The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre
Strengthening our Democracy. Valuing our Diversity. Building our Future.
The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, known as the Hawke Centre, is a community-focused centre devoted to generating ideas and solutions to achieve cohesive, sustainable societies. We create a year-long program of FREE events and exhibitions that reflect our fundamental themes: Strengthening our Democracy – Valuing Our Diversity – Building Our Future. Our program includes the Annual Hawke Lecture and Nelson Mandela Lecture.
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We are proudly supported by our Patrons and encourage you to support the work of our centre by making a tax-deductible donation, or by giving your time as a volunteer.
The Centre is affiliated with the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Library.
Vale Blanche d’Alpuget
The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre is deeply saddened by the passing of Blanche d'Alpuget, acclaimed biographer and widow of former Prime Minister, the late Bob Hawke AC.
Blanche was a valued member of The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre Advisory Board, where she remained a passionate advocate for preserving and advancing Bob Hawke's legacy.
Her insight, dedication and commitment to public life made a lasting contribution to our Centre and its mission.
She will be greatly missed, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time.
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The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre has facilitated a diverse range of intriguing, engaging and socially-challenging discussions which are available as podcasts or videos, which generally available within one week following the lecture.
While the views presented by speakers within The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre public program are their own and are not necessarily those of either Adelaide University or The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, they are presented in the interest of open debate and discussion in the community and reflect our themes of: Strengthening our Democracy - Valuing our Diversity - Building our Future. The Hawke Centre reserves the right to change their program at any time without notice.
