“I’d like to also extend my congratulations to all of this year’s King’s Birthday Honours recipients from across La Trobe and the extraordinary commitment they have shown to their communities,” Professor Farrell said.

We’re proud to recognise and congratulate:

Companion of the Order of Australia (AC)

Daniel M Andrews AC Friend

For eminent service to the people and Parliament of Victoria, to public health, to policy and regulatory reform, and to infrastructure development.

Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)

The Honourable Kevin H Bell AO QC Former Staff Member

For distinguished service to the judiciary, to the law, and to human rights through education and reform.

The Honourable Gregory I Combet AO MP Friend

For distinguished service to the people and Parliament of Australia, and to the banking and superannuation industries.

John Furness AO Friend

For distinguished service to medical research in the field of autonomic neuroscience and neurogastroenterology.

Jane Tewson AO CBE Friend

For distinguished service to the community through social enterprise endeavours, to the not-for-profit sector, and as an entrepreneur.

Member of the Order of Australia (AM)

Robin Campbell AM Friend

For significant service to arts administration, and to the community.

Leonard Vary AM Friend

For significant service to the philanthropic sector, to the LGBTQIA+ community, and to the arts.

Thea C Brown AM Former Staff Member

For significant service to social welfare, particularly through family violence and child protection research.

Elizabeth Hartland AM Friend

For significant service to medical research, particularly microbiology, and to tertiary education.

Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)

Jason D Ball OAM Former Staff Member

For service to the community through social inclusion initiatives.

Kerry M Bolger OAM Alumni

For service to education.

Helen C Botham OAM Alumni

For service to childhood literacy, and to historical preservation.

Suzanne M Brooks OAM Alumni

For service to the LGBTQIA+ community, and to women in business.

Kristine Olaris OAM Alumni

For service to the community of Victoria.

Maureen A McInerney OAM Former Staff Member

For service to the community through social welfare roles.

Lisa McKenzie OAM Friend

For service to the community of Shepparton.

Margaret O'Rourke OAM Current Staff Member

For service to the community of Bendigo.

Denise A Heinjus OAM Alumni

For service to nursing.

Tuanh Nguyen OAM Current Staff Member

For service to the community through governance and advocacy roles.

Kathryn M Rodden OAM Alumni

For service to conservation.

Public Service Medal (PSM)

William Whitford PSM La Trobe University Council Member

For outstanding public service in the financial sector.

Australian Police Medal (APM)

Arlene Mavratsou APM Alumni

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