News and Events :: Initiatives and Activities

From time to time the Association undertakes National initiatives or activities.  Individual Branches have an array of more local initiatives details of which can be found on the applicable Branch webpage.

The Foundation.  Currently, the major National activity being sponsored by the Association is The Order of Australia Association Foundation.  This stand alone entity provides prizes and mentoring for deserving students around Australia. Details are available on the Foundation webpage.

The Association raises funds in support of the Foundation.

The National Oration.  At most National Conferences a distinguished Australian is invited to present the Order of Australia Association Oration.  Where an oration is not presented a forum of distinguished Australians is invited to discuss an issue of national significance.  The following links are to current and past Orations:

PDF: 2012 The Order of Australia Association Oration - The Hon Austin Asche AC, QC

PDF: 2009 The Order of Australia Association Oration - The Hon Justice Margaret McMurdo AC
PDF: 2007 The Order of Australia Association Oration - LTGEN John Sanderson AC
PDF: 2006 The Order of Australia Association Oration - Sir Guy Green AC KBE CVO

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