Speeches by Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield
ACSA / IAHSA Joint International Conference, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
E & OE Well thank you so much Geraldine Doogue. And I’ve got to confess I’ve actually had a bit of a crush on Geraldine…
Opening of Fare Cravin’ coffee shop at Fairhaven Services with Lucy Wicks MP
E & OE Thank you so much Lucy for the invitation to be here. Those of you who know Lucy know that she is a…
Speech at the Parliamentary Friends of Carers event
E & OE Well thank you so much Ara, thank you Aunty Agnes for your welcome to us today. Can I acknowledge Sharon Claydon and…
Speech at the opening of St John’s Village
E & OE Well thank you very much Bishop John, and if I could acknowledge you, not only as the Bishop of Wangaratta, but also…
Address to the Committee for Economic Development (CEDA) State of the Nation Conference
E & OE Well thank you very much Speaker Martin, if I could follow the American protocol and continue to call you such. Paul McClintock,…
Speech at opening of Fairway Rise Aged Care, Lindisfarne, Tasmania
Thanks so much Ray, it’s wonderful to be here. And can I just start by acknowledging a few people who I know have been important…
Sod-turning for Opal Aged Care and Stockland’s joint aged care and retirement village project
[Greetings omitted] Can I also single out for special mention two very important groups of people here. Firstly, those who are here who work in…
National Disability Services’ Disability at Work Conference
E&OE Introduction Thank you Vicki for your introduction. And thank you to NDS for inviting me to speak at the Disability at Work conference 2015.I…
Speech to the Committee for Economic Development (CEDA) Disability Employment Agenda Crown Towers Melbourne
Introduction Could I acknowledge: Professor the Hon Stephen Martin, the Chief Executive of CEDA Michael Camilleri, State Director of CEDA Melissa Hamilton, Chief Executive of…
Opening Address to the Applied Behavioural Analysis Today Conference
E & OEGood morning, and thank you very much for inviting me here today. It is a great pleasure to be here with you. Can…
30th International Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease
Thank you Glenn for that introduction. It’s great to see Glenn here in his new role as Alzheimer’s Disease International Chairman elect, following his many…
Address to Disability Employment Australia Leaders’ forum
E & OE Thanks very much Rick. It’s great to be with you all. Can I acknowledge from the outset Donna Faulkner, DEA’s Chairperson. I…
Address to COTA’s Transitioning to the Commonwealth Home Support Programme Conference
E&OE Could I acknowledge Ian Yates, COTA Australia Chief Executive who has partnered with Criterion to put on this conference. One of the reasons I’m…
Launch of Health Direct Australia’s Experience of Ageing Research
Thanks very much Colin. Could I also acknowledge Maureen Robinson, the General Manager of clinical governance, Professor Kath Ryan who looks proud if not expectant…
Address to the 10,000 NDIS participants milestone event NDIS Barwon trial site, Geelong
E & OE Thank you very much Sarah Henderson, and can I also acknowledge Bruce Bonyhady, the Chair of the Agency, David Bowen, the Chief…
Opening Address to National Disability Services’ CEO Conference
NDS’ ‘State of the Sector’ Report Let’s get straight down to business. We do have today the release of the ‘State of the Sector‘ report,…
Speech to the 2014 National Disability Awards, Great Hall, Parliament House Canberra
Ladies and gentlemen, you look magnificent. What a great night. This, for me, is always the highlight of the year. At the outset, can I…
Opening Address to the National Carer Conference 2014, QT Hotel, Surfers Paradise
Introduction Thank you so much Karen and it’s great to be on the Gold Coast, even if my final destination today is Canberra. Friends I…
The Economics of Aged Care, Speech to the Committee for Economic Development (CEDA), Four Seasons Sydney
**check against delivery** Introduction It’s great to be here speaking at my second CEDA event. The first was in Melbourne. It was before our first…
Opening Address to the Commercial Radio Australia National Radio Conference
***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Introduction Well thank you to Joan Warner for that very kind introduction. For those who know Joan will understand, when Joan asks…
Launch of Carers Week 2014, Circular Quay, Sydney
***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove, Her Excellency Lady Cosgrove, Councillor Mant, the National CEO of Carers Australia – Ara,…
Opening Address to JobSupport’s 600 clients milestone event, Venus Reception Centre, Kogarah
***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thanks very much Paul. And ladies and gentlemen what a wonderful afternoon it is. Can I acknowledge at the outset my good…
Opening of Insight Specialist Primary School
***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thanks Alan Lachman and members all of the Insight family. I can well remember the first time I sat down with Alan…
Volunteering – Today’s Imperative
***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Thank you Ralph Devlin QC. And can I acknowledge your work as President of Surf Life Saving Queensland. It’s a great pleasure…
Dementia Care – Core Business for Aged Care
***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** I am very pleased to be here today at the first Ministerial Dementia Forum. And I want to thank you all for…