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Marie
Bashir
Medical Practitioner
(Psychiatry)
“If I was talking to young people
about leadership, I would tell
them that above all, being
a good listener to others
is critical. Hear what others
are saying. And listen both
to the words they’re using
and how they look. Be open
and honourable yourself.
If they ask you a question,
answer it in the most
supportive but honourable
and honest way that you
can. And in terms of visible
leadership, be honourable,
be honest, be seen to be doing
what you should be doing.”
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First woman Governor
of NSW (2001–2014)
As Governor of NSW, Professor The Honourable
Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO exemplified her personal
and professional commitment to social justice and
to the people of NSW—whatever their background,
walk of life or place of residence.
Prior to becoming Governor of NSW, Prof Bashir
had a distinguished career in the NSW public health
system, specialising in psychiatry. She was Director
of the Rivendell Child, Adolescent and Family
Service; Director of the Community Health Services,
Central Sydney Area Health Service; Clinical
Professor of Psychiatry, University of Sydney,
and Clinical Director of Mental Health Services
for the Central Sydney Area. She has played
an instrumental role in developing Aboriginal
health services, and more broadly, services for
infants, children and young people, migrants and
the elderly.
Prof Bashir has served on the NSW Women’s
Advisory Council and chaired the University of NSW
Third World Health Group. In 1988 she was made
an Officer of the Order of Australia ‘in recognition
of service to medicine, particularly in the field
of adolescent mental health’. In 2001 she was
awarded the Centenary Medal and was appointed
a Companion of the Order of Australia. In 2006
Prof Bashir was appointed Commander of the Royal
Victorian Order, and in 2014, Dame of the Order
of Australia. Prof Bashir holds honorary doctoral
degrees from seven NSW universities.
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