Order Of Australia
Mr Hashim Abdul Rahman, or Uncle Hashim as many know him, has been a very active member of the ACT multicultural, Malaysian and Muslim communities since the 1970s.
His commitment to multiculturalism and integrating new communities into Australia has been recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia.
Hashim didn’t expect this award and was shocked when he received the letter from Government House.
“The award I received isn’t just mine, I would like to share it with everyone who helped me along the way.
“Anyone out there who is a worker in the community, irrespective of what they do, if it is for the benefit of the community – please nominate him or her. They shouldn’t be providing their services unnoticed.”
OPERATION KUDU
Australia continues to stand with the people of Ukraine, and is providing ongoing support in response to Russia’s continuing violation of international law. Having arrived the United Kingdom in January 2023, a contingent of up to 70 ADF personnel have joined partner nations in the UK-led and based training programme for Ukrainian recruits.