Just cannot believe this woman lived around the corner from me my entire life and I didn't know this story - the world NEEDS to hear about compassion like this!
I am doing a postgraduate certificate in leadership at the moment. Jim Collins says level 5 leaders who lead organisations from good to great are humble, put other people first nd have steely determination. As leader of the Brisbane Mater hospitals for more than 20 years I suspect she may have been one of these leaders. Bill Hayden former Health minister, leader of the opposition and Governor General of Australia credits her with being instrumental in the genesis of medicare. “Without her, there would have been no Medibank and no Medicare today,” he said! I am very glad to have discovered the story of this woman!
What an amazing and inspiring woman, and what a compelling talk. It was a privilege to be in the theatre to hear it delivered live. When the audience stood up to give a standing ovation at the end, I had goosebumps. So many of the people in attendance that day later commented on how they were completely unaware of the situation confronting HIV/AIDS people in Queensland at the time, or the secret deal to support them. It is an honour to have heard your story, Sister Angela Mary.
This was an absolutely amazing talk - I feel privileged to have seen it live. Not only is Sister Angela Mary inspiring but I learnt some things I didn’t know. I had tears in my eyes, what Sister Angela Mary achieved is nothing short of amazing.
Amazing. I wasn't aware of this 'altruistic money laundering' by the Sisters of Mercy. I only take issue with the sister's characterisation of Joh as a popular leader. He was pretty well despised in Brisbane and other metro areas of Qld. A gerrymandered voting system, in which votes in the regions were worth much more than those in the city areas, saw to the National Party and Joh remaining in power well past their due date. Good riddance to him and his lot. Hurrah for real heroes like Sister Angela Mary Doyle.
Just cannot believe this woman lived around the corner from me my entire life and I didn't know this story - the world NEEDS to hear about compassion like this!
I am doing a postgraduate certificate in leadership at the moment. Jim Collins says level 5 leaders who lead organisations from good to great are humble, put other people first nd have steely determination. As leader of the Brisbane Mater hospitals for more than 20 years I suspect she may have been one of these leaders. Bill Hayden former Health minister, leader of the opposition and Governor General of Australia credits her with being instrumental in the genesis of medicare. “Without her, there would have been no Medibank and no Medicare today,” he said! I am very glad to have discovered the story of this woman!
What an amazing and inspiring woman, and what a compelling talk. It was a privilege to be in the theatre to hear it delivered live. When the audience stood up to give a standing ovation at the end, I had goosebumps. So many of the people in attendance that day later commented on how they were completely unaware of the situation confronting HIV/AIDS people in Queensland at the time, or the secret deal to support them. It is an honour to have heard your story, Sister Angela Mary.
This was an absolutely amazing talk - I feel privileged to have seen it live. Not only is Sister Angela Mary inspiring but I learnt some things I didn’t know. I had tears in my eyes, what Sister Angela Mary achieved is nothing short of amazing.
Truly a holy woman !
Thank you sister !
So proud to see this , I have always loved the Doyle humour and steely determination !
What she said about God loving All, just yes. 😭🙏🏽
So much love
This is the type of story that needs to be told so ignorance maybe aware of what the Catholic Nuns did.
Would love to paint your portrait for the Brisbane Portrait prize?
Amazing. I wasn't aware of this 'altruistic money laundering' by the Sisters of Mercy. I only take issue with the sister's characterisation of Joh as a popular leader. He was pretty well despised in Brisbane and other metro areas of Qld. A gerrymandered voting system, in which votes in the regions were worth much more than those in the city areas, saw to the National Party and Joh remaining in power well past their due date. Good riddance to him and his lot. Hurrah for real heroes like Sister Angela Mary Doyle.