Our Speakers

Our AGM Speakers

Dr Denise Grocke AO, PhD

RMT, FAMI, LMusA, Professor Emerita, Conservatorium of Music, Faculty of Fine Arts and Music, the University of Melbourne

Dr Denise Grocke kindly came to our AGM on

23 March 2026 to speak to us about her topic: "Music Therapy across the Human life Span: From Lullaby to Lament". You can read her wonderful speech here.

findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/16189-denise-grocke

Samuel Cairnduff

Arts and Cultural Management Professional

Samuel Cairnduff spoke at our AGM enthusiastically and insightfully on the topic

"From Musicians to Cultural Leaders: Empowering the Next Generation"

samuelcairnduff.com/

Arthur Athan

Musician, Family Lawyer and Sponsor

Arthur Athan, a successful pianist and entrant in many past Waverley Music Eisteddfods, kindly accepted our invitation to speak at our Annual General Meeting on 20 March 2023. We were honoured to hear his thoughts on why music is important on so many levels. Attached is Arthur's lovely speech.

maeveobrien.com.au/arthur-athan