She was awarded the AM (Member of the Order of Australia) in the 1991 Queen's Birthday Honours List for her services to the community.
She was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1977 Queen's Birthday Honours List for her services to charities.
She was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal in the 2001 Queen's New Years Honours List for her services to the community through fund-raising and charity.
Toorak, Victoria, Australia
Has two daughters, Jackie and Michelle, and two grandchildren, Ella and Charlie.