To all of our valued supporters, We would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Safe New Year. – From the Team at Susan Alberti Medical Research Foundation Please place the following events in your 2016 diary! SAMRF Women in Football Breakfast – Friday 4 March, 2016 SAMRF Mother’s Day Luncheon – Thursday 5 May, 2016
On July 14 Susan Alberti was part of a special panel discussion at the Australian Women’s Leadership Symposium held at the Park Hyatt in Melbourne. The panel discussed ‘managing conflict’, with Sue giving her insights into how she has handled difficult situations through her successful business and philanthropic career.
On July 4 Susan Alberti hosted the pre-match Western Bulldogs function at Ethihad Stadium. In her speech Sue conveyed the thoughts and prayers of the Bulldogs community toward the Adelaide Football Club and the family of Phil Walsh. “The tragedy of last week will never be forgotten, but in times like these the football community … Continued
On June 21 Susan Alberti was privileged to be the guest speaker at Mount Eliza Football Club’s inaugural ladies lunch. “I was pleased to share with the crowd my life experiences and in particular my views on the world of Australian Rules Football,” Sue said. She is pictured with members of the committee.
On May 7 the 2015 Susan Alberti Medical Research Foundation Mother’s Day lunch was held at Leonda on the Yarra. Guest speaker Dr Judith Slocombe provided an inspirational speech about her life and experiences and congratulated SVI and Susan Alberti on encouraging women to embrace motherhood and working in medical research. The Susan Alberti Medical … Continued
On April 22 Susan Alberti was pleased to be part of a special night celebrating the contribution of Western Chances to Melbourne’s west. “Terry Bracks and her team have done a marvelous job in promoting achievement and excellence among young people in the western suburbs,” Sue said. “I am delighted to support their work which … Continued
On April 20 Susan Alberti had the privilege of presenting jumpers to women selected to represent the Western Bulldogs Football Club in this year’s two all-female matches against the Melbourne Football Club. Sue said she was proud that the concept was being embraced so readily by the AFL and the broader community. “We are going … Continued
On April 18 Susan Alberti was proud to unfurl the Footscray VFL 2014 Premiership flag at Whitten Oval. Sue has also been appointed President of the VFL Club by Peter Gordon, a very proud day for a lifelong bulldogs supporter. “With football returning to Whitten Oval, our club continues to grow and prosper,” Sue said.
On March 28 Susan Alberti was special guest of honour for Gilmore College of Girls 90th birthday celebrations. The school, which began life in 1925 as Footscray Domestic Arts School, is a shining example of educational excellence in Melbourne’s west. “As someone who takes a special interest in the health, education and well being of … Continued
On March 25 Susan Alberti was a special guest speaker at Kananook Primary School, addressing the school assembly and presenting the school leaders a commemorative badge. “I was delighted to speak with more than 200 students, teachers and parents about the importance of enjoying your primary school years, making friends and learning,” Sue Alberti said. … Continued