This week lunch meeting will be held on Wednesday 12.30pm for 1.00pm at the... Adelaide Oval MTX John Halbert Room, L3 Eastern Stand, War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide

Web booking closes Monday May 26 12 noon!

Payment on the day at the Welcome Desk by Card only. 

Includes Main Course, shared Cheese platter and Tea/Coffee, good company, great speaker and all done by 2pm!

National Reconciliation Week

Guest Speaker Mary-Anne Lovegrove, CEO Kura Yerlo Inc. | 2024 Person of the Year | Spiritually led & Embodied

A Reflection on Reconciliation

Mary-Anne Lovegrove is a dynamic and purpose-driven leader, and the current CE of Kura Yerlo Inc., Kura Yerlo is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation dedicated to supporting and empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People through intergenerational – from Birth to Elders - culturally safe and holistic services for 40 years.

Mary-Anne was awarded 2024 Person of the Year by the Port Adelaide Enfield Council. Mary- Anne is widely respected for being spiritually led, culturally grounded, and as a strong innovative leader who has helped transform Kura Yerlo into a nationally recognised model of community- first practice and one that holds cultural integrity as central. In her time in the role the Staff and Board of Kura Yerlo have witnessed her exceptional leadership skills which include igniting passion and purpose and building meaningful connections.

Mary-Anne’s leadership philosophy is rooted in cultural humility, collective empowerment, and intergenerational wisdom and she brings a powerful voice to conversations about cultural safety, community resilience, and systems change. Her work champions the role of spirit, culture, and identity in individual and community healing, offering deep insights into how organisations can support positive impacts in Indigenous communities with respect and authenticity.

As a speaker, Mary-Anne Lovegrove is known for her compassionate presence, powerful storytelling, and experience, inspiring audiences to reflect, connect, and lead with purpose.

Key Speaking Topics:

1. Reconciliation as a spiritual journey
2. Culture as compass My journey at Kura Yerlo
3. The path well-travelled: healing through story
4. Walking the talk: What reconciliation requires from us all
5. A final reflection: “we’re not lost, we are being called”.

 Don't forget to give to the Virtual Community Bowl this week by clicking on...  Community Projects Appeal

Please note the venue - MTX John Halbert Room, Adelaide Oval, L3 Eastern Stand, War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide