Celebrating ACHPER NSW Success: National Award Recipients
ACHPER NSW is proud to celebrate three of our outstanding members who were recognised at the ACHPER National Awards held in Adelaide earlier this term. These prestigious national awards highlight excellence in health and physical education, acknowledging significant contributions to our profession and the ACHPER community across Australia.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the following recipients:
🏅 Brad McAllister – Life Member Award
Brad McAllister has been awarded Life Membership of ACHPER, the association’s highest honour. This award recognises individuals who have demonstrated outstanding and distinguished service to ACHPER over an extended period, at both state and national levels.
Brad’s enduring leadership, commitment to professional learning, and advocacy for quality PDHPE education have left a lasting mark on the ACHPER community. He has consistently elevated ACHPER’s mission through service, mentorship, and curriculum leadership. This honour reflects his legacy of impact and influence within health and physical education in NSW and nationally.
🥇 Clare Roden – Fellow of ACHPER
Clare Roden has been awarded the title of Fellow of ACHPER, recognising her significant contributions to the advancement of PDHPE professional learning and her sustained service to ACHPER’s growth.
With over eighteen years of active involvement in ACHPER NSW programs and initiatives, Clare has demonstrated strong leadership, collaboration, and support for fellow educators. Her work reflects a commitment to high-quality teaching practice and community-building within the profession.
🥇 Dr Kelly Ann Parry – Fellow of ACHPER
Dr Kelly Ann Parry has also been awarded Fellow of ACHPER, recognising her powerful contributions across research, teacher education, and professional learning in the field of health and physical education.
Kelly Ann is known for her research-informed approach, commitment to quality teacher development, and leadership in embedding contemporary, inclusive practice in HPE classrooms. Her ongoing service to ACHPER exemplifies our mission to empower educators and elevate PDHPE teaching in schools across Australia.
🏅 A Special Moment at the Early Career Teachers Conference
We were delighted to present Clare Roden and Dr Kelly Ann Parry with their Fellow awards in person at our recent Early Career Teachers Conference in Sydney.
It was a powerful and encouraging moment for the aspiring educators in the room—many of whom are just beginning their teaching journeys. Seeing leaders in PDHPE and teacher education recognised for their contribution sent a clear message: your work matters, and there is a strong, supportive community here to grow with you.
Why These ACHPER Awards Matter
The ACHPER National Awards—including Life Membership and Fellowship—recognise individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to ACHPER’s purpose: advancing health and physical education across Australia through high-quality teaching, leadership, and professional service.
These awards celebrate both the individual achievements of Brad, Clare, and Kelly Ann, and the collective strength of our ACHPER NSW community.
👏 Congratulations from ACHPER NSW
To Brad, Clare, and Kelly Ann—thank you for your unwavering commitment to health and physical education, your leadership within the ACHPER community, and your support for educators across NSW and beyond.
Your work strengthens our community, lifts our profession, and helps ensure that PDHPE education in NSW schools continues to thrive.