Western Australia has produced more than 300 Churchill Fellows since 1966, across an extremely broad range of fields. These are listed below in chronological order.
All Churchill Fellows are required to produce a report on their experience and learnings overseas, with those from recent years available online at the Churchill Trust site. Other reports are available by writing to the Churchill Trust of Australia.
Note: This list has only recently been compiled, from a number of original sources and may contain some inaccuracies. The Churchill Fellows’ Association of WA would be pleased to rectify any errors.
Mr Jim DEAN
To study Industrial Safety Training techniques with the National Safety Council of America in Chicago and New York and then with the comparable body in the United Kingdom – USA, UK
Mr Bob FLEAY
To study the use of radio - active materials for diagnostic and treatment purposes and generally to keep abreast of modern application and techniques of radiation – USA
Mr Allan KELLY
Gain experience in using advanced techniques on the human metabolism of folic acid, with Dr. V. Herbert at Mount Sinai Hospital New York – USA
Mr Brian PARKE
Study adult education and gain knowledge of extension services – USA, UK, Scandinavia
Mrs Cherie DIAMOND
To investigate general care guidance and rehabilitation methods in the treatment of muscular dystrophy – USA, UK, Sth Africa
Mr Allan HATCH
To study foliar analysis with regard to the relationship between the chemical composition of the foliage and pine growth – Malaysia
Miss Molly MCGURK
To undertake advanced training in vocal work with Miss Lucie Manen or Mr Paul Hamburger and to study and observe live professional performances, with emphasis on the solo roles of major choral works – UK, Austria, Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland, Greek
Mr Kevin WREN
Carry out a work study of methods and facilities used in the organisation of dental services for handicapped persons and the chronically ill – USA, UK
Mr Reg DORAN
To study new manufacturing methods and techniques in apple processing industries – Italy, Switzerland, Germany, France, UK, USA, Denmark, Canada
Miss Beryl GRANT OBE
To study work being done for deprived children in institutions, for the unmarried mother and her child, and foster care and adoption of children – NZ, USA, UK, Scandinavia, Switzerland, Italy
Mr Tony RUSSELL
To study aspects of tertiary education in art, and industrial and communication design – Japan, USA, Scandinavia, UK, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany
Mr Ken WEBSTER
To study engineering projects relating to water supply and control – Israel
Mr Geoffrey ALLEN
To investigate recent developments in library practices in institutions of higher education – USA, UK, USSR, India, Malaysia, Fiji, Canada
Mr C.F. MASSEY
To study agronomic, harvesting and processing techniques of cotton growing in relation to local environmental conditions – Sudan, Israel, UK, USA
Rev James REID
To study and observe in practice the comparatively new discipline of pastoral theology more particularly in respect to the work of counseling centres in the community – UK, USA
Dr Alec TRENDALL
To study similar varved (repeat) rocks to those of W.A. and to discuss this phenomena with workers in this field in addition to making reference studies in first-class geological libraries – USA, UK, Canada, India
Mr Tony EVANS
To study recent developments in TV procedures for Current Affairs Programmes – UK, France
Mr Jim GILCHRIST
To attend a course in the control of insect infestation in cereal grains and to study grain inspection methods – UK, Germany, India, Canada, USA, Japan
Mr Geoff SMITH
Therapeutic Hostels
Mr Jack HARRISON
To undertake advanced study under clarinettists of international standing – UK, USA, France
Mr Bill HARWOOD
To study modern vocational rehabilitation organisations (Sheltered Workshops) at Goodwill Industries and similar institutions – USA, Canada, UK, Sweden, Holland, Germany
Mrs Marie MCCUDDEN (now Kormendy)
To gain further experience in modern methods of teaching multiple handicapped deaf children and in parent guidance – USA
Dr Gerald MILNER
To visit clinics and laboratories to become familiar with the latest developments in the use and abuse of drugs and their relation to community health problems – Switzerland, UK, USA, Sweden, Belgium
Miss Miria WORTHINGTON
To study developments in the treatment of the mentally retarded, more particularly the multiple handicapped – UK, Denmark, Sweden
Mrs Annette GOERKE
To study advanced organ playing under Mme Marie-Claire Alain, a famous organ teacher, and to attend a summer academy for organists – France, Netherlands
Mr A JULIAN
To undertake a course at the University of Manchester, leading to a Diploma in Drama, including specialist studies in the practical aspects of the theatre (direction, writing, design and administration) – UK
Dr Ann MORTIMER (now Zubrick)
To undertake 12 months postgraduate study in speech pathology, with special reference to the treatment of language disturbance due to head injury, at the University of Michigan – USA
Mr Geoff RICHARDSON
To gain advanced practical experience in the prosthetic rehabilitation of disfigured and handicapped patients (particularly those affected by facial and intra-oral injuries) by study and observation at major plastic and maxillo-facial surgery centres – USA
Mr Leslie YOUNG
To undertake a course in industrial relations at the McGill University, Montreal – Canada
Mrs Pat QUINLIVAN
To broaden knowledge and experience as a physiotherapist – Israel, Holland, UK
Mr Robert SANSON-FISHER
To study how communities approach the human and economic problems posed by anti-social groups in society – USA, Canada, UK
Mrs K.W. TODD
To undertake studies and observation in family psycho-dynamics and the treatment of children and their families in relation to these findings – UK, USA, Canada
Mr Colin TROTMAN
To undertake a Master's Degree in the field of Agricultural Extension work at the University of Reading – UK
Mr Vincent WARRENER
To study artistic and administrative management of overseas Opera Companies – USA, UK, Austria, Italy, France
Mr Denis COLE
To study a nautical science diploma course – Canada
Mr Peter DOWDING
To study legal advice facilities – UK, Canada
Sgt John HORTON
To study techniques in the disposal of bombs and other hazardous devices – UK, USA
Mr S. ROSCIC
To investigate the management of vineyards and marketing procedures in grapes and vegetables – USA
Mr Barry SANDERS
To investigate waste water treatment methods – South Africa, UK, USA
Mr Don WALLACE
To undertake general training in tidal theory and practice at renowned centres – UK
Mr Ken WILDY
To study the use of stained glass – UK
Dr John BLACK
To visit medical physics centres with particular reference to the range of facilities offered and to the use of computers in coronary care and neurophysiology – UK, USA
Miss Joy BRANN
To study overseas developments in health care programmes where a move has been made away from hospital board to community orientated services – UK, USA, Canada, India, Thailand, Fiji, Malaysia, Yugoslavia, Switzerland
Mr Simone DE HANN
To undertake studies in playing Trombone – UK, Germany
Mr Owen FISENDEN
To consult distinguished teachers of the flute on playing techniques etc – UK, France, Hungary, Holland, Japan
Dr Ken FITCH
To study the effects of exercise on asthma patients – USA, UK, Canada, Sweden
Mr Glen WHITING
To study overseas developments in the construction and use of small glass melting tanks – USA
Miss P.A. EDMUNDS-HILL
To examine and study overseas rehabilitation programmes in respect of such aspects as community needs, staff participation, training of nurses, etc – UK, USA, Canada
Mr Peter FLETCHER
To study overseas methods in the breeding and management of Angora Goats – USA
Dr Carolyn MATHER
To study and gain first hand information from overseas authorities on various aspects of acoustic legislation – USA, UK, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Japan
Mr Ian TEMPLEMAN
To study local Government's involvements in "The Arts" – Canada, UK, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Holland, France
Mr I. WARMAN
To study recent overseas developments in cleft palate prosthetic restorations and other "full mouth" restorations necessary following cancer and car accidents etc – USA, UK, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein
Mrs Angela WHIFE
To observe latest developments in the organisation, management and procedures adopted in residential riding holiday camps for disabled children – UK, USA
Dr D.T. BRIDGE
To undertake a course of study for the Diploma of Tropical Medicine at Liverpool – UK
Mr R McKAMPBELL
To undertake the Diploma course in conservation studies of the Institute of Advanced Architectural Studies – USA
Mr Ron HALL
To study techniques of fire prevention and supporting legislation mainly concerning high rise buildings – USA, UK, Hong Kong
Mrs Pam SEAGER
To study the work of overseas organisations concerned with the treatment of rheumatism and arthritis – US, UK, Canada
Det Sgt Jim ZAKNICH
To attend a detective training school at New Scotland Yard, London, followed by attachment to the Fraud Squad – UK
Mr Michael ZEKULICH
To study the rapidly growing Middle East market for agricultural products – Kuwait, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Libya
Mr John KEATING
To study models and methods to enhance the Holyoake programme and the residential educational and information services and facilities for alcohol and drug dependent persons and their families – USA
Mr Bill MORRIS
To study the operation of Citizen Advocacy and similar programmes as applied in support of retarded people's welfare – Canada, USA, UK, Denmark, Sweden
Mr Aarne NEEME
To study overseas developments from a Theatre Director's viewpoint, in theatre and drama – UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Sweden
Dr Tom RIGGERT
To study overseas developments in the field of wildlife research with particular emphasis on wetland management and wildlife film making – Germany, UK, USA, Canada
Mr Geoff SHAW
To study how selected museums help meet the educational and recreational needs of the communities they serve – UK, USA, Canada, Denmark, West Germany, Mexico
Mr Gary BOWLER
To study the delivery and utilisation of counselling services in the field of family law – USA, Canada, UK
Mrs Lynne CARLIN
To undertake a programme of study and inquiry into the field of fashion design and costume – UK, France, Italy
Mr Campbell CORNISH
To study as an art gallery exhibitions officer, the methods of exhibiting, packaging and handling of works of art and the administration of statue and travelling art exhibitions at art museums in New York – USA
Mr Kevin KENNEALLY
To study as a botanist, methods of encouraging amateur participation in natural history collection – UK, Sweden, Denmark, Holland, France, Germany
Mr John LYNCH
To study the Hulch Tillage system of wheat farming which has been developed in the semi-arid areas to preserve soil moisture by zero tillage and stubble mulching – USA, Canada
Mr Philip NOBLE
To study as a bio-engineer, the prescription, design and fabrication of special seating and mobility aids for the disabled – UK, USA, Canada, Holland
Snr Const. John GREGORY
To study overseas developments in Questioned Document Examination (Documents involved in white collar crime), USA Post Office, FBI and at the Metropolitan Police Document Section, London – USA, UK
Mr Richard HERLIHY
To study overseas advances to Hydrographic Surveying and Coastal Investigations – USA, UK, Holland
Dr Mike WALKER
To study British fishing and fish management techniques and their relevance to the Australian 200 Mile fishing zone – UK
Miss Trish WILLIAMS
To study the development of high school organisational structure curriculum and teacher/pupil relationships designed to enable alienated and deprived students to undertake training that will ease the transition from a school to workforce situation – USA
Mr Kevin FRANCESCONI
To study the passage and chemical conversions of pollutants in the marine environment with particular reference to their effect on commercial fisheries – USA, UK
Ms Jan KORNWEIBEL
To study developments in the practical application of microprocessor computer based aids for the disabled – USA, UK, France, Netherlands
Mr Peter LEEFLANG PSM
To study developments in the husbandry of non-human primates in renowned zoos – USA, UK
Mrs Lyn TINSLEY
To study developments in the Physiotherapy Management Programmes of arthritis sufferers – UK, Scandinavia
Mr Paddy ELPHICK
To study developments in the cultivation, disease control, irrigation and marketing techniques, in the growing of proteaceous plants for the International flower trade – Sth Africa, UK, Holland
Miss Dot GOODRICK
To study methods employed in assisting single parents to mobilize and organize their own resources and capabilities – USA, UK, Sweden
Mr Duncan ORD
To study developments in theatre lighting and design and implementation – UK
Miss G. RIDSDALE
To study textile conservation and restoration techniques – USA, UK, Holland
Mr Alf STANDEN
To attend the International Foundry and the American Foundrymens' Society Casting Congresses and to study developments in foundry supervision and computing – USA, UK
Miss Alison TERRELL
To study the treatment of eye defects in children and adults and to attend international opthalmological and strabismological conferences – USA, UK
Mr Chris GRANT
To study the operation, management and effectiveness of one call utility damage control systems – USA, UK
Mr Jeremy GREEN
To study the history of the 17th Century Dutch and English East India Companies operations in the Far East Indonesia, Thailand
Mr Jeff HOPP
To study developments in organisations working with homeless and unemployed youth – USA, UK
Mrs Rosemary HOWARTH
To study developments in the palliative treatment of cancer patients at the Churchill Hospital Oxford – UK
Mr Sandy PATE
To study the cultivation of drought-resistant perennial crops suitable for cultivation in marginal soils in semi-arid areas – USA, Mexico
Mr B.M. ASHWORTH
To study the provision of services, assistance and incentives to small business by governments, trade and industry organisations and private enterprise – USA, UK, Canada
Mrs May O'BRIEN
To study educational programmes aimed at enabling indigenous peoples to retain their own cultures while adjusting to that of the mainstream culture – USA, UK, Canada
Mr J. STOCKWELL
To study trout farming with particular emphasis on water supply management – UK, France, Italy, Israel
Dr John WATSON
To study the management of the Wilderness Areas and the National Parks of the Western USA, with particular emphasis on visitor safety and search and rescue – USA
Ms Penelope BIRD
To study specialized equipment which promotes the functional independence of disabled children – UK, USA, Canada, NZ
Mr Peter KENYON
To study community job creation initiatives in relation to unemployment – UK, Spain, France, Belgium and Denmark
Dr Neville MARCHANT
To study early WA collections of Plant Specimens – USSR
Dr Don REID
To study Hospice Palliative Care – UK
Mrs Sally SMITH
To study training methods and developments in air sport – UK, USA
Mr Tim WILLING
To study botanical gardens and the flora of dry tropical regions – Zimbabwe, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius
Mr Christopher BARRY
To examine the application of photographic and electronic procedures in recording eye disorders in order to improve diagnosis of eye disorders in WA – USA, UK
Mr Jim HUGHES
To study peanut growing, milling and processing in order to improve the techniques used in the Ord River Scheme – USA, Israel
Mr Phillip PAIN
To learn the latest methods of breeding and general management in captivity of birds of prey in order to improve the managements of these birds at Perth Zoo – UK, USA
Mr Ronald HUNTER
To expand knowledge of breeding, growing, milling and marketing "triticale", a new grain crop, in order to expand production of the crop in Australia, especially on marginal land – Mexico, UK, FRG
Mr Stephen PHILLIPS
To visit major solar energy research institutes overseas and to apply the knowledge so gained at the Solar Energy Research Inst. of WA – USA
Miss Moira RAYNER
To study the representation of children in courts so as to improve the quality of such representation in WA – UK
Mr I. RICHMOND
The Westralian Forest Industries Limited CF to evaluate the suitability of high value tropical hardwoods from Southern India for growing in the Kimberley area of WA – India
Mr Clyde SELBY
To gain insight into youth theatre programmes in the US in order to promote standards of excellence in youth performing arts in WA – USA
Mr Ken NEWBEY
To study the scientific procedures used to analyse the geological and biological characteristics of nature reserves and the impact of agricultural and other developments on the ecological balance between them – Netherlands, UK, Canada
Mr Bill PRADHAN
To visit industry consultants, government agencies and academic institutes to discuss, study and evaluate industrial risk analysis, methodology, assessment and policy – UK, Netherlands, France
Mrs Katrina SYME
To study botanical illustration, particularly fungi, in order to continue work on the collection and illustration of fungi of National Parks and reserves of the South Coast Region of WA, and also to gain information on the operation of field study centres
Det Sgt Maurie TONG
The Insurance Council of Australia (WA) CF to attend courses on arson investigation and to study current developments with statutory bodies overseas to obtain information that will assist in the detection, investigation and successful apprehension of offenders.
Mr Greg WALLACE
The Aust War Memorial CF to study Federal and Provincial Museum policies and the implementation of extension services and to study display, education and information programmes and their use of audio visual and computer systems – USA, Canada
Mr Ron WATKINS
To survey water use management and agroforestry expertise outside Australia to determine its application to WA, with particular reference to the further development of integrated whole farm/whole landscape system planning – USA, UK, Netherlands, Israel
Mr Kevin WRINGE
To examine advanced crisis care services overseas and to study the delivery and use of crisis intervention services in the social welfare field – USA, UK
Mr Glenn CAPELLI
To study at the Society for Accelerated Learning and Teaching in order to relate the teaching to fostering self-esteem in youth – USA
Mr Nick CAPUTI
The Western Australian Fishing Industry Council CF to study fisheries stock assessment methods with particular attention to lobster recruitment studies – USA, UK, Canada, Sweden
Det Sgt Lilly CVIJIC
To attend courses and gain experience in matters relating to child sexual abuse from the law enforcement aspect – UK, NZ, USA, Canada
Mr Barry DUCK
To investigate all areas of concern relating to the storage and transportation of hazardous materials – USA, UK, Netherlands
Mr Patrick McCLURE
To visit and study the operation of non-profit community enterprises involved in the provision of food for people on low income – USA, UK, Canada
Mr David PACK
To review high pressure natural gas turbine meter calibration facilities, research and standards laboratories – UK, USA, Netherlands