Father Bob was a dear friend of all at Banksia Gardens, who understood not only the challenges faced by our community, but the important contributions that our people make to our society. He saw value in people where others did not. He was dogged in his pursuit of social justice, particularly for those experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. He was a man who truly lived his values.
Father Bob’s generosity towards Banksia Gardens was second to none, including through donations from the Fr Bob McGuire Foundation, his support of our food relief program and his RoboBus which provided invaluable STEM education to children in our community during school holidays.
Banksia Gardens has lost one of its greatest champions today, but we will continue his legacy and passion for the people of Broadmeadows.
Julijana Todorovic
Chair, Banksia Gardens
Community Services Board
Jaime de Loma-Osario Ricon
Acting CEO
Father Bob with fellow patron Ms Helen Patsikatheodorou and BGCS Ambassador, Mr Abdi Aden
Father Bob with fellow BGCS Patron, Mr Robert Kumar, and BGCS Chief Storyteller, Jonathan Chee
Father Bob presenting certificates to Good People Act Now participants, with former BGCS Gender Equity Coordinator Kelly Alexander and BGCS CEO Georgina Dougall
Father Bob with fellow BGCS Patron, Mr Robert Kumar, and BGCS CEO, Georgina Dougall
Father Bob with BGCS CEO, Georgina Dougall
Father Bob at a BGCS community function
Father Bob with young people attending BGCS Programs
