Lecture Series

Since 1996, the Foundation has attracted a range of well-respected Australians to speak at its free lecture series to address the overall theme of Democracy and a Civil Society. Each lecture attracts between 500 and 1,000 people and provides the community with an opportunity to participate in a unique discussion forum.

Lecture Series 2008 featured:

David Bussau, Founder Opportunity International Australia and Current Senior Australian of the Year

“Why a civil society needs to reach out to its poorer neighbours?” (Transcript available in pdf format)

Professor Steffen Lehmann, Chair, School of Architecture & Built Environment at the University of Newcastle, Designated UNESCO Chair in Sustainable Urban Development for Asia and the Pacific Region and instrumental in the urban re-development of Berlin's city centre

“Buildings and Cities: How can we achieve sustainable urban growth for the post-industrial city?” (Transcript available in pdf format)

Overview of Lecture Series

Commencing in 1996, this annual community event features a series of lectures from leading and well-respected Australians. Held over separate evenings entry is FREE OF CHARGE. The overall series theme explores the important issue of democracy and a civil society.

Past speakers have included:

2007 Dr Anne Summers Dr Tim Flannery	2001 Rev. Dr Gordon Moyes Dr Simon Longstaff Lieutenant General Peter Cosgrove
2006 Hugh McKay Patrice Newell	2000 Father Chris Riley Steve Pratt Dr Freda Whitlam
2005 Graeme Wise Hugh Evans	1999 John Foote Peter Garrett Rev Tim Costello
2004 Dr Keith Suter Professor Edward Blakely	1998 Professor Ian Lowe Dr Pat O’Shane Paul Kelly
2003 Ambassador Richard Butler Elaine Henry Fred Hilmer	1997 Dr Malcolm McIntosh Thomas Keneally Hon. Susan Ryan
2002 Gabi Hollows Pru Goward	1996 Hugh Mackay Phillip Adams Professor Geoffrey Blainey

Click here to access lecture series transcripts.