Testimonials
“A stunning experience as usual but I particularly loved the Carla Zampatti parade.”
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“I have been fortunate enough to attend all ten of the SAMRF Mother’s Day Luncheon and 2022 goes down as the best by far. Thank you all for the most wonderful day. Loved the Carla Zampatti Fashion Parade, the three amazing speakers, the entertainment and to Susan Alberti for being a wonderful inspiration and role model to all mothers.”
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“Wonderful day, quality function that ran seamlessly. The fashion parade was wonderful and added a touch of class to the already fantastic event. Looking forward to the 11th Susan Alberti Mother’s Day Lunch in 2023! Thank you we all had a wonderful day. Well done Elda for all the work that goes into these events.”
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“An absolutely wonderful event, the best yet. Thank you Sue xx”
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“Loved the fashion parade. Great surprise!”
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“Well done, Susan. Keep on keeping on. You are an inspiration to many.”
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“Excellent luncheon- menu well chosen – venue staff very attentive- speakers were concise, entertaining and informative- lovely.”
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“It was my first time to Susan’s Mother’s Day lunch, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. So well put together!”
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“Very inspirational and moved me to donate more.”
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“The meal was delicious. The fashion show was remarkable.”
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“Very well organized very impressed.”
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“Very enjoyable and inspiring event”
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“An enjoyable afternoon for a great cause.”
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“Always enjoy this function and am blown away by the talent and dedication of all involved. Thank you.”
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“What a wonderful day, and what you do concerning the research is amazing.”
Guest
Such a wonderful afternoon learning more about the incredible work of this foundation. So impressed and looking forward to supporting you again. Brilliant work Susan and team and Leona. Regards Leanne James
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It was great to have strong inspiring women as guest speakers.
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Loved the afternoon. It was wonderful. A terrific room of delightful people. Excellent guest speakers. Craig Willis was a delight as MC and Susan Alberti is a national treasure!!!
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Had a great time. Thank you and best luck with fund raising for a worthy cause!
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Most enjoyable luncheon. Looking forward to next year.
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The luncheon was so much fun and inspirational. My guest and I were quite emotional when Dr Elaine Sanij presented – what a truly remarkable person. We reflected on the year that was with Sally, smiled and were inspired by Susan and laughed with the entertainer Wendy. We bought the book, made a donation, we are following on social media and looking forward to next year’s event. We are not football fans but you have even got us interested in following the AFLW! The event exceeded expectations and we hope it was a financial success for the foundation. Congratulations to all involved.
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A wonderful lunch with inspiring speakers, excellent entertainment and a lovely convivial feel in the room. Thoroughly enjoyed. Well done!!
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Lovely day can’t get anything better than women supporting women fantastic day.
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“It was really nice to hear of the different experiences of people who are working towards a human cause.”
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“Fantastic morning. Really positive outcomes and initiatives. I would be interested to attend again next year.”
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“It was a great event, with very interesting and varied speakers and panel. Lauren’s speech was interesting and succinct – with basic points repeated for the audience’s benefit. The food and drinks were delicious and reinforced the topic.”
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“This was my first attendance at such an event. I found the experience to be informative and inspiring. Inspiring not only in terms the content of the messages delivered by the wonderful speakers but in the support shown and connections formed through talking to the other attendees.”
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“Quality event with some good take away messages.”
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“Great event and fabulous venue. The food was delicious, and the speakers were inspiring.”
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“Great event. Well done!”
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“It was an informative enjoyable afternoon. Susan is absolutely inspiring.”
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“I look forward to the next event.”
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“It was a great experience.”
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“I had a lovely time and thought the event was very well run. I enjoyed the food; the company and the speakers were excellent.”
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“The event had a lovely feel to it and I enjoyed hearing the researcher’s story, and about her work.”
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“Great event for a great cause.”
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“A delightful and informative function. A lovely group of people. Most aspects were well thought through and executed. Susan is an inspiration!”
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“Thank you for the invite. It was a very enjoyable occasion for a wonderful cause.”
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“I thoroughly enjoyed the guest speaker and found her story inspirational. We brought some of our students and for young females to see and hear from such a great female role model in science was so great.”
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“Well formulated programme of speeches, entertainment & dining. Formal setting offset by ambient mood was enjoyable & event completed in a timely manner.”
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“Great Lunch and amazing inspiration, It was my first time and I had a magical time Thank you.”
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“This was the first time that I have attended the Mother’s Day Luncheon. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience, made more so by knowing that we were supporting such a worthy cause.”
Guest
“Fantastic panel and event, great to see the candid comments of the panellists and the support for AFLW in the room.”
Guest
“Great way to start the day.”
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“Enjoyable and the panel was very good.”
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“Thank you for organising such a great event. I particularly liked the panel discussion. It was passionate and interesting, not a bunch of people paying lip service. It’s great to see the change in participation rates for women and girls in sport.”
Guest
“Really interesting panel discussion. Structure of the morning was good in terms of enough time to chat and then listen to the speakers.”
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“The panel was fantastic, blew me away! Made the whole morning worthwhile.”
Guest
“Expectation is relatively high as SAMRF events are always superb quality and insightful speakers. This year’s AFLW breakfast was a standout!”
Guest
“Brilliant morning! Keep up the great work.”
Guest
“Love the Mother’s Day Luncheon. The guest speakers are wonderful, and I always run into people I know or that I have met the previous year. It was great to see some men attending this year Well done to Sue and her team.”
Guest
“Was such a lovely and memorable occasion. Beautiful food and venue, wonderful and interesting guest, very moving and inspiring speakers. Thank you, Susan, and team – it felt a real honour to attend.”
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“I had a wonderful day, it was a fantastic event, everyone should be congratulated on putting this together.”
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“Thank you for the incredible work you all do for women in research.”
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“It was the first time we attended the luncheon. We all had an enjoyable afternoon being amongst women who are both inspiring and motivational.”
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“This year’s guest speaker was truly inspirational. It was an honour to hear her story. Thank you for such a wonderful ambassador for our students.”
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“This event was inspiring and worthwhile. We hope the tradition will continue for years to come!”
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“Enjoy coming each year. The Guest Speaker was fabulous. So real and inspiring. Whilst achieving so much individually acknowledged the many people- woman that helped her along the way.”
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“Fantastic event.”
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“Great and insightful event. Thank you.”
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A great event for a very worthy cause
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A fantastic event – delicious food, great to hear from Susan, and a wonderful speech by Louise from SVI. Grateful to be a part of.
Guest
This event is an absolute must on my calendar and on many of my friends’ calendars. The concept of raising funds to support a female researcher to continue her vital work whilst she does other vital work (i.e., Caring for young family) has attracted interest from other industry also and SVI are seen to be a trailblazer in this area. Louise Purton is remarkable with her warmth and intelligence resulting in almost not a dry eye in the place. And finally, Susan Alberti is an inspiring woman and I love that the event had so many women in football attending. It was a fabulous celebration of women in Australia’s two great pillars: medical research and sport. Congratulations to the foundation, SVI and all the amazing hardworking volunteers.
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It was an amazing event, the first of its kind that I have attended.
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Wonderful Mother’s Day Luncheon everything is what I expected Susan Alberti is a great host. Hope to be able to attend next year. THANK YOU.
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A great event!
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I have attended all Mothers’ Day luncheons so far and have been impressed with each one.
Guest
This is the second time I have attended this special lunch. I think the organisers should be proud of the event. It was outstanding and most enjoyable.
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I am awaiting Susan Alberti’s autobiography. I will be the first in line. I think she is a very inspirational person.
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Thank you. A wonderful experience overall.
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Really enjoyable breakfast. I will happily attend next year.
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Just a lovely event great location and a fun morning. Thank you to the organisers for a wonderful morning.
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Great morning. Uplifting.
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It was a wonderful event and a great celebration of women in football. The audience comprised an outstanding representation of leaders In sport.
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I love the SAMRF Women in Football Charity Breakfast!
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Great event, I will come again!
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“A truly excellent event. Should be an annual feature on the footy calendar, focusing on women in football. Well done all involved. Made watching the women’s game the next night more personal.”
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“Entertaining, enjoyable, great presenters and great experience.”
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“A very warm and convivial atmosphere for such a large room and such a big group. Excellent pace and hosting, particularly Libby Gore – simply outstanding.”
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“A very well organised and most enjoyable day. It is always an honour attending this luncheon. Such a worthy cause.”
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“Warm thanks to the hard work of Elda and the team, to wonderful Susan Alberti for an incredible event. I was placed at a table of great women who have done work for the Foundation, and we enjoyed each other’s company and made many great new connections. There was a great warmth to the event – a personal touch that made it extra special this year. Thank you for the important work you do supporting women in science — may it never end! Warm thanks, Pat Burke, Philanthropy Australia and the Melbourne Women’s Fund”
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“A great event and thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you for all your great work.”
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“Better balance this year.”
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“Enjoyed the luncheon very much, speeches & guests all went very smoothly, have been to all of them & hope to continue.”
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“An enjoyable event.”
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“Fantastic event for a great cause.”
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“Great atmosphere and wonderful people.”
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“It is a privilege for our staff, and student leaders, to listen to inspirational women speak about their life and experiences and the opportunities afforded by SVI through Susan Alberti in encouraging women to embrace motherhood and working in medical research.”
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“Wonderful event, it was a pleasure to be there.”
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“Hi ‘Dansu’ girls, when I say ‘met expectation’, I’m not sure that covers my views. You always do such an amazing job, so I have just come to expect that! I thought the lunch was the best yet, the vibes in the room were excellent, warm and happy. The guest speaker was fabulous; I can’t wait to see whom you come up with next year, all the speakers over the last 4 years have been amazing. I love that they have spoken about themselves and their backgrounds, such a contrast to their usual public speeches and so appropriate for Mother’s Day. Sue looked beautiful as usual. I love watching her race around the room greeting everyone, she’ll be running marathons next! Congratulations to you all on a great event.”
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“Empowering Lunch.”
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