Rotary Melbourne Weekly Club Meeting - 1 October 2025

Guest Speaker Dr Jennifer Fitzgerald AM, Group CEO St Vincent de Paul Victoria

Topic 'TBA'

Details 12.30 for 12.50 - 2.00pm at No35 Sofitel Melbourne & by ZOOM

Venue No35 Sofitel Melbourne

Award-Winning Leader | Non-Executive Director | Advocate for Social Impact

Join us for a powerful address from Dr Jennifer Fitzgerald AM, a nationally recognised leader in the human services and philanthropic sectors. With decades of experience as a Non-Executive Director across numerous philanthropic and not-for-profit boards, Jennifer brings unmatched insight into purpose-driven leadership, strategic advocacy, and sector reform.

As a values led changemaker Jennifer has led national peak bodies as Chair, CEO, and Director, and has advised State and Federal governments on disability, public policy, and community wellbeing. Her work has shaped lasting impact across Australia’s most critical human service areas.

Honours and Recognition:

Order of Australia Medal (AM) for service to the disability sector
COVID-19 Honour Roll, recognising her outstanding leadership during the pandemic
Telstra Business Woman of the Year (Victoria, 2016)
Winner – Telstra For Purpose & Social Enterprise Award

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from one of Australia’s most respected voices in philanthropy, policy, and social change.