Special Achievements

• 1987 Honory Member of Region of Victoria
• 1990 Medal of the Order of Australia for Service to Science, Education and Women's Affairs (OAM)
• 1998 Honorary Member of Soroptimist International of South West Pacific
• 1999 Commonwealth Recognition Award for Senior Australians International Year of Older Persons 

Senior Scientist and Microbiologist at Geelong Hospital