Australia Day Honours 2025

RSL NSW congratulates all veterans who have been recognised in the 2025 Australia Day Honours. A significant number of our dedicated volunteer members received awards.
RSL NSW stands to support our veteran community through camaraderie, mateship, recreation, and commemoration. The annual Australian Honours and Awards system recognises the outstanding service and contributions of Australians.
Each award is a testament to the recipient’s continued service while embodying the spirit of what it means to wear the RSL badge. A symbol of readiness always to render service to their country and their mates.
RSL NSW thanks our dedicated members and all other award recipients for your selflessness, commitment, and dedication in volunteering your time to help others.
The following RSL NSW members were recognised by Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC on 26 January 2025:
Medal (OAM) in the General Division
Mr Thomas John Gustard for service to rugby league as a referee. (Cardiff RSL sub-Branch)
Dr Graeme Burslem Gwilliam for service to engineering, and to the community. (Kogarah RSL sub-Branch)
Mrs Patricia Jean-Marie Hadley for service to the community of Narrabri. (Narrabri RSL sub-Branch)
Mr Gregory Carl Hoving for service to veterans. (Mullumbimby RSL sub-Branch)
Mr Paul Anthony Moules for service to the community of the Liverpool Plains. (Werris Creek RSL sub Branch)
Lieutenant Colonel Richard Joseph Woodburn for service to the community through a range of organisations. (Kensington RSL sub-Branch)
Australian Fire Service Medal
Mr Gregory Reuben Houston (NSW Fire Brigades RSL sub-Branch)