The Australian Women's Register

Summary

Dr Penny Flett, who settled in Australia in 1965, was awarded the Centenary Medal in 2003 for service to the aged and disabled community through the Brightwater Care Group. Prior to becoming the Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group on 23 July 1986 Flett worked in a variety of positions including four years with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). In 1974 she became the first woman in peacetime to hold a male rank and the first woman doctor to serve in the RAAF. Penny Flett was named Telstra Australian Business Woman of the Year in 1998.

Events

• 2003

  Awarded the Centenary Medal

• 1999

  Member St George’s College Council

• 1986

  Chief Executive Officer of the Brightwater Care Group (Inc.)

• 1974

  First woman in peacetime to hold a male rank and first woman doctor to serve in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)

• 1965

  Settled in Australia

• 1997 - 2000

  Chair of the Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency Board

• 1998

  Telstra Australian Businesswoman of the Year

• 1999

  Member of the Australian Bravery Decorations Council

• 1999 - 2002

  Board member of the Positive Ageing Foundation, Western Australia

• 2001 - 2002

  Board member of the State Training Board of Western Australia