Deidre Perry

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Deidre Perry first became involved with PIFA in 2005 and joined the Board in 2006. She brings a wealth of experience from her long involvement in charity work:

• Foundation Member for 25 years and President for past 16 years of ‘Mater Lives’ Committee which raises funds for equipment and projects (such as upgrade of Maternity ward) at the Mater Hospital in North Sydney;
• Involvement in organization of 5 major functions in 2006 to mark celebration of the Mater Centenary;
• Past President of and ongoing engagement with ‘Blue & Blue’ Committee to raise funds for scholarships to Monte Saint Angelo College;
• Past President of Ex Students for Monte Saint Angelo College and continuing involvement in assisting the College.

Prior to marrying and raising seven children, Deidre’s early career as a Physical Education Teacher saw her instructing at sixteen schools in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. From this grew roles in organisation of tennis/netball pageants and the training and presentation of debutantes over many years for major charity balls.