Dr Chee Meng Lee a visiting surgeon to Coober Pedy received a 2005 Australia Day Honours – Order of Australia, Companion (AC) in the General Division – for services to the community of Coober Pedy as a visiting surgeon to the district. Dr Lee provided minor surgical procedures in Coober Pedy for many years, visiting approximately every 6-8 weeks. Reference:  Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 26 January 2005.