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Albert Coates Memorial Trust

The Albert Coates Memorial Trust is a volunteer-run, Ballarat-based organisation which, since 1998, has raised funds to present medical scholarships for regionally based nursing and medical students, registered nurses and doctors based in Victoria, Australia. The Trust celebrates the life and contribution to Australia of Sir Albert Coates. 

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    2025 Coates Orator

    Federation University Australia and the Albert Coates Memorial Trust are pleased to present the 2025 Coates Oration with

    Richard de Crespigny AM

    to be held on Wednesday 19th November, at 6.00 pm,

    Geoffrey Blainey Auditorium, Federation University Australia, Chancellor Drive, Mt Helen Campus.

    The oration is a free public event. 

    After the Oration the Albert Coates Memorial Trust will hold its 2025 Oration Dinner, also held at the Mount Helen Campus in the adjacent Albert Coates Complex from 7.30pm. The dinner costs $70 per head and pre-paid bookings are essential. See details on the Events Page.

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