Dr Barbara Disley, Auckland, ONZM
For services to health. Dr Disley has been a leader in the field of mental health services for more than 20 years. She was the first Chair of the Mental Health Commission in 1996 and led the development of the Mental Health Blueprint for increased and improved health services. She has been a strong advocate for better community-based support for the mentally ill. She is working as a consultant and recently led the review being conducted by the Accident Compensation Corporation into sexual abuse services. Dr Disley has also worked for many years in the field of special education services.