The Alumni Association aims to value and cherish what has gone before, while also looking to the future as a modern and vibrant Association.
Guided by a visionary and dedicated Strategic Plan, the Association is deeply committed to playing a proactive, positive role in the lives of our Alumni, serving as a lifelong anchor of support, opportunity and community. Rather than allowing graduation to be a point of departure, our goal is to champion continued, meaningful connections back to the College and its broader network, ensuring that the unique bond shared by our graduates remains vibrant across generations.
This strategic framework empowers us to design purposeful initiatives – ranging from professional mentorship programs and networking events to social reunions and philanthropic opportunities – that enrich our Alumni both personally and professionally. By fostering this enduring relationship, we not only celebrate the individual journeys of our past students but also strengthen the collective spirit of the Sacred Heart community.
The Association will connect our Alumni with each other and to the College through varied experiences and events through which we create stronger networks and long standing relationships.
The Association will provide sound fiscal governance to ensure that revenue and expenses are managed to keep reserves and investments financially viable in the long term. This will provide funds for community programs, College capital appeals and Alumni events that align with the Mercy Values.
The Association will develop stronger relationships with the College, current students and the wider community by maximising opportunities for members to drive these relationships and deliver mutually beneficial outcomes. The Association will use online platforms to broaden how we engage our Alumni and enable them to connect with each other.
The Association will continue to support heritage projects at the College and encourage the sharing of history and stories that provide insight into the lives of past students. The members will be encouraged to donate to the College archives so that the memories are recorded and retained. All meetings and gatherings of the Association will make reference to our heritage and the ongoing traditions of the Mercy Way and Mercy Values.
| Alumni President | Laura Doherty (1976) |
| Acting Treasurer | Enza Hughes (1987) |
| Development and Alumni Officer | Jo Welch |
| Principal Representative | Emma Tyler |
| General Committee Members | ||
| Kathryn Andrews (1985) | Adrianna Maddalon (2012) | Lauren Ruffin (2013) |
| Ebony Courtney (1998) | Erin McGarrigle (2020) | Dianne Spence (1968) |
| Dianna Maddalena (1983) | Daniela Pavlovic (2001) | Noel Tuddenham (honorary member) |
General Committee Members can serve up to six years, and Executive Committee Members can serve up to three years, for a total of six years on the committee. Each year at our Annual General Meeting held in October or November, new members are elected when positions have become available.
The Sacred Heart Alumni Association is seeking expressions of interest for several vacant positions on the general committee.
As outlined in the recently developed Strategic Plan, the Alumni Association enables past students to reconnect, celebrate the College’s rich history and help shape the future of the organisation. We are seeking community-minded candidates with skills-based experience in project management, strategic planning and teamwork.
Meeting commitments are once a month after hours and one Annual General Meeting per year.
Committee Queries?
Please contact Jo Welch, Alumni and Development Officer.
P. 5222 0464
E. alumni@shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au
Or please complete the nomination form below. Nominations must be completed prior to the Annual General Meeting.
