Australian Red Cross Executive Director Greg Goebel will this afternoon (May 8) address 121 graduates from 26 nations during the graduation ceremony for CQU's Brisbane and Gold Coast international campuses.

Held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, the event will include musical interludes from former CQU staff member and alumnus Dr Dimitri Kopanakis.

Australian Red Cross Executive Director Greg Goebel

Chancellor Rennie Fritschy and Vice-Chancellor Professor John Rickard will officiate and Christian Gehoff will deliver the closing address on behalf of the graduates.

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*Mr Greg Goebel, Executive Director, Australian Red Cross, Queensland. In his role as Executive Director of Australian Red Cross, Queensland, Greg Goebel is responsible for overseeing the introduction of programs to improve the lives of vulnerable people including services to indigenous communities, vulnerable and homeless youth, those with a disability, and the isolated and elderly.Greg has led many projects of national significance including reviews of first aid health and safety and detention visitation programs. In 2004 he undertook a national visioning project, which was the largest consultation undertaking of its kind in Red Cross, to determine the future strategy and direction of the organisation. In March 2005 Greg led the Red Cross recovery effort after Cyclone Larry with over 80 staff and 400 volunteers mobilised to help the people of north Queensland. He was awarded the Red Cross National Meritorious Service Award for his efforts. His service to the community was also recognised in 2001, when he received a Centenary Medal. Prior to commencing with the Red Cross, he worked in senior executive and leadership roles in Government and in the private sector. He was the first Director of Road Safety for the Queensland Government and was responsible for the introduction of a number of road safety programs including random breath testing, red light cameras, mandatory helmets for cyclists, crash testing of vehicles, and the requirement for school crossing supervisors. During his term as the Director of Public Transport, Greg was responsible for implementing major changes to public transport throughout the Queensland. He also worked in the Department of Premier and Cabinet examining service delivery in regional and rural areas.