Queen’s Birthday Honours: north shore, Mosman residents named in honours list
Leading doctors, artists and a couple who have provided foster care for 74 children are among north shore residents recognised in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours.
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The outstanding achievements of residents across Sydney’s north shore have been recognised in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours.
A total of 32 local champions received the recognition for their extensive work to the community in fields ranging from medicine to volunteer work and sport.
Governor-general David Hurley said the awards placed a spotlight on the contributions of Australians who represent the best of who we are as a nation.
“Recipients share some common traits – including selflessness, excellence and a commitment to service. They’re from different backgrounds, their stories are each unique, and each has served in different ways,” he said.
Among the worthy recipients were South Turramurra couple Carolyn and David Stedman who have provided foster care for 74 children since the 1970s.
“We started fostering back in 1976 and we’ve only just said goodbye to our 74th,” Mrs Steadman said.
“I was in my 20s (when we started fostering) with two children of my own when I heard a radio ad saying there was a critical shortage of foster parents at that time and we felt it was something we were able to do.
“Most of the children we foster are newborns up until the age of two and many come to us with serious health or drug issues and we provide a home for them until they can be returned to their parents or placed in longer-term care.
“Our last little girl had syphilis when she came to us but by the time she was 18-months-old she was bouncing around full of energy.
“It’s rewarding to have that role in their lives.
“I’m only 75 and David is 78 and I think we still have a few more placements in us. I feel we’ve been given a gift to care for children, not everyone would want to do it, but I can’t bear the thought of a child not having a nurturing family and home.”
Killara resident Stephen Ming Liu was also honoured for his significant service to cancer support services and to the community.
His extensive work in the health sector includes serving as chairman and managing fundraising for the CanRevive Cancer Foundation which supports Chinese speaking people in NSW through their cancer journey.
“We’ve raised five million in the last 10 years and that provides support for cancer support services, patients and carers and their families,” he said.
“There can often be a language barrier and a lot of Asian speaking people (when diagnosed with cancer) don’t always know where to turn to or really understand the medical terms so our counsellors help them through their journey.
“Facing cancer is a really dark journey so the idea and the objective of the services is to ensure no one faces the journey alone.”
Other recipients from Sydney’s north shore include:
PATRICIA SELKIRK (AC)
Ms Selkirk was recognised for eminent service to science and conservation, particularly through research of Antarctic and sub-Antarctic terrestrial ecosystems, to tertiary education, and as a mentor and champion for women. The Turramurra resident’s achievements include taking part in multiple field work expeditions to Antarctica, Macquarie Island and Heard Island. Ms Selkirk is also an honorary research fellow at Macquarie University.
ANNE GREEN (AC)
Ms Green was recognised for eminent service to science, particularly physics and astrophysics, as an educator and researcher, as a mentor to colleagues and students, and a role model to women. The Mosman resident has worked at the University of Sydney since 1991 and has also contributed to organisations including Max-Planck Institute for Astronomy and the Astronomical Society of Australia.
JENNIE BRAND-MILLER (AO)
Ms Brand-Miller was recognised for distinguished service to science, notably in the field of human nutrition, and as an advocate for people with disability. The Greenwich resident is currently the leader of the Clinical Nutrition Group at the University of Sydney and has also held positions on organisations including the Clinical Nutrition Group.
PETER SAUNDERS (AO)
Mr Saunders was recognised for distinguished service to tertiary education, particularly through social policy research and development. The North Sydney resident is a professor at the University of NSW and also worked for organisations including the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia.
MARLENE KANGA (AO)
Ms Kanga was recognised for distinguished service to engineering, particularly as a global leader and role model to women, to professional organisations, and to business. The Gordon resident has worked for leading organisations including World Federation of Engineering Organisations and the International Network for Women Engineers and Scientists.
JOHN STONE (AO)
Mr Stone was recognised for distinguished service to the people and parliament of Australia, and to public administration. The Lane Cove resident is a board member of the Samuel Griffith Society, a member of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy and previously served as a parliamentary senator for Queensland.
MARY-LOUISE MCLAWS (AO)
Ms McLaws was recognised for distinguished service to medical research, particularly to epidemiology and infection prevention, to tertiary education, and to health administration. Ms McLaws is currently the deputy president of the academic board at the University of New South Wales and is a member of the World Health Organisation’s COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Guidance Development Group.
CRISTINA CIFUENTES (AM)
Ms Cifuentes was recognised for significant service to economic and energy sector regulation, and to consumer protection. The Willoughby resident is a past commissioner at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and has also held leadership positions at organisations including the Energy and Economic Regulator, and the Australian Communications and Media Authority.
LEIGH DELBRIDGE (AM)
Mr Delbridge was recognised for significant service to endocrinology, and to medical education. The Castlecrag resident has worked as a surgeon at leading hospitals including Royal North Shore, North Shore Private Hospital and The Mater Hospital and is also a professor of surgery at the University of Sydney.
CATHERINE FOX (AM)
Ms Fox was recognised for significant service to journalism, and to gender equality and diversity. Ms Fox has worked for publications including the Australian Financial Review and also authored several books. Ms Fox is currently a director of Australians Investing in Women.
MARGARET DENCE (AM)
Ms Dence was recognised for significant service to the performing arts as an actor. The Northbridge resident’s acting credits include All Saints, Neighbours, Prisoner and the Mavis Bramston Show, and also performed in theatre and film productions.
SARAH HILMER (AM)
Ms Hilmer was recognised for significant service to clinical and geriatric pharmacology. The Cremorne resident is the head of clinical pharmacology at Royal North Shore Hospital and is also a member of the executive committee at the Kolling Institute.
PETER INGHAM (AM)
Mr Ingham was recognised for significant service to the Catholic Church in Australia. The Greenwich resident was ordained as a priest in 1964 and has served as the Bishop of the Wollongong Diocese since 2001.
STEPHEN MING LIU (AM)
Mr Liu was recognised for significant service to cancer support services, and to the community. The Killara resident is the chair of the CanRevive Cancer Foundation, and has also contributed to organisations including Australian Red Cross, Catholic Care, and the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations.
ELIZABETH COUGH (AM)
Ms Koff was recognised for significant service to public health administration and governance, and to professional organisations. The Roseville resident has served as the secretary of NSW Health from 2016 and also held leadership positions for organisations including the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance.
HELEN SJOQUIST (AM)
Ms Sjoquist was recognised for significant service to the performing arts, and to youth. The Wahroonga resident is the executive producer of Global Rock Challenge and also contributed to events including Australian Rock Eisteddfod Challenge and Croc Festival events.
ANTHONY STAVELEY (AM)
Mr Staveley was recognised for significant service to community health, and to people with disability. The Turramurra resident has served in leadership roles for Royal Rehab since 1997 and is currently the chairman for the organisation.
GARRY ROTHWELL (AM)
Mr Rothwell was recognised for significant service to the not-for-profit sector, and to architecture. Mr Rothwell has an extensive career in architecture and was the co-founder of The Garry and Susan Rothwell Chair in Architectural Design Leadership at the University of Sydney.
SUSAN ROTHWELL (AM)
Ms Rothwell was recognised for significant service to the not-for-profit sector, and to architecture. Ms Rothwell was the co-founder of The Garry and Susan Rothwell Chair in Architectural Design Leadership at the University of Sydney, and a foundation board member at the Museum of Contemporary Art. She has also contributed to organisations including the National Art School.
JOSEPH BOTTA (OAM)
Mr Botta was recognised for his service to the community through a range of organisations. The Wahroonga resident has been a member of the Rotary Club of Sydney since 1980 and is also a volunteer cook for the Women’s Community Shelters.
TERRY CHARLTON (OAM)
Mr Charlton was recognised for service to the natural resource sector, to manufacturing, and to education. Mr Charlton has worked in leadership roles for organisations including WaterNSW, Snowy Hydro Limited and the Sydney Catchment Authority.
ROBERT BURNETT (OAM)
Mr Burnett was recognised for For service to the community through a range of organisations. The Turramurra resident has a long association with Rotary International, and is currently a member of the Rotary Club of Turramurra. He was also the founding chair of Probus Australia.
JOHN DASEY (OAM)
Mr Dasey was recognised for his service to the community through a range of roles. The Lane Cove resident is an avid volunteer, supporting organisations including Greenwich Hospital, Stepping Stone House, Hammond Care, Feed the Hungry and the St Vincent de Paul Society.
SOO-TEE CHEONG (OAM)
Mr Cheong was recognised for service to architecture, to urban planning, and to the community. The Northwood resident’s work in the industry includes serving as a member of the Sydney East Joint Regional Planning Panel and an examiner at the NSW Architects Registration Board. He also served as a councillor at Lane Cove Council from 2012 to 2017.
CECILE FERGUSON (OAM)
Ms Ferguson was recognised for service to people with disability, and to the community. The St Ives resident has worked as a chair and treasurer for Achieve Australia, and has also contributed to various community groups and organisations.
JOHN GATFIELD (OAM)
Mr Gatfield was recognised for service to veterans, and to broadcast media. Mr Gatfield has worked as a TV broadcaster, and is also a founding member of the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway, and contributed to organisations including the NSW branch of RSL.
MAEVE O’MEARA (OAM)
Ms O’Meara was recognised For service to the food media industry. The Mosman resident is the host of SBS cooking series Food Safari and has also authored multiple books and served in ambassador roles for organisations including OzHarvest.
KERSI MEHER-HOMJI (OAM)
Mr Meher-Homji was recognised For service to the multicultural community, and to cricket. The St Ives resident has been a member of the Australian Zoroastrian Association since the 1970s and has also authored multiple books as a sports writer.
DAVID PUMPHREY (OAM)
Mr Pumphrey was recognised for service to medical research and performing arts organisations. The Greenwich resident is a member of MS Research Australia, and also served as a board member of the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife since 2012.
CAROLYN STEDMAN (OAM)
Ms Stedman was recognised for her service to children particularly as a foster parent. The South Turramurra resident has fostered 74 children in out of home care programs since the 1970s and is also a member of the Foster Care Support Group.
DAVID STEDMAN (OAM)
Mr Stedman was recognised for his service to children particularly as a foster parent. The South Turramurra resident has fostered 74 children in out of home care programs since the 1970s and is also a benefactor and supporter for Mukti Australia.
TERENCE STERN (OAM)
Mr Stern was recognised For service to the law through legal societies. The St Ives resident has held various leadership roles for organisations including the Law Society of New South Wales and the Eastern Suburbs Law Regional Society.
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