Jocelyn Walker

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Jocelyn Walker, AM awarded Member of the Order of Australia

Jocelyn is vice patron of LifeFlight Sunshine Coast and as part of the new LifeFlight Aeromedical Hub, which is due for completion by June 2025, a building will be dedicated in her honour and named The Jocelyn Walker Visitor Experience Centre, acknowledging her significant philanthropy.  Jocelyn is a foundation board member of the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), was involved in the Building Excellence Campaign, which included the construction of the Health and Sport Centre, the University Aquatic Centre and the Art Gallery.  In addition to this, she established  a bi-annual $20,000 scholarship, The Jocelyn and Vic Walker Legacy Scholarship, tha supports school leavers with demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to make a positive impact in the community. Ms Walker was awarded the UniSC Chancellor’s Stole in 2019 – which has only been awarded twice to date – for her contributions to the university and she is also an Honorary Senior Fellow, Vice Chancellor and President’s Circle member and Chancellor’s Associate at the university.Ms Walker is also patron of Oriana Choir, and her philanthropy extends to Wishlist, SunnyKids, STEPS Group, Wildlife HQ, the Buderim Foundation, Headland Golf Club, Orange Sky Laundry, the Sunshine Coast Arts Foundation, and the Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Foundation.