Dorothy Buckland-Fuller's extensive CV, when read chronologically and with regard to her own memories, is a living history of the development of multicultural policies in Australia. She arrived in Australia in 1961, having lived in England for the previous fourteen years. (Her husband was an engineer working for the British Overseas Air Corporation [BOAC].) She became involved with the Greek Community in Sydney and worked for them in the late 1960s in a part time capcaity as a secretary and Community Development Planner. While working, she studied at the University of New South Wales, completing her BA in 1969, and her MA Qual (the equivalent of Honours) in Sociology in 1972. She then commenced post graduate studies in the newly developing research area, 'The sociology of migration'. While a postgraduate, she worked in the New South Wales Health Department, in schools and Baby Health Centres undertaking research. She also lectured and tutored in various departments at the University of New South Wales. Her research was presented as part of a report entitled Participation to the New South Wales Parliament in 1978, and was regarded as pioneering in its focus on migrant women's issues and needs.

The list of Dorothy's paid and voluntary positions is extensive, as is the list of awards and acknowledgements for her services to the community. The list below is indicative and by no means exhaustive.

Events

1974

Established the Australian-Migrant Women Association in Sydney

1976

Founding Member of the Ethnic Communities Council of New South Wales

1977

Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee Medal - For services to the community

1977

Member of the British Empire (MBE) - For services to the community

1977 - 1978

Multicultural Education Committee - Member

1977 - 1981

Ethnic Affairs Commission of New South Wales - Appointed to the role of part-time Commissioner responsible in the Area of Women

1979

Founding Member of the Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia

1980 - 1981

Local Industrial board of Inquiry to Investigate Allegations of Graft and Sexual Harassment of Women at the Air Conditioning Depot of the State Rail Authority - The inquiry and subsequent report resulted in radical changes benefiting immigrant women in the workplace

1982

Member of the working party to investigate services to Non-English Speaking Australians in new South Wales hospitals.

1988

Member of the steering committee of the Ethnic Aged Research Project

1989

Founding Member of the Association of Non-English Speaking Background Women

1994

Member of the New South Wales Older Australians Advisory Committee established by the Commonwealth Department of Human Services

2001

Council of the Greek Orthodox Community of Sydney and New South Wales: Life Membership - Acknowledged for her valuable contribution to the Greek orthodox Community of Sydney and New South Wales

2001

Victorian Honour Roll of Women - Acknowledged for her contribtion to Victoria and the Nation, as part of the Centenary of Federation

2002

Greek and Cypriot Women of Australia Award for Excellence

2002

Community Women's Committee Award - Plaque awarded on International Women's Day for contribution to the welfare of women

2002 - 2004

President of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom

2006

Greek Community Women's Committee. International Women's Day Celebrations - Honoured for contribution to the community