Emeritus Professor honoured with AO

Emeritus Professor MaryAnn Bin-Sallik has received an Order of Australia for her distinguished service to tertiary education and as a role model and mentor.

Professor Bin-Sallik is the former Dean of Indigenous Research and Education, and in 2008 was honoured by CDU with an Emeritus Professorship in recognition for her long-serving commitment and contribution to the university and to Indigenous participation in the higher education sector.

An Indigenous woman from the Djaru Clan of the East Kimberley region, Professor Bin-Sallik has made a major contribution to advancing Indigenous education through her involvement in government, university and community advisory and review groups, which have influenced government education and equity policies for Indigenous Australians.

During her tenure at CDU, Professor Bin-Sallik was instrumental in establishing various Indigenous support programs for students and staff including: Academic Support, Cross Cultural Awareness, Taste of Uni, Employment and Retention, and Research Strategy.

The Order of Australia was made on Australia Day.