We are proud to share that three psychologists have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List, as announced by the Governor-General. Our whole profession benefits when the profile of psychology is raised through such achievement, and it is wonderful to see such recognition of tireless work by those in our profession.
Adjunct Associate Professor Amanda Gordon AM Hon FAPS from New South Wales has been appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division for significant service to psychology, and to the multicultural community. Amanda has been an APS member for close to 40 years. In 2002-2004 she was APS Vice-President, and was elected President in September 2004, a position she held until September 2008.
Mr Christopher Warren Hall AM MAPS from Victoria has been appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division for significant service to psychology, particularly to grief and bereavement. Christopher has been a member of the APS for 36 years. For the past 26 years Christopher has held the position of Director and Chief Executive Officer of Grief Australia.
Dr Ida Kaplan AM MAPS from Victoria has been awarded the Member of the Order of Australia in the General Division (AM) for significant service to community health, particularly within trauma recovery. Ida has been a member of the APS for 48 years. She has over 25 years of research, policy and practice experience promoting the health and human rights of people of refugee background. She has developed and delivered training in trauma recovery internationally and nationally.
Dr Pauline Margaret Morgan OAM MAPS from South Australia has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the Catholic Church of Australia, and to education. She has been a member of the APS for over 35 years. Sr Pauline worked as a maths and science teacher and later as student counsellor at Mary MacKillop College Kensington, then as Principal of Caritas College at Port Augusta and at St Michael’s College Henley Beach. In January 2024 she celebrated her Diamond Jubilee (60 years professed). She is currently the community leader at the convent in Kensington, South Australia.
Psychologists continue to have an enormous positive impact on the lives of Australians. This recognition is very well deserved.
*Please note this is the complete list of psychologist recipients to the best of our knowledge, but if you know of another psychologist who has been honoured and should be recognised here, please contact us at [email protected]