Nickname – Chez
How did you celebrate your most recent birthday? Went to the MTC
production “37” with eldest son Harry, followed by dinner with extended family.
What was the last meal you cooked for somebody? Thai Curry
If you could perform a duet with any famous musician, who would it
be? Michael Hutchence
Greg Diamond
Nickname: Roughy, Tubby,
Professional history: Qualified Accountant specialising in tax, 27 years with PwC including 17 years as a Private Client Tax Partner. Now consulting with a focus on business and family succession.
How did you become involved in Dare To Hope? Met Cherie and Paul through primary school and junior football. Supporting their vision in any way I can is important to me.
If you could have any 3 people around for dinner, who would they be and why? JFK, Harold Holt & Amelia Earhart – to find out what really happened!
Favourite Sports team? HAWTHORN!!
If you were down to your last $20, what would you spend it on? The favourite in the last.
What is the one talent you wish you had? Singing
What’s your favourite app on your phone? Sportsbet
Who is your favourite movie character of all time? Harry Potter
Your favourite holiday destination? The next one (Port Douglas)
How did you celebrate your most recent birthday? Family dinner
What was the last meal you cooked for somebody? BLT for my wife
If you could perform a duet with any famous musician, who would it be? Shirley Strachan
Robyn Murphy
Nickname: Murph, Smurf, Robbo, Robbie
Professional history: I am the Acting Dean of a large Teaching and Research School at La Trobe University, overseeing all activities in teaching, research, partnerships, staff and students, I am also a researcher, and my laboratory’s research is directed at unravelling intricate mechanisms of skeletal muscle function.
How did you become involved in Dare To Hope?
Cherie Dear and I became friends at high school over 40 years ago. It is through my personal connection with the Dear Family, that I began my involvement with Dare to Hope.
If you could have any 3 people around for dinner, who would they be and why?
Eclectic, inspiring, caring and funny drive the choice here.
My three would be Michelle Obama, Adam Goodes and Dylan Alcott.
Favourite Sports team?
Richmond Tigers
If you were down to your last $20, what would you spend it on?
Great coffee to share with a friend.
What is the one talent you wish you had?
To play a musical instrument and sing well.
What’s your favourite app on your phone?
Sadly it is a word game “Word Trip” that distracts me.
Who is your favourite movie character of all time?
Can I have two? Thelma and Louise
Your favourite holiday destination?
Mediterranean Europe
How did you celebrate your most recent birthday?
A quiet family dinner at home - just perfect!
What was the last meal you cooked for somebody?
I’m pretty sure it was tacos. I’m not very often the designated cook.
If you could perform a duet with any famous musician, who would it be?
Nick Cave
Ollie Ward
Professional history
Anne Maree Nunan
Nickname - Not really a nickname but I get AM a lot
Professional history - I have had a long career working in people and culture, covering all aspects of the employee lifecycle including recruitment, development, retention and engagement. I also spent over 10 years in management consulting primarily working with clients in the areas of change management, communication, HR strategy and performance management.
How did you become involved in Dare To Hope? I met Cherie and Paul when our daughter’s started playing sport together about 8 years ago and we have connected both professionally and personally ever since. I volunteeredat the Dare to Hope match last year and was invited to be a board member when Dare to Hope was officially formed.
If you could have any 3 people around for dinner, who would they be and why?
Ricky Gervais - hilarious, smart, brutally honest and loves dogs. Emma Thompson - witty, clever and classy, and my best friend so we can discuss and relive it all later.
Favourite Sports team? Melbourne Storm
If you were down to your last $20, what would you spend it on? A share in an ultra-speculative cryptocurrency.
What is the one talent you wish you had? To be able to draw/paint really well
What’s your favourite app on your phone? Camera - I love to capture moments through photography
Who is your favourite movie character of all time? Tony Stark or Andy Dufresne
Your favourite holiday destination? I like exploring new places but I love Fiji. Sun, snorkelling, cocktails and agood book makes for a perfect holiday.
How did you celebrate your most recent birthday? I went on a holiday to Turkey
What was the last meal you cooked for somebody? I am not an enthusiastic cook but I always cook Christmas lunch for my family, with varying degrees of success.
If you could perform a duet with any famous musician, who would it be? I would never want to ruin a perfectly good song by singing but I am capable of playing a Heart and Soul duet on the piano!
Tony Doherty
Nickname -TD or GSD
Professional history -10 Years in Retail Management with Coles Myer. Then 36 years in Commercial Property /Shopping Centre Management (31 with JLL ) predominately in Australia but also Asia Pacific and other global markets .Long serving Board Member of the Shopping Centre Council of Australia. Also current member of the Board for the John Maclean Foundation raising money for kids in wheelchairs
How did you become involved in Dare To Hope? Paul and Cherie’s eldest son and Harry have been friends for 25 years. Had a close friendship with Paul, Cherie and the Dear family through our local community
If you could have any 3 people around for dinner, who would they be and why? Muhammad Ali ,Tina Turner and Johnny Weissmuller -they were all inspirational and overcame adversity
Favourite Sports team? Wallabies
If you were down to your last $20, what would you spend it on? Sashimi
What is the one talent you wish you had? to play the guitar
What’s your favourite app on your phone? Insight Timer
Who is your favourite movie character of all time? Sylvester Stallone
Your favourite holiday destination? New Zealand
How did you celebrate your most recent birthday? A family dinner whilst recovering from hip surgery
What was the last meal you cooked for somebody? Atlantic Salmon and salad
If you could perform a duet with any famous musician, who would it be? Oliver Newton John
Chris McLeod
Nickname Macca
Professional history I am a lawyer who specialises in intellectual property, consumer law and legal issues in the context of advertising and marketing. I have been a partner at Clayton Utz for over 25 years.
How did you become involved in Dare To Hope? Started as Dare to Hope's pro bono lawyer.
If you could have any 3 people around for dinner, who would they be and why? Billy Connolly, Barack Obama & Donald Trump. It would be amusing.
Favourite Sports team? Hawthorn FC
If you were down to your last $20, what would you spend it on? An outsider in the next race.
What is the one talent you wish you had? The ability to kick with both feet.
What’s your favourite app on your phone? X
Who is your favourite movie character of all time? John Keating, Dead Poets Society. Seize the day!
Your favourite holiday destination? Always the last one - Scotland.
How did you celebrate your most recent birthday? At Scopri restaurant with family and friends.
What was the last meal you cooked for somebody? Roast lamb, cooked on spit.
If you could perform a duet with any famous musician, who would it be? Sting
Greg Dear
Nickname Hymie
Professional history Electrician, Certified Practicing Accountant, TPR 🏆🏆🏆 (AFL)
How did you become involved in Dare To Hope? Paul's brother
If you could have any 3 people around for dinner, who would they be and why? Humpa (Paul Dear), Bully and families. Eating fresh whiting and flatie tails cooked in beer batter on the deck at Marine pde.
Favourite Sports team? Hawks
If you were down to your last $20, what would you spend it on? Growth shares
What is the one talent you wish you had? Drone Pilot
What’s your favourite app on your phone? NYT Games
Who is your favourite movie character of all time? Maria Rainer
Your favourite holiday destination? Israel
How did you celebrate your most recent birthday? Family dinner
What was the last meal you cooked for somebody? Chilli con-carn
If you could perform a duet with any famous musician, who would it be? Yusif Islam
