Jenny Bloomfield: Australian Ambassador
Join us to celebrate the launch of 'Australian Ambassador' by Jenny Bloomfield.
From childhood migration to a history-making diplomatic career, 'Australian Ambassador' traces the remarkable journey of Jenny Bloomfield, who arrived in Australia from Greece at twelve and, decades later, became both the first Greek Australian and the first woman to serve as Australia's ambassador in Athens. Spanning postings in Iran, Argentina, Japan, Taiwan, Greece and Eastern Europe, Jenny's career unfolded across some of the world's most complex political landscapes. With her husband and four children by her side, she navigated crises, cultural divides and moments of profound connection. In this candid and deeply human memoir, she opens a rare window into the diplomatic world - its pressures, its purpose and its quiet acts of courage.
Jenny Bloomfield had a distinguished 29-year career as an Australian diplomat and public servant. Since retiring in 2024, she has published widely on political, economic and foreign policy issues in Australian and international media, including the Australian Financial Review, the Lowy Institute’s Interpreter, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s The Strategist and Neos Kosmos.
Free, but bookings are essential.
From childhood migration to a history-making diplomatic career, 'Australian Ambassador' traces the remarkable journey of Jenny Bloomfield, who arrived in Australia from Greece at twelve and, decades later, became both the first Greek Australian and the first woman to serve as Australia's ambassador in Athens. Spanning postings in Iran, Argentina, Japan, Taiwan, Greece and Eastern Europe, Jenny's career unfolded across some of the world's most complex political landscapes. With her husband and four children by her side, she navigated crises, cultural divides and moments of profound connection. In this candid and deeply human memoir, she opens a rare window into the diplomatic world - its pressures, its purpose and its quiet acts of courage.
Jenny Bloomfield had a distinguished 29-year career as an Australian diplomat and public servant. Since retiring in 2024, she has published widely on political, economic and foreign policy issues in Australian and international media, including the Australian Financial Review, the Lowy Institute’s Interpreter, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s The Strategist and Neos Kosmos.
Free, but bookings are essential.
Thursday 27 August 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (UTC+10)
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Shop 1, level 1, 287 Lonsdale Road, Melbourne Victoria 3000
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