Career
He played a crucial role in a number of Victorian, Australian and International health reforms and continued to work in the health sector following his retirement from parliamentary life. His support was crucial to the passing of the legislation establishing VicHealth. He was Chairman of the International Diabetes Institute from 1997 to 2000.
In a tribute, the successor Baker Integrated Dietetic Internship Heart and Diabetes Institute wrote, "As a Chairman of the former International Diabetes Institute, he worked tirelessly to ensure the Institute was a leading national and international centre for diabetes research, education and care." He was very active in other community organisations including: Pharmacy Guild of Australia District Number 1: Honorary Secretary 1965-1981, Board Member 1974.
After Care Hospital: Honorary Treasurer to 1984 and Chairman 1985-1988, Board Member and Vice Chairman 1994-1996.
Street George"s Hospital and Inner Eastern Geriatric Centre: Board Member 1982-1996, chairman1987-1990. Fairfield Infectious Diseases Hospital: Board Member 1982-1996, Chairman1987-1990.
Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute: Treasurer from 2000 - 02.
Travellers Aid Society of Victoria, President and long-term advisor. Leon Mow Charitable Trust: Trustee from 1998. Australia Day Council: Executive Member from 1976.
Victoria Day Council Australia Free China Association vice president from 1980.
Brighton Historical Society Beaumaris Conservation Society. Sandringham Yacht Club.
Lions Club of Mordialloc: Member from 1964.
