Congratulations to NSW residents, Cheryl Dunn OAM and Professor Paul Glare AM who have been recognised in the 2025 Australia Day Honours list.
Cheryl is a former Palliative Care NSW President and has been recognised for service to nursing. With 60 years of nursing experience, she has been the Director of Nursing at Sacred Heart Hospice (1994 – 1998), and Palliative Care Tutor and Lecturer at Sydney University (1995 – 2000). In a volunteer capacity she chose to extend that passion to supporting Palliative Care NSW and was a former committee member and President. We are delighted to see Cheryl recognised in this year’s awards.
Professor Paul Glare has been recognised for significant service to medicine in the field of pain management and palliative care. Professor Glare is an internationally respected clinical academic who has contributed significantly to this specialist area, benefitting all those working in palliative care, patients and their families. He was the Head of Palliative Care, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (1998-2008), Former Secretary and President, New South Wales Society of Palliative Medicine, President, Australian New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine (2005-2006), Senior Staff Specialist and Area Advisor, Palliative Care, Westmead Hospital (1994-1998), and Staff Specialist, Palliative Care, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (1991-1994). His important work continues in this area as the Director of the Michael J Cousins Pain Management Research Centre at Royal North Shore Hospital, the Chair of Pain Medicine with the Northern Clinical School and Head of Pain Medicine with the Sydney Medical School. Interested in Paul’s work? You can view his publications here (link to: Paul GLARE | The University of Sydney, Sydney | Pain Management Research Institute (PMRI) | Research profile)
Across the country, there were several other palliative care professionals, advocates, volunteers and supporters recognised, which is fantastic to see:
Professor Samar Aoun, WA (AM)
For significant service to community health through palliative and aged care research, and to tertiary education. Including, Research Chair in Palliative Care – Perron Institute, The University of Western Australia, Board Member – Palliative Care WA and Chair – Compassionate Communities Australia.
Geoffrey Davidson, VIC (OAM)
For service to the community of Upper Beaconsfield, including, Volunteer – Palliative Care South East.
Lan Le, SA (OAM)
For service to the Crown, and to the community of South Australia, including, Patron – Palliative Care SA
The late the Honourable Kevin James Andrews, VIC (AM)
For significant service to the people and Parliament of Australia, including, Advisory Board – Caritas Christi Hospice, and Executive Member – Centre for Palliative Care.