2026 Roy Bradley Oration

Saara Sabbagh is an Australian Muslim community leader, interfaith advocate, and international speaker with over 30 years' experience advancing social cohesion, faith-based leadership, and community wellbeing. Founder and Chair of Benevolence Australia, with decades of Islamic education, community leadership, and studies in counselling and psychotherapy Saara brings a distinct perspective integrating spiritual wisdom with practical approaches to human flourishing. She is passionate about exploring how faith, compassion, and shared values can strengthen communities and contribute to a more peaceful and interconnected world.

Saara will explore an Islamic ethic of mercy as a moral framework for responding to social fragmentation through care, community and human flourishing.