Walker also served as Chairman of the Microsurgery Foundation of the Bernard O'Brien Institute of St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne. The aim of the Foundation is to raise funds for research, equipment and building infrastructure for the O'Brien Institute. Personal life In 2010, he underwent emergency brain surgery after falling off his bike in Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens. He also suffered broken ribs and concussion in the fall. Walker's interests included a collection of classic cars and property; and he had an estimated net worth of A$978 million according to the 2011 BRW Rich 200. He was married to Barbara, with three children. He died from cancer on 30 January 2018. Awards Walker received a range of imperial and Australian honours including: Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 1977 New Year Honours for service to local government Officer of the Order of Australia in 1987 for service to the community and to social welfare Centenary Medal in 2001 for outstanding service to the Australian community, particularly in Victoria Companion of the Order of Australia in 2003 for service to business, the arts and the community, and to raising the profile of Australia internationally with significant benefit for tourism and employment. In 1975 Walker was named as Victoria's Outstanding Man of the Year during his term as Lord Mayor of Melbourne; Victorian Father of the Year in 1976, and Victorian of the Year in 1994. See also List of Caulfield Grammar School people References External links Melbourne 2006 biography 1939 births 2018 deaths People educated at Caulfield Grammar School Australian Commanders of the Order of the British Empire Companions of the Order of Australia Recipients of the Centenary Medal Mayors and Lord Mayors of Melbourne Businesspeople from Melbourne Deaths from melanoma Deaths from cancer in Australia