Keynote Speaker

Ros is an engaging and motivating keynote speaker. She entertains audiences with her real-life experiences, inspiring them to be better versions of themselves as she reveals the tools to move forward in life through the power of giving.

​

Audiences will learn about empathy as the true heart of philanthropy and how to turn pain and grief into personal growth through compassion.

​

There will be laughs and tears as Ros shares her true-life stories of life in the bush as a foster child, a stint across the ditch in New Zealand, examples of paying it forward, and her journey to establishing and supporting several charities, all while raising a family and copping many life-altering highs and lows along the way.

Her warmth and down-to-earth approach is appreciated by audiences across Australia.

Ros’ accolades include:

• Order of Australia Medal (1998)

• Ernst & Young Social Entrepreneur of the Year for the Western Region (2006)

• United Way’s Philanthropist of the Year (2010)

• Murdoch University Honorary Doctorate in 2011

• Induction into ‘The Inaugural Western Australian Women’s Hall of Fame

​