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“They go above and beyond, are from all over the country, and contribute every day in every way imaginable,” said The GovernorGeneral.

“These are the people who see us through good times and bad.

“They’re the first to show up and the last to leave.”

Mrs Mills has been with the Men’s and Women’s Health team on Waiben since qualifying as an enrolled nurse in 1985.

She was recognised this week for her services to nursing which include, almost 40 years later, obtaining a nursing degree and a Masters.

Yoko said she was happily shocked to receive the OAM.

“I just go to work and try to do the best I can, giving 100 per cent,” she said.

“I’m very passionate about sexual health.

“One of the best things in my career was when I did my nursing degree. It just opened doors for me.”

Yoko and husband Sam Mills, a nurse with TI’s renal team, also formed and led the First Nations COVID-19 vaccination team.

Torres & Cape Hospital and Health Service Acting Executive General Manager (North) Frank Grainer said Yoko was a deserving recipient of the award.

“We thank her for her ongoing service and congratulate her on this well-deserved award,” she said.

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