Knights of the Southern Cross—Archbishop’s Dinner 2024

Join the Knights of the Southern Cross Victoria to celebrate the 24th annual Archbishop’s Dinner. The dinner is held each year to raise funds for the Priests Support and Education Fund. This fund was established by the Knights of the Southern Cross to assist in the funding and education of seminarians and the post-ordination education of priests.

Guest speaker: Adjunct Prof Natasha Michael

Adjunct Professor Natasha Michael has trained internationally in palliative care. She completed a fellowship at the National Cancer Centre in Singapore, was awarded an MSc from Kings College in London and a PhD from the University of Notre Dame Australia.

Her research interest is in the area of cancer pain, the importance of individual values and communication in decision-making, and the psycho-existential aspects of patient care.

She is a member of the National Advisory Group of the Littler Sisters of the Poor and a non-executive director with VMCH.

Compere: Mr Bryan Martin OAM

Bryan Martin has been involved in the thoroughbred industry for more than 40 years and has recently retired as one of Australia’s most prominent race callers. He has raced racehorses for more than 30 years with Lindsay Park, Colin Alderson, Lee Freedman, Bart Cummings and John Symons. Bryan has extensive experience in managing racing syndicates. He has called races in every state of Australia, as well as New Zealand, New Guinea, Hong Kong, Dubai, Japan and Canada.

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