Our patrons
Ita Buttrose and Hamish Macdonald support BGF’s mission to improve the lives of the people we serve.
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald is an award-winning journalist who has covered wars, disasters, and major world events. He is the host of ABC Radio Sydney’s Morning program and the co-host of ‘Global Roaming’ on ABC Radio National.
Hamish has won numerous awards including a Walkley for current affairs journalism and was named Young Journalist of the Year by Britain’s Royal Television Society.
Hamish joined BGF as Patron in August 2024.
Ita Buttrose AC, OBE
Ita Buttrose has been a dedicated supporter and friend of the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation since the 1980s. Her longstanding relationship with BGF was formally recognised in 2013 when she was made an Honorary Life Member, and again in 2023 when she was appointed co-patron.
A distinguished media figure and public health advocate, Ita has shown unwavering commitment to the HIV/AIDS sector. As Chair of the National Advisory Committee on AIDS during the 1980s, she played a pivotal role in shaping Australia’s national response to the epidemic.
Ita continues to champion compassion, education and understanding—highlighting her enduring commitment to improving the lives of people affected by HIV/AIDS.
