Keynote speaker: Tim Costello AO
 Tim is Chief Executive of World Vision Australia, which is our largest overseas aid organization. In this role Tim has established a strong public presence in the fight against global poverty, and its causes. Prior to this Tim has long been recognized for articulating the social conscience for Australians having led many debates on tough international and domestic issues, including gambling, urban poverty, homelessness, reconciliation and human rights.
After studying law and education at Monash University and obtaining his Masters in Theology at the Melbourne College of Divinity, Tim was ordained a Baptist Minister in 1986.
From 1987 – 1994 Tim was Minister at St Kilda Baptist Church and through 1993-94 also served as the City of St Kilda’s Mayor. From 1995 –2004 Tim was Minister of Collins Street Baptist Church and Executive Director of Urban Seed, a Christian not-for-profit organization.
Tim was named Victorian of the Year 2004, in June 2005 he was awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO), and is currently Victorian Australian of the Year 2006.
|
