Conference Speakers

Rotary Past District Governor in 2014/2015. A award winning Magician and in 2022, was voted the top variety artist in the country by the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand, and our Master of Ceremonies.

Clare Pearson is the CEO of Little Wings, psychologist, author, and keynote speaker passionate about children’s welfare, community impact, leadership, and not-for-profit innovation.

Sarah Brown AM is the Chief Executive Officer of Purple House and a nationally recognised leader in Indigenous health and remote healthcare in Australia.

One of Australia's leading victims' rights advocates, Martha Jabour OAM has dedicated more than 30 years to supporting families affected by homicide and driving lasting reform for victims of crime.

Professor Jennie Hudson, Director of Research at the Black Dog Institute and Professor at UNSW Sydney, is a leading expert in child and adolescent mental health, specialising in the prevention and treatment of childhood anxiety.

Gregory North is an award-winning entertainer, speaker, who combines humour, storytelling and audience participation to deliver memorable and thought-provoking presentations.

Technology changes and challenges how we communicate, engage, and act. Understand the essentials of AI, the risks and opportunities for service clubs, and tools to apply today.

Rotary Community Leader Richie Goddard is a passionate advocate for community leadership, inclusion, and positive culture.

Noel Trevaskis OAM is a Past Rotary International Director and former Chairman of Australian Rotary Health. Drawing on his personal journey of Mental Health and decades of Rotary leadership.

Peter Gleeson is the Co-Founder of AMPE Foundation, a Rotarian with the Rotary Club of Botany Randwick, and a passionate advocate for education, equity and community empowerment in Uganda.

Michele is the 2026–2027 Rotary District Governor for Rotary District 9685, community leader, Mental Health First Aid facilitator, and a passionate advocate for connection, leadership, and community impact.

David Marr FAHA is a respected investigative journalist for more than four decades, author of best selling books and political commentator. A multi Walkley Award-winning writer.

David Hirsch, peacebuilder, barrister and Rotary leader, speaking at the 2027 Rotary District 9685 Conference in Mudgee, NSW.

Cristina Benedek is a Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholar and international Global development leader.whose Rotary scholarship became the catalyst for a distinguished career.

Meet Haran Ramachandran OAM, Rotary District 9685 Governor-Elect in 26-27 and passionate Rotary Foundation leader. He will serve as your District 9685 Governor in 27-28 and will share his vision at the conference.