VMWS would like to take the opportunity to congratulate Dr Rosalie Cooper on being recognised for her years of service with the award of Medal of the Order of Australia – OAM, awarded for service to medicine through a range of roles.
Our Victorian members will be well aware of Rosalie’s contribution, and she was recently interviewed by Medical Republic. Her Constance Stone Oration provides many insights into her extraordinary career.
Dr Cooper was a GP between 1992–2007. She served on several roles within VMWS having been a member since 1961, as well as serving for the Australian Federation of Medical Women.
Within Red Nose Australia (SIDS and Kids Victoria), she held many leadership positions, including former Chair of the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Researchers Forum, Melbourne.
Dr Cooper has also undertaken several academic achievements, including being a Research Fellow at the Centre for the Study of Mothers’ and Children’s Health.
Almost 20 GPs were recognised amongst the 830 recipients, honoured for their contributions to society.
Dr Cooper, thank you for your extensive contributions to the community.
