The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) applauds the outstanding contribution made to Australian communities by all general practitioners and healthcare professionals honoured in the Queen’s Birthday 2014 Honours list.
These prestigious awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions of extraordinary Australians whose service has made a significant difference to Australian life or to humanity at large.
RACGP President, Dr Liz Marles, said the awards are testament to the ongoing commitment of GPs to enhance quality of care and access to health services for all people living in Australia in both rural and metropolitan settings.
“General practice is at the forefront of healthcare for all Australian communities and is in a very strong position to positively influence the lives of all Australians.
“The general practice profession should be immensely proud of all those colleagues named on the honours list for their outstanding efforts and commitment to primary healthcare and community well-being,” said Dr Marles.
The RACGP acknowledges the following RACGP members honoured in the Queen’s Birthday 2014 Honours list:
Dame (AD) in the General Division
Bashir, Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Marie; AD, Honorary RACGP Fellowship, NSW
For extraordinary and pre-eminent achievement and merit in service to the administration, public life, and people of New South Wales, to medicine, particularly as an advocate for improved mental health outcomes for the young, marginalised and disadvantaged, to international relations, through the promotion of collaborative health programs, and as a leader in tertiary education.
Member (AM) in the General Division
Hodge, Dr Zelle Carmel; AM, RACGP Fellow and Life Member, Mitchelton Family Practice, Brisbane, QLD
For significant service to medicine, particularly through a range of roles in professional organisations, and to women.
Medal (OAM) in the General Division
Henderson, Dr Cameron; OAM, RACGP Full-time Associate Member, Rural Medical Clinic, Manilla, NSW
For service to medicine as a general practitioner in the Manilla region.
Khalfan, Dr Yusufali Sheriff; OAM, RACGP Full-time Associate Member, The Harden Medical Centre, Harden, NSW
For service to medicine as a general practitioner, and to the community of Harden-Murrumburrah.
McDonald, Dr James Kevin; OAM, RACGP Fellow and Life Member, Bluff Road Medical Centre, Sandringham, VIC
For service to medicine as a general practitioner.
Pattison, Dr Andrew David; OAM, RACGP Fellow and Life Member, East Ivanhoe Medical Clinic, Balwyn North, VIC
For service to medicine as a general practitioner.
The RACGP acknowledges all general practitioners and healthcare professionals recognised in the 2014 Queen’s Birthday Honours List on its website*.
*If there is anyone missing from the list published on the RACGP website that received an Honour on the Queen’s Birthday 2014, the RACGP would appreciate you sharing this knowledge so it can publically acknowledge the significant contribution made to the Australian community. Information on Honour recipients can be emailed to media@racgp.org.au.