Breaking the Stigma – Compassion and Empathy in 21st century Australia

Keynote Speaker – the Rev’d Tim Costello AO.

The Reverend Tim Costello AO is one of Australia's most respected community leaders, renowned for ensuring the challenges of global poverty are firmly and consistently on the national agenda.

The director of Ethical Voice, and Executive Director of Micah Australia, Tim was Chief Executive of World Vision Australia (WVA) for 13 years until October 2016, after which he became WVA’s Chief Advocate for two years. Other positions Tim holds are Senior Advisor for the Centre for Public Christianity, Chair of the Community Council of Australia; Chief Advocate of the Thriving Communities Partnership. Tim is a spokesperson for the Alliance for Gambling Reform, which advocates for law reform to prevent harm from poker machine gambling.

Tim will be joined by an expert panel to explore how we can be a compassionate and empathetic community in an increasingly divided world where old stigmas are resurfacing in public debate.

Entry is free and lunch is included.