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Maureen Plavsic (Kerridge)
The Council and staff of the National Museum of Australia expresses its deepest condolences on the passing of former Council member, Maureen Plavsic (Kerridge).
Ms Plavsic served on the Council of the National Museum of Australia from 30 May 2016 until 1 May 2020, and was a founding member of the Museum’s Development Committee. Her leadership and extensive business experience, specifically in regard to commercial operations and philanthropy was invaluable to the work of the Museum. Maureen was also a generous financial supporter of the Museum and through the Kerridge Family Foundation, she and her husband Keith, contributed to the Encounters Fellowship program as Major Partners.
Maureen will be remembered by all at the Museum for her keenness of thought and her warmth and humanity. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time.
The Museum has launched a new website inviting the public to share their bushfire and COVID-19 experiences.
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