Topic: Old Melburnian Profile

Undaunted by political and industry opposition, two Old Melburnians are jointly responsible for some of the measures that keep us safe on the roads today.

Facing denial and obstruction, Dr Bob Birrell OAM (OM 1950) devoted decades of his life to protecting young children from abuse, eventually transforming how hospitals approach this issue.

With his unwavering focus on introducing cancer prevention practices across Australia, Nigel Gray AO (OM 1946) is “probably responsible for preventing more disease than any other Australian.”

With a novel under her belt and a busy career in law, former Grimwade House student Steph Vizard has learned that creativity doesn’t always require perfect conditions.

A children’s author who is passionate about First Nations literacy, David Lawrence OM 1981) is worlds away from his first job working for an oil company.

Arthur Octavius Barrett (OM 1887) had a lifelong involvement with the School but his leadership in establishing the Steele Oval is a little known story.

Dr Mark Cabouret (OM 1971) continues to be dedicated to celebrating the artworks and revealing the lives of four important Australian ornithological artists.

Just weeks before the 2024 Paris Olympic Games were set to begin, a fifth Old Melburnian was selected to join the Australian team.

Heading into her third Olympics with one gold medal already to her name, Jess Morrison (OM 2010) is setting her sights even higher this time.

Fergus Hamilton (OM 2017) is heading to the Olympics with some remarkable credentials.