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Australia Day Honours 2021

Several members of our Wesley community have been recognised in the recent Australia Day Honours for their accomplishments and service to the wider community. We are delighted to extend our congratulations and our own recognition of their achievements here.

COMPANION (AC) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION

Rabbi Dr John Simon LEVI – Past Parent

For eminent service to Judaism through seminal roles with religious, community and historical organisations, to the advancement of interfaith understanding, tolerance and collaboration, and to education.

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

Ms Lisa Michelle ALEXANDER – Former staff

For significant service to netball at the elite level.

Mr Philip David MAYERS – Past Parent

For significant service to the community through a range of organisations.

Emeritus Professor Wilfrid Robertson PREST (OW1956)

For significant service to tertiary education, and to the law and legal history.

 

MEDAL OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (OAM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION

Dr Peter James DAVIS (OW1972)

For service to the Jewish community of Melbourne.

Dr Hilary Louise RUBINSTEIN – Past Parent

For service to community history through a range of roles.

Mr Neil Howard SAMUEL (OW1970)

For service to people living with dementia, and to the community.