Australia Day Honours 2013

As always, the Australia Day Honours have this year recognised many Australians for the contributions they have made to the community by supporting people with disabilities in various ways.  Congratulations to these NSW recipients whom we know have worked with people with Down syndrome and their families - if you know of others, please let us know:

Junction House Band

Belinda (Lindy) Morrison, Clovelly, NSW. Medal(OAM). For service to the Australian music industry as a performer and advocate. Among her wide-ranging work as a musician and advocate, Lindy Morrison has been the director of The Junction House Band for several years.

Emeritus Professor Philip Jack Foreman, Bellevue Hill, NSW. Member (AM in the General Division). For significant service to tertiary education, particularly in the area of special education, and to people with a disability.

Ethel McAlpine, Barrack Heights, NSW.  Public Service Medal, New South Wales Public Service. For outstanding public service to people with a disability in New South Wales (in public education).