Beverley O'Connor

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Beverley O'Connor

Beverley is a well known Melbourne Broadcaster and Journalist with over twenty years experience and was included in the 2007 Who's Who of Australia Women.

As a journalist at the ABC, she specialised in Economics and Politics and presented/hosted a number of programs including hosting the Late Night News, and was a presenter on 3LO for five years. Beverley was also a breakfast presenter on commercial radio. A move to television included Stateline and the 7.30 Report along with hosting several other television programs.

In the Corporate Sector Beverley presented and produced an Inhouse Communications channel for the National Australia Bank.

Various positions held by Beverley include -

Deputy Chair and Director of the Melbourne Football Club
Board Director for six years and Life Governorship of the Australian Drug Foundation
Australia Day Ambassador
Ambassador for Variety Children's Charity
Director of the Sunrise Foundation

In 2011 OzChild celebrates 160 years of caring for children! OzChild is Australia's oldest independent, not-for-profit, children's charity, with a history of caring for children which dates back to 1851. We continue to care for children, support families and strengthen the potential and life opportunities of children and young people.

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When my family decided to go into the foster care program, we were full of anticipation and curiosity. We knew that it would be rewarding, but we under-estimated just how rewarding it could be. The experiences I have had over the several years of fostering have been funny, educating, challenging and emotional.