Founder and Patron honoured

Congratulations to our founder Dr John van Bockxmeer on receiving the Medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division for service to medicine and the community in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours.

This latest addition to the growing list of accolades John has received, recognises John’s passionate advocacy to improve equity and health autonomy to remote communities through the founding of Fair Game (2011) of which he is now patron.  It also recognises his exceptional performance in providing quality, compassionate advocacy to improve equitable care during eight years with the WA Country Health Service. 

We couldn’t be more thrilled for you to receive this well deserved recognition – you are a superstar John!