| Congratulations to Florence Matthews (Maylands, SA) |
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The Governor-General, Her Excellency Quentin Bryce AC, Chancellor of the Order of Australia, has approved awards announced today in The Queen’s Birthday 2010 Honours List. Included in these awards are 474 recipients, who are receiving awards in the general division of the Order of Australia, in recognition of their diverse contributions and service to fellow citizens in Australia and internationally. "I want to give my strong support to the awards made through the Australian Honours System’, Ms Bryce said. “They elevate the concept of giving to others. They heighten our respect for one another, and they encourage Australians to think about the responsibilities of citizenship in our democracy." “Awards in the Australian honours system represent the highest level of recognition accorded by our nation for outstanding achievement and service. The Honours announced today recognise community values and celebrate what is important and unifying in Australian life”, Ms Bryce said. Emeritus Professor John Hay AC, Chairman of the Council of the Order, said the diversity of service across all fields of endeavour was recognised today in today’s Honours List. “These awards are public recognition of people who provide outstanding community service and whose achievements enhance national identity. By their actions they demonstrate the qualities of positive role models. The recipients are not only worthy of respect but encourage emulation. These awards also recognise the ‘quiet achievers’ in our midst. They are people who serve the community, but do not seek accolades”, Professor Hay said. “The Order of Australia relies entirely upon community initiative for submission of nominations. It is important that the honours system continues to uphold the national ethos of valuing diversity and recognising the contributions made by citizens to Australian cultural and social life, regardless of background”, he said. “All Australians are encouraged to nominate fellow citizens who have made outstanding contributions to the well-being of others for national recognition in the Honours List.” MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA Mrs Florence Edith (Fluff) MATTHEWS, ‘Gables of St Morris’, St Morris SA 5068 For service to the community of Norwood, Payneham and St Peters, particularly as a library volunteer. Sunday School Teacher and then Leader, Maylands Church of Christ, for over 15 years. Fundraiser for over 20 years to provide birthday presents for every child on the Indigenous Mission field at Norseman; as well as providing short-term fostering to children from the Morialta Trust Homes. |