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The Remarkable Sir Hubert Wilkins
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Monina Gilbey: Changing Courses - Biodiversity Management
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I was on Gardening Australia last year - it may be useful for you to know what I'll be talking about: https://www.abc.net.au/gardening/how-to/changing-courses/105844276
Voices From the Past
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Helen whose topic is "Voices From The Past", is an author and historian who will be speaking about how the Murray River was harnessed through the use of locks and barrages.
Psychology of Corporate Culture
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Water a Key Resource in South Australia
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Karlene is a prominent expert in water policy and climate resilience, with over 30 years' experience across government, private sector, and international development. As South Australia’s Water Ambassador and former Minister for Water Security and the River Murray, she led major reforms during the Millennium Drought, including the $1.83 billion Adelaide Desalination Plant and the Water for Good strategy.
A key negotiator of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, Karlene has supported water governance and capacity building throughout Asia via the Australian Water Partnership and International Centre for Water Resources Management. She has been active in global climate dialogues at multiple COP events, focusing on Indigenous knowledge, water governance, and resilient systems.
In addition to her advocacy, she holds leadership roles as Chair of WaterAid Australia, Cancer Council South Australia, and the CRC for Solving Antimicrobial Resistance. Her advisory expertise is sought by CSIRO and other organizations. Committed to inclusive water policy, Karlene champions the integration of community and ecosystem needs into water management, emphasizing that “climate change is water change.”
We will also hear from a Support Speaker, our sponsored secondary student, Grace Fuller, who attended 10 days at the National Youth Science Forum held recently in Canberra.
True Crime: Impact on Community
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Stephen Pallaras, KC, was the SA Director of Public Prosecutions, a Defence
Counsel, Prosecutor and Supreme Court Judge. Internationally, he was
involved in bringing some of the biggest global Drug King Pins to trial. In a
single year, he successfully prosecuted 11 murder cases, has a solid record of
not having lost a major case. In short, Stephen is one of the most experienced
criminal lawyers in Australia.
Stephen will expand on the link between Laws and the impact on our communities.
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet some new people, have a chat, share stories, and hear from Special Guest Speaker, Stephen Pallaras
