MEDIA RELEASE

O.A.M. GOES TO CEO OF WALGETT ABORIGINAL MEDICAL SERVICES 
26 JANUARY 2006

Christine Corby the long serving Chief Executive Officer of Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service who recently became a recipient of the Centenary Medal will be issued with an Order of Australia Medal on Australia Day.

The Order of Australia Medal was awarded to Ms. Corby on account of her tireless commitment and dedication to improving the health and welfare of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in Walgett as well as her outstanding contribution at Regional State and National levels on behalf of all Aboriginal people.

Ms. Corby who has consistently worked beyond the call of duty was surprised when she received the award.

“I had no idea I had been nominated and I certainly never expected something like this. It came as a great surprise and I am very proud to have been recognised in this way.

I have always enjoyed my work and have been proud to be able to be part of the Walgett Branch of the NSW Aboriginal Legal Service and to also have had the opportunity to lead Walgett AMS from its inception to the first rate Accredited Health Service that it is today. I want to thank all of the Staff and various other people both present and past who have assisted in this process which has improved the quality of services offered to the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people of Walgett”

Christine Corby celebrating with her husband Ian and Family.