Claim: Trimingham was awarded a medal for his community work in the field of drugs and alcohol, then has brought about International Family Drug Support Day which commenced on February 24, 2016.
Evidence: He was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2005 for his community work in the field of drugs and alcohol. Trimingham has brought about International Family Drug Support Day which commenced in 2016 and is held on 24 February.