Catholic Foundation

Luncheon with Kirsty Robertson, CEO Caritas Australia
2023-03-22 12:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | The Hilton Hotel, 190 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane City, Queensland, 4000, Australia
HER FIGHT AGAINST INEQUALITY
Stories of Courage from Across the World
Caritas CEO, Kirsty Robertson joins the ACP for lunch, and talks all things international aid.
Kirsty was appointed as the CEO of Caritas Australia in September 2019. As CEO she works alongside the Board of Directors to support the staff, volunteers and partners of Caritas Australia to deliver the Agency’s mission. In her role she enjoys connecting with people, whether they be farmers in Cambodia, mothers in Timor-Leste or Caritas Australia staff in the office.
Kirsty previously held various positions at Caritas Australia including Pacific Programs Coordinator and Communications Group Leader. She was CEO at Mary MacKillop Today and held numerous leadership roles in other faith-based aid and development organisations. Kirsty has a Graduate Certificate in Catholic Culture and Leadership from Australian Catholic University, a Master of Arts in Cultural Anthropology from Macquarie University and a Bachelor of Economics and Social Sciences from the University of Sydney.

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Lunch with Michelle Gibbings: Workplace expert and author
2022-08-25 12:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | The Westin Hotel, 111 Mary Street, Brisbane, Queensland, 4000
Leadership facilitator, executive mentor and author, Michelle Gibbings is on a mission to bring a little joy back into the workplace. Having penned three books, she speaks internationally, passionately and prominently about better ways to lead. Her mantra is simple: help people thrive and progress is accelerated.
ACP members can RSVP now to attend this event, and guest tickets are available for $165 per person.

Lunch with General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK AC (Mil) CVO MC (Retd):
2022-03-24 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | The Westin Hotel, 111 Mary Street, Brisbane, Queensland, 4000
Thursday, 24 March 2022
Sir Peter Cosgrove is a retired senior Australian Army officer. A graduate of the Royal Military College, Duntroon, he fought in the Vietnam War, receiving the Military Cross in 1971. General Cosgrove rose to prominence in 1999, when he served as commander of the International Force for East Timor, which oversaw the peacekeeping mission in East Timor during its transition to independence. In January 2014, General Cosgrove was named to succeed Dame Quentin Bryce as Governor-General of Australia. He was also named as a Knight of the Order of Australia.

ACP members can RSVP by contacting Jaclyn Ritchie (ritchieja@bne.catholic.net.au) or calling (07) 3324 3200.
Guests and non-members are welcome to purchase tickets. The cost of this ticket will be deducted from your membership if you choose to join the ACP after the event.

ACP Christmas Party
2021-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Calile Hotel, 48 James Street, Fortitude Valley, Queensland, 4006, Australia
The Assembly of Catholic Professionals will celebrate the end of 2022, and have an opportunity to reflect and network at the ACP Christmas Party.
This is a members-only event, with partners welcome.
We welcome our members and their partners to join us for a fabulous event to reflect and celebrate a year of stops and starts. We’ll share delicious food, drinks and friendship at the start of the Christmas season. Let’s celebrate with a community of like-minded people and join in a wonderful night of festivity, and a really good party!

Four lessons from four decades in Catholic education
2021-11-19 12:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | QLD
Pam Betts has had a career, which spans more than 3 decades in education. Hers is a story of dedication, commitment and service to the schools and young people in our community. Her journey as a woman in a key leadership role will provide a road map of essential knowledge to inspire our audience. As her career draws to a close at the end of 2021, this will be one of her final speaking engagements and one not to be missed!

Breakfast with Professor John Fraser
2021-10-28 07:00 - 09:00 UTC | The Grove, Level 32/480 Queen Street, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
ACP breakfast with Professor John Fraser
‘What the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us about medical emergencies’
It’s an early start, but it will be worth it!
Join us at Level 32, The Grove, 480 Queen St, Brisbane on Thursday, 28 October 2021 with Professor John Fraser, renowned Australian medical scientist, Intensive Care Specialist at St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital and Critical Care Research Group Director.
ACP members can RSVP to Jaclyn Ritchie on 07 3324 3494 or email acp@bne.catholic.net.au.
Guest tickets are $55 and can be booked online.
Corporate tables of 8 are also available – contact Jaclyn for more information.
