Annual Report 2018–19

Leaders shaping

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03. About Us Our mission is to invest in outstanding Australians General Sir John Monash: A man for all times from all fields of endeavour who demonstrate 04. Message from the Chairman remarkable qualities of leadership and have the ability to deliver outcomes and inspire others 05. The Year in Review for the benefit of Australia. The General Sir John Monash Foundation was 06. 182 John Monash Scholars established in 2001 with an initial contribution from the Australian Federal Government together 07. 2019 Selection Analysis with further contributions from corporate supporters and private donors. 08. 2019 Scholarship Selection Its purpose is to raise funds for, and to administer, 09. 2019 John Monash Scholars Australia’s own postgraduate scholarships—the John Monash Scholarships—to foster leadership, 12. Where Are They Now? expertise and international networks, as well as build Australia’s capabilities for the future. 15. Scholars Returned to Australia The John Monash Scholarships are amongst in the Last Year the most important postgraduate scholarships currently available in Australia. Image: Group portrait of senior officers of the Australian Imperial Force at 16. Impact Victoria Barracks. Lieutenant General Sir John Monash is pictured in the front row. January 1920. Source: AWM A03083.

19. Scholar Collaborations The John Monash Scholars General Sir John Monash was recognised as a great leader on the 20. Events and Activities To date, the General Sir John Monash Foundation has awarded battlefields of northern France in the First World War. 182 Scholarships. These John Monash Scholars come from a diverse range of disciplines, possess a distinct capacity for leadership However, this seminal role was only part of his enduring legacy. He 22. Governance and are making significant contributions to Australia’s future was an outstanding scholar, engineer, public servant and civic leader as scientists, academics, artists, business leaders, entrepreneurs, – founding member of community bodies such as Rotary, as well 24. Foundation Members lawyers and policy experts. as the driving force behind the ANZAC commemorations and the remarkable repatriation of around 160,000 Australian troops; newly 25. Foundation Volunteers trained with professional and trade skills acquired in France and England while waiting for their safe passage to Australia.

26. Financial Highlights He is an inspiration to all Australians and the guiding spirit of the Foundation. 28. Thank You 30. Partners and Supporters 2018 marks the Centenary of General Sir John Monash Knighthood

On 12th August 1918, four days after the Allied offensive against the Germans at Amiens, Lieutenant General Sir John Monash was made a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath by King George V at Château de Bertangles in France. This was the first time in 200 years that a British monarch had knighted a military commander on the battlefield.

“A square of carpet had been arranged in the centre of the piazza and on it stood a small table, a footstool, and a drawn sword. The King then had my name called and I stepped up before him and, at his behest, knelt and received the accolade of knighthood, and, when he had bidden me rise, he presented me with the insignia of a Knight Commander of the Bath. He shook hands most warmly and made me a little speech, commending my work and that of the Australian troops.”

War letters of General Monash, France, 14 August 1918

Image: Lieutenant General Sir John Monash Being Knighted by His Majesty King George V, France, 12 Aug 1918; State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV) Collection. Source: Museums Victoria. The ordnance shown in the background is captured material brought back from the vicinity of Warfusee-Abancourt; it was captured on 8 August by Australian troops. 03 Message from the Chairman The Year in Review

This year has been a year of great financial support The Scholar Advisory The year covered by this report has a recurring theme His Excellency General the and recognition for the Foundation. We have been Committee has been of consolidation and steady growth as we continue to Honourable David Hurley AC recognised with significant new perpetual funding operating effectively with develop and refine our operations, increase the DSC (Retd) became our Patron commitments from the Federal Government, the scholar engagement around dynamic connectedness of our Alumni and welcome in Chief most recently, State Government of Victoria and the Lee Liberman the world enhanced by the support of new donors and funding. We have following his succession of Charitable Foundation. We have also received regular gatherings both expanded the team and our working space, met our General the Honourable Sir among scholars and with Peter Cosgrove AK CVO MC substantial scholarships from Tim Fairfax AO and goals to enhance many of our operational processes the broader Australian (Ret) as Governor-General of Gandel Philanthropy, specifically for support of community world-wide, and moved the needle on our funding. You will find the Commonwealth of the arts. including with Consuls in the following pages evidence of the great work the Australia. We were fortunate General, Ambassadors and John Monash Scholars are doing and we celebrate that His Excellency was our business leaders, many of their many achievements. Aside from public awards guest of honour at the whom are executives from and listed publications, we hear regularly from our announcement ceremony for The nation recently lost two great leaders: firstly the passing of our corporate supporters Scholars who are all studying and working hard, the 2019 Scholars in December former Prime Minister Bob Hawke AC in May and then Tim Fischer based overseas. The 2018 at the Opera House, so he AC in August. We were thrilled that the Federal Government chose to kicking their wide range of goals, immersed in Foundation values these exciting research and sending through regular is already very familiar with donate two perpetual scholarships within the Foundation in honour important relationships as the Foundation. We look of these great Australian leaders and proud that we have been we continue to establish progress reports that always make us proud. forward to introducing him to recognised as the avenue through which the nation commemorates our global presence, with the 2020 Scholars in the new the lives and achievements of great leaders. We are sure that each so many outstanding year at our traditional man would have been very proud to have talented young people scholars participating and Presentation Ceremony. Alumni Community pursuing careers for the benefit of the nation, in their name and contributing to the academic discourse and research at many carrying on their legacy. One can have no better commemoration The Foundation values greatly the patronage of our Governors and the prestigious universities across the world. Our growing Alumni community goes from strength to strength with than a perpetual investment in human capital. Governor-General and the national engagement these relationships 182 Scholars worldwide. Regardless of whether they have returned to enhance. We look forward to developing these new partnerships and We are looking forward to the next Global John Monash Scholars Australia or are still studying and working overseas, the connectedness Bob Hawke AC, like General Sir John Monash was a leader not afraid sharing the pleasure of introducing new and past scholars and their Symposium in Melbourne in December 2019 which will be kindly of the community is strengthened through both informal and formal to take on a challenge and a great believer in higher education and progress over the years ahead. hosted by the University of Melbourne and expect a substantial occasions. The Scholar Advisory Committee plays an effective the power of knowledge which should be utilised for the benefit number of scholars to participate, including Alumni from across of the nation. Similarly, Tim Fischer AC reflected the values that facilitation role for the community including proactive mentoring of Australia and overseas. This robust engagement of our scholar The Year Ahead we hold dear within the Foundation. He was a founding member the new Scholars from the Alumni. We have found improvements community is greatly facilitated by the important funding provided made to the website and social media platforms have facilitated of the Foundation, served on the Board for a short period and as Our annual program is always comprehensive with the cycle of by our Alumni Ambassadors. It is key to enhancing cohesion across connectivity supporting and enhancing Scholar collaborations. Chairman of the Promotions Committee, remaining a devoted our scholar community as we grow in numbers and facilitating announcing and inducting the new cohort of Scholars; the preparation advocate and supporter of the Foundation. He was an expert on collaboration among Scholars. It is this ‘network’ effect of scholars, and management of the applications and the many layered selection John Monash himself and his extensive research on the history and across disciplines and their exchange of ideas that we think is a New HQ and the Team process; the general business of fundraising and funds management achievement of the man culminated in the publication of his book and ensuring meaningful engagement across our stakeholders special benefit to the nation that the Foundation can provide. We began this financial year in our charming new home, made possible Maestro John Monash: Australia’s Greatest Citizen General in 2014. including Supporters and Scholars. through the generous gift of the Bennelong Foundation as part of their He also dedicated considerable energy to a campaign to elevate In this year we sadly farewelled two of the Foundations earliest granting program. We are still in the beautiful heritage listed In the year ahead we look forward to the 2019 John Monash Scholars posthumously General Monash to the rank of Field Marshall. champions in addition to Tim Fischer AC: George Polites AC CBE Bennelong House but have moved from the Ground Floor up to the Global Symposium in December. The Symposium, our first to be held MBE in February and Michael Robinson AO in March. We will Second. We now have a lovely outlook through four large windows in Australia, will be hosted by the University of Melbourne. It will be This past financial year has therefore been a strong one for the always be thankful for their great friendship and contribution onto the plane trees of Queen Street as well as double the space we had a great illustration of the potency of the community with over 70 Foundation. Our perpetual endowment has had solid growth, the to the establishment and growth of the Foundation. collective Chairman’s Circle fund and Universities’ Consortia fund downstairs: two offices, reception area and a separate meeting room Scholars expected to participate from across the globe. The intention which was desperately needed. each provided multiple scholarships and our operational budget has Looking to the future we are on a clear and steady path as the is to alternate the location of this important meeting of Scholarly minds between an overseas location and Australia. With many more benefitted from support through the Bennelong Foundation which Foundation matures and more Scholars return. Scholar news We share the floor with the Bennelong Foundation and so are fortunate Alumni now returned home, rotating destinations will enable broader has given us pro bono accommodation with increased space on the in detail can be found in the following pages. The Foundation to have wonderful neighbours as well. We are most grateful for this involvement and allow us to include our University Consortia members top floor in Bennelong House, our home since 2009. is extremely well served by our CEO, Annemarie Rolls and her substantial support and very happy in our new home. excellent, small but dedicated team and by an engaged and diverse as well as other supporters in the discourse and related presentations. This year we welcomed 17 new scholars to the Foundation from over board. At the end of 2019, Dr Jane Wilson who has been on the board This year we welcomed Bianca Moore to the Foundation in the role of A following public lecture will be held in March 2020, also hosted 300 applicants. This cohort comprises 9 women and 8 men who will for 9 years and chairs our Investment, Audit and Risk Committee, Director, Operations and Donor Engagement. Bianca comes to us with by the University of Melbourne. be addressing challenges in a wide variety of subject areas including over 15 years’ experience in philanthropy, CSR, business development has sadly decided to step down. We are very grateful for all her We continually work to facilitate collaboration opportunities for security and conflict, alternative energy, regenerative medicine, and social impact strategy, across the corporate and not-for-profit dedication and support. Scholars across all sectors and creating professional development remote healthcare, tropical medicine, urban planning, ethical supply sectors. Although currently working part-time she has made a opportunities for them. With our goal to build the scholarship chains, biomedical engineering and complex law reform. We are We remain as always deeply grateful for the generosity and wisdom substantial difference to the capacity of the team and enhanced our endowment to $50 million by 2025 we will also be focused on strategic confident that they will make great contributions to their particular of our volunteers across the country who support our selection productive dynamic. development. Fortunately we have a dedicated team and a deeply fields as practitioners and leaders. process, our pro bono partners and government, individual and engaged Board with so much to be done. corporate donors who trust in our mission. The Scholars continue The formal presentation ceremony for the 2019 Scholars in February Patronage to inspire us all. Our dedication to invest in outstanding Australians, to foster leadership was the last one presided over by General the Honourable Sir This year we have three new Patrons across the country and look and expertise and be key contributors to a bright future for Australia, Peter Cosgrove AK CVO MC (Retd) as Governor-General of the forward to developing our relationships with them all. inspires all of us at the Foundation as does the invaluable support of Commonwealth of Australia and our Patron in Chief. We are our donors and volunteers who make it possible for us to fulfil our very grateful for his committed engagement and support of the The Honourable Kim Beazley AC Governor of Western Australia mission. We hope that reading about our work and the achievements of Foundation which goes back to his time as Chairman from 2006 to accepted our request for patronage in December 2018 and we look the John Monash Scholars in the pages that follow will inspire you also. 2009. He has presented the scholarship awards to new scholars at forward to introducing him to the 2020 West Australian Scholars in four ceremonies at the Shrine of Remembrance and we are grateful November 2019. In June 2019, New South Wales Governor, the that Lady Cosgrove accompanied him on each occasion. We look Ms Jillian Segal AO Honourable Margaret Beazley AO QC formally became a Patron and forward to an association and friendship long into the future and Chairman will host the new 2020 New South Wales Scholars at a reception also have honoured him and Lady Cosgrove on the cover of this in November. Annual Report. Ms Annemarie Rolls Chief Executive Officer 04 05 182 John Monash Scholars 2019 Selection Analysis

Location of 2019 applicants 304 58 2 (OVERSEAS) Applications submitted 100 13 62 28 4 18 109 12 First round interviews 77 32 (ACT) 73 1 40 83 99 6 National interviews

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UK 100 Massachusetts Institute INSEAD Fountainebleau University Degrees held by State Fields of study 182 of Technology Karlsuhe/GFZ Potsdam 2019 John Monash of 2019 applicants University of Cambridge New England Conservatory Sciences Po Tinbergen Institute applicants Imperial College, London Scholarships awarded of Music University of Copenhagen London School of Economics New York University Australian Catholic University 5 VIC Arts, Design & Music 20 London School of Health & Uppsala University Scripps Institute, California Australian National University 39 ACT Tropical Medicine Business 23 Stanford University Kings College, London Asia 4 Bond University 4 QLD The New School Computer Science, 405 University of Oxford Central Queensland University 2 QLD University of Chicago China European International Artificial Intelligence Salford University University of California, Berkeley Business School (CEIBS) Charles Darwin University 1 NT and Cyber Security 2 Total scholars years University College, London Yale University INSEAD Singapore Charles Sturt University 2 NSW Domestic Policy

Tsinghua University Curtin University 12 WA & Economics 24 USA 62 Europe 13 Deakin University 6 VIC Education & Arizona State University Canada 2 Federation University 1 VIC Education Policy 6 2.23 California Institute of Technology AgroParisTech(ENGREF) University of Calgary Columbia University Erasmus University Rotterdam Flinders University 7 SA Foreign Policy & University of Toronto International Relations 31 Average years of Duke University ETH Zurich Griffith University 13 QLD Scholarships awarded Georgetown University European University James Cook University 1 QLD History & Humanities 25 Harvard University Graduate Institute of NZ 1 International & Development La Trobe University 2 VIC Law 54 Johns Hopkins University University of Otago Studies (Geneva) Macquarie University 5 NSW Literature 8 Monash University 58 VIC 66 Medical Research & Fields of study Murdoch University 6 WA Health Policy 29 Scholars returned Queensland University of Technology 4 QLD Medicine 11 to Australia Medicine & Health 36 Science & Technology 14 Arts 15 RMIT University 8 VIC Social Science 19 Clinical Research Chemistry Fine Art & Curation Southern Cross University 1 VIC Indigenous Health Cosmology & Particle Physics Filmmaking Swinburne University of Technology 1 VIC STEM (Biology Scholars by state & Conservation) 8 Public Health Plant Biology Journalism University of Adelaide 40 SA Infectious Diseases Microbiology Musicology & Composition STEM (Chemistry) 3 ACT 21 University of Canberra 2 ACT Bioinformatics Quantum Mechanics & Physics Language & Literature University of Melbourne 57 VIC STEM (Engineering) 21 NSW 47 Geophysics Law 30 Environmental Hydrology Education 5 University of New England 4 NSW STEM (Physics & NT 3 Mathematics) 13 University of New South Wales 33 NSW Australian Law International Law Education Policy Qld 21 Economics & Finance 16 University of Newcastle 2 NSW Sustainability 7 Family and Domestic Violence Leadership SA 19 Law Consumer Finance & Tax Macroeconomics Early Childhood Education University of Notre Dame 6 WA Tas 5 Law Human Rights Law Entrepreneurship Social Impact University of Queensland 38 QLD Microfinancing Mathematics 4 University of South Australia 5 SA Social Science 25 Vic 48 Algebraic geometry University of Sydney 57 NSW Sustainability 7 WA 18 International Development Analytic number theory University of Tasmania 12 TAS International Relations Conservation Mathematical Biology University of Technology Sydney 6 NSW Politics & Public Policy Climate Change & Environment University of Western Australia 20 WA Urban Planning Defence 4 17 University of Western Sydney 2 NSW Humanities 5 Cyber Security University of Wollongong 3 NSW Engineering & Scholarships awarded Infrastructure 21 Anthropology Archaeology Autonomous Vehicles History & Philosophy Artificial Intelligence Civil, Structural & Mining Indigenous Studies Military Strategy Energy, Land & Water Resource Linguistics Sound 06 Environmental 07 2019 Scholarship Selection 2019 John Monash Scholars

Dustin Barter Melissa-Ann Gillies Dr Brendan Jones Australian Universities’ Consortium Roth/Segal John Monash Harvard Scholar Chairman’s Circle John Monash Scholar John Monash Scholar Master of Public Policy, Harvard University PhD in Regenerative Medicine, PhD in Development Studies, University College London University of Cambridge Melissa-Ann has a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (International Relations) Brendan graduated from the University Dustin completed a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New South Wales. She of Melbourne as Valedictorian of the (Honours) from Swinburne University of is a Management Consultant at McKinsey MBBS/BMedSc Class of 2010. He is a Royal Technology and an MPhil in Development & Company, where her work has focused on Australasian College of Surgeons advanced Studies from the University of Cambridge. strategy and regulatory reform in the public trainee in Paediatric Surgery with a focus He worked on refugee issues in Australia sector – both in Australia and the United on major congenital abnormalities. Many of before spending the past decade supporting Kingdom. Her ambition is to meaningfully these anomalies lead to life-shortening organ social change movements in Asia and East reform social policy in Australia. In failure. Brendan will undertake Doctoral Africa, most recently based in Somalia. particular, she is interested in designing and studies in intestinal organ engineering at 2019 John Monash Scholars at the Presentation Ceremony at Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne Dustin is motivated by many inspiring implementing policy interventions to reduce University College London, Great Ormond From left: Melissa-Ann Gillies, Alexander Makarowsky, Sarah Schwartz, Michaela Taylor-Williams, Minh-Quan Nguyen, people defying adverse situations and to the incidence and impact of long-term Street Institute of Child Health. The aim of his Kay Song, Hugh Utting, Zoe Bush, Ashlee Uren, Jessie Smith, Freya Jansens, Captain William Leben, Dr William Mitchell. this end will pursue a PhD in Development welfare dependency. Melissa-Ann will study research is to develop techniques to produce Absent: Dr Brendan Jones, Dr Georgia Walker, Maris Tebecis, Dustin Barter. Studies at the University of Cambridge. for a Master of Public Policy at the Harvard organs on demand from the patient’s own He hopes his research and advocacy will Kennedy School, focusing on political and stem cells, providing the child with a durable improve the effectiveness of Australia’s aid in economic development. and functionally-matched replacement The John Monash Scholarship selection process The subsequent six-week period was a very busy and exciting time supporting civil society in fragile countries, organ. Brendan plans to return to Australia is integral to the Foundation’s work. It follows for the Foundation. From August 30th until the September 26th, 2018, which is critical to advancing peace and with the skills to translate these cutting-edge a framework of governance designed to ensure the Foundation ran panels in every State and Territory, including justice. therapies from the laboratory bench to the an enriching experience for each applicant as two in both NSW and Victoria, and one by video conference for treatment of Australian children. it evaluates excellence in their chosen fields, candidates already overseas at the time of applying. evidence of leadership and the potential to The first round of interviews concluded on September 26th and 40 contribute to a better Australia. candidates progressed to the national (and final) round of interviews. The national panels were held over two days in Melbourne and two days in Sydney. These four days were generously hosted by Allens international law firm, longstanding supporters of the Foundation. To ensure we reach the widest pool of potential applicants, a In 2018, 17 outstanding John Monash Scholars were selected across a Freya Jansens comprehensive marketing campaign is conducted many months diverse range of disciplines, all with a deep commitment and vision Roden Cutler NSW John Monash Scholar prior to applications officially opening. This includes presentations for making a positive contribution to the future of our nation. The Master of Business Administration, held in universities around the country by Foundation staff and John selection of Scholars would not be possible without the volunteered Zoe Bush University of Oxford Monash Alumni and direct promotion by various industry bodies time and expertise of our online reviewers, first and national round Zelman Cowen John Monash Scholar Captain William Leben and government organisations. The Foundation also hosts webinars Freya has a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from interview Panel Chairs, Panellists and the Secretariats around the Master of Laws, Columbia University ANZAC Centenary John Monash Scholar to facilitate live Q & A sessions with interested applicants. the University of Sydney. As the Creative country. In total, more than 150 volunteers gave their time to the MPhil in Development Studies, Zoe has a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Technology Awardee in the University of Scholarship selection process amid their already busy schedules. University of Oxford Preparations for selection begin in January and involve recruiting the University of Western Australia (UWA). Arts London business accelerator program, The selection of John Monash Scholars is unique in that each person selection volunteers, securing dates and locations for all panels. She is a solicitor at the State Solicitor’s Office she is currently building a social enterprise Captain William Leben is an Armoured involved is dedicated to ensuring the process is a positive experience The success of the program is not only a result of the rigorous three of Western Australia, lecturer and tutor at that uses technology to connect garment Corps officer in the Australian Regular and contributes to the personal journey of all applicants. stages of selection, but also a result of the time and effort put into UWA Law School, and an elected member workers to non-exploitative employment Army. He has a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in planning before the applications go live. of WA Law Society’s governing Council. In opportunities. Freya will study an MBA at International and Political Studies from the 2016, she was Associate to the Hon. Justice the University of Oxford in order to develop University of New South Wales, Canberra. On May 1st, 2018 applications for the 2019 John Monash Scholarships Barker at the Federal Court of Australia. and implement an alternative supply chain He recently returned from operations as a officially opened. Applicants were given three months to prepare Zoe’s criminal justice reforms in relation to for the Australian Fashion Industry and Training Team Leader in Iraq. With his John and submit their application prior to the close date of August 1st, Indigenous peoples with FASD have been transform Australia’s Fashion Industry Monash Scholarship, William will undertake 2018. During this period, marketing and promotions continued, with adopted by a Senate Standing Committee, into a global best practice model for ethical an MPhil in Development Studies at the the Foundation fielding many queries from incoming candidates. published in peer reviewed journals and fashion with women’s empowerment at its University of Oxford. William’s particular presented at international conferences. At core. interest is in processes of change and the Following the close of applications online reviewing commences. 14 Zoe established Bridges Eating Disorders causes of conflict in Australia’s near region. Candidates were shortlisted for interview by more than 70 Association. Zoe will study a Master of Laws On completion of his studies he intends to volunteer reviewers over a two-week period. Through the hard at Columbia University focusing on criminal continue service with the Army making work and dedication of our volunteers, 109 of the 304 candidates justice responses to neurodevelopmental contributions to Defence and foreign policy. were progressed to the first round of interviews. disorders, particularly in the context of Indigenous populations.

08 09 Alexander Makarowsky Minh-Quan Nguyen Jessie Smith Michaela Taylor-Williams Ashlee Uren Dr Georgia Walker Commonwealth Bank of Australia Australian Universities’ Consortium Susan and Isaac Wakil John Woodside John Monash Scholar Commonwealth Bank of Australia Helen and Michael Gannon John Monash Scholar John Monash Scholar Monash Scholar PhD in Physics, John Monash Scholar John Monash Scholar MSc (Energy, Technology and Climate Bachelor of Civil Laws, University of Oxford PhD in Law, University of Cambridge University of Cambridge Master of Laws, Georgetown University Master of Tropical Medicine and Policy), University College London International Health, London School Minh-Quan has a Bachelor of Arts, Jessie is a solicitor who held joint conduct of Michaela has a Bachelor of Science Ashlee has a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Alexander has a Bachelor of Diploma in Languages and Juris Doctor the largest terrorism and national security (Honours) in Electrical Engineering and of Laws from the University of Western Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Melbourne, where law practice in Australia. She completed Economics from the University of Western Australia, where she was recipient of the Georgia is a trainee paediatric doctor whose (Honours) from the University of Adelaide, he was awarded the Bachelor of Arts her BA (Honours) and an LLB (Honours) Australia (UWA) and currently works Ciara Glennon Memorial Scholarship and commitment to child health is galvanised by where he studied as a Charles Hawker Medal and the Supreme Court Prize. He at the University of Melbourne. Jessie has as a Graduate Engineer. Her research the Geoff Ajduk Memorial Prize, awarded having witnessed the interplay of poverty, Memorial Scholar. With his John Monash was an associate to Chief Justice French worked closely with terrorist offenders to accomplishments while working at UWA’s for community engagement and academic infectious disease and childhood illness both Scholarship, he will undertake an MSc and Justice Gordon of the High Court of develop a blueprint for the nation’s first Optical and Biomedical Engineering achievement. She is currently completing a in Australian Indigenous communities and (Energy, Technology and Climate Policy) Australia and now works for the Solicitor- forensic de-radicalisation program to assist Laboratory include a provisional patent Master of Laws and Development from the abroad. She holds an MBBS and Bachelor and plans to return to the Australian General for Victoria. Minh-Quan will use a court pre-sentence. With her John Monash on fibre probes to diagnose cancer and University of Melbourne. Ashlee is a Senior of Arts from the University of Western energy sector. Volunteering in Timor-Leste his John Monash Scholarship to undertake Scholarship, Jessie will complete a PhD at presentations related to the use of these Legal Officer in the federal government Australia, where she graduated as Dux instilled Alexander with a strong desire a Bachelor of Civil Law at the University Cambridge, exploring how courts might probes. With her John Monash Scholarship, working in public international law. She has of the College of Medicine in 2015 and to support the sustainable development of Oxford. His study will concentrate encourage and evaluate the renunciation Michaela will pursue a PhD in Physics. Her been legal advisor on Australian delegations completed a Diploma of Child Health at of Australia’s neighbours and to lead the on comparative public law and public of violence with significant implications for study will focus on innovative medical for international meetings on trade and the University of Sydney. In 2019, Georgia world in addressing shared challenges, law theory with a focus on addressing Australia’s domestic security. imaging and engineering technologies that environment and participated in discussions will use her John Monash Scholarship to such as climate change. Alexander aims to emerging challenges to the legal can be used to enhance our understanding on investment law reform currently taking build skills in research methodology, public help create the next generation of reliable, accountability of governments and and treatment of cancer, cardiovascular place in the United Nations Commission health and policy, and clinical management inexpensive and low-emissions energy public institutions. and neurological diseases. on International Trade Law. Prior to joining of childhood infections. She will then go systems and to further the use of scientific the public service, she worked with on to work as a Research Clinician in The modelling in public policy. Global Citizen and with the World Health Gambia, West Africa, to identify strategies Organization. Ashlee’s postgraduate study for preventing neonatal mortality in will focus on the design of legal solutions under-resourced settings. On completion to address concerns with international of her training Georgia intends to practice investment law. Ashlee is passionate as a paediatrician in Australia’s Northern about contributing to fair and efficient Territory, and to act as a public health international legal systems, rules and advocate to help to drive change in the frameworks that regulate business to underlying social determinants of poor Kay Song benefit the public interest. Indigenous child health. BHP John Monash Scholar DPhil in Engineering Science, Sarah Schwartz University of Oxford Maris Tebecis Roden Cutler NSW John Monash Scholar Australian Universities’ Consortium Kay has a Bachelor of Philosophy (Science) Dr William Mitchell Master of Laws, Harvard University John Monash Scholar Chairman’s Circle John Monash Scholar with Honours in physics from the Master of Science in Politics and Master of Public Health, Harvard Sarah is a social justice lawyer who Australian National University. She is Communication, London School University represents disadvantaged and marginalised passionate about clean energy and believes of Economics clients at Legal Aid NSW. She is the NSW Co- that nuclear fusion is the clean, safe and William completed his Bachelor of Medicine Convenor of Australian Lawyers for Human reliable energy solution the world needs. Maris is an Australian diplomat with and Bachelor of Surgery from the University Rights and worked as Research Director With her John Monash Scholarship Kay will a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of of Adelaide and a Graduate Diploma to the Chief Justice of NSW. Sarah holds complete her DPhil in Engineering Science Commerce from the Australian National Hugh Utting of Clinical Education at the University a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Oxford, researching University. He also spent time undertaking Ian Potter Foundation John Monash Scholar of Melbourne. With his John Monash (Honours) from the University of Sydney. the effects of irradiation damage to steels research and study at the University of MPhil in Planning, Growth and Scholarship, William will complete a Master With her John Monash Scholarship, Sarah for use as structural materials in next Cambridge, the University of California, Regeneration, University of Cambridge of Public Health at Harvard, specialising will complete a Master of Laws at Harvard, generation nuclear fusion reactors. Kay’s Berkeley and the University of Tokyo. Maris in Clinical Effectiveness. Following this, he where she will engage in comparative study vision is to expand the scope of Australian most recently served at the Australian Hugh is an urban planner at GHD, a leading plans to complete intensive care training. on the use of public and anti-discrimination fusion research and its impact on the global Embassy in Belgrade, covering political international engineering company, and William intends to return to work as law to address housing inequality. She community. affairs for four countries in Southeast guest lecturer at RMIT and the University of an intensivist in central Australia, with intends to pursue a career leading legal Europe. His study in London will focus on Melbourne. Since commencing with GHD particular interest in retrieval and peri- advocacy and law reform to address social the communication behind politics, with in 2016, Hugh has worked on a variety of admission care of critically ill patients in inequality in Australia. the aim to help Australian politics and projects, including for the Level Crossing remote Australia and working towards diplomacy adapt to the fast-changing world. Removal Authority, North East Link, Western creating a robust Indigenous medical Maris was previously Young Canberran Distributor Authority and the Office of the workforce and teaching. Environmentalist of the Year and co- Victorian Government Architect. Hugh is the founded a social enterprise, Take Flight outgoing State Convenor of the Victorian Education, that engages children in science Young Planners committee for the Planning using dance. Institute of Australia. He holds a Master of Urban Planning (Honours) and Bachelor of Environments from the University of Melbourne. With his John Monash Scholarship Hugh will undertake a MPhil at the University of Cambridge. Hugh plans to lead the development of smart and inclusive cities through public policy and the provision of sustainable infrastructure. 10 11 2010 Dr David Smerdon Dr Kate Mitchell Mr Kumaran Nathan Lecturer in Economics Principal Research Officer Management Consultant Where Are They Now? Dr Nicole Bart University of Queensland Parliamentary Joint Commiteee McKinsey & Company Registrar Brisbane Australia on Human Rights London UK St Vincent’s Hospital Canberra Australia Sydney Australia Ms Alexandra Readhead After completing their studies Dr Katherine Daniell Dr Tim Trudgian Mr Hugh Evans Ms Alexandra Phelan Consultant in Resource Transfer Dr Phoebe Downing John Monash Scholars are Research Lead, 3A Institute and ARC Future Fellow CEO 2012 Faculty Research Instructor Pricing encouraged and typically spend Associate Professor, Fenner School of Physical, Global Poverty Project Research Associate Dr Sam Brophy-Williams (Center for Global Health Oxford UK University of Cambridge 2–5 years working overseas to School of Environment in Environmental & Mathematical NY USA Pediatric Registrar Science and Security) refine their skills and expand Society Sciences, UNSW, Canberra Cambridge UK Ms Kathryn Roberts Parker Mr David Hume Royal Perth Hospital Georgetown University PhD in Shakespeare Studies international networks. We Australian National University Canberra Australia Dr Joe Gattas Barrister Perth Australia DC USA University of Sydney then work with them to identify Canberra Australia Six Selborne Wentworth Senior Lecturer, Faculty Dr Bridget Vincent Ms Anita George Mr Huw Pohlner Sydney Australia opportunities in Australia and of Engineering Dr Ben Etherington Assistant Professor, Modern and Chambers Manager, Prevention Principal support them to reconnect with Research Lecturer in Post- Contemporary Poetry, Faculty Sydney Australia The University of Queensland Mr Jim Round McCabe Centre for Law Aither networks at home. colonial literature of Arts Brisbane Australia Executive Director, Precints Dr Dilani Kahawala and Cancer Melbourne Australia and Suburbs Policy University of Western Sydney University of Nottingham Lead Product Manager Ms Zelie Heger (Wood) Melbourne Australia Scholars who have Ms Stephanie Pow Department of Jobs, Precincts Sydney Australia Nottingham UK Facebook Barrister returned to Australia Ms Madeline Gleeson Strategy Director & Regions Victorian State Eleven Wentworth Chambers Mr Andrew Hudson CA USA Lawyer and Research Associate Vend, Auckland Government Scholars who are still Executive Director Sydney Australia studying, supported 2007 Dr Brendan Lim Andrew & Renata Kaldor Centre Auckland New Zealand Melbourne Australia Crisis Action Barrister Dr Jonathan Kummerfeld for International Refugee Law by GSJMF Ms Kate Smith Ms May Samali NY USA Dr Jeremy Bell Postdoctoral Research Fellow Eleven Wentworth Chambers Sydney Australia PhD in Environmental Chief Operations Officer, Scholars currently Lecturer, Philosophy and Sydney Australia University of Michigan Dr Sarah Milne Mr Fergus Green Engineering New Ventures overseas Senior Lecturer History MI USA Major General Roger Noble PhD in Political Science Tsinghua University High Resolves ANU College of Asia and Campion College, Sydney NSW Deputy Chief of Joint Operations Ms Sylvia Lockyer London School of Economics Beijing China CA USA the Pacific Australian Army FASD Research Coordinator London UK 2004 Mr Cavin Wilson Ms Chelsea Tabart Canberra Australia David Clarke Canberra Australia Telethon Kids Institute Dr Jacqueline Baker Founder and Director Ms Kate Griffiths Consultant Product Operations Dr Olivia Oliver-Thorne Port Headland Australia Lecturer in Southeast Asian Ms Frances Voon Senior Associate Frontier Economics Pilot Team Leader Hydrology and InLife Independent Living, Politics Executive Manager Ms Catherine Stubberfield Grattan Institute London UK CA USA Hydraulics Geelong Murdoch University VIC Andrew & Renata Kaldor Centre External Relations Officer Melbourne Australia Tonkin Consulting for International Refugee Law UNHCR Perth Australia Dr Ashley Kingsborough Adelaide Australia Dr Rosie Dawkins Sydney Australia Canberra Australia 2014 2015 Prof Jean-Paul Carvalho Ophthalmology Registrar Principal Policy Officer, Dr Cathy Vaughan Associate Professor of Dr Sam Wills Water and Climate Change Mr Fernando do Campo Ms Lydia Braunack-Mayer Senior Lecturer – Melbourne Royal Melbourne Ear & Eye Economics Economist Department for the Lecturer in Art, Freelance Associate School of Population and Global Hospital, Melbourne 2009 University of California, Irvine Rokos Capital Management Environment, Water Curator and Artist IQVIA Health VIC CA USA Dr James Daniell Sydney Australia and Natural Resources, UNSW Zurich Switzerland The University of Melbourne Dr Kristy Kuo (Newton) Natural Hazards Risk Engineer South Australia Sydney Australia Dr Thomas Hanna Melbourne Australia Consultant Engineer Dr Victoria Cox Karlsruhe Institute Adelaide Australia Director Perth, WA Australia Ms Catherine Drummond MPhil in Evidence Based Karlsruhe Germany 2011 Hypercube Scientific Consulting Squadron Leader PhD in International Law Social Intervention and Policy Dr Gemma Sharp Sydney Australia Dr Amy McLennan Dr Melanie Bannister-Tyrrell Christopher Lowe University of Cambridge Evaluation/MBA 2006 Postdoctoral Fellow Research Fellow, 3A Institute Senior Epidemiology Consultant Satellite Controller Cambridge UK University of Oxford Dr Aimee Heuzenroeder in Psychology Dr Hsien Chan Australian National University Ausvet Optus Oxford UK Communication Coach and Consultant Dermatologist Curtin University, Perth Ms Bridget Healy Canberra Australia Fremantle Australia Sydney Australia Integral Coach Sydney Skin WA Principal Ms Claire Daniel Aimee Heuzenroeder Ltd Sydney Australia Dr Sarah Meyer Dr Thomas Cundy Ms Claudia Newman-Martin KKR & Co. Inc. Scientia PhD Scholar Dr Owen Siggs London UK Research Consultant Paediatric Surgery Specialist Senior Associate NY USA UNSW Senior Lecturer, Department Dr Mark Dawson World Health Organisation Adelaide Women and Children’s Boston Consulting Group Sydney Australia Dr Danielle Malek Roosa Consultant Haematologist of Ophthalmology Mr James Kwiecinski Geneva Switzerland Hospital NY USA DPhil in Mathematics Ms Laura Diment Senior Legal Counsel and Head, Cancer Epigenetics Flinders University, Adelaide Adelaide Australia World Bank Laboratory SA Dr Rebecca Nelson Mr Iwan Walters University of Oxford DPhil in Engineering Science DC USA Senior Lecturer, Melbourne Ms Jodi Gardner Advisor Oxford UK University of Oxford Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Dr Joseph Suttie Law School Fellow of Private Law Parliament of Australia Oxford UK Dr Jacqueline Mowbray Melbourne Australia Cardiologist Ms Sarah Lux-Lee University of Melbourne St John’s College, Melbourne Australia Senior Lecturer, Co-Director Wagga Wagga Base Hospital and Founder and CEO Ms Grace Keesing Dr Kate Manne Melbourne Australia University of Cambridge Sydney Centre for International Mindr Global Barrister Assistant Professor, Sage School Clinical Training and Lecturer Cambridge UK Law of Philosophy University of Western Sydney, Dr Timothy O’Shea NY USA Banco Chambers Post-doctoral Fellow in Ms Laura Grant 2013 Sydney Australia Sydney Australia Cornell University Sydney NSW Dr Genevieve Martin Neurobiology–Spinal Senior Associate & Facilitator Flight Lieutenant Ms Lara Olsen NY USA Hospital Medical Officer/Basic Dr Dylan Morris Cord Injury Wendy Brooks & Partners Dr Alexander Barbaro Global Head of Business Physician Trainee DPhil in Population health Dr Justin Moore University of California, LA Melbourne Australia Department of Defence Development and Industrial Associate Professor 2008 Alfred Health University of Oxford CA USA Canberra Australia Products of Neurosurgery Dr Alice Chang Dr Davis McCarthy Melbourne Australia Oxford UK Head, Bioinformatics and Tesla Motors Harvard Medical School Child and Adolescent Dr Katie Quinn Ms Sarah Bourke Dr Emma McIntosh Mr Jack Muir Cellular Genomics Group CA USA and Boston University Psychiatrist Bioinformatics Scientist DPhil in Anthropology Environmental Grants Manager PhD in Geophysics St Vincent’s Institute of Medical MA USA Child & Youth Mental Health Guardant Health University of Oxford Arcadia Fund California Institute of Dr Katherine Rock Research and the University Cluster, Cairns & Hinterland CA USA Oxford UK London UK Technology Patent Attorney, Founder Dr Aruna Sathanapally of Melbourne Hospital and Health Service, Dr Mark Schembri Ms Jillian Kilby CA USA Patent Flare Director/Barrister Melbourne Australia Ms Alexa Morcombe Queensland Government Sub-Warden CEO Brisbane Australia NSW Treasury/12 Wentworth General Manager Ecuador Dr Brent O’Carrigan Cairns Australia Ms Alison O’Connor Selborne Chambers St Paul’s and The University The Infrastructure Collaborative and Colombia Clinical Research Fellow Strategy Manager Sydney Australia Dr Johnathon Ehsani of Sydney (a public benefit corporation Fortescue Metals Group Cancer Research UK Cambridge Macquarie Univeristy 2005 Assistant Professor Sydney Australia with projects in the USA and Quito Ecuador Institute Dr Sally Thompson Sydney Australia Australia) Dr Matthew Baker Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Dr Shaun Yow Cambridge UK Associate Professor Dubbo Australia Mr Ben Mylius School of Public Health Project Leader, Insurance Ms Anna Rakoczy Scientia Research Fellow University of Western Australia, PhD in Politics Mr Hugh Passmore MD USA CEO and Founder UNSW and University of California, Practice Ms Jessica Mathie Columbia University Consultant Homemade Sydney Australia Berkeley (Adjunct) Boston Consulting Group PhD in Linguistics New York City, NY USA Boston Consulting Group CA USA Perth Australia London UK University of Toronto MA USA 12 Toronto Canada 13 Ms Macushla Robinson Ms Katherine Mansted Mr Vafa Ghazavi Mr Ryan Carters PhD in Political Theory Senior Adviser, National DPhil in Public Policy Master of Public Policy Scholars Returned to Australia The New School for Social Security College University of Oxford Harvard University Research Australian National University Oxford UK MA USA NY USA Canberra Australia Ms Miranda Gronow Ms Emma Dale in the Last Year Ms Alies Sluiter Ms Abigael Mawby MPhil in Classical Archaeology DPhil in Zoology Screenwriting Lab Instructor Lawyer University of Oxford University of Oxford and Composer White & Case Oxford UK Oxford UK Columbia University & NY USA We are always excited to welcome home Scholars who bring Ms Bridget Hickey Ms Amy Dennison Mushroom Music Productions with them not only the learnings from their studies and research, Ms Harriet Mercer Freelance Reporter Master of Sustainability NY USA DPhil in History New York Times Harvard University but invaluable experience gained from working internationally. Ms Lauren Ward University of Oxford New York City, NY USA MA USA Intern Oxford UK Dr Ling San Lau Mr Felix Donovan BBC R&D Mr Anirudh Mukkavilli Master of Public Health Master of Public Policy Manchester UK Associate, Digital Futures Columbia University University of Oxford Dr Sally Thompson Dr Melanie Bannister-Tyrrell Dr Phoebe Williams McKinsey & Company NY USA Oxford UK 2006 John Monash Scholar 2011 John Monash Scholar DPhil in infectious diseases Sydney Australia Ms Arlie McCarthy Mr Jordan English Sally completed her PhD in Melanie completed her Master University of Oxford Ms Jacqueline Pitt PhD in Zoology Bachelor of Civil Laws Environmental Science at Duke of Science in Epidemiology at the Oxford UK Counsel University of Cambridge University of Oxford University (North Carolina, USA) London School of Hygiene and Mr Tom Williams Everytown for Gun Safety Cambridge UK Oxford UK in 2010, studying how changes in Tropical Medicine, with Distinction. Global Executive MBA New York USA the pattern of vegetation growth After first returning to Australia, Mr Brett Parkinson Mr Steven Ettema China European International on landscapes predicts changes to Melanie worked as an Aboriginal Mr Harrison Steel PhD in Chemical Engineering DPhil in Engineering Business School ecosystems. Sally has returned to Perth Health epidemiologist at the NSW DPhil in Synthetic Biology Imperial College London University of Oxford Shanghai China and her undergraduate institution, the Ministry of Health, and as a Research University of Oxford London UK Oxford UK University of Western Australia, as an Associate in perinatal health at the Oxford UK Ms Catherine Richards Ms Marianne Haines Associate Professor in Environmental University of Sydney, in both roles 2016 Mr Samuel Williams PhD in Engineering PhD in Microbiology Engineering. Sally retains an adjunct working on projects and studies PhD in English The UseLess Group, University University of Calgary professorship at the University of California, Berkeley. She that aimed to inform, evaluate and improve health outcomes Mr Arjuna Dibley University of Cambridge of Cambridge Calgary Canada is slowly expanding her research into water and vegetation in vulnerable populations. In 2014, Melanie moved back to Doctoral Candidate Cambridge UK Cambridge UK dynamics in Australia and our local region and is remotely Europe to complete a PhD through the European Union-funded Major Nathan Johnson Stanford University winding up multiple research projects in the US. Transdisciplinary Global Health Joint Doctorate program at the Ms Sasha Zegenhagen Dr Martin Seneviratne PhD in Cyber Security CA USA University of Amsterdam, ISGlobal Barcelona and The Institute Consultant Clinical Informatician Arizona State University of Tropical Medicine Antwerp. Mr Stephen Dietz Deloitte Google Deepmind AZ USA Dr Davis McCarthy First Secretary Melbourne Australia London UK Melanie returned to Australia in late 2018 to commence a Australian High Commission, Mr Louis Klee 2011 John Monash Scholar position as a Senior Epidemiology Consultant at Ausvet, an London Mr Mark Shelton PhD in Literature In 2015 Davis completed his DPhil in Australian-based ‘One Health’ consulting company. ‘One Health’ London UK Master of Science in University of Cambridge Statistics in the Department of Statistics 2017 is an approach that recognises and addresses shared health Management Science & Cambridge UK and the Wellcome Trust Centre for Mr Giles Dunseath-Hamilton risks at the human-animal-environment interface. Her recent Ms Maja Arsic Engineering Human Genetics at the University of Health Safety and Ms Sonia Loudon work includes leading a landmark report on the state of health PhD in Plant Science Stanford University Oxford. Working on the analysis of Environmental Engineer Master of Education in security (including human and animal health) in the Indo- University of Copenhagen CA Australia genomic variation in human health and Saudi Aramco Education Policy and Pacific region for DFAT, and she is currently lead investigator Copenhagen Denmark disease, with a focus on understanding Saudi Arabia United Arab Ms Zulpha Styer Management of a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant to improve crop the genetic contributions to risk for Emirates Ms Hannah Barber Master of Public Administration Harvard pest and disease surveillance in Ghana. Melanie has also type 2 diabetes. His postdoctoral work Project Manager Columbia University MA USA conducted consultancies through Ausvet for a range Mr Reuben Finighan with Dr Oliver Stegle in the Statistical Centre for the Developing Child, NY USA of government and international organisations on topics PhD in Economics Ms Heather Muir Genomics group at the European Harvard University ranging from antimicrobial resistance in agriculture, to London School of Economics Dr Trung Ton PhD in Physics Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) in Cambridge, as an NHMRC MA USA One Health curriculum development for global field London UK Partner University of Cambridge Early Career Research Fellow. His interests lie in developing epidemiology training programs. Mr Damon Binder Caligo Health Cambridge UK statistical methods and software for the analysis of single-cell Mr Andrew Frampton PhD in Theoretical Physics Sydney Australia Ms Brighid Sammon genomic data and applying them to large biological datasets. DPhil in Music (Musicology) Princeton University Dr Ida Whiteman Master of Science in Davis is currently Head of the Bioinformatics and Cellular University of Oxford NJ USA Oxford UK Paediatric Cardiology Fellow Urban Planning Genomics group at St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research Mr Mark Brooke Monash Children’s Hospital Erasmus University Rotterdam and the University of Melbourne. Mr Michael Grebla Research Science Intern & Melbourne Australia Rotterdam Netherlands Composer DPhil Student Ms Shevaun Wright Mr Ahmad Shah Idil New York Mirada Medical & University Master of Fine Arts Research Assistant (Implant Scholar Awards and Publications NY USA of Oxford University of California, LA Device Design) & PhD Oxford UK Ms Eloise Hamilton CA USA University College London Kate Manne (2006) 2019 Catherine Richards (2017) 2019 Jordan English (2018) 2019 The Cambridge Companion DPhil in Mathematics Mr Timothy Delport London UK PROSE Award of Excellence in McKinsey Next Generation Queensland Rhodes Scholar to World Literature University of Oxford DPhil in Engineering Science Humanities for her book Down Women Leaders Dr Kevin Tan Charlie Perkins Scholarship by Dr Ben Etherington (2005) Oxford UK University of Oxford 2018 Girl: The Logic of Misogyny Master of Science in Business Forbes 30 Under 30 – and Ms Emma Howard Oxford UK Freya Jansens (2019) MBA Forte Jared Zimbler Ms Nicola Bilton Adminstration and Innovation Katherine Mansted (2016) 2019 Manufacturing & Industry DPhil in Geography and the Fellow recipient Published 2018 Dr Garang Dut PhD in Quantum Physics in Healthcare Young Women to Watch in Environment Vafa Ghazavi (2017) 2018 Master of Business Imperial College London University of Copenhagen International Affairs by Young Zulpha Styer (2017) SJS Charitable Cambridge University Press University of Oxford Resisting Reduction Competition Administration London UK Copenhagen Denmark Australian in International Trust Fellowship Oxford UK Winner for essay Systems Justice University of Oxford Affairs Ms Amy Burton Mr William Witheridge William Mitchell (2019) Rotary Mr Timothy James-Matthews Oxford UK Dr Jonathan Kummerfeld Consultant PhD in Economics Zoe Bush (2019) 2019 Junior Australia Grant Trainee Barrister (2010) University of Michigan Dr Katherine Franklin Justice Connect NYU Woman Lawyer of the Year by Matrix Chambers, London Dr Trung Ton (2017) Department Paediatric Registrar Sydney Australia NY USA Outstanding Postdoctoral Fellow Women Lawyers of Western of Veterans’ Affairs Secretary’s London UK Melbourne Royal Children’s Award Mr James Campbell Australia award Hospital Alexandra Readhead (2014) 2018 Master of Laws Michael Grebla (2016) Best Melbourne Australia Advance Mining & Resources University of California, Composition for Sfidare at the Award Winner Berkeley Zodiac Festival, France CA USA 14 15 Impact

Kate Griffiths Harrison Steel 2012 Origin Foundation 2016 Roden John Monash Scholar Cutler NSW Set out below is a selection of updates from Scholars John Monash revealing a fascinating combination of activity, Kate’s career bridges science and public policy, bringing evidence to bear on the big issues facing Australian Scholar complex intersections of disciplines and engagement governments. Kate is a Senior Associate at Grattan with key issues troubling the world. Institute, where she has co-authored 10 reports including Harrison Steel is soon policy recommendations to reduce the influence of to complete his DPhil in money in politics, fix Australia’s energy mess, make Engineering Science at school funding fairer, the University of Oxford Catherine Richards and improve place- with the support of a based targeting of John Monash Scholarship, 2017 Origin Foundation John Monash Scholar healthcare. where he worked on new techniques for engineering Catherine is tackling humanity’s climate and resource problems in a world-leading group at Kate is a scientist and and controlling complex Cambridge. Her PhD(Eng) develops a novel lens that enables risk-based analysis of resource analyst with experience biological systems. One outcome of his research was the futures and prioritisation of interventions, including original re-framing of these problems in strategy consulting development and commercialisation of an open-source robotic as matters of national security to motivate collaborative ownership. and public policy platform, Chi.Bio, which is changing the way researchers in development, both She was named on the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list in recognition of the impact she has academia and industry conduct experiments. It combines a broad inside and outside array of sensors and control features into a single device which made through her prior roles in the energy and water sectors as well as her research. She was of government. Her on the leadership committee of 88Pianists - a project that engaged thousands of children in an can automate complex procedures and enable new studies. Masters research Releasing Chi.Bio as an open-source project made his invention Engineering+Music program that culminated in a World Record, which was broadcast by the at the University of BBC and received international attention. widely accessible, which combined with its many applications Oxford, supported in the biological and medical sciences has led to swift adoption Catherine actively maintains links with Australia and engages with her alma mater. This year, by a John Monash across the research community. she held a stimulating discussion with The Hon. Malcolm Turnbull and Lucy Turnbull AO during Scholarship, developed the CUANZ Gala Dinner and attended the Advance UK Relaunch, thanks to the hospitality of a new strategy for the Millennium Seed Bank to improve Harrison intends to continue his development of cutting-edge The Hon. Jeannie Lopes, Yasmin Allen, Sir Michael Hintze GCSG AM and His Excellency the the biodiversity of this global reserve. More than tools that combine biological and robotic control elements; his Hon. George Brandis QC. 150 organisations in 80 countries are involved in the ongoing research is probing how communities of multiple Millennium Seed Bank Partnership, which aims to ‘bank’ single-celled organisms (such as the human microbiome) seed from at least a quarter of the world’s plants for can be measured and manipulated. “Never did I think I would be so diligently pondering existential risks. Consideration of these issues certainly sustainable use and future posterity. pushes one’s philosophical comfort zone. It is a thrill to be switching between an engineering hat, delving into “Rapidly turning a rough idea into an innovative risk-based systems science, and a sociology hat, working on ways to motivate collaborative ownership. In our “Science and policy are too often separate new technology that is now used in dozens of evermore complex world, we all certainly need to keep our wits about us to ensure sustainability into the future.” worlds – yet science can contribute both an laboratories worldwide was incredibly rewarding!” evidence-base for good policy and a different approach to solving policy problems.” Katherine Mansted 2016 Roth/Segal John Dr Kevin Tan Monash Harvard Scholar 2018 Susan and Isaac Wakil At her John Monash Scholarship Dr Alice Chang Foundation interview, Katherine outlined her strong belief in the need for inclusive, 2008 John Monash Scholar John Monash informed public debate in Australia on With the support of her John Monash Scholarship, Alice completed her MPhil in Public Health at technology policy and national security Scholar Cambridge University in 2009. The focus of her study was rural public health issues, particularly issues. After completing a Public Policy chronic diseases in rural Australia. Since returning to Australia, Alice has been located in rural north Masters at Harvard’s Kennedy School Kevin is currently completing Queensland as the Director of Child and Youth Mental Health Service in Cairns Hospital. In the past of Government as a Roth/Segal John an MSC in healthcare year she has opened the ‘Youth step up step down service’ which is the first therapeutic residential Monash Harvard Scholar, she returned innovation at Copenhagen service in Queensland to help young people age 16–21 suffering from mental health issues with an to Canberra in 2018. Katherine is now Business School in Denmark. alternative to hospitalisation. Alice has also established the mothers’ and baby infant mental health the public policy lead at The National In August he completed program in the indigenous and remote communities in far North Queensland, to help mothers with Security College – a joint initiative a Policy Fellowship at the perinatal mental health issues. She has also opened a cognitive screening program for young people between The Australian National Department of the Prime “Expanding the to assist with the treatment and rehabilitation of youth with cognitive and mental health issues. Minister and Cabinet, focusing on the drivers of University and federal government. fragmented care. The output of his work in Canberra She is also a non-resident fellow at national security Alice has been invited by the Cambodian Government to set up the first Child and Adolescent will help to improve integrated care for patients with Harvard’s Belfer Center for Science and conversation to psychiatry service and run teaching programs. On the international and national level, Alice is an chronic diseases. For his upcoming thesis, Kevin will International Affairs, and an adjunct include civil society, advocate for the wellbeing of doctors and addressing the increasing numbers of suicides and mental lecturer in cyber security at Bond health issues of young doctors and trainees. She works with the World Psychiatric Association as the focus on the implementation of healthcare innovation businesses and through an organisational lens. In particular, he University. Katherine has sought to Chair of the early career psychiatrists of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, is interested in the interface between humans, contribute to the public debate and citizens, will be a and the local Cairns branch of the Doctor’s Association. technology and complex adaptive systems, and how we equip others with information and ‘force multiplier’ can work with, rather than in spite of, complexity. ideas to pitch in: she co-hosts the “As a child psychiatrist, I believe in the importance of early intervention, and the direction of my work reflects National Security Podcast, writes for for our ability to safeguard Australia’s that. It is important to provide interventions both at a systems and individual level – implementing programs as “Health services research will need to move policy blogs and mainstream outlets, and regularly speaks on technology national interests early as perinatal mothers and infants, to teenagers and youths. When working on international development away from linear models of thinking towards and security issues to public, academic and our democracy.” projects, there are many similar issues faced by rural and indigenous communities in Australia, but focusing and one of complexity and integration.” and government audiences. funding early intervention will have long term positive impacts for the individual and the society at large.”

16 17 Dr Sam Brophy-Williams 2012 John Monash Scholar Scholar Collaborations

Sam was always interested in the systems that made the hospitals he has worked in tick, and how healthcare works in very different ways around the world. After completing his medical (MBBS) degree from the University of Western Australia (with stints in Sierra Leone and the Kimberley), Sam undertook Through the Foundation Alumni community building a Master of Public Health at Harvard University on a John events and communications across all regions worldwide Monash Scholarship, concentrating on Global Health and Public Health Leadership. Following this transformative year, Sam has and in Australia, we will increasingly enable new worked in Sydney, Darwin and Perth, completing his training as connections between Scholars. The examples of a paediatrician, and has worked in clinical paediatrics, research, collaboration below are heartening evidence of the medical education and quality improvement roles in Afghanistan outcomes possible when John Monash Scholars and Timor Leste. combine forces. “The world we live in is getting smaller and diseases “We already have the resources, the knowledge, all travel further and faster than ever before. From and the technical ability to make dramatic, lasting a public health perspective, this is in equal parts improvements in child health globally – the hard hugely challenging and incredibly exciting.” part, and the rewarding part, is bringing all of those elements to bear to make those seismic Sam is back in Perth and will spend 2020 at Perth Children’s Hospital working in refugee health and infectious diseases, changes, and make them stick.” while undertaking research on rheumatic heart disease at the Telethon Kids Institute.

Dr Katherine Franklin 2017 Zelman Dr Amy McLennan (2009 John Monash Scholar) Dr Jacqueline Baker (2004 John Monash Scholar) Cowen John & Dr Katherine Daniell (2005 John Monash Scholar) & Dr Sarah Milne (2005 John Monash Scholar)

Monash Scholar Katherine Daniell and Amy McLennan are helping build a new branch Jacqui Baker is currently a lecturer in South East Asian of engineering to manage artificial intelligence safely to scale. This Studies at Murdoch University and Sarah Milne is a Senior Katherine used her John new branch of engineering will equip workers, regulators and citizens Lecturer at the Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian Monash Scholarship to better create, respond to, and interact with AI-driven cyber-physical National University. Sarah and Jacqui received a small grant to complete a Masters systems. to work with U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre based degree in International in Bergen, Norway. Building on their 2015 Special Issue Public Health (Hons.) and The two John Monash Scholars are on corruption, illicit monetary flows and development in a Diploma of Tropical “Talking about based at the 3A Institute, which was Southeast Asia, Sarah and Jacqui researched and cowrote Medicine and Hygiene established by Director Genevieve a U4 Issue paper entitled Cambodia’s Anti-Corruption (Hons.) at Oxford University. artificial intelligence Bell in 2017 inside the ANU College of Regime 2008-2018. In this paper, they considered the puzzle As part of her Masters, “The field of neural engineering is developing alone isn’t enough. Engineering and Computer Science. The of Cambodia’s anti-corruption reforms which have seen she completed an at a staggering pace, and the potential for We need to discuss College is embarking on a 15-year project remarkable success, despite narrowing space for democratic Internship at the World improving people’s lives is immense. It would to reimagine a new type of engineering freedoms and major electoral deficits. To answer this Health Organisation the systems in which and computing, one that is custom-built be wise for Australia, as a pioneer in this field, question, they developed an innovative critical political (WHO) in Geneva where it will be a critical and fit for the middle of the 21st century. economy framework, arguing that anti-corruption reforms she worked on a project researching Meningitis outbreaks in Africa to ride this wave.” Why? Because the future is being built that had seen success were largely liberal, rather than and attended the World Health Assembly. After completing her component” around us every day and there is an democratic and further centralised power in the hands of studies, Katherine worked in Iraq with Medecins San Frontieres Genevieve Bell, Katherine Daniell, opportunity to improve it. In a context the executive. The paper was presented to international and volunteered at a paediatric hospital in Laos. In 2019, Katherine and Amy McLennan of rapidly changing relationships aid organisations in June 2018 in Phnom Penh. Sarah also returned to Melbourne to complete her paediatric training at the Ahmad Shah Idil between people, technologies and our presented the paper at the ANU’s Anti-corruption Update Royal Children’s Hospital, a stark change of environments after 2018 Australian Universities’ environment, we can’t just deploy on ‘New Frontiers for building anti-corruption coalitions’ in spending months in some of the world’s most dangerous conflict methods and techniques of the past and expect new outcomes for September 2019, to an audience of scholars and government. zones. She hopes to undertake more volunteer assignments overseas John Monash Scholar the future. We also need to bring in different voices and perspectives, and continue to transfer skills and resources wherever possible. Sarah and Jacqui are planning to conduct follow up research Ahmad believes deeply in the capacity of science to ensure we build a world we all want to live in. in Cambodia in early 2020 and are aiming to publish a journal and technology to improve people’s lives. Since That’s where Katherine and Amy come in. Katherine is a systems article on the subject next year. commencing his PhD research at University “The John Monash Scholarship opened a door engineer who, as a John Monash Scholar, developed expertise in College London’s Implanted Devices Group, he participatory water management. Amy is a medical scientist whose for me that I never even knew existed. I hope has continued his research in the development of scholarship-supported study was in cultural anthropology and human that I can use the knowledge and connections the world’s first optogenetic device for a clinical ecology. Both have experience working in policy making, design and application: the treatment of drug-resistant focal gained from my scholarship to benefit people facilitation. They are bringing new and different perspectives into the epilepsy. Ahmad’s research aims to explore the sorts around the world who haven’t had the same design and development of the new branch of engineering. of materials and functional structures that can be opportunities I have had.” safely implanted inside the human body over the With research and a Masters course already underway and a suite scale of a human lifetime and explores how these of innovative microcredentials being built for launch in 2020, the 3A implant structures can modulate abnormal neural Institute is already starting to see the new branch of engineering activity to restore health to people suffering from take shape. neurodegenerative disease. 18 19 Events and Activities Other Events in Australia and Overseas

Announcement of the 2019 As the number of Scholars and Supporters increase, the John Monash Scholars many events the Foundation hosts are increasingly important opportunities for supporters to meet scholars and for 13th December 2018, Sydney Opera House scholars to connect with each other, facilitating links and The 2019 John Monash Scholars were collaborations. We believe that part of our impact is the announced on 13th December 2018 at the network effect we can have through our Alumni. These Sydney Opera House. This celebratory event occasions are both informal and formal. formally welcomed our new Scholars to the Foundation and was attended by over 120 distinguished guests, including industry Scholar and Panellists Gathering, 2018 Sir John Monash Commemoration NSW Scholars Winter Meetup, Sydney leaders and professionals, supporters, family PwC Sydney Dinner, Melbourne 31 May 2019 members and volunteers. 26 July 2018 10 August 2018 The 2019 Scholars were each presented with The Foundation hosted an event attended The dinner commemorated the 100th Perth Scholars and Supporters Drinks a gift by the Guest of Honour His Excellency by John Monash Scholars, Foundation Board Anniversary of the Battle of Amiens. 4 April 2019 General the Honourable David Hurley AC and Volunteers. Facilities and catering were Foundation staff and Board attended with Hosted by Board Director Emeritus Professor DSC (Ret’d), then Governor of New South generously provided by PwC. a speech provided by 2015 John Monash Alan Robson AO CitWA Wales. Scholar Dr Victoria Cox. His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), John Monash Scholar John Monash Scholars & Wesfarmers Melissa-Ann Gillies and John Roth Spirit of Australia Commemorative Service, Melbourne Canberra Scholars Gathering Gathering, Melbourne 3 August 2018 25 September 2018 18 March 2019 Presentation Ceremony of the 2019 John Monash Scholars The annual General Sir John Monash The Foundation office hosted an event Commemorative Service at Parliament House Melbourne Office Gathering for welcoming recently returned Wesfarmers 23rd February 2018, Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne featured a speech provided by 2007 John Volunteers and Scholars Melbourne Scholar Dr Genevieve Martin. Monash Scholar Dr Rosie Dawkins. 23 November 2018 The 2019 John Monash Scholarship As 2019 marks the final year of his term ACT Scholars Gathering, Canberra Presentation Ceremony was held at the as the Governor-General, the Foundation Battle of Amiens Ceremony at Shrine Annual Australia-wide Alumni Dinner, 11 June 2019 Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne thanked His Excellency for his many years of Remembrance, Melbourne Sydney WA Scholars and Supporters Gathering, on 25th February 2019. In an event that as the Patron-in-Chief of the Foundation. 8 August 2018 14 December 2018 welcomed 150 guests including Foundation This annual dinner welcomed newly Perth The Announcement and Presentation The Foundation laid a wreath in honour of the supporters, friends, Scholar alumni and announced 2019 Scholars into the John 29 June 2019 Ceremonies are generously supported 100th anniversary of the Battle of Amiens. families, the 2019 John Monash Scholars Monash Scholars network with current Recently returned Alumni shared their by PwC. were formally presented with their John Australia-based John Monash Scholars. journey with Western Australian Supporters. Monash Scholarship certificates by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK CVO MC (Retd), Governor- NYC Reception for John Monash Annual London Dinner at Australia House, London UK General of the Commonwealth of Australia. Scholars hosted by The Consul General: 14 February 2019 From left: John Monash Scholars 11 September 2018 Hugh Utting, Sarah Schwartz and Ashlee Uren The Consul-General, Alistair Walton hosted John Monash Scholars at his residence in New York to officially welcome incoming Scholars to the region. 2018 John Monash Oration “Monash was someone who never quit 8th October 2018, Sydney learning. Who took his education in UK Michaelmas Term Dinner, Oxford UK engineering and brought about a small 10 November 2018 The annual John Monash Oration explores revolution in Australian construction This popular annual dinner connected different aspects of leadership with the through the use of reinforced concrete,” UK-based John Monash Scholars in Oxford. discussion stimulated by inviting speakers Professor Schmidt said “He is, of course, best who represent different sectors of the known for emerging from a not particularly London John Monash Scholars & community. profound role of part-time service in the Commonwealth Bank networking event, militia in Melbourne, to become one of the London UK The Oration was held at the Commonwealth most influential military leaders of the 12 March 2019 Bank of Australia’s Colonial Theatre modern era.” London-based John Monash Scholars in Sydney, with the Vice Chancellor of attended an event hosted by Matt Tuck, CEO Bridget’s response highlighted how Australian National University, Professor Europe, Commonwealth Bank of Australia His Excellency the Hon George Brandis QC, John Monash Scholars and guests at Australia House. Brian P. Schmidt AC delivering the oration. skills honed by good education were in their London offices. 2006 John Monash Scholar Dr Bridget important in the face of the growth of AI, The UK-based John Monash Scholars held Foundation Director Mrs Jan McCahey “having so many jobs become replaceable From left: George Confos and Sam Bowen Vincent provided the response. John Monash Scholars ‘Story Slam’, their Annual London Dinner at Australia and her husband Mr David McCahey also through automation is a risk as well as an New York USA (Commonwealth Bank) with John Monash ‘The future of education, the future of House on 14th February 2019, a highlight of attended and gave a speech on behalf of Scholar Bridget Vincent, Foundation Chairman opportunity.” Bridget said. 13 April 2019 work - The days of jobs for life are a thing the Scholars’ calendar to help unite the many the Foundation followed by 2018 Australian Jillian Segal AO and Australian National East Coast US-based Scholars met up for an of the past for the majority – how can the This was the 7th John Monash Oration held John Monash Scholars located around the Universities’ John Monash Scholar Ahmad University Vice-Chancellor Professor Brian evening of storytelling around the theme Australian Higher Education system adapt, in partnership with the Commonwealth United Kingdom and parts of Europe. The Shah Idil who spoke on behalf of the 31 P. Schmidt AC FRS FAA ‘why do you do what you do?’. so that future generations will be well Bank of Australia. event also hosted several of the Foundation’s John Monash Scholars and their partners equipped to respond to the opportunities supporters and Australian dignitaries, with in attendance. The dinner also welcomed that will arise? This challenge is full of His Excellency the Hon George Brandis QC several of the 2019 John Monash Scholars possibilities’, was the topic for the evening. providing a speech to showcase the special recently arrived in the UK. relationship between Australia and the United Kingdom.

20 21 Academic Review Panel Australia Day honours for Foundation Governance Emeritus Professor Robert King (Chair) Chairman Jillian Segal AO Alexandra Coelli (Secretary) Emeritus Professor Peter Darvall AO Dr Jacqui Mowbray Alison O’Connor Dr Jane Wilson Patron-In-Chief Patrons Investment, Audit and Governor-General of Australia Governor of New South Wales Governor of Tasmania Risk Committee His Excellency General the Honourable Sir His Excellency General the Honourable Her Excellency Professor the Peter Cosgrove AK CVO MC (Retd) David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) (until May 2019) Honourable Kate Warner AC Dr Jane Wilson (Chair) Stephen Gerlach AM Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Governor of Victoria Beazley AO QC (from May 2019) Carolyn Kay Her Excellency the Honourable Jan McCahey Governor of Queensland Linda Dessau AC Carol Austin (external advisor) His Excellency the Honourable Governor of Western Australia John Eliopoulos (external advisor) Paul de Jersey AC Chuan Tan (Company Secretary) His Excellency the Honourable Governor of South Australia Kim Beazley AC His Excellency the Honourable Staff Hieu Van Le AC Ms Jillian Segal AO is invested with her Order of Australia honour by her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AO QC at Government House Sydney.

Board of Directors The General Sir John Monash Foundation’s Chairman Ms Jillian Segal AO was awarded the Officer of the Order of Australia on 26th January 2019. This Honour was Chairman Jillian Segal AO Carolyn Kay Dr Mark Schembri in recognition of Jillian’s achievements and hard work in shaping many industries. Chairman, Australia-Israel Chamber of Guardian, The Future Fund; Director, Scentre Sub Warden, St Paul’s College at The Through her role as a leader in the banking and financial regulation sectors she was Commerce (NSW); Director, Garvan Institute Group; Director, Australia-China Council; University of Sydney; Chairman, Royal also an advocate for women in leadership and executive positions. Jillian’s passionate of Medical Research; Deputy Chancellor, Director, Myer Family Investments. Agricultural Society of NSW; Doctor, Royal efforts to cultivate young talent in Australia is best exemplified in her role as UNSW Sydney; Trustee, Sydney Opera House Prince Alfred Hospital; Veterinarian, Chairman of the General Sir John Monash Foundation. The Foundation congratulates

Trust; Director, Grattan Institute; Chair, Australian Turf Club; Honorary Faculty and thanks Jillian for her unwavering hard work and leadership in shaping the John Leon Kempler AM IPEA (Independent Parliamentary Expenses Member, Veterinary Science at The Monash Scholarships. Authority); Director, Rabobank Australia National Chairman, Australia- Israel University of Sydney; Director, World Youth Limited, Rabobank New Zealand Limited, Chamber of Commerce; Chairman, Advisory Hope Orchestra; Vice-President, University Chief Executive Officer Rabo Australia Limited. Council of the National Science and of Sydney Rugby Club; Member, NSW Govt Annemarie Rolls Technology Centre Questacon; Director, Panel for Professional Disciplinary Hearings. Wonderment Walk Victoria; Director, Israel Finance & Investment Manager Celebrating a shared history Deputy Chairman Steven Skala AO Innovation Institute; Ambassadorial Fellow, Company Secretary Chuan Tan Vice Chairman Australia, Deutsche Bank AG; Deakin University. Wendy Simpson OAM Chairman, Clean Energy Finance Corporation Executive Chair, Wengeo Pty Ltd; Non- Director, Operations and Donor Engagement General the Honourable Sir

(CEFC); Chairman, Blue Chilli Technology Pty Executive Director, World Vision Australia; Bianca Moore Peter Cosgrove AK CVO MC Lee Liberman Ltd; Chairman, Heide Museum of Modern Non-Executive Director, Sydney Prayer (Retd) was elected as the Scholarships and Alumni Manager Art; Director, Centre for Independent Studies; Founder, Lee Liberman Charitable Breakfast Ltd; Chair of the Advisory second Chair of the General Alexandra Coelli Member International Council, Museum of Foundation; Chair, Board of Councilors, Committee, Trumen Corp Pty Ltd; Member, Sir John Monash Foundation Modern Art (NYC); Founding Panel Member, University of Southern California (USC) Advisory Board, Taste Creative. Executive Support and Administration Officer at the end of 2005, taking on Adara Advisors. Shoah Foundation; Publisher and Editor, A the role from General Peter Jacinda Liau Day in the Life of Africa, A Day in the Life of Gration AC OBE (Retd) who Dr Jane Wilson Israel; Chair, Day in The Life of Africa Aids had steered the Foundation Emeritus Professor Peter Darvall AO Education Fund. Guardian, The Future Fund; Director, Scholars Advisory Committee in its establishment years as Emeritus Professor, Monash University; Transurban Group; Director, Sonic founding Chair from 2002. Board Member, Holmesglen Institute; Former Healthcare; Director, Costa Group Holdings; Chair Jan McCahey Sir Peter guided the growth Vice Chancellor and President, Monash Co-Chair, The Australian Government Dr Mark Schembri of the Foundation with University. Partner, PwC Australia. Advisory Board on Technology and Regional Representatives dedication and wisdom until Healthcare Competiveness. Andrew Hudson (USA & Canada – east coast) handing the Chairmanship Stephen Gerlach AM Emeritus Professor Alan Robson AO CitWA Jillian Kilby **(USA & Canada – west coast) General Sir Peter Cosgrove AK CVO MC (Retd), Lady to our Jillian Segal AO in Chuan Tan May Samali * (USA & Canada – west coast) Lynne Cosgrove and Jillian Segal AO at the Presentation 2009. His formal role with Chancellor, Flinders University; Convenor, Emeritus Professor, The University of of the 2019 John Monash Scholars. Thomas Williams (Asia) the Foundation had just University Chancellors Council; Western Australia; Chair of Trustees, The Company Secretary. Dr James Daniell (Europe) a few years break before Distinguished Fellow, Australian Institute Western Australian Museum; Chair of Claire Daniel (Australia) we welcomed him back to our fold as our Patron in Chief when he became the of Company Directors; Trustee, Australian Advisory Council, Science and Industry Miranda Gronow (Oxford/Cambridge) Governor General in 2014. From that time until his retirement in 2019 as Governor Cancer Research Foundation; Chair, Psychosis Endowment Foundation CSIRO; Chair of Ahmad Shah Idil (London) General apart from 2018 when the diary prevented it, he presided warmly over Australia Trust; Chairman, Adelaide Capital Board Perron Institute for Neurological all our Presentation ceremonies at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne Partners Pty Ltd; Chairman, Gerlach Asset and Translational Science; Former Vice- General Members accompanied by Lady Cosgrove. There are 86 John Monash Scholars who will Development Pty Ltd; Chairman, Ebony Chancellor, The University of Western Dr Kate Mitchell remember fondly being congratulated by Sir Peter. He has been an important Energy Ltd; Director, Beston Global Foods Ltd; Australia. Dr Amy McLennan voice for the Foundation and integral to our growth for which we will always be Director, Beston Pacific Asset Management Dr Katherine Daniell most grateful. We look forward to sharing our future and an ongoing friendship Pty Ltd; Chair, South Australian Cricket Major Nathan Johnson with him and Lady Cosgrove into the future. Association Nominations Committee. Huw Pohlner Dr Matthew Baker

** Completed term in October 2018 * Commenced term in November 2018 22 23 Foundation Members Foundation Volunteers 2019 Scholarship Selection

The General Sir John Monash Foundation membership Life members Foundation Volunteers play an important role in the Scholarship First Reviewers includes the individuals who supported the Foundation selection of the John Monash Scholars. The Foundation Dr Maryanne Aitken during its establishment period and current and past board Professor Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO is grateful for their support and generosity as First Ms Dianne Allison members. The Foundation is grateful for the support and Dame Quentin Bryce AD CVO Reviewers as well as State, Territory and National Selection Mr Daren Armstrong Dr Matthew Baker* guidance that these individuals have provided and His Excellency General the Honourable Panel Members. The Foundation would not be able to Sir Peter Cosgrove AK CVO MC (Retd) Flight Lieutenant Dr Alex Barbaro* continue to provide to both the organisation and the conduct its selection process without the generously Dr Nicole Bart* John Monash Scholars. Mr Ken Crompton donated time of the following individuals: Dr Peter Binks General Peter Gration AC OBE (Retd) Ms Sarah Bourke* Dr Yolanda Klempfner AO Mr David Brettell Dr Sam Brophy-Williams* Ms Robin Buckham Professor Lawrence Cram Members Vale State and Territory Panelists Mr Ken Crompton Dr Ashley Kingsborough* Dr Thomas Cundy* Major General James Barry AM MBE RFD ED A/Prof Susan Neuhaus CSC Dr James Daniell* It is with great sadness that the Foundation notes the passing (Retd) ACT Panel Mr Michael Wait SC Dr Katherine Daniell* of three great friends and supporters. Mr Michael Bennett Dr Gordon de Brouwer (Chair) Mr Fernando do Campo* Dr Ben Etherington* Dr Peter Binks Ms Philippa King Tasmania Panel Mr Ken Maxwell Professor Lisa Foa (Chair) Dr Richard Frampton Emeritus Professor Peter Boyce AO Mr Stephen Fraser George Polites AC CBE MBE (5th February 2019) Ms Catherine Stubberfield* Dr Peter Binks Mr Wesley Browne OAM Aurelia Gachet Ms Anne Baly Mr Iwan Walters* Dr Joe Gattas* Mr David Clarke George was a key member of the Foundation from its Alderman Heather Chong Ms Helen Grasswill establishment and a great mentor to Ken Crompton the Major General Kevin Cooke AO RFD ED (Retd) New South Wales 1st Panel Associate Professor Michael Charleston Ms Kate Griffiths* inaugural CEO. He generously lent his name to the Foundation Emeritus Professor Peter Darvall AO Professor Andrew Pitman (Chair) Associate Professor Heather Monkhouse Ms Mandi Gunsberger so governments and other notables would give us their Mr John Davies Mr Sean Barrett Mr Michael Hamer support. He celebrated his 100th birthday auspiciously on Dr Thomas Hanna* The Right Honourable William Deane Dr Hsien Chan* Victorian 1st Panel the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Hamel, a battle that Dr Joel Harrison AC KBE QC Professor Susan Dodds Mr Angus Melbourne (Chair) was a turning point in WWI and a great victory for General Ms Bridget Healy* Emeritus Professor Anne Edwards AO Ms Joanne Glanz Mr David Clarke* Ms Aimee Heuzenroeder* Sir John Monash and the troops under his command. He Dr Alvin Chong Dr Andrew Kelly was a highly respected member of the community and had Mr Stephen Gerlach AM New South Wales 2nd Panel Ms Sally Macindoe Dr Jonathan Kummerfeld* enormous influence on Australian industrial relations over Mr Charles Goode AC Professor Justin Beilby (Chair) Ms Jane Hansen Dr Kirsty Kuo* many decades from the 50s through the 80s. Dr Judith Landsberg Mr John Green Ms Vera Boyarsky Dr Penelope Foster Dr Diana Lawrence Professor Paul Greenfield AO Mr Ross Drinnan Mr Clarence Liau The Right Reverend the Honourable Dr Peter Mr Kevin Dupreez Victorian 2nd Panel Michael Robinson AO (19th March 2019) Squadron Leader Chris Lowe* Hollingworth AC OBE Ms Alison O’Connor* Professor Margaret Abernethy (Chair) Dr Peter Mauch Professor Stephen Davis AM Michael was a loved and respected member of the Foundation Ms Carolyn Kay Professor Judy Raper Mr Michael Mckenna Mr Peter Nash Dr Amy McLennan* who played an integral role in the establishment of the General Mr Leon Kempler AM Northern Territory Panel Dr Bridget Vincent* Dr Kate Mitchell* Sir John Monash Foundation. He has been part of the ongoing Emeritus Professor Richard Larkins AC Dr Dylan Morris* Emeritus Professor Charles Webb (Chair) Ms Suzanne Lechte history of the organisation, serving as a Director on the Board Ms Lee Liberman Mr Jack Muir* Professor Sue Carthew Ms Linda Wachtel when the Foundation was established in 2001 until 2011. Michael Mr Sam Lipski AM Dr Roslyn Nichol Ms Julie Crisp shared a special connection with John Monash as both were Mr David Lowy AM Ms Alison O’Connor* students of Scotch College, as was his grandfather, father and Ms Sylvia Lockyer* Western Australia Panel Mrs Olivia Oliver (nee Thorne)* Mrs Jan McCahey sons. He was a committed Old Boy and deeply involved with Mr Jared Sharp Professor Deborah Terry AO (Chair) Ms Olivia Perks the College in many capacities including as President of the Mr Bruce Moran Mr Roger Smith Emeritus Professor Alan Robson AO CitWA Ms Alexandra Phelan* Mrs Lana Moran Ms Naomi Flutter Ms Stephanie Pow* Scotch College Foundation and Chairman of the Council. Michael Ms Carla Ramchand was widely respected for his distinguished legal career and as Mr Hugh Morgan AC Queensland Panel Mr Brian Haggerty Dr Sam Brophy-Williams* Ms Kathryn Roberts-Parker* a leader and director on the boards of many corporations and organisations. He Emeritus Professor Mal Nairn AM The Honourable Margaret White AO (Chair) Dr Katherine Rock* Professor Karen Simmer AO continued to be a generous supporter and active friend of the Foundation to the end Dr Helen Nugent AO Mr Tim Fairfax AC Dr Nicola Rolls Ms Laura Grant* Dr Danielle Malek Roosa* and will be sadly missed. Ms Lara Olsen Professor Ross McAree Melbourne National Panel Mr Darren Rudd Mr Brian Paroissien Dr Jane Wilson Emeritus Professor Peter Darvall AO (Chair) Dr Kerry Ryan Tim Fischer AC (22nd August 2019) Emeritus Professor Roland Perry OAM Professor Joanne Wright Emeritus Professor Andrea Hull AO Ms May Samali* Mr John Ralph AC Dr Cathy Vaughan* Dr Aruna Sathanapally* Dr Owen Siggs* Tim was a great advocate for the forming of the Foundation Mr Peter Francis Professor John Richards AM Skype Panel for Overseas Applicants Ms Alies Sluiter* and remained a stalwart supporter from the time it was Emeritus Professor Alan Robson AO CitWA Mr Michael Bennett (Chair) Dr Misty Jenkins Emeritus Professor Ilana Snyder established. He became a Foundation member in 2002 and Justice Stephen Rothman AM Ms Kate Griffiths* Mr Silvio Salom Ms Nithya Solomon was very busy that year as a Board Member and Chairman of Dr Suzan McDaniel Dr Lachlan Strahan Dr Mark Schembri Professor Doug Hilton the Promotions Committee. Tim rarely missed our important Dr Sarah Ryan Dr Tim Trudgian* Ms Jillian Segal AO ceremonies and AGM’s and remained an avid supporter and Dr Loes Westerbeek-Veld Sydney National Panel Dr Ben Turnbull Ms Caitlin Vaughan promoter of the Foundation. He was also a great champion Dr Peter Shergold AC Ms Susan Coles Mrs Wendy Simpson OAM (Chair) of General Sir John Monash and believed passionately in the Ms Wendy Simpson OAM Mr Adrian Vincent Mr J. Patrick Greene OBE Dr Mark Schembri* Dr Bridget Vincent* importance of his great contribution to our nation being duly Mr Steven Skala AO Dr Katherine Woodthorpe AO Emeritus Professor Charles Webb understood and recognised. His book, Maestro John Monash: The Honourable Warwick Smith AO South Australia Panel Dr Ernest Crocker Mr Matt Wenham Australia’s Greatest Citizen General published in 2014 is Emeritus Professor Deane Terrell AO The Honourable Catherine Branson AC QC Ms Janina Jancu Dr Phoebe Williams* evidence of this. Dr Sam Wills* Professor Deborah Terry AO (Chair) Mr Richard Gration Ms Carolyn Hewson AO Mr Nick Woodhams Emeritus Professor Mark Wainwright AM Mr Albert Yuen *John Monash Scholar Dr Jane Wilson

24 25 Financial Highlights

In the last financial year, the Foundation received substantial The Foundation continues to implement its investment strategy The Foundation continues to operate in 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 donations from both existing supporters and new partners. We focussing on protection of capital and minimising large variations an efficient and effective manner with welcome Gandel Philanthropy and Ms. Sam Meers AO to the in portfolio returns. The Foundation achieves this by investing office operations supporting the growth Number of Scholarships awarded per year 17 18 20 17 14 General Sir John Monash Foundation Family and acknowledge in a diversified asset allocation portfolio within considered risk in the number of Scholarships awarded Total number of Scholars (cumulative) 182 165 147 127 110 the continuing generous support from the Victorian Government, constraints. and of Alumni. Curtin University, the Lee Liberman Charitable Foundation Value of Scholarships awarded (cumulative) $23.1m $21.1m $18.5m $15.6m $13.6m Subsequent to the end of the financial year, the Prime Minister of and Mr. Tim Fairfax AC during the year. Australia, Mr Scott Morrison, announced a contribution of $5m to Number of full time equivalent staff 4.4 3.8 3.8 3.2 3.2 The Foundation awarded seventeen 2019 John Monash Scholarships, the Foundation to fund a Bob Hawke John Monash Scholarship and providing 29 scholarship years – a financial commitment of $2.03m. a further announcement to also fund a Tim Fischer John Monash Scholarship. In addition, the Lee Liberman Charitable Foundation committed $2.5m to a new perpetual scholarship. New Funding Committed in 2019 The Foundation’s Audited Financial Reports can be viewed online at www.johnmonash.com. In 2019 the Foundation received $2.8m in new funding commitments, of which 78.5% 3.6% $5.68m$3.67m $2.73m $2.56m was received during the financial 9.3% 8.6% $41.23m year (in accordance$4.06m with accounting $2.8m Federal Australian Funding Revenue and and State Private Corporations Universities’ TotalFunding Funding Total Operating standards, revenue is Totalrecognised upon New Funding Donors Operating Expenses Total Assets Governments Consortium Revenuerevenue Expenses receipt of the fundsLiabilities pledged) from the Commitments sectors identified. $5.68m$3.67m$5.68m$3.67m $2.73m$2.73m $41.23m$41.23m $4.06m$4.06m $2.8m$2.8m TotalTotalFunding FundingFunding Funding TotalTotal Operatin Operating g TotalTotal Assets Assets TotalTotal NewNew Funding Funding RevenuerevenueRevenuerevenue ExpensesExpenses LiabilitiesLiabilities CommitmentsCommitments

78.5% 3.6% 9.3% 8.6% Federal Australian and State Private Corporations Universities’ Governments Donors Consortium

Federal & State Scholarships 70% 49% Governments awarded

Private Promotion 11% 22% donors & fundraising 78.6% 3.6% 9.3% 8.6% Federal Australian Administration and State Private Corporations Universities’ 21% Corporations 10% Donors & governance VictorianGovernments Premier Daniel Andrews honours theConsortium Australian Universities’ Scholarship 8% 9% 78.6%78.6% 3.6%3.6% Consortium related expenses 9.3%9.3% 8.6%8.6% legacyFederal ofFederal General Sir John Monash AustraliaAustralian n and Stateand State PrivatePrivate CorporationsCorporations Universities’Universities’ GovernmentsGovernments DonorDonors s ConsortiumConsortium Premier Andrews extended the commitment of the Victorian Government Statement of Financial Position to fund a scholarship in perpetuity with the investment of an additional $2.2 million. These funds added to the $2 million pledged in 2015 ensure support for Victorian John Monash Scholars for many generations to come. The Premier and his government have indicated their confidence in the $5.68m$3.67m$5.68m$3.67m $2.73m$2.73m $41.23m$41.23m $4.06m$4.06m $2.8m$2.8m Foundation with this commitment, which will secure strong Victorian TotalFunding FundingTotalFunding Funding Total OperatinTotal Operating g representation among the growing community of John Monash Scholars. Total AssetsTotal Assets Total Total New FundingNew Funding RevenuerevenueRevenuerevenue ExpensesExpenses LiabilitiesLiabilities CommitmentsCommitments Currently 48 of the 182 John Monash Scholars are Victorians with the first named Victorian John Monash Scholarship being awarded in 2018 to James Campbell. Premier Andrews iterated, “I am very proud to know the Victorian Government and therefore the Victorian community, is a strong supporter of this initiative. It will mean that there will always be a Victorian John Monash Scholar in the field. It is a testament to our belief in the power of Long term Scholarship 80.6% 98.1% ideas and the support of excellence, particularly when amazing capability Investments commitments is matched with such good values. That is when we can make profound Cash & cash Trade & other change.” 15.3% 1.1% Premier Daniel Andrews with John Monash Scholars (left to right) equivalents liabilities Brighid Sammon, Iwan Walters and Lara Olsen. This Scholarship will be awarded to Victorian residents who have demonstrated significant academic excellence, leadership potential and Short term Employee 3.7% 0.8% vision to contribute to Australia. investments benefits

Trade & other 0.4% 78.6% 78.6% 3.6% 3.6% receivables 9.3% 9.3% 8.6% 8.6% Federal Federal Australian Australian 26 and State and State Private Private CorporationsCorporations Universities’Universities’ 27 GovernmentsGovernments Donors Donors ConsortiumConsortium Donors Pro Bono and In-Kind Gifts In-Kind Thank You Partnerships Supporters of the Foundation and John The following organisations and individuals Monash Scholarship Program during The following organisations have provided have generously provided pro bono and 2018–2019: long standing support and services to the in-kind support to the Foundation: Foundation: • Mr Charles Curran AC • KPMG • Dr. Anthony Cutler • Allens – Legal Advice, Facilities • PwC Australia • Mr Fernando do Campo and Hospitality Major Benefactors, Supporters of Current • Griffith University • Russell Reynolds Associates • Ms Sally Herman • Bennelong Foundation – Office Suites Supporters of Perpetual Scholarships • La Trobe University • Shrine of Remembrance • Deloitte Access Economics – Scholarships • Macquarie University • Mr Raymond Hemphill • Sydney Opera House Organisations and individuals currently Consulting Services • Ms Janina Jancu supporting John Monash Scholarships: • Monash University • TFE Hotels Donations made to the Foundation’s • Lee Liberman Charitable Foundation – • Murdoch University • Ms Carolyn Kay Facilities and Hospitality • Trippas White Group endowment fund supporting scholarships • Australian Government, Department • RMIT University • The Peter Isaacson Foundation awarded every year in perpetuity. of Communications and the Arts* • McKinsey & Company • Media & Capital Partners • The University of Adelaide – Australian Cultural John Monash • Ms Jillian Segal AO • Schroders Australia – Facilities • The University of Melbourne Scholarship • The Wolf Family Endowment and Hospitality Special Gift Major Government Benefactors • The University of Newcastle • BHP – BHP John Monash Scholarship • Singapore Airlines – Provision • The University of Queensland • Australian Government, Department of of travel for Scholars The Honourable Tim Fischer AC generously Education and Training – Zelman Cowen • Commonwealth Bank of Australia – • The University of Sydney committed to the Foundation, half of the net John Monash Scholarships Commonwealth Bank John Monash • The University of Western Australia proceeds from the publication of his book Scholarship • The University of Wollongong John Monash Scholars “Maestro John Monash: Australia’s Greatest • Australian Government, Department Aid Program Citizen General”, as a salute to the positive of Veterans’ Affairs – ANZAC Centenary • Mr Tim Fairfax AC – Tim Fairfax John • UNSW Australia Monash Scholarship legacy of General Sir John Monash. John Monash Scholarship • Lee Liberman Charitable Foundation • Gandel Philanthropy – Gandel • NSW Government – Roden Cutler NSW Philanthropy John Monash Scholarship Chairman’s Circle Members Bequests John Monash Scholarship (Arts) Supporters of Major Events Individuals who together sponsor the The General Sir John Monash Foundation • Victorian Government – Victorian John • The Ian Potter Foundation – Ian Potter Chairman’s Circle John Monash Scholarship: • Commonwealth Bank of Australia sincerely thanks those individuals who have Monash Scholarship Foundation John Monash Scholarship From left: Bennelong Foundation Deputy Chair (John Monash Oration) advised us that their Wills include bequests • Mr Richard Alcock AO Carena Shankar, General Sir John Monash • Origin Foundation – Origin Foundation • PwC Australia (Announcement to the Foundation. Major Private Benefactors • Mr John Allpass Foundation CEO Annemarie Rolls and Bennelong and Presentation Ceremonies) John Monash Scholarship Foundation CEO Sandra Jacobs • Mr Philip Bacon AM • Mr John Roth and Ms Jillian Segal AO • Pratt Foundation – Pratt Foundation – Roth/Segal John Monash Harvard Commemorative Defence AAA John • Mr Phillip Benjamin and Scholarship Monash Scholarship Mrs Sandy Benjamin OAM New Perpetual Scholarships • Emeritus Professor Peter Darvall AO • Mrs Helen Gannon and Mr Michael • Susan & Isaac Wakil Foundation – Gannon – Helen and Michael Gannon Susan & Isaac Wakil Foundation John • Dr Penelope Foster and Associate in honour of two great Australians Monash Scholarship Professor John McBain AO John Monash Scholarship • Wesfarmers – Wesfarmers John Monash • Mr Stephen Gerlach AM Scholarship • Mr Charles Goode AC and On 3rd July 2019, the Prime Minister Scott Morrison paid tribute in Parliament to the late, legendary Labor Prime Minister Bob Hawke AC GCL and announced the New Perpetual Scholarships • Woodside – Woodside John Monash Mrs Cornelia Goode government will provide $5M to the General Sir John Monash Foundation to fund Scholarship • Mr John Green and Mrs Jenny Green Three new perpetual scholarships were a perpetual scholarship in his honour. committed post the end of this reported • Professor Paul Greenfield AO and * Co-supported by Mr Tim Fairfax AC The award named the Bob Hawke John Monash Scholarship is a powerful affirmation financial year to be awarded in 2019. Mrs Louise Greenfield • Mr John Grill AO and Ms Rosie Williams by the Government, in a sincere by-partisan gesture, of the value of education to • Bob Hawke John Monash Scholarship Alumni Ambassadors support talented Australians and help ensure a bright future for us all. (Australian Government) • Mr Steven Harker and Mrs Linda Harker Alumni leadership development and • Emeritus Professor Richard Larkins AC Bob Hawke, who benefitted from international post graduate experience as a Rhodes • Tim Fischer John Monash Scholarship engagement activities: and Mrs Caroline Larkins Scholar, would no doubt applaud this award in his name, enabling other Australians (Australian Government) the same enriching experience. • Mr David McCahey and • Lee Liberman John Monash Scholarship • Mr Daniel Besen Mrs Jan McCahey In just a few months after the passing of Bob Hawke, Australia mourned the loss of (Lee Liberman Charitable Foundation) • The Boyarsky Family Trust • Ms Sam Meers AO another great Australian, the Honourable Tim Fischer AC, the former Deputy Prime • Mr Robert Cameron AO and Minister. Prime Minister Scott Morrison paid tribute in Parliament to Tim Fischer and Mrs Paula Cameron • Judge Frances Millane and Mr Alan Kirsner committed to honouring his memory and remarkable legacy by funding a perpetual • Kelly + Partners Foundation scholarship to be named as the Tim Fischer John Monash Scholarship. Chris Pavlich / Newspix • Mr Simon Mordant AM and • Lee Liberman Charitable Foundation Mrs Catriona Mordant AM “Tim will also be remembered for his tireless advocacy of one of our greatest soldiers, • Mr Allan Myers AC QC General Sir John Monash and it is fitting that Tim Fischer’s name will now join with that of Monash in a perpetual scholarship to be supported by the Government. The Australian Universities’ • Mr John Roth and Ms Jillian Segal AO Consortium Tim Fischer John Monash Scholarship will be awarded each year by the John Monash • Mr Geoff Simpson and Foundation to a worthy scholar from a rural or regional background, to follow in his Universities which together sponsor Ms Wendy Simpson OAM very big footsteps. It is a lasting legacy that pays tribute to Tim’s belief in education, the Australian Universities’ John Monash • Mr Steven Skala AO and Mrs Lousje Skala service, leadership, but most of all his passion for the future of regional Australia.” Scholarship: • Ms Josephine Sukkar AM and The Foundation is proud to be entrusted with the stewardship of scholarships in • Australian Catholic University Mr Tony Sukkar AM honour of these two leaders who were universally loved and respected by the people • Australian National University • Mr Andrew Waites and Ms Kerri Burgess of Australia. • Bond University • Mr Rod Watkins and Ms Alison Watkins This investment in the John Monash Scholarship by the government is a wonderful • Curtin University • Mr Steven Wilson AM and affirmation of the value of post-graduate education and the fostering of leaders across • Flinders University Dr Jane Wilson all sectors of society. We believe this is also a vote of confidence in the maturity of the Foundation and our ability to be the custodians of this legacy investment in human capital. Eddie Jim / The Sydney Morning Herald

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30 “ Equip yourself for life, not solely for your own benefit but for the benefit of the whole community ”

General Sir John Monash GCMG KCB VD