Cathy Roth OAM

An initial career in diagnostic radiography, and subsequently in management, has seen Cathy as a leader in business and wider community fields over many years including first female President of both an ANZO region Rotary Club and the Geelong Chamber of Commerce. Cathy has chaired committees, and undertaken international appointments, for Rotary, and served as District Governor. In the community Cathy has held a wide range of committee and Board appointments including Director of Barwon Water, and Trustee of the Geelong Performing Arts Centre. Following John’s diagnosis, Cathy and John established PALZ-Professionals with Alzheimer’s, replicating the workplace environment of intellectual stimulation, professional development, and peer interaction, ensuring dignity despite diagnosis. They have been actively involved in research both with the Austin Hospital and the National Ageing Research Institute. Cathy’s qualifications include a degree in Business and a Master’s degree in Leadership. A State finalist in the Telstra Businesswoman of the Year, and a Geelong Business Excellence Awards Achiever of the Year, Cathy has received a number of local and international awards, including Medal of the Order of Australia for services to the Geelong Community.