Congratulations to Judith Ryles (HEIA[V]) who was recently awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) on Australia Day for her service to the community of Melbourne.
Judith's long history of service to the community includes:
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Deputy Chairman, Ursula Hoff Institute Inc.
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Co-founder of the Ursula Hoff Scholarships, University of Melbourne
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Co-founder of the Ursula Hoff Scholarship, University College, Melbourne
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Honorary Acting Treasurer, National Council of Women, Melbourne
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Honorary Treasurer, Home Economics Institute of Australia
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Member of Animal Ethics Committees, University of Melbourne
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Member La Trobe Society Committee, Melbourne
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President of Friends of the Elms Inc. Melbourne and now Administrative Assistant
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Founding member, Felton Society, National Gallery of Victoria
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Founding member, Redmond Barry Society, State Library of Victoria
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Founding member, The Potter Museum of Art, University of Melbourne.
This prestigious award acknowledges Judith's decades of pro bono work on behalf of those and other groups in the Melbourne community.
In her capacity as home economist, Judith has been involved in education and with the various professional associations of home economics at state, national and international levels. Judith is still currently an active member on the HEIA(V) committee of management.
Judith has given generously of her talents in a quiet and unassuming way. Her passion, dedication and commitment to the various areas over many years has been inspirational.
HEIA and the home economics community warmly congratulates Judith on her prestigious award.
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