Member of the Order of Australia

 

Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia

There are moments in life when words simply do not seem enough. This is one of those moments for me.
To be appointed a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia is an honour of a magnitude that I find difficult to express. I receive it with profound humility, deep emotion and, above all, immense gratitude.
For me, this recognition carries a very special meaning. Australia is a remarkable country, a country that respects and values the efforts and contributions of its people, including those who, like me, have had the privilege of calling Australia home for only a relatively small part of their lives.
To feel embraced and honoured in this way by a country that welcomed me only a few years ago touches me very deeply.