Join the first lady of football for a very special pre-game lunch on Saturday 16 June in this year's FitzroyIT game. Dr Susan Alberti AC will head to Brunswick Street Oval to tell her story with a particular emphasis on the meteoric growth of women's football.
Author of The Footy Lady, Susan's extensive involvement in football - as former Vice President of the Western Bulldogs and Director of the AFL National Women’s League Advisory Group - is just one part of her fascinating personal story. Susan is one of Australia’s pre-eminent philanthropists, having donated millions of dollars to medical research and other charitable causes over her successful business career.
Susan developed a passion for medical research when her only child, Danielle, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in the 1980s. Danielle tragically died from the complications arising from the chronic disease. It was at that point Susan’s lifelong commitment to raise funds for better prevention, treatment and to find a cure for Type 1 diabetes became a dedicated mission.
As well as launching her book, 2017 saw Susan crowned Melburnian of the Year and presented with a leadership award at the AIS Sport Performance Awards, for her vision and influence in driving the launch of the inaugural AFL Women’s competition. Many of us know the highlights of her fascinating story, but you won't beat hearing it in her own words.
Susan will be signing copies of The Footy Lady, available for purchase and autographs. Bookings essential, book online.
Mon 20 October at 7:00PM
Berkelouw Paddington, 19 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia
Join us for an exciting evening at Berkelouw Paddington, as we celebrate the release of 58 Facets by Marika Sosnowski.
Wed 08 October at 10:00AM
Croydon Library, 5 Civic Square, Croydon VIC 3136
Join us for an exciting morning at Croydon Library, as we discuss Beyond Green by Lesley Head.
Thu 09 October at 6:00PM
Readings Carlton , 309 Lygon Street, Carlton VIC 3053
Join us for an exciting evening at Readings Carlton, as we celebrate the launch of 58 Facets by Marika Sosnowski.
Wed 22 October at 6:00PM
Avid Reader, 193 Boundary Street, West End QLD 4101
Join us for an exciting evening at Avid Reader, as we celebrate the launch of 58 Facets by Marika Sosnowski.
Sun 12 October at 4:00PM
Brisbane Powerhouse, Pleasuredome, 119 Lamington St, New Farm QLD 4005
Join us for an exciting afternoon at Brisbane Writers Festival, as we discuss Turbulence by Clinton Fernandes.
Sun 12 October at 5:30PM
Brisbane Powerhouse, Pleasuredome, 119 Lamington St, New Farm QLD 4005
Join us for an exciting evening at Brisbane Writers Festival, as we discuss Nation, Memory, Myth by Steve Vizard.
