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

The Reverend Beth O'NEILL, Blackall QLD 4472

For service to the community of Blackall.

Church

· Honorary Priest-In-Charge, Anglican Parish of Barcoo, Anglican Diocese of Rockhampton, since 1993.

· Ordained Deacon, 1991.

Council

· Member, Drought Recovery Fund Board, Blackall Tambo Regional Council, since 2016.

· Crisis Contact Person, Neighbourhood Centre, Blackall Tambo Regional Council.

· Councillor, Blackall Shire Council, 1991-2004.

Community

· Secretary, Local Ambulance Committee, 1995-2017.

· Member, Blackall Hospital Auxiliary.

· Chaplain, Barcoo Living Aged Care Facility.

 · Member, Volunteer Management Committee, Barcoo Family Care Group, 1992-2006.

 Awards and recognition includes:

 · Recipient, Blackall Australia Day Citizen of the Year, 1996 and 2003.

“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the lord, and he will repay him for his deed.” 

Proverbs 19:17

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