Honorary Life Member and past President, OTA & WFOT Marilyn Pattison AO invested with the insignia of the AO Officer of the Order of Australia

Occupational Therapy Australia’s Honorary Life Member and past President, OTA & WFOT Marilyn Pattison AO was invested with the insignia of the Officer of the Order of Australia at Government House, Adelaide today. 

Ms Pattison was recognised for her distinguished service to occupational therapy through national and international leadership roles, and to advances in practice standards. 

“Today’s honour is only made possible by working together with so many other occupational therapists both here and overseas,” said Ms Pattison. 

OTA President Professor Carol McKinstry and CEO Samantha Hunter were honoured to be guests at Government House to witness the insignia bestowed on Ms Pattison. 

“On behalf of all members we congratulate Marilyn and thank her for the enormous contribution she has, and continues to make,” said Professor McKinstry.