2009 Queensland Greats recipients
The Queensland Greats honoured in 2009 were:
Blue Care
Blue Care, a missional arm of the Uniting Church in Queensland, has grown from one Blue Nurse in Brisbane 56 years ago to Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of community and residential aged care, and one of Queensland’s largest employers. Blue Care’s 10,000 staff and 2000 volunteers work in more than 260 locations across Queensland making over 2.5 million visits every year to the frail, aged, people with a disability and those needing help after discharge from hospital. As well as providing nursing, personal and allied health support, domestic assistance and social support, Blue Care has a range of in-home and centre based respite, nursing homes, palliative care and carer support programs. By helping people to remain independent, Blue Care plays an integral part in maintaining the social fabric of Queensland, keeping families and communities together.
Dr Philip Bacon AM
Dr Philip Bacon is a well regarded art dealer, patron and philanthropist. He established Philip Bacon Galleries in 1974, which plays an educational and commercial role in the thriving Brisbane art scene. The gallery has established itself as Brisbane’s leading commercial gallery, and has attracted clients and artists from around the nation. Philip is undoubtedly one of Australia’s most successful commercial gallery dealers and has dedicated his service to Queensland through roles on boards of cultural authorities, universities and foundations.
Bill Bristow AM
Humanitarian Bill Bristow founded the charity, Angel Flight Australia. Every year Angel Flight helps thousands of medically and financially needy rural Australians through the provision of free, non-emergency flights. Despite his role as Managing Director of BCM Partnership, Bill has devoted a great deal of his time and energy establishing and maintaining Angel Flight. He has demonstrated passion and persistence and his charity grows in strength and relevance week by week.
Kev Carmody
Nationally and internationally renowned singer and songwriter Kev Carmody has worked tirelessly as an Aboriginal advocate promoting awareness of Indigenous issues through his music and academic achievements. Kev has released seven critically acclaimed albums and as a tribute to his songwriting skills, has had an album recorded by some of Australia’s most prominent recording artists. In 2008 Kev was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Southern Queensland and in 2009 was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. Kev continues to inspire people with his passionate songwriting and storytelling, and for his years of service as educator, writer and producer.
Dr Robyn Rodwell
Acclaimed medical scientist Dr Robyn Rodwell has worked tirelessly in support of the Queensland Cord Blood Bank project at the Mater Hospital both professionally, through research and development, and personally by way of creating awareness of the project and facilitating extensive community fundraising and support. Her unwavering determination continues to benefit patients in Queensland and around the world.
