"It is my great honour to be involved with the Southern Cross University Whale Research Centre, a proudly Australian project." "I am delighted and inspired to be attached to such an important international project, which is devoted to a subject that is very dear to my heart. I am closely involved and participate and maintain regular contact with the team of committed and caring specialists."
The Southern Cross University Whale Research Centre dedicates itself to furthering our knowledge about Humpback whales and other cetaceans. This knowledge empowers us to help conserve these magnificent, mysterious creatures as well as seeking answers to the sophisticated communication and biological functions amongst cetaceans that could provide valuable data for human research.
 Author DI MORRISSEY has published eleven best selling novels in the past ten years, making her Australia's most popular woman novelist. Di was married to an American diplomat, posted to embassies in Asia, South America and the US.
She has written all her life - as a journalist, advertising copywriter, screenwriter and novelist. Di's first book, 'Heart of the Dreaming', set in Longreach, was published in 1991. Di believes the success of her novels is due to them being written about and for, Australians. Di's love of her country, her insight into issues confronting all Australians, has led her to include within her mass market, popular fiction novels, powerful themes - heritage, love of family, Australian identity, protection of the environment, reconciliation and awareness of Aboriginal culture, men and their search for spirituality. While also being known as a television presenter on the original breakfast current affairs program, 'Good Morning Australia' she sits on several boards and is currently a member of the National Centre for Breast Cancer's Advisory Board, founding board member of Leadership Action Australia, honoured in the Businesswomen's Hall of Fame, Life member of the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children and Patron of Southern Cross University's Centre for Whale research. She is a tireless speaker for charities and always willing to assist in causes which she believes can help improve the lives of all Australians. www.dimorrissey.com* Updated: 31 March 2008 |
