sentences:  The book was launched in July 2008 by Laurie Ferguson, the Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs and Settlement Services.In 1989, Abdel-Halim was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her services to the Muslim community, particularly to women.In 2008 Abdel-Halim was the recipient of the "Australian Muslim Lifetime Achiever Award" for more than 25 years of Excellence in Community/Professional service.