Janette Falconer, of Orewa, QSM, for services to children with cancer
When Mrs Falconer started as a ward clerk at Auckland’s Princess Mary Hospital, there were no established supports for child cancer. She went beyond her duties to support families, providing them with accommodation and continuing to visit them once their children were out of hospital. She also led fundraising efforts to make the ward more comfortable and welcoming for families. When she retired, she became voluntary Child Cancer Foundation Hostess, arranging outings, playdates and sleepovers for children with cancer. She was involved with the Child Cancer Foundation from its beginnings, and was the second person to become a Life Member.