President

Kerry Gallagher AM (Army)

Kerry Gallagher AM served in the ADF for 29 years, during which time he was appointed as Chief of Staff of 1st Division and tasked with raising the Parachute Battalion, 3RAR in 1983. After leaving Defence, Kerry pursued his interest in medical services, serving as CEO of the Australian Medical Association and Director of a medical practice in Woolloongabba. He is currently CEO at the Australian Society of Ophthalmologists and Chairman of Vanguard Health. Kerry became the President of Toowong RSL Sub Branch in 1997 and in 2021 was elected as South Eastern District President, he also chairs the ANZAC Day Parade Brisbane Committee. He is additionally National President of another ESO; the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam Association.

Presidents Lunch Speech, Redlands, 26 September 2021