In a theatre-style function, Craig Foster AM will speak on reconciliation and independence, The Voice to Parliament and The Republic. Mark O'Reegan will be interviewing Craig.

Craig, former Socceroo, Chairman of the Australian Republican Movement and perpetually active as a human rights advocate, was the NSW nomination for 2023 Australian of the Year. Craig is a strong and energetic "ambassador" for the Australia of the Future.

Chat with Craig and the Gilchrist Foundation team over nibbles and drinks prior the presentation with the bar open after the event.

FUNDS RAISED FROM THIS EVENT WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE A SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP FOR A DISADVANTAGED/DISABLED STUDENT AT GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY OR SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY.

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Following a decorated football career as Australia’s 419th Socceroo and 40th Captain, Craig has become one of Australia’s most respected sportspeople as a broadcaster, social justice advocate and human rights campaigner.

Craig will return home to the Northern Rivers to present on a number of topics including Reconciliation and Independence, The Voice and The Republic.

The Gilchrist Foundation is a new charity supporting educational and sporting scholarships for students of all backgrounds and disadvantage.

We Find, We Fund, We Foster.

The Gilchrist Foundation is engaged throughout Australia and more specifically on the NSW North Coast via our Tertiary Studies Program and our other welfare, educational and sporting activities.

Our mission is to identify eligible students and young sportspeople, assist them with further education or skills through financial assistance, active engagement and mentoring. Our method considers both the value of partnerships with our donors, the effects on and the opportunities presented to our eligible recipients.

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