Guest Speakers
Following is a list of some of the speakers who have informed and entertained us in recent times.
| Gary Thorpe | Manager, Radio station 4MBS | Silver Memories, is a 4MBS service providing memorable music to elderly people |
| Patrick Prickett | Music and Artistic Director, Qld Pops Orchestra | Patrick spoke of his experiences in the arts in Australia and his leading role in the Qld Pops Orchestra |
| Kathy Hoopman | Writer and Teacher | Spoke on her achievements as an author. She has won a number of awards for her books |
| Juliette Wright | Founder and CEO of GIVIT | GIVIT is a national not-for-profit organisation connecting those who have with those who need |
| Sister Christine | Downs and West Community Support | The Sisters of Charity offer encouragement and practical assistance to their neighbours in rural and remote Queensland who are severely affected by matters beyond their control |
| Prof Dennis Shanks | Infectious Disease Physician | Prof Shanks spoke on Pandemics Past, Present and Future - How a resilient society can face them |
| Kevin Humphreys | Mates4Mates | Mates4Mates supports current and ex-serving ADF members who are wounded, injured or ill as a result of their service |
| Pam and Bruce | Whiskey's Wish |
Whiskey’s Wish helps returned service personnel suffering from PTSD. Cooper, a companion dog, came along to show us how these dogs fit into the rehabilitation process |
| Liz Jeffs | Storyteller, Presenter | Spoke on her journey leading to the writing of her book 17 Browning Street |
| Brian Herd | Lawyer, HopgoodGanim Lawyers |
We were introduced to aspects of elder law, retirement, disability and aged care. Read about Brian's legal experience. |
| Jane Smith | Author | Jane spoke on her book Ship of Death. Visit her website. |
| Barry Collis | Volunteer, Angel Flight | Angel Flight provides air and land transport for those who have to travel great distances for medical treatment |
| Greg Beard | Mater Hospital Foundation | Mater Hospital history, services and reseach activities |
| Jim Lergessner | Historian, biographer and memoir writer | Jim spoke on "Ageing, feeling invisible - Is 70 the new 50?" See a list of some of his books. |
| Dee McAlister |
RACQ | Dee is a driver education officer and spoke on "Driver education for older people". |
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