community groups, and appeared on radio and television in support of this cause.

Seeley AM, Mr Frank (AD2001)

For service to Australian industry through the design, development, manufacture and export of evaporative air conditioning units and climate control products, and to the community.

Founder/Chairman, Seeley International Pty Ltd (established 1972). The company has been involved in the design, development and manufacture of evaporative air conditioning units and marketing of climate control products. They manufacture three brands of evaporative air conditioners, Breezair, Braemar and Coolair, and also the Braemar range of gas-ducted heaters and the Convair range of portable evaporative air conditioners. They produce 150,000 air conditioners and gas heaters per year, and employ more than 400 people in three manufacturing plants. There are sales offices and warehouses in every mainland Australian state. Subsidiary companies operate in North America and Europe. 91 patents are registered worldwide. Mr Seeley is a Trustee, Everglades Fund (donates money to charitable organisations both in Australia and overseas). Elder, Christian Seaton Fellowship (provides assistance to disadvantaged children in the Port Adelaide and Seaton areas of Adelaide and also to migrants). Member, Advisory Committee of Operation Mobilisation (an international organisation that undertakes missionary/relief work throughout the world). Chairman, Doulos Committee (an ocean-going passenger vessel staffed by 300 Christian volunteers). Member, South Australian Churches Crusade Committee and Chairman of a number of South Australian Evangelical crusades. Financial sponsor, LifeFM. Past Board member, Invicta Sheltered Workshops and past Chairman, Enterprise Workshops. Sponsor, Port Adelaide Football Club. Past Chairman, Business Link Netwok. Patron of Diamond House and Evangelical Library of SA. Board Member, Samaritan’s Purse. Member, Advisory Board of the Festival of Light.

Senior OAM, Mr Clement George (AD2008)

For service to the community of Marion through local government, ex-service and youth organisations.

Alderman, Marion City Council, 1979-2003; Councillor, 1968-1978; Deputy Mayor. Member, Southern Region Waste Authority; Member, Marion Regional Centre Committee. Member, Marion Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 1958; Committee Member, 1959-1960. Member of community groups inter alia: 1st Marino Sea Scouts, 1971-1974; 1st Darlington Scout Group, 1966-1971; St Margaret's Church of England Parish Council, 1959-1962. Awards include: Commendation for Brave Conduct, 2005; for his brave action during an altercation between a bus driver and a passenger in December 2001. Centenary Medal, 2001. Certificate of Appreciation, South Australian Commissioner of Police, 2004.

Seppelt AO, Mr Karl Josef (AD2006)

For service to the Australian wine industry through pioneering viticulture initiatives and as a contributor to a range of industry organisations.

Viticulturalist, grazier, proprietor, Grand Cru Estate, since 1985. Managing Director, B Seppelt & Sons Ltd 1979-1985, General Manager, 1973-1979, Chief Viticulturalist, 1954-1972; Director, 1957-1985. Patron, Winemakers Federation of Australia. Chairman, SA Wine Industry Association (formerly Wine and Brandy Producers Association of SA), 1992-1995, Senior Vice-President, 1989-1992; Life Member, 1996. Executive, Australian Wine Foundation, 1989. Deputy Chairman, Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation, 1981-1985. Deputy Chairman, Australian Wine Board, 1979-1980; Member, since 1975. Chairman, Australian Wine Research Institute, 1977-1980; Council Member, 1976-1983; Deputy Council Member, until 1986. Foundation Member, SA Grape Industry Advisory Committee, 1968-1977. President, SA Chamber Commerce and Industry, 1987-1989, Vice-President, 1984-1985; Deputy President, 1986-1987; Board Member; Chairman, Membership Committee. Chairman, Wine Committee, Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society SA, 1983-2001, Vice-Chairman 1975-1982; Member, Executive Committee, 1986-2001; appointed Honorary Councillor, 2004; Councillor, 1973-2004. Chairman, Mt Pleasant and District Business and Tourism Association. Member, Adelaide Hills Regional Development Board, 1995-1996.

Shahin OAM, Mr Fathi Khalil (QB2001)

For service to the community, particularly through financial support for the establishment of the Islamic-Arabic Centre in Adelaide.

Mr (Fred) Shahin provided financial support to build the Islamic-Arabic Centre in Adelaide (opened 1998). The Centre includes the Al-Khalil Mosque, library, teaching halls, an administration centre, facilities to prepare the dead for burial, and a cemetery.

Shanahan AM, Mr Michael Stanley (QB1997)

For service to primary industry, particularly through the Australian grain trade.

Mr Shanahan has served Australian agriculture and the grain industry for the past 28 years. Has been involved in negotiating overseas markets for grain and acting as an advocate for grain growers. He has been Director of the South Australian Co-operative Bulk Handling Ltd, 1992-95. Served as Deputy Chairman, Australian Wheat Board, 1987-89; member, 1971-89. Was an Executive member, Australian Wheat Growers' Federation and the Grain Council of Australia, 1976-84. Held the position of President, Grains Council of Australia, 1977-79. He has represented primary industry in general as the Australian Representative on the International Policy Council on Agriculture and Trade, 1987-95. Previously he was a member, National Rural Advisory Council, 1972-75, and a member, CSIRO Advisory Council, 1981-86.

Shanahan OAM, Mr Desmond John (AD2007)

For service to local government in the Light region, and to the community through a range of agricultural, aged care, sporting and recreation organisations.

Mayor, Light Regional Council (formerly District Council of Kapunda and Light, and District Council of Light before that), since 2000; Deputy Mayor, 1996-2000; Chairman, for 3 years; Deputy Chairman, for 3 years; Councillor, since 1983; Member of a range of boards and committees. Delegate to the Local Government Association of South Australia, Central Local Government Region, and the Local Government Finance Authority of South Australia. Zone President, South Australian Farmers Federation; Zone Representative on Governing Council. Current Board Member, Wheatfields Nursing Home. Board Member, Barossa, Light and Gawler Football Association, for 5 years; Club Delegate; Coach; Life Member. Board Member, Freeling Football Club; former player/coach; Life Member. Member, Freeling Cricket Club. Member, Freeling Tennis Club. Committee Member, Freeling Recreation Park, for approximately 45 years. Brigade Captain, Freeling Emergency Fire Service, 1978-1982; Member, 1955-1982; Life Member, 1985. Deputy Chairperson, Freeling Primary School Council, 1984-1986; Member, 1975-1986. Foundation Member, Freeling Lions Club. Awards include: Centenary Medal, 2001.

Shanks AM, Mrs Dorothea (QB1975)

For service to Social Welfare

Shannon AM, Mr James Ernest (AD1978)

For services to trade unionism.

Shannon AM, OAM, Ms Moira Edna (QB2007)

For service to the community through a range of organisations providing services to women, children and people with disabilities. Awarded OAM in 1993 for service to the community, particularly through increasing public awareness of domestic violence and child abuse.

Ms Shannon was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day 1993 Honours List for her service to the community, particularly through increasing public awareness of domestic violence and child abuse. Her continued service to the community includes: Chairperson/Secretary, West Coast Youth Services, 1993-2007. Vice-Chair, West Coast Home Care Service, 1998-2007. Chairperson, Assisted Disabled Accommodation (ADAM) accommodation for the intellectually disabled, since1999. Chairperson/Secretary, Lower Eyre Peninsula Society for the Handicapped, 1999-2006. Member, Port Lincoln Befrienders Club, 1993-2006. Member, Community Drug and Alcohol Action Group, since 1995. Member, Court Justice Committee, 1993-2005. Member, Port Lincoln Community Recreation Association, 2000-2004. Member, Crime Prevention Committee 1998-2002. Secretary, Community Development Board, 1995-2000. Member, Domestic Violence Action Group, 1993-1999. Member, Lower Eyre Penisula Women and Children's Support Centre, 1993-1998. Ministerial appointment to Women's Sector Advisory Committee, 1993-1998. Chairperson, Women's Services Coalition, 1994-1995. Involved with Telecross, 1997-2007.

Shard AO, Mr Albert James (AD1977)

For distinguished service of a high degree in the field of government.

Sharley OAM, Dr Peter Hamilton (2003)

For service through the provision of medical assistance to the victims of the bombings which occurred in Bali on 12 October 2002.

Sharpe OAM, Mr Neville William (AD2000)

For service to research in the small seeds industry and in plant variety trials, to water resource management and to the community.

A Foundation Member of the Crop Science Society of South Australia in the 1970s. President in the early 1980s. Foundation Secretary to the Durum Growers' Association since 1990. Asked to join the Advisory Committee for the Roseworthy Farm at the University of Adelaide in 1991. Member for 22 years and Presiding Member for the last 17 years of the Northern Adelaide Water Resources Committee. Inaugural President of the Virginia Irrigation Association Inc 1995-1997 and remains a Committee Member. Voluntary member, appointed by the Minister for Environment and Natural Resources, of the Lofty/Barossa Consultative Committee 1985-1996, Chairman from 1988-1991. Chairperson of the School Council at the Two Wells Primary School and member of the School Board and President of the Parents & Friends Association at Annesley College. Has for 30 years been an active member of the local Emergency Fire Service. Member of the Uniting Church, having been a Church Elder, currently Manse Landlord and member of the Property Committee. Foundation Member and past President of the local Rotary Club.

Sharrad OAM, Mr Maxwell (AD1978)

For services to the community.

Shattock OAM, Mr Ronald Charles (QB2008)

For service to the national caravan park industry and tourism in South Australia, particularly through the West Beach Trust.

Chief Executive Officer, West Beach Trust (trading as Adelaide Shores), 1988-2007; a statutory authority of the SA Parliament. Treasurer; Board Member, Marketing Committee Member, BIG4 Holiday Parks. Vice-Chairman, SA Parks, for 10 years. Member, National Accreditation Board for Caravan, RV and Accommodation Industry of Australia Ltd. Member, Metropolitan Seaside Councils Committee. Member, Western Adelaide Consultative Group. Vice-Chairman, Caravan Parks Association, for the past 10 years; Treasurer; Secretary; Committee Member, 1970s. Member, Judging Panel, SA Tourism Awards. Supporter, Target Work; practical skills training program for youth.

Shearer AM, Mr Alwyn Monteith (AD1980)

For service to commerce and industry.

Shearer AM, Capt Ivan Anthony (AD1995)

For distinguished service and exceptional performance of duty to the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Defence Force, particularly in the fields of international law and training of Naval lawyers.

Captain Shearer joined the Royal Australian Navy Reserve in September, 1972, as a Lieutenant-Commander legal officer after transferring from the Royal Australian Air Force Reserve. In 1980 he was promoted to Captain, the rank which he currently holds, advising on international law. He continues to be the Defence Department's key adviser and expert on all aspects of international law.

Shearer AM, Mr Michael Monteith (AD2008)

For service to the community through financial management and governance advisory roles of educational institutions in Adelaide.

Chairman of Council, St Mark's College, 2000-2007; Bursar, 1984-2000. Chairman, Council of Governors, Walford Anglican School for Girls, 1989-1994; Member, 1985-1989; Chairman, Executive and Finance Committee, prior to becoming Chairman of Council; Patron, Walford Foundation, since 1989; Member, Board of Trustees, 1984-1989. Consultant Chartered Accountant, Shearer and Elliss, since 2001; Partner, 1985-2001. Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, since 1973; Member, since 1969.

Shearwin OAM, WO John Craig (QB1988)

For service to the Royal Australian Air Force as Aircraft Tasking Co-ordinator at No. 492 Maintenance Squadron, Edinburgh.

Joined the RAAF in March 1964 as a trainee Engine Mechanic. Since graduation as an Engine Fitter in January 1967 he has served at various units including Aircraft Research and Development Unit, No. 2 Squadron, No. 481 Maintenance Squadron and No. 3 Aircraft Depot. Currently serving at No. 492 Maintenance Squadron, Edinburgh.

Sheehan OAM, Mrs Maria-Luisa (QB1988)

For service to the community, particularly to women and to migrants.

Ethnic Information Officer, Women's Information Switchboard since 1978. President, Italian-Australian Women's Association since 1986. Member, Management Committee, Adult Migrant Education Services, Home Tutor Scheme. Member National Women's Consultative Council, Older Women's Committee and several other councils and committees.

Shephard OAM, Mr Mark Douglas (QB2006)

Service to public health through medical research, to the environment through conservation organisations, and to aviculture.

Director and Senior Research Fellow, Community Point-of-Care Services, Flinders University Rural Clinical School, since 2003. Manager, Medical Scientist, Community Point-of-Care Services, Flinders Medical Centre, 2002-2003. Manager, Medical Scientist, Renal Unit, Flinders Medical Centre, 1997-2001. Senior Medical Scientist, Department of Medical Biochemistry and SouthPath, Flinders Medical Centre, 1988-1996. Chairperson, Working Group on Point-of-Care Testing, Australasian Association of Clinical Biochemists, 2004-2005; Inaugural Regional Travelling Lecturer, 2004-2005; Member, since 1980. Program Manager, National ‘QAAMS’ Program for point-of-care pathology testing for diabetes management in Australian Aboriginal medical services, since 1999. Author, The Simpson Desert (1992); The Great Victoria Desert (1995); Aviculture in Australia, 1989; A Lifetime in the Bush 1998 (the authorised biography of the road maker Len Beadell). Founder and Inaugural President, Friends of the Great Victoria Desert Parks, 1994-1996. Committee Member, Friends of the Simpson Desert Parks, 1989-1994. Member, South Australian Government's Wilderness Advisory Committee,1992-1996. Life Member, The Avicultural Society of South Australia, 1994; Co-Editor, monthly publication Birdkeeping in Australia, for 5 years. Inaugural Editorial Coordinator, Power to the People quarterly magazine, Port Adelaide FootbalL Club (AFL), 1996-1997. Editorial Coordinator and Chief Writer, The Magpie News quarterly magazine, Port Adelaide Magpies Football Club (SANFL), 1995-2003. Awards/recognition include: Australian of the Year Award, Local Hero Category - metropolitan South Australia, 2004. Aviculture Federation of Australia Award for Literary Achievement, 1991. Eric Baxter Award for Literary Excellence, The Avicultural Society of South Australia, 1990.

Shepherd AM, Dr John Wickham (QB2003)

For service to medicine in the fields of education and training, particularly through the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, and as a practitioner and advocate.

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM): Founding President, 1997-1998; Chairman, Steering Committee, 1995-1997; Member, Joint Venture Board ACRRM and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), 1999-2000; Representative to General Practitioners' Training and Education Committee, 1999-2000; Coordinator, Regional Training Bid, 2000. Rural Doctors' Association of Australia (RDAA): President, 1993-1995; Inaugural Vice-President, 1990-1993; Treasurer, 1991-1992 and 1994-1995; Representative on Local Medical Officer (LMO) Federal Advisory Council, Department of Veterans' Affairs, 1996-1998; Member, RDAA/RACGP Faculty of Rural Medicine (RACGP-FRM) sub-committees on GP obstetrics and surgery, since 1991; Representative, Rural Incentives Implementation Committee, 1993-1998; Representative, Ministerial Review on GP Training, 1997-1998; Observer, Federal Australian Medical Association (AMA) Council of General Practice, 1993-1995; Co-author, RDAA/FRM position papers on surgical, obstetric, anaesthetic and radiology training for rural General Practitioners, 1991-1992. Royal Australian College of General Practitioners: Treasurer, Faculty of Rural Medicine (FRM), since 1992; College Council representative on LMO Federal Advisory Council, Department of Veterans' Affairs, 1994-1996; Member, Advanced Rural Curriculum Committee, 1992-1994; Participant, Long Distance Trainee Supervisor Scheme, 1993-1994; Standards Trial Surveyor, 1994; Representative, Rural Incentives Program Reference Group, 1992-1993; Member, Rural Medicine Committee of Council, 1991-1992; Approved RACGP Mentor, since 1993. Australian Medical Association (AMA): Member, Council of General Practice (South Australia), 1994-1997; Chairman, Country Doctors Representative Committee, 1988-1990, member, 1984-1988; President, Mid-North Branch (South Australia), 1982-1992; Fellow, 1992. South Australian service includes: Founding member and foundation Vice-President, Rural Doctors' Association of South Australia, 1990-1992. General Practitioner in Mid North Region of SA, since 1978; instigated accreditation of Jamestown Hospital; instrumental in development of Jamestown Medical Centre, 1989. Senior Lecturer Flinders Medical Centre, since 1996; Intern Supervisor, since 1999. Locum Advisory Committee, SA Rural Divisions Coordination Unit, 1996-1998. Regional representative on Mid North Local Area Health Board Planning Advisory Committee, 1996-1998. Joint Project Manager, Mid North Asthma and Mid and Lower North Diabetes Projects, 1995-1998. Project Manager, Mid North Diabetes Project, 1994-1995. FRM (SA) representative on State Rural Incentives Implementation Committee Assessment and Support Panel, 1993-1997. FRM representative on Rural Practice Training Advisory Committee (RPTAC), South Australian Health Commission, Rural Training Unit, since 1993; Foundation Chairman RPTAC, 1991-1993.

Shepherd AM, Mr John Raymond (AD2006)

For service to youth through the Operation Flinders Foundation and to the promotion and marketing of recreational programs.

Executive Director, Operation Flinders Foundation, since 1996; Chairman, 1993-1996. Chairman, Siblings Australia, since 2002. Current Member, State Advisory Committee, Air Cadets SA. Treasurer, Recreation South Australia, since 2000; Member of Outdoor Council of South Australia and the Interim Board of Recreation South Australia, which formed together in 1997; current Chair, Marketing Committee, Trailblazer (part of Recreation South Australia); current Co-Event Director. Chair, Recreation Programs Committee, University of South Australia, 1995-2003; Member, External Advisory Committee, 1995-2003. Executive Director, SA Great Campaign, 1988-1996. Chairman, South Australian Branch, Advance Australia Foundation, 1990-1998; Member, National Board, 1992-1998. Deputy Chair, Australia Day Council of South Australia, 1991-1996; Member, 1988-1997. Chairman, Country Fire Service Training and Research Foundation, 1989-1998. Member, South Australian Police, 1963-1986.

Shepherd AO, Dr Scoresby Arthur (QB2006)

Service to marine science, particularly in the fields of abalone biology and ecology through research, education and international collaboration and to the conservation of coastal areas.

Senior Research Fellow (Honorary), South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), since 2001; paid employment, 1993-June 2000. Research Officer, South Australian Department of Fisheries, from 1968 until 1993 when it became part of SARDI. Current Member, Scientific Advisory Committee, Marine Protected Area, South Australian Department for Environment and Heritage. Leader of 'Encounter' joint expedition to Nuyts Archipelago with Department for Environment and Heritage and University of Adelaide, 2002. President, Royal Society of South Australia, 1980; Member, since 1960s; Society published his paper on South Australian marine fauna, 1976. Has published over 100 articles, chapters, books and handbooks. Chief Editor and contributor to the reference series, Marine Invertebrates of South Australia, Volumes I, II and III, 1982. Associate Editor, Australasia, Ciencias Marinas scientific journal, since 2002. Honorary Scientific Collaborator, Charles Darwin Research Station, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, 2001. President, International Abalone Society, 1997-2000; Senior Vice-President, 2000-2004. Organised the 1st International Abalone Symposium, La Paz, Mexico, 1989; Senior Editor of the resulting publication Abalone of the World: biology, fisheries and culture, 1992. Consultant, Department of Fish and Game, State of Alaska USA, 1998; advised on future management of abalone fishery. Appointed Visiting Professor of Fisheries, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 1991; studied Omani abalone and made recommendations on management. Worked with Mexican biologists on declining abalone resources, Universidad Autonoma de Baja California, Mexico, 1986. Worked with French biologists on problems of decline of seagrass beds in the southern Mediterranean, Marseilles Oceanological Centre, 1979. Founder, Federation of Spanish-speaking Communities in South Australia, 1991. Current Committee Member, Friends of Althorpe Island Conservation Park. Founding Member, Friends of Gulf St Vincent. Current volunteer, Reef Watch. Awards/recognition include: Jubilee Award, Australian Marine Sciences Association, 1997. Award for his outstanding contributions to abalone biology, ecology and fisheries, 3rd International Symposium on Abalone Biology, Fishers and Culture, 1997. New species of jellyfish ‘hexaphilia scoresbyi’ named after him.

Sheppard AM, Mrs Nancy Lee (AD2008)

For service to education, particularly in the field of Anangu culture and language, as a teacher, researcher and author.

Pitjantjatara Language Consultant (Year 11 and Year 12 students), Christian Brothers College, Adelaide, 2006-2007; conducted 2 x 4 days’ study tours to expose students to Aboriginal culture. Presenter, An Introduction to the Pitjantjatara Culture through the Study of the Language, University of the Third Age, 2002-2006. Presenter, Pitjantjatara Grammar and Language Section of Pitjantjatara Summer Courses, Department of Adult Education, University of Adelaide, 1970s. Teacher, Pitjantjatara Language, Walkerville Primary School, 1970s. Teacher, Ernabella Presbyterian Mission (now known as Pukatja Community), Anangu Pitjantjatara Yankunytjatjara Lands, 1955-1963. With an Anangu teacher, assisted in the establishment of a school in Fregon Homeland (now known as Fregon Anangu School), 1961; Member, Staff Council, 1961-1963; School Teacher and Trainer of Anangu women as teacher aides, 1955-1963. Spent a month in Coober Pedy in 2007, teaching Yankunytjatjara (neighbouring language to Pitjantjatara) to government staff to assist in the provision of improved services to people from remote Aboriginal communities. Interpreter/Adviser, Board Meetings, Ananguku Arts and Culture Aboriginal Corporation, since 2000. Assisted in Genealogical Research, Anangu Pitjantjatara Yankunytjatjara Lands, 2004-2005. Volunteer, Anangu Community, Ara Irititja Archive Project, 1999-2005. Active role in the campaign to have freehold title passed to the Anangu people, 1981; ongoing assistance through interpreting for Medical and/or Legal purposes, offering accommodation and visiting sick and elderly Anangu people. Published 3 Pitjantjatara Language books, 1975-2004; including an adaptation of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, 1975, second edition 1992.

Shields OAM, Mrs Dorothy Adela (AD2006)

For service to the community of Victor Harbor through a range of heritage, disability support, tourism and local government organisations.

Chair, Victor Harbor Heritage Advisory Committee, since 1994. Chair, Old School Building Committee, since 1996. Member, Victor Harbor Branch, National Trust of SA, since 1993. Secretary, Novita Southern Fleurieu Auxiliary (formerly the Crippled Children's Association of SA), 1999-2002; Member, since 1997. Life Member, Victor Harbor Commerce and Tourist Association; held various executive positions; Member, for 20 years Volunteer, Encounter Coast Discovery Centre. Volunteer, Victor Harbor Tourist Information Centre, 1988-1994. Councillor, District Council of Victor Harbor (now City of Victor Harbor), 1991-1995. Inaugural Coordinator, Victor Harbor Neighbourhood Watch Area 425, since 1996. Former Chair, Victor Harbor Recreation Centre. Former Member, Ratepayers Association. Property Officer, Lutheran Church. Awards/recognition include; Citizen of the Year Award, Victor Harbor, Australia Day, 2001. Australia Day Award for Tourism, Victor Harbor, 1995.

Shilton OAM, Mrs Isla Milne (AD1994)

For service to women, particularly through the Women's Agricultural Bureau, Sandalwood Branch, and the Country Women's Association, Borrika Branch.

Mrs Shilton served as President, Borrika Branch, of the South Australian Country Women's Association from 1979-1980, as a member since 1977 and is a Life Member of the Associated Country Women of the World. Mrs Shilton was a Foundation member, and served the Sandalwood Branch of the Women's Agricultural Bureau from 1964 until 1981, holding executive positions, including that of President. She was a Regional Councillor from 1970 until 1974, a member of Coonalpyn Branch from 1981-86 and has been a member of Murray Bridge since 1986, serving there as Regional Councillor for one term and retiring in 1992. She has represented the Women's Agricultural Bureau at their Triennial Conferences as delegate or observer since 1980. Now active in Senior Citizens and with her local church at Murray Bridge.

Shinkfield AO, Dr Anthony James (QB2001)

For service to educational administration, particularly through the Anglican Schools Commission, to education evaluation, primarily at an international level, and to the community through the Veterans' Children Education Board and St Mark’s College.

Since his appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia in 1990, Dr Shinkfield has continued his active involvement in education evaluation practice. 1985, co-authored Systematic Evaluation (Kluwer). 1995, co-authored Teacher Evaluation. 2000, co-authored Evaluating Social Systems (Kluwer, in press). Currently rewriting sections of the Joint Committee's 1988 world accepted book, The Personnel Evaluation Standards (2nd edition). Board Member, Centre for Research on Educational Accountability and Teacher Evaluation (CREATE), 1992-1997. Veterans' Children Education Board; Member since 1993; Chairman since 1997. St Mark’s College Council Adelaide: Member since 1980. Member, Executive Committee. Member, Education Committee. Chairman, College Buildings and Grounds Committee. SA Anglican Schools Commission: Convened the Commission at Archbishop's request in 1983; inaugural Chairman and architect of the Commission. Following his retirement, invited to return to the Commission to serve as Executive Director in 1992. Convened first and second national conferences for Anglican schools, 1991 and 1992. University of South Australia's Human Research Ethics Committee: Member 1994-1997.

Shinnick OAM, The Rev Maurice Albert Joseph (AD1992)

For service to community health, particularly as Chaplain to Acceptance - Adelaide.

Chaplain caring for spiritual needs of homosexuals and their families through Catholic Acceptance - Adelaide 10 years. Counsels people with HIV/AIDS and relatives, friends. Active SA AIDS Council, lectures extensively to colleges, other groups. Prepared major report on total care of people living with HIV/AIDS 1990. Advisor to government, church bodies.

Shinnick OAM, Mr David John (QB1995)

For service to the Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide and to the community.

Mr Shinnick has been involved in social justice issues since the 1960s and was involved at a National level in the establishment of Australian Catholic Relief and the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace. He was a member of the Working Party which guided the establishment of the new National Council of Churches. Chairperson of the SA Heads of Christian Churches, New Towns Committee 1988-1991 and Chairperson Seaford Ecumenical Centre 1991-94. Co-ordinator, National Forum "Turning Point" on the Church's Social Justice Teaching in 1993. Diocesan Promoter of "Project Compassion", Member, Freedom From Hunger and Austcare State Committees for many years.

Shorter OAM, Mr Leslie Noel (AD1983)

For service to industry.

Mr Shorter, Director of Adelaide Brighton Cement Holdings Ltd, was a Foundation member of the Western Australia Division of the National Safety Council of Australia, Past President of the South Australian Division, and has served as a member of the Federal Executive since 1978. He has been a member and executive member of several Committees and Associations and is Past President and an Honorary Life Member of the Cement and Concrete Association of Australia.

Shortland OAM, Mrs Rita Maud (QB2003)

For service to the community, particularly through the South Australian Women's Information Service.

South Australian Women's Information Service (formerly known as the South Australian Women's Information Switchboard): Volunteer since 1979. Women's International League for Peace and Freedom: Member, since late 1960s; assisted Secretary of the South Australian Branch, 1969-1972 and 1980-1982; assisted Secretary of the Australian Section, 1969-1972 and 1980-1982; assisted Editor of Peace and Freedom, 1972-1982.

Showell OAM, Mr Francis Ian (QB1986)

For service to the tourist industry.

Pioneer of houseboat hire industry on the Murray River. Chairman of Directors, Paddle-Cat Pty. Ltd. since 1962. Chairman of Directors, Ian Showell Pty. Ltd. since 1952. Chairman of Directors, Liba-Liba (Wentworth) Pty. Ltd.

Sibly AM, Mr John Maslin (AD1990)

For service to conservation, particularly in the field of urban planning.

Currently President of the Conservation Council of South Australia (CCSA), an office held from 1977 to 1983 and from 1986 to date. A leading member of the State conservation movement, active in discussions, debates and community education in conservation issues, including wildlife matters. Chairman of the South Australian Reserves Advisory Committee since 1979. By profession a Senior Lecturer at the South Australian College of Advanced Education, he has pursued issues of urban, environmental and land-use planning and management with determination and tact including the protection of architectural heritage, energy conservation, recycling and support for an orderly development control process. Has been a member of the Environmental Education Curriculum Committee since 1984, extensively on conservation and associated issues.

Siegele OAM, Mrs Lessa Margaret (QB2002)

For service to the art of quiltmaking as a teacher and to the community through fundraising.

Teacher of quiltmaking since 1973. Foundation member, Quilters Guild of South Australia, 1984; Committee member; Life member. Guest Quiltmaking Instructor in Australia and overseas. Has organised Quilt Encounter, an annual residential quilting camp, since 1992. Supporter of and volunteer worker for the National Textile Museum, raising funds through quilt shows. Organised stalls to raise funds for the Australian Society for Inter Country Aid for Children. Organised quilt display days to raise funds for aged care, including the Resthaven Residential Care Services.

Sievers OAM, Mr Wolfgang (QB2007)

For service to the taxi industry in South Australia through administrative roles with a range of bodies.

Current Vice-President, Taxi Council South Australia; Founding President and Executive Officer, 1989-1995; Life Member, 2002; instrumental in the formation of the Association from the merger of two industry associations - Taxi Cab Owners Association and South Australian Cab Owners Association. Founding President, South Australian Cab Owners Association, 1987. National Executive, Australian Taxi Industry Association, late 1990, re-appointed 2007; Life Member, 2006. Executive Board Member, South Australia, Transport Distribution Training Australia Inc, since 1990; Deputy Chair; Treasurer. Involved in establishment and Executive Member, Transport Training Skills Centre, ca1990s. Involved in establishment, Taxi Watch, 1992. Zone Leader, Neighbourhood Watch, 1987-1997. Chairman, Taxi Owners Mutual, 1992-1995. Secretary, White Plate Operators’ Association, ca1980s. Inaugural Industry representative, South Australian Premier's Taxi Council, since 2002. Inaugural Chairperson, South Australian Taxi Industry Advisory Panel, Passenger Transport Board, Department for Transport Energy and Infrastructure. Board Member, Metropolitan Taxi Cab Board, 1989-1994. Current Corporate Relations Manager, Yellow Corporation; Manager, Yellow Cabs Division, from 1997.

Silard OAM, Ms Kathy Romy (QB2003)

For service to the community, particularly as an advocate for and supporter of sole parents and their children.

Director, Spark Resource Centre, since 1998. Executive Member, National Council of Single Mothers and their Children. Past Board Member, South Australian Council of Social Services. Published works include: Peace or Pieces? A Non Violent Parenting Manual. Me, Myself and I - a Relationship for Life. Under One Roof - Understanding Adolescence.

Silsbury OAM, Mrs Elizabeth Alice (QB1985)

For service to music and music education.

Contributions to music and music education through positions as Lecturer in Music, Western Teachers' College 1960-67, Sturt (now South Australian) College of Advanced Education 1968-74 and Senior Lecturer, South Australian College of Advanced Education from 1975. Principal Music Critic, "The Advertiser" from 1975, South Australian reporter Opera Magazine London from 1977 and Australian reporter International Music Guide, London from 1980.

Simmons AM DFC, The Hon Donald William (QB1986)

For service to Parliament and to the community.

Member of the South Australian House of Assembly 1970-79. Chairman, Industries Development Committee 1970-73; Chairman, Public Accounts Committee 1973-75; State Cabinet Minister 1975-79 including Minister for Environment, Chief Secretary and Minister Assisting the Premier. Member, Commonwealth Advisory Council for Inter-Governmental Relations ffrom 1977, South Australia Government Representative 1977-79. Member, Libraries Board of South Australia from 1983. Deputy Chairman, South Australia Correctional Services Advisory Council from 1983. Director, State Bank of South Australia from 1984. Member of Council, South Australia College of Advanced Education from 1985.

Simons AM, Mr John Percival (QB1988)

For service to conservation.

Joined the Highways Department of the South Australian Government in 1966 as a roadside development engineer and was instrumental in the landscaping, tree planting and re-vegetation of hundreds of kilometres of highway verges and reserves. Appointed in 1966 by the State Government to the Roadside Vegetation Committee and remained a member for 18 years. Seconded to the project to construct the O-Bahn busway in Adelaide in 1980 as Manager, Corridor Development and responsible for the complex arrangements to acquire land and landscape the project. Since 1987 is continuing an association with this project as Manager but now on a part-time basis. In 1966, appointed as the Highway Department's representative on the River Torrens Committee and oversighted its development in 1982 as a Linear Park involving the improvement of water quality, flood mitigation and landscaping in co-operation with 12 local councils. Between 1953 and 1968 involved with the Church of England Boys' Society, including a period as Chief Commissioner in South Australia.

Simpson AC CMG, Mr Alex Moxon (QB1978)

For eminent and meritorious service to business and industry.

Simpson OAM, Mrs Elizabeth Penfold (QB2002)

For service to the community through fundraising for charitable organisations, especially in the area of health.

Member, St John Auxiliary, St John Ambulance Australia, South Australia, for 40 years. Raised substantial sums of money to aid in community volunteer work. Has been President of the St John Auxiliary, as well as Member and Officer of the Order of St John. Campaign Chair, Burnside Hospital Foundation, for the 3-year, $1.5 million redevelopment of the Burnside War Memorial Hospital, since 2000. Efforts have raised over $1 million to date. Established the biennial Elizabeth Penfold Simpson Prize of $15,000 for research on behalf of the Brain Foundation (SA), 1988. Formed a committee for the Spreading Chestnut Tree for Bedford Industries Rehabilitation Centre; Chair, Independent Living Centre Fundraising Committee. Member, Lady Mayoress’ Committee. Assisted Women's Executive Committee to plan festivities celebrating the Jubilee 150 of SA, 1986, and South Australian Women's contribution to Australia's Bicentennial, 1988. Donated Brougham Place Floral Clock, situated at Adelaide Children's Hospital, to Adelaide City Council, 1986.

Simpson AO, Prof Donald Allen (QB2004)

For service to medicine in the fields of neurosurgery and neurotrauma as a researcher and academic.

Professor Simpson was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia in the 1980 Australia Day Honours List for his service to handicapped children. Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery, University of Adelaide, since 1987; Visiting Research Associate, Road Accident Research Unit, since 1995; Senior Research Associate, National Health and Medical Research Council Road Accident Research Unit, 1985-1994. Instrumental in establishment of Chair of Neurosurgery, 2004. President, Neurosurgical Research Foundation, since 1994; Foundation Member, 1963. Emeritus Neurosurgeon, Women's and Children's Hospital, since 1993. Director Neurosurgery, Adelaide Children's Hospital, 1970-1985. President, International Society of Paediatric Neurosurgery, 1985. Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS): Member, Board of Neurosurgery, the Court of Examiners, the Road Trauma Committee, and the Section of Surgical History. President and Secretary, Neurosurgical Society of Australasia. Foundation Member, Australian Institute of Craniofacial Studies Board of Management. Honorary Member, Vietnamese Neurosurgical Society, 1997. Awards include: Jamieson Medal, Neurological Society of Australasia, 2003. Received RACS Medal, 2002.

Sims AM, Mr David Lindsay (AD1987)

For service to the manufacturing industry, particularly in the field of international trade.

Managing Director of Steriline Engineering Murray Bridge, which he established in 1954, until his retirement in 1985. Has invented and been granted patents for Steriline Dairy Can Washing Machine 1948; Tube Steel Cow Bale Designs 1950; Race Starting Stalls 1961 and Race Starting Gates 1976, which are exported to 52 countries including the Middle East where his equipment is used for camel racing. Designs and manufactures large commercial irrigation systems which are sold throughout Australia and exported to the Middle East, including a self-propelled watering line. Winner of Australian Export Achievement Award 1982.

Sims AM, Dr Eric Baldwin (QB1981)

For service to medicine, particularly in the field of paediatrics.

Sims OAM, Mrs Hazel Joan (AD1995)

For service to women's bowling and indoor bias bowls.

Mrs Sims has been President, Australian Women's Bowling Council 1989-91, Vice-President 1987-89, and delegate to the International Women's Bowling Board 1988-91. President, South Australian Women's Bowling Association 1985-87, selector 1983-89 and member 16 years. Secretary/Treasurer, South Australian Women's Indoor Bias Bowls Association 1973-94. She has also served as a Board member of the Jubilee Bowls Centre and the Lend a Hand Project for Disabled 1985-91 and as a volunteer to the Meals on Wheels Association for 20 years.

Sims OAM, Mr Keith Cameron (AD2003)

For service to sport, particularly through the South Australian Amateur Football League.

SA Amateur Football League: Life Member, 1978; President, 1967-1996; Chair, 1966; Deputy Chair, 1959-1965; Selector, 1955-1979; Member, Executive Committee, 1953-1996; Delegate to Australian Amateur Football Council, 1967-1996; player and administrator, prior to 1950. Australian Amateur Football Council: Life Member, 1986; member, 1967-1997; President, 1973-1976 and 1985-1986. Awards include: Merit Certificate, National Football League, 1967.

Sims AO, Prof Milton Reginald (QB2000)

For service to orthodontics through education and research, particularly in the area of dental vasculature.

Professor Sims has conducted research into vascular movement during orthodontic tooth movement, in particular the vasculature of the periodontal ligament. He is considered a pioneer in his orthodontic research, and developed the postgraduate orthodontic programme at the University of Adelaide. At the University of Adelaide, he is currently a Visiting Research Fellow (1993-2002). Previously, he was a Reader in Orthodontics and Head of Orthodontics Unit (1964-1992); Associate Dean, Research and Postgraduate Studies, Faculty of Dentistry; and Chairperson, Electron Optical Centre Users' Committee (1983-1988). At the University of Sydney, he was Visiting Professor (1994-1999) and Head (1994-1996), Discipline of Orthodontics he was a member of the Dean's Advisory Committee, the Board of Postgraduate Studies, the Biomaterials Management Committee, the Research Committee and the Promotions Committee. Professor Sims was Senior House Surgeon and Demonstrator-Orthodontics (1956-1964) and Junior House Surgeon-Orthodontics (1951-1956) at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. He is Life Member, Australian Society of Orthodontists. Recipient of the prestigious "A.A.O Milo Hellman Research Award" in 1977.

Sinclair OAM, Mr Richard Baxter Stuart (AD1981)

For community service.

Skalban OAM, Ms Malgorzata (QB2005)

For service. to the community, particularly through multicultural and aged care organisations.

Project Manager/Multicultural Consultant, Multicultural Dementia Respite Program, Metropolitan Domiciliary Care, since 1995. Coordinator, Ethnic Link Service, Port Adelaide Central Mission, 1989-1995; Regional Ethnic Community Care Worker, 1988-1989. Welfare worker, Federation of Polish Organisations in SA Inc, 1987-1988. Welfare worker, Women's Emergency Shelter, North Adelaide, 1985-1987. Commissioner, SA Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission, since 2004. Member, SA Centrelink Multicultural Advisory Committee, since 2000. Member, Palliative Care Council of SA Multicultural Advisory Committee. Member, National Cross Cultural Dementia Network. Member, RDNS, Consumer Reference Group. Member, Western Suburbs Dementia Lobby. Associate Member, Migrant Resource Centre. Vice-President, Federation of Polish Women's Associations in Australia and New Zealand. Vice-President, Federation of Polish Organisations in SA Inc. Vice-President, Polish Women's Association in Adelaide. Coordinator, Polish Link with Seniors. Member, Polish Aged Care Packages Management Committee. Chair, John Paul II Village Advisory Committee. Member, Dozynki (Polish festival), 2003. Editor, Glos Seniora, Polish Seniors’ newsletter; since 1988. Former positions include: Community Service Providers Network Representative, Aged and Community Services. Member, Italian Meal Service Steering Committee. Member, Queen Elizabeth Mulitcultural Forum. Member, Supported Accommodation Assistance Program Ministerial Advisory Committee. Member, ‘Plateia’ Greek Respite Program Management Committee. Member, Ethnic Aged Issues Advisory Committee, Office of the Commissioner for Ageing.

Skillicorn AM, Mr Ernest Keith (AD1988)

For service to agriculture and to the management of leprosy in India and Bangladesh.

Project Director, Paramedic Training and Leprosy Diagnosis at Heed Leprosy Hospital, Bangladesh since 1982. Mr and Mrs Skillicorn spent 25 years prior to this in India working as Missionaries. In India, as well as missionary work, Mr Skillicorn shared his knowledge and skills in medical care, agricultural projects and leprosy treatment. Through education the local people over 25 years in these areas they left the community with the necessary skills to carry on. Returned to Australia 1976 with Mr Skillicorn becoming Promotional Officer for Victoria and Tasmania for the Leprosy Mission Paramedic Diploma in 1981 and gained entry to Bangladesh in 1982 to continue their dedicated work at the Heed Leprosy Hospital.

Skillicorn AM, Mrs Ruth Emma (AD1988)

For service to agriculture and to the management of leprosy in India and Bangladesh.

Mr and Mrs Skillicorn have given over 35 years service in India and Bangladesh as Missionaries. Fron 1951-76 lived in the Indian State of Bihar where they performed medical, agricultural and educational work. Mrs Skillicorn was responsible for providing elementary education, a boys' and girls' hostel, and medical relief work. They opened a Leprosy Clininc in 1958. Began famine relief work in 1965 constructing dams and wells and distributing grain. Started a welfare project "Agricultural Community Development Project" installing generators, water pumps, a workshop, recreation centre and training of local people in paramedic nursing and technical work. Returned to Australia 1976-81. In 1982 returned to Bangladesh to continue work with leprosy sufferers at Heed Leprosy Hospital. They will be retiring June 1988.

Skilton OAM, WO Malcolm William (AD1998)

For meritorious service to the Royal Australian Air Force in the field of Telecommunications Management.

Warrant Officer Skilton has been responsible for the introduction of major communications projects which have significantly enhanced the telecommunications capacity of the Royal Australian Air Force. He is a dedicated airman who has demonstrated outstanding planning and organisational skills and consistent high levels of performance. He has made a significant contribution to the telecommunications management of the Royal Australian Air Force.

Skinner OAM, Mrs Phyllis Joyce Boer (QB1996)

For service to the performing arts as a dance lecturer and historian, choreographer and artistic director.

Mrs Skinner has been actively involved in the theatre since 1932 having performed in pantomime, operetta, vaudeville, music hall, musical comedy, television promotion and on radio. From 1988-92 Mrs Skinner worked as a performer at the Baron of Beef Feasting Tavern in their Music Hall Show every Friday and Saturday night. She taught Tap dancing at Chinook School and for "The Studio" and at the Centre for the Performing Arts, Adelaide from 1980-93. Mrs Skinner has been involved in charity work either organising concerts or performing in them for: The Lord Mayor's Senior Citizens' Concerts, Crippled Children's Association, District and Bush Nursing Society, Minda Homes, Glenside Psychiatric Hospital and Royal Flying Doctor Service. Regular worker for Unley Meals on Wheels. Active member of St Johns Church, Adelaide and also serves as the Church Secretary.

Skipper AM, Mrs Anne Kathryn (QB2000)

For service to people with disabilities and their families, particularly as an advocate for improved services, and in raising public awareness of issues affecting on-going care and welfare of needs in this area.

Mrs Skipper has worked tirelessly to assist people with disabilities and their families, particularly through the Spastic Centres of South Australia. She has been a member of the Board of Management since 1983, and served as President, 1989-1995, and as Vice-President, (1985-1989). The organisation has been restructured to the Spastic Centres of South Australia Network of Agencies and Mrs Skipper served as the Inaugural President of the Foundation, 1995-1998. Her involvement with the Miss Australia Company includes serving as a member of the Board of Directors, Chair in 1998 and Vice-Chair (1993-1998). Her other contributions include: Chair, International Year of the Family Advisory Committee, SA, 1994; and Current Chair, Children’s Interests Bureau, SA. Current Chair, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide- North West Adelaide Health Service and Lyell McEwin Hospital.

Slack OAM, Mr Brian Leslie (AD2002)

For service to equestrian sport, particularly through the organisation and management of three-day horse trials.

Gawler 3-Day Event Committee; Chairman, 1988-1998; Member, since 1986. Adelaide International Horse Trials; Chairman, 1997-1999; involved in conducting the first Adelaide International Horse Trial, 1997; involved in obtaining approval to conduct the first 4-star event in the Southern Hemisphere (highest grading for 3-Day Events). Equestrian Federation of Australia, Director of the Board. SA Branch, Equestrian Federation of Australia; Chairman, for several terms; and Treasurer. Other service includes: Chairman, Trade Fair Expo, 1975. Member, Tourism Board of SA.

Sladdin OAM, Mrs Mary Stella Veronica (AD1997)

For service to charity, the community and the Catholic Women's League of South Australia for over 60 years.

Member of the Catholic Women's League (CWL) for 60 years commencing in Clare, South Australia. She has been the CWL delegate to the Travellers' Aid Society in SA assisting, until recently, travellers with problems, at the Adelaide Railway Station. She was the CWL delegate to the Australian Church Women, SA Unit, for 15 years. Mrs Sladdin helped prepare and serve the mid-day meal (up to 100 per day) for homeless men and women at the Daughters of Charity Centre in Hutt Street, Adelaide, and did so one day a week for many years. She has helped with fund-raising activities for St. Vincent de Paul for 25 years. She assisted with Chaplaincy work at the Royal Adelaide Hospital 1970-94.

Slade AM, Dr John Harman (AD1990)

For service to medicine, particularly in the field of ophthalmology.

A specialist in Ophthalmology and Honorary Consultant Eye Surgeon to the Royal Adelaide Hospital, 1968-82. Was Chairman, Board of Directors, Lions Save Sight Research Foundation from 1967 to 1984. Since 1976 (to date) is also Chairman (Board) Surgical Eye Expeditions International (SEE), South Australian Chapter. Over a period of 14 years undertook extensive glaucoma tests throughout South Australia and the Northern Territory. A conservative estimate of the number of tests undertaken exceeds 300,000. Also undertook tests in India, Papua New Guinea and Mexico. A recipient of the Lions International President's Award for outstanding contribution to sight conservation. His pioneering work is considered instrumental in the establishment of the Lions Chair in Ophthalmology at Flinders University.

Slatter OAM, Miss Kate Elizabeth (AD1997)

For service to sport as a gold medallist at the Atlanta Olympic Games, 1996.

Gold medallist in the Women's Coxless Pair event at the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996. World Champion winner at Finland in 1995.

Slattery OAM, Mr George William (AD2003)

For service to the community of Mount Gambier.

Mount Gambier and District Bowling Club: Honorary Secretary, 1983-1998; President, 1982-1984; Vice-President, 1979-1982; Life Member, 1991; member, Administrative and Men's Facility Committees, for 23 years; Co-Secretary of the City of Mount Gambier Bowling Carnival, for 13 years. Lower South East Bowling Association: President, 1987-1989; Vice-President, 1982-1986; Club Delegate, 1985-1998; Patron, since 1996; Country Councillor for the South East Division on the Royal South Australian Bowling Association, 1989-1994. Bowls Past Presidents' Association of South Australia Inc: President, Lower South East Branch, 1991-1993. Mount Gambier Branch, Anti-Cancer Foundation of South Australia: Coordinator of the Doorknock Appeal, since 1996; Committee Member, since 1990; Secretary, for 18 months. Lions Club of Gambier City: Charter Member, 1977; has served in a variety of roles including President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Board Member. Mount Gambier Celebrate Seniors Committee: Member representing the Lions Club of Gambier City, since 1992. Mount Gambier Branch, Meals on Wheels: Volunteer, since 1989. Awards include: Australian of the Year Awards: ‘Local Hero’, Regional South Australia, 2002. Australian Sports Medal, 2000. Melvin Jones Fellowship, Lions Club of Gambier City, 1995-1996.

Sleep OAM, Ms Tammy Joanne (2003)

For service through the provision of medical assistance to the victims of the bombings which occurred in Bali on 12 October 2002.

Slocombe OAM, Mr Colin Robert (AD1994)

For service to community health, particularly through the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Support Group.

Mr Slocombe was the co-founder of the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Support Group in 1985 and helped set up the Anxiety Disorders Foundation of Australia in 1990. He publishes bimonthly newsletters which are circulated within Australia and overseas. He co-ordinates information resourcing all OCD support groups within Australia.

Smart OAM, Mr Ivan Fleming (AD1983)

For service to agriculture.

Smith AM, Mr Trevor Keith (AD1988)

For service to hockey.

Member, Australian Hockey Team 1971 and 1974-84. Played 171 matches for Australia including two Olympic Games 1976 and 1984, and four World Cups 1971, 1975, 1978, 1982. Captain of World Teams 1978, 1979 and 1983. South Australian Captain 1977-81, Adelaide University Coach 1977-84 and South Australian Institute of Hockey Coach. Awarded Australian Hockey Championship Best Player award 1978, 1980, 1983.

Smith OAM, Mr Thomas James (QB1987)

For service to boxing.

Commenced career as amateur boxer in 1912. Organised a boxing gymnasium in Alice Springs in 1930s and conducted first Northern Territory Boxing Championship at Tennant Creek prior to World War II. Then conducted a gymnasium in Adelaide for 30 years, training police and up to 140 boys. Continues as a trainer and boxing "second" at age 91.

Smith OAM, Mrs Maxine Grace (AD1985)

For service to the community.

Smith OAM, Mr Alan Carnegie (AD1991)

For service to the community, particularly through Rotary International.

Mr Smith served as a Scout Leader as long ago as 1933 and holds the Boy Scout Association's long service medal. He served in the Army during World War II. for six years rising from private to adjutant of the unit. For 43 years he has organised Army unit reunions. He was a Councillor of the City of West Torrens for five years, Foundation Member of the West Beach Trust and between 1962 and 1975 a Member of the Plympton High School Council and President for 10 years. Mr Smith was also Trustee, Finance Chairman and a member of the Redevelopment Committee of the Plympton Methodist Church for 30 years, and on the SA Property Board of the Uniting Church in Australia. He joined the Rotary Club of Adelaide West in 1974, and since then has been District Governor of Rotary District 950, District Chairman and State Co-ordinator of the Rotary Health Research Fund, National Chairman of Rotary International Projects Advisory Committee, District Chairman of the Bicentenary Committee, and Deputy National Chairman of Rotary Australia World Community Service Committee. In 1981 Mr Smith led a team of builders to the New Guinea highlands to commence the construction of a Rotary sponsored medical centre for the Kimit Valley. He also produced a booklet for Rotary's International Projects Advisory Committee to assist Non Government Agencies involved in overseas aid.

Smith OAM, Mrs Joy Bethel (AD1980)

For community service.

Smith OAM, Mrs Isobel Elizabeth (AD1992)

For service to children's welfare.

Cared for many part Aboriginal and white children at St. Francis House, Semaphore South, South Australia and St. John's Hostel, Alice Springs. Mrs Smith and her late husband started St. Francis House in 1945.

Smith OAM, Mrs Dulcie May (AD1983)

For service to the community.

Affectionately called "the fisherman's friend", Mrs Smith has served as radio operator for fishing vessels off the coast of Kangaroo Island since 1965. She has given valuable service out of normal hours and in emergency situations over many years, and in 1980 was presented with an Australian Fishing Industry Council award for her "outstanding contribution and unselfish service" to fishermen.

Smith OAM, Mr Mervyn Ashmore (AD1994)

For service to the arts, to architecture and to town planning.

Mr Smith's paintings and drawings are represented in permanent collections in Art Galleries in SA, WA, Tas, NSW, Qld., Bendigo, Alice Springs, Naracoorte, the Australian National Gallery and the Australian National University and he won a number of prizes for his work. He held executive positions with the Contemporary Art Society of SA and the Royal SA Society of Arts. As an architect he was employed by the Commonwealth Department of Works (Adelaide) between 1941-1949 and 1953-1969 to design the terminal buildings at Adelaide Airport. He was a Fellow of Royal Australian Institute of Architects and, in 1984, received the Royal Australian Institute of Architects Award for Excellence in an Allied Field (Fine Arts). As a Town Planner, he was employed by Northumberland County Council, Newcastle, NSW from 1949-1952 on the redesign of City of Newcastle, Maitland, Cessnock, Lake Macquarie and Shire of Port Stephens.

Smith OAM, Mrs Gladys Viola (AD1978)

For services to local government and to the community.

Smith OAM, Mr Albert Glen (AD1986)

For service to the Museum of Australia and to the community.

Smith AM OBE, Mr Keith Archibald (QB1980)

For public service in the field of railway transport.

Smith OAM, Mr John Wasley (QB1992)

For service to medicine.

Consultant Surgeon Naracoorte Hospital since 1962, Board member, active in extending range of services available to region. Member Provincial Surgeons of Australia, former Secretary, President, providing voluntary medical service and financial support to a hospital in Padang, Indonesia 1973. Member, Royal Society of Medicine, AMA Surgeons. Rotary Member, Life Member Naracoorte Hockey Association.

Smith AM, Mr Colin Joseph (QB1999)

For service to the provision of improved mental health care within the community as an advocate for people with schizophrenia, their families and carers.

Mr Smith became a member of an Interim Committee in 1982 to form the Schizophrenia Fellowship of South Australia Inc. He served as a Foundation Committee Member, 1983-1991, and President, 1991-1998. Mr Smith was awarded Life Membership of the Fellowship, May 1998. Appointed Chairman since 1992 of the Fellowship’s sponsored Roofs Housing Association Inc., for people with mental illness. He was involved in the development of Clubhouse Models which provides a rehabilitation programme focusing on employment skills for people with mental illness. Due to Mr Smith’s advocacy for people with schizophrenia volunteer support services have been established throughout South Australia. During 1995-1996, he served on an Interim Committee to form a national body, the Schizophrenia Fellowship Council of Australia Inc., and he wrote the framework of what eventually became the Constitution of the Council. He served as Foundation Secretary of the Council, 1996-1998.

Smith OAM, Capt. Anthony Russell (AD2003)

For service to tourism, and to the community by raising awareness of environmental issues affecting the health of the Murray-Darling River system.

Master of Captain Cook Cruises' PS Murray Princess, 1990-2001. During this time, he operated regular tours of the Murray River and raised public awareness on environmental issues threatening the health of the River Murray.

Smith OAM, Mr Peter Richard (QB2004)

For service to veterans and their families through the Korea and South East Asia Forces Association of Australia and the Returned and Services League of Australia, and to the community of Mannum.

National Secretary, Korea and South East Asia Forces Association of Australia, 1996-2003. President, SA Branch, 1975-1988; State Secretary (for one year) and founding member in 1974; Life Member, since 1990. Member, Australian National Korea War Memorial Consultative Committee, since 1998. Treasurer, Mannum Sub-Branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia, since 1995; Welfare Officer/Pensions Officer, since 1998; Peer Educator (DVA), since 2000. Member, Kensington Park Sub-Branch, 1967-1983; Assistance Secretary, 1967-1971. Other service to the community includes: Councillor, Mid Murray Council, since 2000. Chairman, Mid Murray Homes for the Aged (former Mannum Homes for the Aged), since 1997. Chairman, Mannum Progress/Promotions Association; Member, since 1993. Current Secretary, Murray Darling Association Region 6. Current SA Local Government Association representative on the SA Supported Residential Facilities Advisory Committee and the State Transport Advisory Committee. Vice-President, Mannum Football Club, for one year; Secretary, for 3 years; current Assistant Secretary/Treasurer; Delegate to River Murray Football League, 1988-2002 and since 2003. Coordinator, Mannum Big River Fishing Competition, since 1997. Former official, Norwood Football Club, for 12 years. Board Member, Mannum Community Club, 2000-2002. Former Committee Member, Mannum Golf Club. Coached Mannum Baseball Club in Murray Bridge Baseball Association. Coached at Kensington Baseball Club and Northern Districts Baseball Club. Awards include; Centenary Medal, 2001.

Smith OAM, Mrs Marjorie Eileen (AD2005)

For service to the community as an advocate and representative for carers, and through support for Zonta International.

Current Carer Ambassador, Carers Association of SA; Chair and a Founder of the Carers Education Group; Member, SA Mental Health Carers Task Group. Chair, Carers SA Council of Carers, 1998-1999, also a member for a longer period. Carers SA often provides representatives for selection of secure staff, advising Government on policy, belonging to project groups to give feedback and educating professionals. Mrs Smith has been a representative in these capacities on many occasions. Current Chair, Royal District Nursing Services Client Reference Group, since 1997. Current Coordinator and Founder, Camelia Group (a local carer support group), for several years. Inaugural State Coordinator (South Australia), National Network for Private Psychiatric Sector Consumers and Carers, 2002. Carer Representative, Ramsay Health Care SA Mental Health Services Consumer and Carer Advisory Committee, 2000. Member, Carers Australia Board, 1995-1999. Founding Member, Depression Awareness in Later Life Working Committee, Alzheimer's Association of South Australia. Current Member, Zonta International Club of Adelaide Flinders, since 1985; Current Club Representative on the National Council of Women, the Combined Zonta Service Committee and the combined Zonta Status of Women Committee, since 1996; Current Member, Program Planning Committee, for 3 years; President, 1994-1996, Vice-President, 1992; Regional Coordinator. Founder Member, City of Unley Community Advisory Group, since 1997; also participated in the Council's Social Development Strategy. Mrs Smith has provided support to a range of council organisations and activities, including the HAAC Advisory Committee. Member, Anglican Parish of Plympton; support provided includes Coordinator Circle of Friends group, 2003; Priest Warden, 2001-2003; Coordinator of a Kids’ Club, 2001-2002; helper at a Young Mum's group; and member of the Synod, since 1998. Awards/recognition include: Appreciation Award, Zonta International Club of Adelaide Flinders, 2000; “for contribution and as a Status of Women Chairperson, representative for National Council of Women. Commonwealth Recognition Award for Senior Australians, 1999. Recognition Award, University of South Australia, 1994; in recognition of 20 years’ membership and significant contribution as Council Member and Chairperson, and Volunteer'’.

Smith OAM, Mr Keith (AD2006)

For service to the community of South Australia, particularly through leadership in the provision of social welfare services.

Chair, Anglicare SA (formerly Council of Anglican Community Services), since 1994; current Chair, Council Executive; current Member, Finance committee; current Member, since 1992. Involved in the Adelaide Anglican Diocesan Council; Member, Archbishop Nomination Committee. Chair, State Opera of SA 1986-1992. President, Australian Institute of Company Directors, SA/NT. Executive Chairman, Global Wine Industry Group, KPMG Corporate Finance (Aust) Pty Ltd, since 2003. Established Tatachilla, McLaren Vale. Former Managing Director, Wolf Blass Wines. Managing Director, Barossa Co-Operative Winery, appointed 1977. Inaugural Director, State Development, 1983-1986.

Smith OAM, Mr Allan Bennett (QB2007)

For service to the community of the Riverland region, particularly through the Murray River Skippers Association and charitable, ex-service and sporting organisations.

Inaugural President, Murray River Skippers Association, 1988-2003; Life Member, 2000. Adviser, Murray Darling River Basin Commission, for many years until 1998. Captain, Industry; historical paddle steamer. Former Owner, The Barrangal ;floating restaurant. Member, Renmark Masonic Lodge, since 1978; has served as Master/Secretary. Chairman, Building Appeals Committee, Woodbine Charity, 1974. Member, Rotary Club of Warracknabeal, 1968-1972. Member, Riverland Sub-Branch, National Servicemen's Association, since 1994; Vice-President, for one year; Committee Member, until 1999. Volunteer, Water Polo venue, Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. layer/Coach/Administrator, Renmark Junior Cricket Association, 20 years’ involvement. Renmark Delegate, Murray Districts Junior Cricket Council; Manager, Under 16 team. President, Warracknabeal Football Club, 1972-1973.

Smith AM, Mr Kenneth Ross (AD2008)

For service to the dairy industry in South Australia through leadership and advisory roles with a range of organisations.

Chairman, Dairy SA, 1998-2005. Chairman, Dairy Authority of South Australia, since 2005; Board Member, since 1993. Long-standing Board Member, South Australian Dairy Farmers Association; instrumental in the development of new techniques in management of Bovine Johne's Disease, since 1997. Chairman, Management Advisory Committee, Flaxley Dairy Research Centre, 1998-2003. Dairy industry representative, South Australian Cattle Advisory Group, since 1998. Chair, Review Panel into South Australian dairy research program, 1997. Inaugural Member, South Australian Enzootic Bovine Leucosis Control Committee, 1993. Leading role in the development and implementation of milk transport system through the South Australian Milk Haulage Company, 1988; current Board Member. Chairman, Gulf St Vincent Prawn Fishery, 1990s. Developed, South Australian Seafood Plan. Board Member, Thoroughbred Racing SA Ltd, for the past 6 years. Coordinator, Meadows Youth Group. Volunteer, Service to Youth Council. Volunteer, Meadows-Echunga Meals on Wheels, 1980s-1990s. Current Chairman, Meadows Uniting Church. Chairman, Strathalbyn Hospital Board, 1980s; oversaw the building of Strathalbyn Nursing Home; opened 1988.

Smith Iso AM, Mr Desmond Percival (QB2006)

Service to engineering through development of rail transport systems, particularly as a contributor to the planning and design of the Alice Springs to Darwin rail line.

Chief Civil Engineer, Australian National Railways, 1979-1985; directly responsible for the original route selection, survey, design and planning for the Alice Springs to Darwin railway. Consultant on the Alice Springs to Darwin railway for the Northern Territory Government and other parties, 1986-1999. Member, Northern Territory Railway Executive Group, 1986. Was involved for many years in the construction and maintenance of airstrips along East-West and North-South railways for use by the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Publications include Planning a new railway: Alice Springs to Darwin, 2003. Awards include: Imperial Service Order, for his outstanding public service to the railways as a civil engineer, 1981. Advance Australia Award, for his contribution to civil engineering, 1982.

Smolicz AM, Prof Jerzy Jaroslaw (AD1988)

For service to migrant education.

Chief Editor "Studies in Adult Migrant Education" - a 13-volume work, 1983-86. Chairman: SA Ministerial Task Force on Multiculturalism in Education 1983-84; Commonwealth Schools Commission, Ethnic School Survey 1981-82: Senior Secondary Assessment Board, Polish Examination Committee 1980-86; Sociology Section 50th ANZAAS Congress 1980. Fellow and Executive committee member, Australian Academy of Social Sciences. Copernicus UNESCO Fellow, Warsaw University 1979. Fellow, Australian College of Education. Member of editorial board of seven education journals. Member of many other national research bodies. Currently Associate Dean, Faculty of Arts, Adelaide University.

Smytherman OAM, Ms Patricia Ann (QB2002)

For service to people with disabilities and their carers through the Tatiara Employment Support Service Inc and the Carer Support and Respite Centre Inc.

Established the Tatiara Employment Support Service Inc. (TESS), an employment service for people who have a disability, 1986-1990. Secured the birthplace of former Prime Minister Bob Hawke for TESS and developed the premises as a community house, inviting TAFE and CES to co-locate with TESS. Realising the tourism potential of Hawke House, set up a cartoon gallery focussing on Mr Hawke. Established the first funded programme for carers in South Australia, 1990, the Regional Carer Support Project. Promoted the model across SA. Developed the agency to become the Carer Support and Respite Centre Inc, a one-stop shop for carers in south and east metropolitan Adelaide. Served on several boards, including TAFE, Domiciliary Care and Carers Association SA.

Snewin OAM, Mrs Sadie (QB2004)

For service to the welfare of veterans and their families through Torchbearers for Legacy in South Australia.

South Australian Torchbearers for Legacy: Current State President; former President and Secretary, Adelaide Branch; Life Member, 1997. Legacy in South Australia: Volunteer supporter (not a member), since 1958.

Snewin OAM, Mr John Arthur (AD2005)

For service to the community through a range of ex-Service groups, particularly the Beaufort Squadrons Association of Australia.

Current Secretary, Be