Born: 11 September 1921, Australia
Died: 4 November 2017
Country most active: Australia
Also known as: NA
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Beryl Grant worked as a nurse in Western Australia. She was later appointed magistrate of the Perth Children’s Court. Grant was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire, 1 January 1976, for her nursing work. On 12 June 2000 she was appointed Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for her service to nursing and the community, through the support and development of services and programmes for children and families, particularly in rural and remote areas of Australia.
Chronology
1950
Award – Florence Nightingale Scholarship
1959 – 1980
Career position – Matron at Ngula Mothercraft and Training Centre
1968
Award – Churchill Fellowship
1968
Award – Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
1977
Award – Queen’s Jubilee Medal
1980 – 1989
Career position – Magistrate at the Perth Children’s Court
1993
Award – Advance Australia Award
2000
Award – Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)