Professor Marie Bashir has invested time and energy in the Woolcock over many years. As a medical practitioner herself, she supports the Woolcock model - care of respiratory and sleep patients as well as investigation of their disease in order to improve their lives. Professor Bashir has supported our international visitors, attended all our alumni events and donated her time to support the Woolcock. In 2013 the Woolcock leaders and supporters enjoyed her hospitality at Government House. On every occasion, when asked for help, she has been willing to give of herself. She was made a Dame of the Order of Australia in the 2014 Queen's Birthday honours list for her services as an administrator, in public life, to medicine, international relations, through the promotion of collaborative health programmes and as a leader in tertiary education. She is a warm and generous supporter and we thank her for all she has done for the Woolcock.