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Barbara Ramjan OAM

Balmain Rowing Club (NSW) then Community Rowing Club (NSW)

Barbara was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in the 2024 King's Birthday Honours List.

The Rowing Australia website reported as follows:

Barbara Ramjan OAM has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for her outstanding service to rowing and the law as part of the 2024 King's Birthday Honours List.

Barbara is a change-maker, advocate who has played a significant role in championing change in the legal profession and sport through her involvement in rowing.

She has been a dedicated rowing coach for more than a decade, teaching people with physical and intellectual disabilities. Her journey into rowing began when she started taking her son to lessons to strengthen his lungs. From a volunteer parent, she evolved into a passionate coach.

Barbara's efforts culminated in 2013 when she led the first Australian para-crew to compete overseas, where they beat their American counterparts.

Nominated as part of Inner West Council’s International Women’s Day Honour Roll in 2019, Barbara has consistently demonstrated her commitment to supporting and uplifting marginalised communities.

Barbara's accolades are numerous. She is a member of the Children’s Court Advisory Committee, Legal Aid Board, Guardianship Tribunal, and Immigration Review Tribunal.

Rowing Australia congratulates Barbara Ramjan OAM on this prestigious honour and thanks her for her unwavering commitment to the community and the sport of rowing.

Her citation was as follows:

For service to rowing, and to the law.

Balmain Rowing Club

Coach, Balmain Para Program Inc, since 2010.
Former Secretary.
Former Volunteer/Member.

Community Rowing Club Sydney

President, current.
Coach, current.

Rowing NSW

State Level Umpire, since 1998.
Boat Race Official, since 1998.
Nationally Accredited Rowing Coach, Level 2, since 2008.
Member, current.

New South Wales Union of Rowers

President, 2011-2013.
Executive Committee Member, since 2009.
Member, since 2005.

Rowing - Other

Member, Union of Oarswomen.

The Law

Guardian ad Litem, Department of Communities and Justice, New South Wales, since 2002.
Former Board Member, Legal Aid Commission of New South Wales.
Former Member, Children's Court Advisory Committee, New South Wales.
Member, Guardianship Tribunal of New South Wales, 1989-2002.
Member, Immigration Review Tribunal, 1994-1999.

Awards and Recognition include:

Australian Sport Medal, 2022.
Inner West International Women's Day Honour Roll, 2019

Andrew Guerin
June 2024

Sources:

Website - Honours List Media Notes - OA (FINAL) (gg.gov.au) extracted
RA Website news tab - published 13th June 2024

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