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For a champion of Carey music Claire Tetaz Friends of Carey Music President This year would have been the last year for Karen Murray as a Carey parent, as her daughter, Rose, finished her Year 12 studies. Sadly that was not to be. It has only been a year since many of us attended her funeral, where we witnessed the celebration of Karen and experienced the gratitude from the people in her life. Karen loved music and singing in choirs and was a champion for the performing arts at Carey. A true cheerleader for Friends of Carey Music and everything we delivered in support of the music program, we sought a fitting dedication to her and her impact on the School. In honour of her memory, Friends of Carey Music have established a bursary
for a vocalist student in her name. Knowing how much she loved and admired the work of our music students, we hope this will inspire them in their musical studies. We thank Paul, Felix and Rose for supporting this dedication. It is an ongoing reminder of how Karen’s enthusiasm and love inspired her friends and colleagues, who in turn wished to recognise and celebrate her. We hope they reflect on this with pride. Friends of Carey Music are so pleased that we can offer this scholarship for the first time this year and thank Carey’s Head of Performing Arts, Nick Mulder, for his help in the establishment of this initiative.
‘The bursary will serve as a wonderful tribute to Karen and I know she would welcome the encouragement and validation that it will provide for our vocalists.’ – Nick Mulder
Recognising amazing individuals The Carey Medal Committee Community service runs through the veins of Carey. We all know of people among us in our community who go above and beyond to contribute to their local, national and global communities.
Chair of the International Board of Amnesty International for eight years, overseeing the strategic direction of Amnesty International. All of this work was in a voluntary capacity.
The Carey Medal recognises the people who are making a positive impact. Anyone within the Carey community is eligible to be nominated – current and past staff, parents and students – who are actively trying to make the world a better place.
In 2014, Nicole stated, ‘I have seen the impact that individual people working together can have to achieve social change. I’m inspired in my governance work to position Amnesty International to have a major impact on the human rights of people around the world.’
The 2016 Carey Medallist was Old Carey Grammarian Dr Nicole Bieske (1991). Nicole has given exceptional and outstanding service in the field of human rights, especially through her work with Amnesty International. Nicole was on the Board of Amnesty International Australia for over seven 24 | Torch
years and was the National President of that Board for over three years. Prior to this, Nicole was a member of the National Legal Team and she appeared before Parliamentary Committees on behalf of Amnesty International Australia. She was a member of the Global Governance Task force and was
If you know of anyone in the community who is making a difference – big or small – and who you think deserves this prestigious community award, please nominate them for 2021 Carey Medallist. You can do so at www.carey. com.au/carey-medal or by emailing us: careymedalsuggestions@carey.com.au
