Ita Buttrose
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Icon of Australian Media
Businesswoman, journalist, author and leader in health advocacy, Ita Buttrose is a household name in Australia. The youngest-ever Editor of The Australian Women’s Weekly at just 33 years of age, Ita went on to become the Editor-in-Chief of Sydney’s Daily & Sunday Telegraphs, and was appointed to the board of News Ltd. Australia. Impressive accomplishments by any standard but holding greater significance by her being the first woman to hold both positions. Today, Ita continues to appear on television as a social commentator, is Editor-at-Large for OK! Magazine and champions numerous medical education and health care initiatives for which she is highly awarded.
Ita Buttrose’s extensive and impressive career in print, radio, and television has turned her into a household name.
About Ita
A businesswoman, journalist, and author, at 33 she became the youngest-ever Editor of The Australian Women’s Weekly. When Rupert Murdoch appointed her Editor-in-Chief of Sydney’s Daily & Sunday Telegraphs, she became the first woman to edit a major metropolitan daily newspaper in Australia. She was also the first woman appointed to the board of News Ltd. Australia.
Currently, Ita appears weekly on Channel 7’s Sunrise as a social commentator, hosts Ita’s Broadway on Foxtel’s Ovation Channel and is Editor-at-Large for OK! Magazine. Her 10th book, Eating for Eye Health – The Macular Degeneration Cookbook which she co-authored with Sydney chef, Vanessa Jones, was published by New Holland Publishers in March 2009. She is patron of The Macular Degeneration Foundation and also Adults Surviving Child Abuse (ASCA). She is Ambassador for Salvos Stores (Salvation Army) Southern Territory and Ambassador for NSW Seniors Week 2009.
Ita gives generously of her time to charitable and community causes. She is a member of a new initiative, the Global Pacific Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria – set up in 2009 with the support ofthe Lowy Institute and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. She chaired the National Advisory Committee on AIDS (NACAIDS) from 1984-1988 and spearheaded Australia’s National AIDS Education Program. From 1989-1994 she chaired the AIDS Trust of Australia. She served as President of Arthritis Australia from 2003-2006 having acting as the organisation’s spokesperson for several years.
Currently, Ita appears weekly on Channel 7’s Sunrise as a social commentator, hosts Ita’s Broadway on Foxtel’s Ovation Channel and is Editor-at-Large for OK! Magazine. Her 10th book, Eating for Eye Health – The Macular Degeneration Cookbook which she co-authored with Sydney chef, Vanessa Jones, was published by New Holland Publishers in March 2009. She is patron of The Macular Degeneration Foundation and also Adults Surviving Child Abuse (ASCA). She is Ambassador for Salvos Stores (Salvation Army) Southern Territory and Ambassador for NSW Seniors Week 2009.
Ita gives generously of her time to charitable and community causes. She is a member of a new initiative, the Global Pacific Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria – set up in 2009 with the support ofthe Lowy Institute and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. She chaired the National Advisory Committee on AIDS (NACAIDS) from 1984-1988 and spearheaded Australia’s National AIDS Education Program. From 1989-1994 she chaired the AIDS Trust of Australia. She served as President of Arthritis Australia from 2003-2006 having acting as the organisation’s spokesperson for several years.
Australia’s Most Admired Woman
Twice voted Australia’s most admired woman, she was awarded the Centenary Medal for services to Australian society in business leadership in 2003. In 1988, Ita was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for service to the community, in the fields of medical education and health care. She received an OBE for services to journalism in 1977. She was the first woman to be awarded the Hartnett Medal for community service and achievements in publishing, journalism, radio and television.
Twice voted Australia’s most admired woman, she was awarded the Centenary Medal for services to Australian society in business leadership in 2003. In 1988, Ita was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for service to the community, in the fields of medical education and health care. She received an OBE for services to journalism in 1977. She was the first woman to be awarded the Hartnett Medal for community service and achievements in publishing, journalism, radio and television.
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Testimonials
“Ita's warmth and attention to detail made organising our event a dream. Her presentation was inspiring and uplifting (luncheon guest's words) and gave our Business Women present an insight into achieving success against the odds. We would thoroughly recommend Ita to any group requiring an excellent motivational speaker with a professional approach.”
Maroondah City Council
“Ita was excellent. Professional and engaging”
Access Management Consultants
“Ita's presentation was an inspiring insight into a great Australian icon. Her presentation was entertaining, humorous and thought provoking for men and women in the workplace today.”
Lake Macquarie City Council
“Ita Buttrose was an exceptional guest speaker and we were delighted to have her at the Joblink Plus International Women's Day celebrations. Her extensive life experiences were interesting and she gave a well thought out overview of the meaning of international women's day as well as the changing roles and expectations of women over time. She was both entertaining as well as insightful. She is a lovely lady, very approachable and is an inspirational Australian icon.”
Tamworth Regional Council
