The Order of Australia for RFDS patron
Victorian public affairs manager for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Annette Allison, has been honoured with The Order of Australia
Annette Allison has been honoured with The Order of Australia for her service to her community through a range of organisations, including her position as Victorian public affairs manager for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
As well as serving on the boards of the Australian Centre for Moving Image, the Aids Trust of Australia and Opera Australia, Allison served as a board member for the RFDS from 2002–2005 before taking the role of public affairs manager. She was also ambassador for the City of Melbourne in 1983 and presented TV programme Good Morning Melbourne for 10 years.
RFDS Victoria chief executive Scott Chapman said: “We are very grateful for Annette’s contributions. With her skills and charisma she has been a wonderful ambassador for the Flying Doctor. Right now, her dedication to the service sees her in Queensland leading her 11th Outback Tour as she shares the history and workings of the service with supporters.”