19/06/2026
“Cooroy’s Super Fish” Receives OAM 🏅
Clinton John Stanley OAM has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours for his service to people with disability through swimming.
Clinton, who didn’t begin swimming until age 17, has gone on to represent Australia nine times, break 79 Down syndrome world records, and raise funds for charities including the Starlight Foundation and Dementia Australia.
The award will be presented at Government House Brisbane in September. Clinton recently celebrated the news alongside his 50th birthday at a special gathering with family, friends and community members.
A remarkable achievement for a truly inspiring local. Read more about Clinton in our July edition.