b'AUSTRALIAAROUND THE WORLD 1 2 3BrisbaneGalaLuncheonAUGUST, 2014The luncheon took place at Victoria Park, Herston for the first time. Teresa Keating provided a progress update on the activities and projectssupported by The Australian Ireland Fund. Ambassador Noel White spoke of the im-portant role played by the global Irish community, in staying engaged with Ireland and supporting it over the years, emphasising the importance the Government attaches to the diaspora. Finally, Emilio Ornyengaia, a Marist College Ashgrove student, spoke eloquently about how he personally benefits from the quality education he receives at Marist College; thanking his Principal Peter McLoughlin, the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation and The Australian Ireland Fund. Thank you to all who attended and donated our work would not be possible without your help. 1Brigitte Hinneberg,Mary Johnson, Dr Tom Moore,Tina Alexandrou, Kiah Wessel and guests2Guests with James Metzeling, Emilio Ornyengaia3Brigitte Hinneberg, Mary Johnson,Ambassador Noel White connect2015 | 99'