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Lunch with Hugh Mackay

September 14 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

The Way We  Are – Lessons from a Lifetime of  Listening

Guest Speaker:   Hugh Mackay

In his final non-fiction book, Hugh Mackay offers a wide-ranging analysis of contemporary Australian society, and addresses some the greatest challenges we face.

Hugh Mackay is a social psychologist and researcher, and the bestselling author of 24 books, including nine novels. His  latest non-fiction book, The Way We Are, published in May 2024, offers a wide-ranging analysis of contemporary Australian society and addresses some of the greatest challenges we face.

Hugh has had a 60-year career in social research and was also a weekly newspaper columnist for over 25 years. He is currently an honorary professor in the School of Medicine and Psychology at ANU. Among other appointments, he has been deputy chairman of the Australia Council for the Arts and chairman of the board of trustees of Sydney Grammar School. He is a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society and the Royal Society of NSW. In recognition of his pioneering work in social research, he has been awarded honorary doctorates by five Australian universities. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2015.

 

Hugh’s book will be on sale at the Luncheon for $30.00 – cash only

Reservations essential. RSVP September 6th

Tickets: $35 per person – online bookings can be made here

Please send any special dietary requirements, or if you wish to be seated with friends to:

Secretary,  Catalyst for Renewal,  PO Box 265, Swansea, 2281.

          Telephone 02 4971 4090    Email: catalyst-for-renewal@outlook.com

Details

Date:
September 14
Time:
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Event Category:

Organiser

Catalyst for Renewal
Phone
02 4971 4090
Email
catalyst-for-renewal@outlook.com

Venue

Holy Name of Mary Parish Hall
3 Mary St
Hunters Hill, NSW 2110 Australia
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