Jill Weeks keeps us informed about the speaker programme. Feb 13, 2024
Come and hear from the very interesting and dynamic Rotary Hawthorn member, Noel McInnes.
There's lots to hear from Noel: (eg: business person, jazz enthusiast, organiser and volunteer, creating a positive impact on the community).
M.C. Dennis Shore
Patrick Moase (B.A.S., Dip Mgmt., GAICD) Chief Executive Officer
With over 24 years marine biological experience as a scientific researcher, Patrick Moase has extensive knowledge of the Australian marine commercial sector and has advised on legislative direction and research programs.
Patrick has worked directly in the pearling and fishing industries for the past 30 years and sees the vision for medical device development of some of Australia’s greatest sustainably certified and ethically sourced marine resources.
Patrick is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, holds various Board positions, and is the current Chair of Broome’s St Mary’s College.
Marine Biomedical is a Western Australian biotech company dedicated to developing and manufacturing innovative and life-changing medical products sourced from the pristine waters of Western Australia, in particular the Kimberley coast.
We believe Australia’s marine environment offers a unique bounty of materials yet to be explored by medical science. Through a collaboration between leading orthopaedic researchers and marine biologists, guided by an ethos of sustainability, we aim to harness the full potential of our oceans to revolutionise the biomedical sector and benefit patients worldwide.
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Photo: Marine Biomedical
Varvara Athanasiou-Ioannou, is the Founder and Chair of the Food for Thought: an inclusive Greek Australian Women’s Network.
She is a multi award winning educator who has left her imprint indelibly marked in many sectors. For the last 21 years, she has devoted her life to the promotion of women’s issues. Her latest achievement is the publication of an oral history book, 'Her Voice, Greek Women and Their Friends', about the personal and professional lives of 42 women living in Australia.
This ground-breaking collection of stories features relatable role models, whose strength and resilience will inspire anyone who reads it. It is aimed to be read by everyone, men and women.
'Life for many of these women has not been easy; starting over in a new country, or born here to migrant parents, with heightened expectations, experiencing bullying, racism, sexism, disengaged partners, domestic violence and mental health issues just to name a few. At points, some lost their way – and their voice. I was inspired to help them find it.'
The women featured in the book, from all walks of life, are academics, educators, entrepreneurs, writers, municipal counsellors, journalists, lawyers, scientists, politicians and more. Selected with a diversity lens in mind, the women featured present an intersectionality of age, class, marital status, sexuality, faith, disability and race, representing different professional and business backgrounds. Everyone will know someone in the book and relate to many of the stories and issues raised. It is a conversation starter.
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