Mentoring and the virtues in the age of ai
The Hon Justice Melissa Perry
Federal Court of Australia
at the 2026 GAS Mentoring Program Kickoff
hosted by McGrathNicol
Sydney, 21 May 2026
I would like to begin by acknowledging the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet today. I recognise their continuing connection to the land, waters, and culture. I pay my respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging. I welcome First Nations peoples attending this evening.
I also wish to extend my deepest thanks to the hosts of this event, McGrathNicol, and to those participating in this inspiring and valuable mentoring programme. The contribution of the late Emmanuel Alfieris who, among his many achievements, was a mentor and a founder of this initiative, should also be acknowledged.
It is an honour to be here.
GAS Mentoring Program
2026 GAS Mentoring Program
2026 GAS Mentoring Program
2026 GAS Mentoring Program
Applications for Mentees to the 2026 GAS Mentoring Program are now closed.
Applications via: https://forms.gle/mrkJNZiUWDZt2GxR8
Launching in Sydney in 2021, the GAS Mentoring Program has since expanded nationwide and internationally, with more than 150 participants connected in-person and virtually across Australia, Greece, the United States and the United Kingdom.
2025 GAS Mentoring Program
2026 GAS Mentoring Program
2026 GAS Mentoring Program
The 2025 GAS Mentoring Program has concluded. Please refer to the 2026 Program panel.
2024 GAS Mentoring Program
2026 GAS Mentoring Program
Annual Launch: 2024 GAS Mentoring Program - Thursday 16 November 2023
The 2024 GAS Mentoring Program has now concluded.
Annual Launch: 2024 GAS Mentoring Program - Thursday 16 November 2023
Annual Launch: 2024 GAS Mentoring Program - Thursday 16 November 2023
Annual Launch: 2024 GAS Mentoring Program - Thursday 16 November 2023
For the first time, the GAS Mentoring Program is launching in Melbourne, co-hosted with our partners at NUGAS Victoria and the Greek Community of Melbourne.
In celebrating the occasion, all current NUGAS student members are invited free of charge - 2024 GAS Membership included in registration.
2023 GAS Mentoring Program
Annual Launch: 2024 GAS Mentoring Program - Thursday 16 November 2023
2023 GAS Mentoring Program
The 2022 GAS Mentoring Program has concluded. Please refer to the 2024 Program booklet available soon.
2022 GAS Mentoring Program
Annual Launch: 2024 GAS Mentoring Program - Thursday 16 November 2023
2023 GAS Mentoring Program
The 2022 GAS Mentoring Program has concluded. Please refer to the 2023 Program booklet available below.
2024 Mentors
Contributors and Legacy Mentors
The Hon. Courtney Houssos MLC
The Hon. Courtney Houssos MLC
The Hon. Courtney Houssos MLC
Member of the Legislative Council
Parliament of NSW
Paul Nicolaou
The Hon. Courtney Houssos MLC
The Hon. Courtney Houssos MLC
Executive Director
Business Sydney
Stella Drivas
The Hon. Courtney Houssos MLC
Stella Drivas
Director
PwC