Lady Helen Munro Ferguson Membership
On 13 August 1914, nine days after the outbreak of the First World War, Lady Helen Munro Ferguson, the wife of the Governor-General, formed the first Australian Red Cross branch by engaging talented, committed and compassionate women dedicated to a lifesaving mission.
Prestigious membership
As a tier of the Society of Women Leaders, the prestigious Lady Helen Munro Ferguson membership will be awarded to SWL members who demonstrate exceptional philanthropy by contributing $200,000 or more in a single financial year.
Gift allocation
Lady Helen Munro Ferguson Members have the privilege of individually directing their contribution to a program or program area of their choosing (in close collaboration with Australian Red Cross to ensure funding aligns with Red Cross needs and priorities).
Alternatively, Lady Helen Munro Ferguson Members may choose to allocate their contribution towards the broader SWL Collaboration Pool.
Recognition
The Lady Helen Munro Ferguson Membership will be recognised through a series of exclusive benefits, including:
- Private briefing with the chosen Program Lead and/or Australian Red Cross CEO
- Member profiling on the Australian Red Cross SWL website
- Inclusion in the SWL Year in Review publication
- Acknowledgment in the Australian Red Cross Annual Report
- Personalised thank-you letter from Australian Red Cross CEO
- Listing in the SWL Terms of Reference
- Exclusive token and recognition
Find out more
You are invited to join in friendship with strong, like-minded women. Together, as part of an international network, we can continue a long legacy of women supporting Red Cross, helping people in need, no matter who they are or where they live.
Interested in finding out more about Society of Women Leaders? Email us.
Rowena McGilvray
National Chair and Founding Member, NSW
