Prof. Michael Gracey AO

Parramatta Marist High School 1949-1955.

Established the Gastroenterology Research Unit at the University of Western Australia and Princess Margaret Hospital for Children.

Recipient of the Most Outstanding Paediatrician in Asia in 1997.

Became the first Australian to be made the President of the International Paediatric Association (IPA) in 1988

Worked extensively with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

Received the Medal of Honour of the IPA and was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in 2001.

Had a private audience with the 14th Dalai Lama.