poverty

Scott Walters

Scott Walters is the CEO of Opportunity International Australia, a charity that offers microfinance to people living in poverty. Having enjoyed a long and diverse career in the not-for-profit sector, including educational support for disadvantaged children, poverty relief, women’s health, and early childhood intervention, Scott has led and managed the strategic development and growth in fundraising for a number of charities. Scott was most recently the Chief Fundraising Officer for Bible Society Australia, and previously, he was Head of Strategic Partnerships for The Smith Family. With an extensive background in financial planning, stockbroking and marketing before his move to the for-purpose sector, Scott brings the depth of business and fundraising experience needed for the role, as well as a passion for alleviating poverty. Scott shares about his faith journey and how Opportunity International is helping people in poverty all over the world.

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Linda Bailey

Linda Bailey is well known for her daily devotional spots on radio stations all over Australia. She became one of the first State Primary School chaplains in Victoria and she’s also worked as the breakfast program producer for 89.9 , the Christian radio station in Melbourne for three years. She’s also worked for , a not-for-profit organisation that assists people living in poverty with disabilities. She’s married to Cameron and they have had three foster children, a foster grandchild and their own biological son.

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Dami Im

Dami Im is a Korean-born Australian singer-songwriter. She is known for achieving the highest Eurovision score for Australia, and she won the 5th season of X Factor Australia. She is a supporter of Compassion Australia and one of their most active ambassadors. She is passionate about drawing attention to the poverty of people around the world and the need to help support people in these circumstances. Listen in to Dami’s testimony and hear about her latest project!

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Meredith Scott

Meredith Scott is the CEO of Opportunity International Australia. In early 2018 following a 32-year career at Ernst and Young, including 19 years as an audit partner, she took on the role of CEO. Opportunity International helps lift people out of the poverty cycle, in 4 key areas: microfinance, health, education, and safety. Listen in to her faith journey and about the impact of this amazing charity!

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Robert Dunn

Robert Dunn is the CEO of Opportunity International Australia and the Global Executive Director of Opportunity International Global. He shares some amazing stories about micro-finance in many nations and how lives are being transformed.

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