Our Patrons

Patrons play an important role in the life of Foundation House. Not only do they associate their names and reputations with the work of Foundation House, but also give generously of their time, networks, support and encouragement.

We sincerely thank our esteemed Patrons for their continuing relationship with us.

Patrons-in-Chief:

Prof David de Kretser AC, Governor of Victoria

Mrs Jan de Kretser

Patrons:

Prof. Hilary Charlesworth AM

Professor in the Regulatory Institutions Network and Director of the Centre for International Governance and Justice (CIGJ), Australian National University; Professor of International Law and Human Rights in the Faculty of Law, ANU.

Prof. Max Charlesworth AO

Emeritus Professor and bio-ethicist.

Ms. Dur-e Dara OAM

Restaurateur, businesswoman and musician. Past president and current executive council member of Restaurant and Catering Association of Victoria; Convenor of the Victorian Women’s Trust; Vice President Philanthropy Australia.

Mr Andrew Demetriou

Chief Executive Officer, Australian Football League.

Hon. Justice Michael Kirby AC CMG

Justice of the High Court of Australia and Australia’s longest serving judicial officer.

Prof. David Penington AC

Renowned physician and academic in the field of medicine. Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Melbourne. 

Mr David Scott AO

Founding director of Community Aid Abroad and longstanding pioneer in the fields of social justice, the environment and support for East Timor.