b'AUSTRALIA AROUND THE WORLD 1 2 3SydneyYoungLeadersCorporateBreakfast1Sydney Young LeadersMAY,2015The Australian Ireland Fund Sydney Young Leaders Committee held their annual Lessons inCommittee: John Gallagher,Leadership Corporate Breakfast which was generously sponsored and hosted by Clyde and Co. Approximately Dylan Carol, Andrea McElhinney, Louise Kelly, David Creaven,75 Young Leaders networked prior to hearing from guest speaker Paul OSullivan, Chairman of Optus and Board Ronan MacSweeney,Member of The Australian Ireland Fund. Paul, also a Board Member of The Australian Ireland Fund, was appointed Brendan Sheehan, Melissa Fisher with Teresa Keating Chairman of Optus in October 2014 and prior to that had served in various management roles with Optus throughout the2Paul OSullivan, Regina OKeeffe,Asia-pacific region. Paul spoke passionately about how the challenges caused by market disruption in the telco sector Kevin Higgins3Andrea McElhinney have helped to shape and define his career to date. Young Leader Andrea McElhinney spoke about her commitment to the Young Leaders program and its role in helping her stay connected to Ireland.Special guests included Consul GeneralJane Connolly and Vice Consul George OKeeffe. 1 2 3MelbourneLuncheonatZincatFederationSquare1Paul OBrien JUNE, 2015 Melbourne produced a beautiful winters day for the annual Melbourne Luncheon alongside the 2Mary & Ted Johnson,Yarra River. Teresa Keating, Executive Director of the Fund welcomed guests and explained the Funds goals of Judy & Fergus Ryan3Mark Oats, Ciaran Gribbin becoming the largest network of friends of Ireland in Australia as well as the charity of choice for all Irish organiza-tions and individuals. Director Paul OBrien announced on behalf of the Board the decision to support Soar, an Irish charity inspired directly by Jim Stynes and the Reach Foundation. Also announced was support for Solas and Suas Educational Development.Sarah Mangan, Deputy Head of Mission, representing the Irish Ambassador was delighted to have the opportunity to speak to guests and thanked all present for the very important work The Australian Ireland Fund is doing. Entertainment for the lunch was INXS singer and Grammy nominated songwriter Ciaran Gribbin and fiddle player Mark Oats.connect2015 | 103'