The Kerferd Oration

The Kerferd Oration THE George Briscoe Kerferd Oration was first held in 2003 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the naming of Beechworth.

The Oration brings an eminent speaker to our regional community to discuss an emerging issue in the context of social justice in rural areas. The Oration honours George Briscoe Kerferd (1831 – 1889), an energetic community leader, Premier of Victoria and a Judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria. The annual Oration is a free community event sponsored by Indigo Shire Council, WAW Credit Union and Quercus Beechworth.

Thank you everyone, Recording is now available on our website!
26/07/2026

Thank you everyone,

Recording is now available on our website!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this years oration. For all those who live streamed the oration, there was an ou...
26/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this years oration.

For all those who live streamed the oration, there was an outage which disturbed the quality of the signal.

A full recording will be available by 7 PM on 26th July 2026. It was a very powerful oration and well worth viewing in full or again.

www.kerferdoration.org

In less than an hour, audiences from across Australia will come together for the 2026 George Briscoe Kerferd Oration.Whi...
26/07/2026

In less than an hour, audiences from across Australia will come together for the 2026 George Briscoe Kerferd Oration.

While our in-person event is at capacity, you can still experience every moment live as Deborah Cheetham Fraillon AO presents "Actually, this is exactly who we are."

This is your chance to be part of an inspiring conversation about identity, culture, resilience and the stories that shape our nation.

🕚 Starting in less than an hour - 11 AM (AEDT)

📺 Watch the livestream at: kerferdoration.org

Wherever you're watching from, we invite you to be part of this inspiring morning.

Tomorrow's the day!The wait is almost over. Tomorrow, Deborah Cheetham Fraillon AO will deliver the 2026 Kerferd Oration...
25/07/2026

Tomorrow's the day!

The wait is almost over. Tomorrow, Deborah Cheetham Fraillon AO will deliver the 2026 Kerferd Oration, "Actually, this is exactly who we are."

While registrations to attend in person are now full, everyone can still be part of this inspiring and thought-provoking event by watching the free livestream.

Join us as Deborah shares her reflections on identity, belonging, resilience and the stories that shape us as Australians.

🗓 Tomorrow – Sunday 26 July
🕚 11:00 AM (AEST)

📺 Watch live at: kerferdoration.org

Whether you're tuning in from Beechworth or anywhere across Australia, we invite you to join the conversation from wherever you are. We look forward to sharing this special event with you.

A big thank you to Indigo Shire Council for supporting the 2026 George Briscoe Kerferd Oration.Their support helps keep ...
25/07/2026

A big thank you to Indigo Shire Council for supporting the 2026 George Briscoe Kerferd Oration.

Their support helps keep the Oration free and accessible, bringing our community together to engage with ideas, spark conversation, and celebrate civic life.

We're grateful for Indigo Shire Council's ongoing commitment to this important annual event and to the Beechworth community. 💙

Find out more at www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au/

Watch Kerferd Oration live from 11 AM Saturday 26 July 2026
www.kerferdoration.org

A sincere thank you to Quercus Beechworth for their valued support of the 2026 Kerferd Oration.Quercus has long been a...
24/07/2026

A sincere thank you to Quercus Beechworth for their valued support of the 2026 Kerferd Oration.

Quercus has long been a champion of lifelong learning, community connection, and the exchange of ideas—values that sit at the heart of the Kerferd Oration. Their ongoing support helps create an event where people can come together to listen, reflect, and engage with important conversations.

We're grateful to have Quercus as part of this year's Oration and thank them for helping make this free community event possible. 💬🌿

Learn more about Quercus Beechworth at https://quercusbeechworth.org.au/

Watch live www.kerferdoration.org

What an incredible response, thank you!We’re delighted to share that registrations for the 2026 George Briscoe Kerferd O...
22/07/2026

What an incredible response, thank you!

We’re delighted to share that registrations for the 2026 George Briscoe Kerferd Oration have now reached full capacity.

Thank you to everyone who has registered to join us in person for what promises to be an inspiring morning with Deborah Cheetham Fraillon AO. We can't wait to welcome you to Beechworth.

Didn't secure a seat? You don't have to miss out.

The Oration will be livestreamed, so you can still experience this important conversation from wherever you are.

🗓 Sunday 26 July
🕚 11:00 AM

📺 Watch live at kerferdoration.org

Whether you're joining us in the Memorial Hall or tuning in online, thank you for being part of the 2026 George Briscoe Kerferd Oration. We look forward to sharing this remarkable event with you.

A big thank you to Bank WAW Beechworth for once again supporting the Kerferd Oration in 2026.As a customer-owned bank w...
21/07/2026

A big thank you to Bank WAW Beechworth for once again supporting the Kerferd Oration in 2026.

As a customer-owned bank with a strong commitment to local communities, BankWAW continues to back initiatives that bring people together, encourage meaningful conversations, and celebrate lifelong learning.

Their valued sponsorship helps keep this much-loved community event free to attend, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to be part of this year's inspiring Oration.

Thank you, BankWAW, for investing in our community and helping make the 2026 Kerferd Oration possible. 💙

Learn more about BankWAW at https://www.bankwaw.com.au/

Get to know this year's George Briscoe Kerferd Orator.Before she takes the stage in Beechworth, hear Deborah Cheetham Fr...
19/07/2026

Get to know this year's George Briscoe Kerferd Orator.

Before she takes the stage in Beechworth, hear Deborah Cheetham Fraillon AO in this short interview with the ABC from 2024, where she reflects on identity, belonging, storytelling and the power of the arts to shape our understanding of Australia.

It's an inspiring conversation that offers just a taste of what to expect when Deborah visits Beechworth to deliver the 2026 George Briscoe Kerferd Oration, "Actually, this is exactly who we are."

Watch the interview, then join us for an unforgettable morning of conversation, reflection and insight.
https://youtu.be/oAywr2enU4U?si=-47g_-NuQD5nMFYl

📅 Sunday 26 July 2026
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 Beechworth Memorial Hall

Registrations close soon, so be sure to reserve your free seat today.

🎟 Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/george-kerferd-oration-2026

Learn more: https://kerferdoration.org/

Proudly sponsored by Indigo Shire Council, Quercus Beechworth, Community Bank Beechworth & District, and Bank WAW.

Join the conversation at the 2026 George Briscoe Kerferd Oration, where acclaimed soprano, composer, educator and artist...
15/07/2026

Join the conversation at the 2026 George Briscoe Kerferd Oration, where acclaimed soprano, composer, educator and artistic director Deborah Cheetham Fraillon AO will present "Actually, this is exactly who we are."

Drawing on her own journey of reconnecting with her Yorta Yorta and Yuin heritage, Deborah will share powerful insights into identity, resilience, belonging and the stories that shape us as individuals and as a nation. Her work has left an enduring mark on Australia's cultural landscape, making this an opportunity to hear from one of the country's most influential arts leaders.

Whether you're a lover of the arts, history, culture, or great conversation, this free community event promises an inspiring and thought-provoking morning.

📅 Sunday 26 July 2026
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 Beechworth Memorial Hall
101 Ford Street, Beechworth

Free admission. All are welcome.

Learn more: https://kerferdoration.org/
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/george-kerferd-oration-2026

Proudly sponsored by Indigo Shire Council , Quercus Beechworth, Community Bank Beechworth & District , and Bank WAW .

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