Nominate a teacher for an OAM, says Reid
Federal Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid is encouraging people to nominate teachers for an Order of Australia Medal.
"Only one teacher received an OAM in the recent Australia Day Honours out of 517 deserving Australians to get recognition," he said.
"Of the 517 deserving Australians who received recognition in last year's honours, only one was a teacher.
"In the last four years, more than 3500 people have been awarded an OAM, 12 were classroom teachers", Dr Reid said.
"I know that there are many deserving teachers out there that should be recognised, that is why I am encouraging our community to nominate a teacher this year.
"During my schooling, I can think of many teachers that helped guide my learning and shaped the values and principles I carry now as an adult", Dr Reid said.
SOURCE:
Media release, 23 Feb 23
Gordon Reid, Member for Robertson