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Tim Costello

Tim Costello. Reverend & World Vision Australia CEO. Education. Born March 4 1955 Educated at Carey Baptist School Graduated from Monash in Law in 1978 Practised in family and criminal law 1981 travelled to Switzerland to study theology returning to Australia in 1984.

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Tim Costello

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  1. Tim Costello Reverend & World Vision Australia CEO

  2. Education • Born March 4 1955 • Educated at Carey Baptist School • Graduated from Monash in Law in 1978 • Practised in family and criminal law • 1981 travelled to Switzerland to study theology returning to Australia in 1984

  3. Religion and Community • Become the reverend Tim Costello in 1987 • Pivotal in rebuilding the St.Kilda Baptist Church • Established a drop in centre for under privileged people and practised law for those who would other wise not have access

  4. Community • Elected Mayor of St.Kilda in 1993 promoting local Democracy • Well known clashes with Jeff Kennett. • His political career ended when Kennett abolished St.Kilda council in his council reformation.

  5. Community • From 1995 – 2003 worked at Collins Street Baptist Church and was Executive Director of Urban Seed, Christian Not for profit organisation. • Urban Seed was founded to help the homelessness and drug problems of the cities open street population

  6. Costello’s work • The reverend Tim Costello has held several positions • Baptist Union of Australia 1999 – 2002 • Patron of Baptist World Aid • Member of Australian Earth Charter Committee • Sat on the council of the Australian centre for Christianity and Culture • Spokesperson for the Inter-church Gambling Taskforce • Member of Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Foundation • In 2004 appointed CEO of World Vision Australia

  7. World Vision Australia • Worked to bring global poverty to the surface to rasie national interest • When the tsunami struck in 2004 on Boxing Day he was a shining light for those who suffered greatly. • His tireless work and leadership lead to an unprecedented $100+ millions being donated to the relief efforts • Tim also played an important role in the success of the “Make Poverty History” campaign

  8. Honours and Today • In 2004 Tim Costello was awarded Victorian of the Year for recognition of his work in public and community service • In 2005 he was made an officer of the Order of Australia • Reverend Tim Costello has often being labelled as a living treasure and to this day continues his work for the community and to advocate equality and peace in the community • He is a well respected community member and leader whose work has benefited millions and inspired many

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