KERRY JONES
BMus (Syd) DIP ED (Syd) MEd Admin (UNE)Kerry was born in Sydney and was educated at Loreto College, Normanhurst, NSW. In 1977 she was awarded her Bachelor of Music Degree from The University of Sydney with a Performing Major on Clarinet. Following a Diploma of Education in 1978, Kerry taught music in Sydney high schools. In 1985 Kerry was appointed by the NSW Education Department as Performing Arts Consultant (K-12) Riverina Region. Her work included teacher training and syllabus implementation, bi-centenary and other special music projects such as regional bands and choirs, and special arts projects including working with indigenous Australians on the far west border of NSW. From 1990-1993, Kerry was Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Nursing Homes and Private Hospitals. As a Registered Industry Training Officer (RTO) Kerry worked with in service education programs, political lobbying and music therapy programs for the health industry.
| In 1994 Kerry was appointed Executive Director of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy. In 1998 she was elected as a member of the Federal Government Constitutional Convention. In 1999 she was appointed by the Federal Government to chair the successful “No Case Committee” for the 1999 Referendum. By leading the campaign against a Republic, Kerry became a public figure and was awarded a Centenary Medal in 2000. | | | |
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In 2001 Kerry was appointed Executive Director of the Constitution Education Fund Australia (CEFA). Devoted to Civics, Citizenship and Values Education Programs, Projects and Awards the CEFA charity empowers young Australians to become knowledgeable, responsible and engaged participants in the Australian community. Kerry sees her community work with CEFA as vital for the future of an informed and vibrant Australian democracy.|
| | Kerry is the publisher and editor of Aboriginal Arts in Transition (1989), The NO Case Papers (1999), The Australian Constitutional Monarchy (1994), the ACM Handbook (1996) and 'The People's Protest' (2000). Kerry hopes to publish research work soon on the importance of civics education. Kerry’s honorary work includes for the Board of the Special Olympics and other charitable fundraising organisations. Kerry is married to Michael Jones, a Chartered Accountant in practice, and they have three adult children. Her hobbies include music (particularly private piano playing), history studies and reading, and walking her two golden retrievers. |
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