Community Speaker Series

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All members of the Melbourne Grammar School community, including students, parents, staff and Old Melburnians, are invited to attend our Community Speaker Series events, held each term.

The aim of the Series is to promote an understanding of contemporary social issues across our School community.

Each speaker offers a personal story that demonstrates models of leadership, service and innovation that are important to our School. Our speakers have made a difference across a range of areas, from science and technology to Indigenous Reconciliation.

Previous speakers include:

  • The Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG, eminent jurist and academic
  • Benson Saulo, social entrepreneur
  • Professor Brian Schmidt AC, astrophysicist
  • Eddie Jaku OAM, survivor of war
  • Georgie Harman, CEO, beyondblue
  • Arthur Alla, Reconciliation champion
  • Tim Sharp, artist
  • Fred Chaney AO, social justice leader
  • Marita Cheng, technology entrepreneur
  • General Charles Duke, astronaut
  • Brad Smith, entrepreneur
  • Justin Jones, adventurer
  • Damien Mander, anti-poaching activist
  • Tristan Millar, marathon runner
  • Anna Healey, paralympian
  • Dean Rioli, former AFL player and Indigenous Employment campaigner