Lucy Wicks (Robertson, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I rise to pay tribute to three outstanding individuals in my electorate of Robertson on the Central Coast who over the long weekend received Order of Australia honours. Ian Robilliard, or Moose, from Terrigal received a Queen's Birthday honour for his service to sport. Ian played with the Australian Olympic basketball squad. He has had a successful coaching career and he remains a strong advocate for sport in our region. In addition to playing and coaching, Ian is a board member of Gosford City Basketball and is the founder and director of the Central Coast Academy of Sport. Peter James, also from Terrigal, has been acknowledged for his services to surf lifesaving. Since 1962, Peter has dedicated his life to keeping the beautiful beaches of the Central Coast safe for residents and visitors alike. Peter continues to dedicate himself to our community and is currently the director of Central Coast Surf Life Saving and is an active member of the Wamberal Surf Life Saving Club. Another outstanding local resident, Dr Brian Shaw of Erina, was recognised for his dedication and service to palliative care. Dr Shaw has worked as a specialist anaesthetist at Gosford Hospital for more than 30 years and has played a vital role in health services for our local committee. Dr Shaw was also the inaugural medical director of the Central Coast Palliative Care Service and has been a director of palliative care in New South Wales. It is fantastic to see Ian, Peter and Brian acknowledged for their service to our nation. I thank them for all they do for our Central Coast community.