Experts in haematology, ophthalmology and neuroradiology are among those in Western Australia who have been recognised in the King’s Birthday 2026 Honours List.
A number of WA doctors were among the 703 recipients of awards in the General Division of the Order of Australia.
Two University of Western Australia academics, Professor Timothy Davis and Professor Bill Morgan have become officers of the order of Australia, adding the new post nominal, AO to their names.
Professor Timothy Davis (pictured above) was recognised for his service to medicine as a consultant physician, to clinical research into diabetes and infectious diseases and to tertiary education.
The consultant endocrinologist and physician at Fremantle Hospital has dedicated more than 40 years to diabetes research with his expertise informed federal and state advisory committees.
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Professor Bill Morgan, was recognised with an AO for distinguished service to ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmic physiology, space medicine and health, and tertiary education.
As well as being a principal research Fellow with the UWA Medical School, Professor Morgan is a consultant ophthalmologist at Royal Perth and Perth Children’s Hospitals and Chair of the International Space Centre, Space Medicine node.
He served as managing director of the Lions Eye Institute for five years, is an inventor on several patents including glaucoma surgical devices and he teaches extensively in Indonesia and Australia.
Dr David Joske who is currently the chair and chief medical officer of Solaris Cancer Care was recognised as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM).
The doctor who first started working at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in heamotology in 1989 and worked there until 2023 was acknowledged for his significant service to haematology, and to pioneering the use of integrative oncology.
Among those named as recipients of a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) are two WA doctors and the board chair or Rural Health West.
Dr William McAuliffe who co-founded the WA Department of Health’s Neurological Intervention and Imaging Service which began in 2007 was recognised for his service to interventional neuroradiology.
Dr Sean Stevens, principal general practitioner and owner, of Grove Medical in Victoria Park was honoured for his service to general practice medicine.
He is involved with the RACGP as the Chair of the digital health and innovation specific interest group, the WA ADHD Working Group, and in the past has held the Chair and Vice Chair positions for the college.
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Rural Health West Board Chair, Gary Smith was named a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his significant service to the Indigenous community of WA and to education.
Professor Catherine Elliott, Rural Health West’s chief executive said Gary brought something rare to leadership.
“Genuine humility and a deep commitment to doing what’s right, not just what’s easy. It’s a privilege to work alongside him, and this honour couldn’t go to a more deserving person,” she said.
In congratulating those recognised through the King’s Honours, Governor-General Sam Mostyn said the honours system recognised outstanding people who contribute to Australia.
“In our communities, in workplaces and across the country, recipients have made an exceptional contribution to Australia.”
She said the achievements help shape the nation.
“The work of our award recipients, and the contributions of the thousands of Australians who have been recognised throughout the history of our honours system, is something we can take great pride in celebrating,” the Governor-General said.
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