Academic Credentials
service to maternal and child health research, particularly in perinatal and infant problems, and for her contributions to improving aboriginal and community
health" in the Queen's Birthday Honours List
*2001: Centenary Medal
*2002: the subject of an Australian stamp in a series of six stamps showing eminent
*2003: Australian of the Year
2004: the National Trust's Australian Living Treasure.
2008: runner in the 2008 Summer Olympics torch relay, in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 24 April