Monash Science Alumni recognised in 2024 King’s Birthday Day Honours list
The Australian Honours and Awards recognises and celebrates the outstanding service and contributions of Australians. Monash Science alumni were among the people recognised in the King’s Birthday 2024 Honours List.
A warm congratulations to all our award recipients on their recognitions.
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division
Ms Kay Taranto OAM
Recognised for service to animal welfare. Founder of Wild Days, Wild life shelter.
As the founder and carer of Wild Days Wildlife Shelter Kay has fiercely dedicated herself to wildlife rescue, foster care, and conservation for more than two decades.
What a wonderful recognition of your dedication. Congratulations.
Ms Emma Stanford OAM
Recognised for service to Indigenous eye health.
Associate Director of the Indigenous Eye Health Unit (IEHU) at The University of Melbourne
Emma has dedicated her time to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health for the past 15 years. She has championed activities around the elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in these communities throughout her time at IEHU.
Congratulations Emma on your wonderful achievement.