Mr Robert Andrew BRADLEY, Moruya NSW 2537 has received a MEMBER (AM) in the General Division Of The Order Of Australia
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Robert received the honour for his significant service to sport through management and community development, and as an advocate for health and water safety initiatives. Robert's services include: Confederation of Australian Sport: President, since 2009. Chief Executive Officer, since 2013. Co-ordinator, Australian Masters Games, North West Tasmania, 2017; Adelaide, 2015 and 2011; and Geelong, 2013. Board Member, Sport Australia Hall of Fame (SAHOF), since 2015. Australian Amusement Leisure and Recreation Association: President, 2009-2011. Board Member, 2003-2013. Chief Executive Officer, Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSSA), 1996-2013. International Life Saving Federation: International: Vice-President, 2000-2012. Director, 1996-2012. Chair, Equity and Diversity Committee, 2009-2012. Chair, Business Commission, 2004-2008. Chair, Finance and Marketing Committee, 2004-2008. Chair, Financial Management Committee, 1998-2000. Member, various other Committees, 1998-2012. Asia-Pacific Region: President, 2000-2012. Inaugural Chair, Australian Water Safety Council, 1998-2013. Australian Rugby Union: Manager, Rugby Division, 1988-1996. Former National Youth Development Officer. Established Women's Rugby, including the National Team - 'Wallaroos', 1992-1993. Conducted, Coaching and Education Programs for female players, 1992-1995. Member, Schools and Youth Rugby Committee, International Rugby Football Board (IRB), 1993-1995. ACT Schools Rugby Union Secretary, 1986-1988. Manager, ACT Schools Rugby Union team competing at National Championships, 1987-1988. Physical Education Teacher, ACT Department of School Education, 1982-1988. Community Representative, Australian Bravery Decorations Council, 2011 - 2017. Volunteer Member, New South Wales Rural Fire Service, current. Awards and recognition includes: Awarded, Grand Knight in the Order of Lifesaving, International Life Saving Federation, 2011. Recipient, 'Verdienstzeichen in Gold', awarded 'in recognition of collaboration in drowning prevention', Deutsche Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (German Life Saving Association), 2012. Awarded, Knight in the Order of Lifesaving, International Life Saving Federation, 2006. Recipient, Commonwealth Service Medal, Royal Life Saving Society Australia, 2002. Recipient, Sports Administrator of the Year, Australian Sport Awards, 2000. MEMB