Claim: Trimingham was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (an order of chivalry by Elizabeth II) in 2005 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. The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, to recognise Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or meritorious service.