Dear Paul,
I very much enjoyed our conversation at the State Reception last Friday, and Margaret and I thank you for giving us your book at the Annual Dinner on Saturday. We are enjoying your splendidly illustrated and documented “Postcards”. We congratulate you on all your vital contributions to alleviating the crises in Australia and our region over the last decade and we wish you well in all your skilful activities in the coming years.
Hon. E.G. Whitlam AC. QC. – Former Prime Minister of Australia.
To Paul Joseph Stevenson
With the approval of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Australia and Sovereign of the Order of Australia, I am pleased to award you the Order of Australia in the General Division.
His Excellency Sir Michael Jeffrey – Former Governor General of Australia.
To Paul Joseph Stevenson OAM,
Congratulations for service through the provision of assistance to the victims and their families following the bombings which occurred in Bali on 12th October 2002.
Her Excellency Dame Quentin Bryce – Former Governor General of Australia.
Dear Dr. Stevenson
Thank you for your offer of services to the Tasmanian bush fires as an international trauma psychologist. I appreciate you contacting me at this difficult time for the Dunally and surrounding communities. I note your previous experience with Tasmania during the recovery following the Port Arthur Shooting, and your how you helped us through that recovery process.
Hon. Lara Giddings MP – Premier of Tasmania.
Dear Paul,
The Australian College of Clinical Psychologists recognises the outstanding contribution you have made as President of the College.
Carolyn Rolls – National President ACCP.
Dear Paul,
On behalf of the present Queensland Branch Committee, I thank you for your long and valued service. On a personal note it has been a pleasure working with you, and I wish you all the best in the future.
Ross Dwyer OAM – Hon. Secretary, Order of Australia Association (Qld.).
Dear Paul,
Thank you for your submission to the Prime Minister regarding the provision of psychological counselling services to Australian personnel serving in Tsunami ravaged regions. These services being provided are of the utmost importance to ensuring the relief effort continues.
Dr. Bruce Flegg – Member for Moggill.
Dear Paul,
Thank you for your services as a psychologist to the ongoing investigations surrounding Declan Crouch. Also, thank you for your ongoing commitment to the Daniel Morcombe investigation.
Mike Condon – Commissioner, Queensland Police Service.
Dear Mr Stevenson,
Thank you for offering your services to the Honourable Anna Bligh MP, Premier and Minister for Reconstruction, during Queensland’s disaster period. I have been asked to respond on behalf of the Minister. Firstly, thank you for your contribution to individual and community recovery from the 2011 summer of disasters. The Minister and I deeply appreciate your efforts to assist Queenslanders in their time of need.
Kelvin Anderson PSM – Director-General.
Dear Mr Stevenson
Thank you for your support with the Victorian bushfire reconstruction and recovery effort, through sharing your experience and understanding of Emergency Psychological Management.
Christine Nixon – Chair, Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority.
Dear Mr Stevenson,
Thank you for your advice to the Prime Minister, the Hon Kevin Rudd MP, regarding psychological management for community recovery due to natural disasters. The information you have provided is of great interest and your assistance greatly appreciated.
Colleen Krestensen – Secretary, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, DOHA.
Dear Mr Stevenson OAM,
The Prime Minister, the Hon Kevin Rudd MP, has asked me to reply on his behalf. I note your extensive qualifications and the psychological services you have provided following various traumatic events. The services you provide are of interest, and I have forwarded your letter to the Premier of Victoria, Hon John Brumby MP, the Hon Jenny Macklin MP and the Hon Nicola Roxon MP.
Anthony Byrne MP – Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister.