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Among the list of illustrious recipients of Queen's Birthday Honours this year, ACHSM is proud to salute the following members.

OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA

Professor Leonard George NOTARAS AM, For distinguished service to medical administration in the Northern Territory, and to professional organisations.

Len is currently a sitting Board Director of ACHSM and his impressive professional history includes appointments such as:

• Chief Executive, Northern Territory Health, 2014-2016
• Professorial Fellow, College of Medicine and Public Health, Finders University since 2015.
• Executive Director, National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre (NCCTRC), Darwin since 2009
• Coordinated deployment of AUSMAT to various incidents including COVID-19 repatriations, Australian bushfires, New Zealand earthquake, the Pakistan floods, and Typhoon Haiyan
• Inaugural Member, Australian Council for Safety and Quality in Healthcare.

MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA

Ms Kate COPELAND, For significant service to health infrastructure planning and management.

Kate's track record with the College includes being:

• Member for over 30 years
• Board Director, 2001 – 2016
• Australasian President, 2014 – 2016

Please join us in celebrating this tremendous achievement by the above recipients.

Read the complete list of this year's recipients online:

https://www.gg.gov.au/queens-birthday-2021-honours-list