Abstract
For Professor [Harvey Coates], an ear, nose and throat specialist at Perth's Margaret Hospital, his dream has not been fully realised. "It is my passionate wish that this service should be extended throughout Perth and regional Western Australia so no deaf baby is sent home undiagnosed," he said.
Appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in today's Australia Day honours list, Professor Coates, 60, is just as well known for his dedication to the Derbarl Yerrigan Aboriginal health service and Western Australia's indigenous communities.