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Robert Estcourt (1966F) recognised in the Queen's Birthday honours list.

Congratulations to Robert Estcourt (1966F), who has been recognised in the recent Queen's Birthday honours list and awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM)

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Robert Estcourt

Congratulations to Robert Estcourt (1966F), who has been recognised in the recent Queen's Birthday honours list.

Robert was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) recognising his significant contribution as Chair of the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research (an Australian medical research institute focused on the prevention and treatment of sleep and respiratory disorders, lung cancer and tuberculosis), member of the Woolcock's Finance and Risk Committee, a member of the Board and Finance Committee of Radio 2 RPH (a radio reading service that caters for those who have impaired sight), and a member of the Investment Committees of The Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists, the Australasian Sleep Association and the Lung Foundation Australia. He is also Trustee Director of the University of Cape Town Australian Alumni Trust.

To read more about the award click HERE.

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