Summary: Mr John Spink OAM was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to Indigenous community health, as Chief Executive Officer of the North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health, assisting with the foundation of the Well Person’s Health Check Day. He said: It’s a matter of knowing what you’re doing, ensuring your staff are doing well, and acceptance comes when it comes. I was pretty stoked, after all these years, finally being recognised. This one meant a great deal. I like getting pats on the back. I don’t get them very often!”