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Anzac Day speech
Guy spoke on Anzac Day at Sunny Cove Retirement Village. His speech can be found here.
Federal Budget Breakfast 2012
The 2012 KPMG Federal Budget Breakfast will be held on Wednesday 9 May 2012. As a Senator for Tasmania Guy initiated and co-hosted this event since its inception in 2002. Register here.
Diabetes Australia 'National Election Agenda 2013 - 2015'
Diabetes Australia has released its 'Election Agenda 2013 - 2015'. To read Guy's media click here. For links to Diabetes Australia media click here. The National Election Agenda 2013-2015 can be found here.
University of Sydney Training Workshop - 26/27 March 2012
Guy led a workshop 'Influencing Governments: A Short Course on Health Advocacy' in conjunction with the University of Sydney. Further details here.
Tasmanian PolliePedal 2012 raises over $48,500!
Diabetes Tasmania’s PolliePedal ’12 has broken a fundraising record in the event’s history, so far raising $48,505 for Tasmanians living with diabetes, with online donations still coming in. Donations can still be made by clicking here.
As a Senator for Tasmania in 2006, together with Diabetes Tasmania we established the Tasmanian Pollie Pedal. Since then and more than 1,600kms on a bike, together with other MPs, sponsors and fellow supporters we have raised over $240,000 for Tasmanians affected by diabetes. A wonderful result!
In 2012 I have a new role: Diabetes Tasmania Ambassador, and I continue to lead the charge to help other Tasmanians affected by diabetes. The Pollie Pedal participants visit schools, community centres and some of the most beautiful scenic spots in Tasmania - up hill and down! We do it because we want to make a difference, a positive difference for the 48,000 plus Tasmanians with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes Tasmania benefits from pollies' annual pedal
- Examiner 27 February 2012
Diabetes Tasmania launches COACH Program, 14 February 2012
Diabetes Tasmanian launched their new confidential free health coaching service delivered over the phone. As Diabetes Tasmania Ambassador I was delighted to attend the launch and support this fantastic initative. For further information click here.
Victoria Cross Review - A Story of Tasmanians
The Defence Honours Awards & Appeals Tribunal held a hearing in Launceston on Friday 16 December Guy was invited to appear in relation to Tasmanian Navy personnel Teddy Sheean and Dick Emms. The Tribunal has received over 55 submissions in relation to the posthumous awarding of the Victoria Cross. Read Guy's opinion piece here.
International Diabetes Federation World Congress, Dubai December 2011
Guy recently travelled to Dubai to represent Diabetes Australia at the IDF World Congress. The Congress was attended by almost 15000 delegates, providing access to the latest data and opinion from the scientific community, key issues and an exchange of information on resources to best tackle the global diabetes problem.
Marriage Debate
Guy recently participated in a debate with the Hon Michael Kirby, former High Court Judge at the University of Western Sydney on 13 October 2011. Guy's speech can be found here.
Inaugural Ambassador roles
Guy has been appointed :
Tour de France
In July, Guy attended the Tour de France and participated as part of a cycling tour. Since his return he has given many speeches on the adventure and inspiration to various clubs, committees, groups and functions. If you are part of a club that would like to hear about Guy's experience please email guy@guybarnett.com
“I survived! What an absolutely amazing experience …and being there when Cadel won was brilliant timing!"
Guys opinion piece and photos can be viewed here. To access a YouTube video of the Tour click here.
For further details of Guy's speeches, functions and photos click on 'About Guy' above.