Gemma Sisia will return to Australia in February and March 2026 to share the latest updates, stories and inspiring achievements from The School of St Jude in Tanzania.
She will be joined by St Jude’s alum Faith (Class of 2020), an inspiring young entrepreneur, together with Johnson, one of our long-term staff members who is looking forward to meeting you.
Check out our itinerary and event schedule to find out where and when they will be speaking. We look forward to seeing you there!
Diane Petrie
Email
pinjarra@internode.on.net
by 10/2/2026
Meals and bar available at own cost
Nil
David Chu
RSVP here
2-course meal with complimentary Wine or soft drink
$45
Kelsey Jeffreys
RSVP here
Refreshments
$12
Janet Coles
Book at Village reception
Tel: 03 5986 4455
Afternoon tea
Nil
Rhonda Buitenhuis
Email:
rhonda.buitenhuis@gmail.com
Meals and bar available at own cost
Nil
Olivia McGovern
RSVP here
None
Nil
Janine de Paiva
No RSVP necessary
Afternoon tea
Nil
Andrew Lawson
RSVP here
One course meal
$42
Tuesday 17th February 6.30 – 8.30 pm
Bendigo Club, 22 Park Street, Strathdale
Contact: Diane Petrie
Price: Nil (Meals and bar available at own cost)
Tickets: RSVP here by 10/2/2026
Wednesday 18th February 6.00 – 8.00 pm
The Tower Hotel, 686 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn East
Contact: David Chu
Price: $45 – 2-course meal with complimentary wine or soft drink
Tickets: RSVP here
Thursday 19th February 3.30 – 4.30 pm
Jubilee Centre at Trinity College, 119 Hart Street, Colac
Contact: Kelsey Jeffreys
Price: $12 (Refreshments)
Tickets: RSVP here
Friday 20th February 2.00 – 3.00 pm
The Village Glen, 335 Eastbourne Road, Capel Sound
Contact: Janet Coles
Price: Free
Tickets: Book at Village reception, Tel: 03 5986 4455
Monday 23rd February 6.00 – 9.00 pm
San Remo Hotel, 145 Marine Parade, San Remo
Contact: Rhonda Buitenhuis
Price: Nil (Meals and bar available at own cost)
Tickets: RSVP here
Tuesday 24th February 7.00 – 8.00 pm
Santa Maria College, 50 Separation Street, Northcote
Contact: Olivia McGovern
Price: None
Tickets: RSVP here
Wednesday 25th February 2.30 – 3.30 pm
Community Centre, Strathcona Girls Grammar, 34 Scott Street, Canterbury
Contact: Janine de Paiva
Price: Nil (Afternoon tea)
Tickets: No RSVP necessary
Wednesday 25th February 6.00 – 8.15 pm
Holiday Inn and Suites, 40 Ryrie Street, Geelong
Contact: Andrew Lawson
Price: $42 (One course meal)
Tickets: RSVP here
Peter Pearce
Email:
peterpearce48@hotmail.com
Nil
Michelle Smith
RSVP here
Nil
Alan Heighway
RSVP here
Nil
Ray Piper
Email:
lionraypiper@yahoo.com.au
Nil
Robyn Stace
Email:
quota.forstertuncurry.inc@gmail.com
$40
Trish Anderson
Email:
trishanderson@webshield.net.au
Nil
John Fenessey
Email:
dianewalker1945@gmail.com
Nil
Aimee Negri
Email:
aimee_negri@kambala.nsw.edu.au
Nil
Monday 2nd March 6.00 – 8.00 pm
Gosford Golf Club, 22 Racecourse Road, Gosford
Contact: Peter Pearce
Ticket: RSVP here
Price: Nil (Meals and bar available at own cost)
Tuesday 3rd March 6.00 – 7.00 pm
St Vincent's College, Rockwall Crescent, Potts Point
Contact: Michelle Smith
Price: Nil
Tickets: RSVP here
Wednesday 4th March 7.00 – 8.00 pm
Woolooware Shores, 2 Alexander Avenue, Taren Point
Contact: Alan Heighway
Ticket: RSVP here
Price: Nil
Friday 6th March 3.00 – 4.30 pm
Black Head Surf Life Saving Club, 1 Main Street, Black Head
Contact: Ray Piper
Price: Nil (Afternoon tea)
Tickets: RSVP here
Saturday 7th March 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
Sporties, 65 Beach Street, Tuncurry
Contact: Robyn Stace
Ticket: RSVP here
Price: $40 (Smorgasbord Brunch)
Sunday 8th March 7.30 – 8.30 pm
St Agatha’s Parish Hall, 7 Trebor Road, Pennant Hills
Contact: Trish Anderson
Ticket: RSVP here
Price: Nil (Supper provided)
Monday 9th March 7.00 – 8.30 pm
Epping Rotary Community Hall, Corner of Brigg & Blaxland Streets, Epping
Contact: John Fenessey
Price: Nil (Finger food)
Tickets: RSVP here
Tuesday 10th March 6.00 – 7.00 pm
Kambala College, 794 New South Head Road, Rose Bay
Contact: Aimee Negri
Ticket: RSVP here
Price: Nil
Ross Power
Email:
rossgenepower@yahoo.com
by 7/3/2026
$30
Brett Yeats
No RSVP necessary
Nil
Bill Lang
RSVP here
Nil
Wednesday 11th March 6.00 – 8.00 pm
Canberra Deakin Football Club, 3 Grose Street, Deakin
Contact: Ross Power
Price: $30 (Main course)
Tickets: RSVP here (by 7/3/2026)
Thursday 12th March 10.00 – 11.30 am
Community Hall at Woden Valley Uniting Church, 40 Gillies Street, Curtin
Contact: Brett Yeats
Price: Nil (Morning tea)
Tickets: No RSVP necessary
Thursday 12th March 7.30 - 9.00 pm
Tuggeranong Uniting Church, 17 Comrie Street, Wanniassa
Contact: Bill Lang
Price: Nil (Light refreshments)
Tickets: RSVP here
Gary Franks
Email:
grfranks@bigpond.com
Light refreshments
Nil
John Arvier
Email:
john@arvier.com.au
Light supper
Nil
John Anderson
No RSVP necessary
No
Nil
Michael Darbyshire
Email:
johnlehane0177@gmail.com
Main meal
$35
Bill Phillips
Email:
billphillips049@gmail.com
Breakfast
$40
Peter Marer
RSVP here
2 course meal
$65
Letitia De Lima
Email:
info@workforcepartners.com.au
Continental breakfast
$30
Bernadette McShane
TBA
Light refreshments
Nil
Monday 16th March 7.00 – 8.30 pm
Goodlife Community Centre, 100 Buderim Pines Drive, Buderim
Contact: Gary Franks
Price: Nil (Light refreshments)
Tickets: RSVP here
Tuesday 17th March 6.00 – 9.00 pm
Arvier Residence, 7 Long Street West, Graceville
Contact: John Arvier
Ticket: RSVP here
Price: Nil (Light supper provided)
Wednesday 18th March 2.00 – 3.10 pm
Toowoomba Grammar School, 24–60 Margaret Street, Toowoomba
Contact: John Anderson
Ticket: No RSVP necessary
Price: Nil
Wednesday 18th March 6.30 – 8.30 pm
Burke and Wills Hotel, 554 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba
Contact: Michael Darbyshire
Price: $35 (Main meal)
Tickets: RSVP here
Thursday 19th March 6.45 – 8.30 am
United Services Club, 183 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane
Contact: Bill Phillips
Price: $40 – Breakfast
Tickets: RSVP here
Thursday 19th March 6.30 – 8.30 pm
Redlands Sporting Club, Anson Road, Wellington Point
Contact: Peter Marer
Ticket: RSVP here
Price: $65 - 2 course meal
Friday 20th March 6.30 – 8.30 am
Southport Yacht Club, 1 MacArthur Parade, Main Beach
Contact: Letitia De Lima
Price: $30 (Continental breakfast)
Tickets: RSVP here
Friday 20th March 6.30 – 8.30 pm
Womenspace, 11 Second Avenue, Sandgate
Contact: Bernadette McShane
Price: Nil (Light refreshments)
Tickets: TBA
