Our Ambassadors
Meet prominent Australian ambassadors supporting myeloma awareness and research. Read their personal stories and commitment to finding a cure.
Meet Myeloma Australia’s Ambassadors
Myeloma Australia is proud to be partnering with these prominent Australians who have all been touched by myeloma in some way. Through their profiles they all strive to build a deeper understanding of myeloma in our community and driven to support the pathway to cure.
“I am very proud to be a Myeloma Australia Ambassador – I agreed to this role to increase the awareness for the 22,000 fellow Australians suffering from this insidious disease and to hopefully raise desperately needed funds to find a cure.”
Sandy Roberts,
Sport Commentator
Sandy started his broadcasting career at 3CS Colac, Victoria as a radio announcer in 1970 before switching to BCV Bendigo television as a News Presenter. In 1973 Sandy joined the Seven Network in Adelaide as a General Announcer and Presenter. In 1980 he was asked to be a commentator for the 1980 Moscow Olympics – after which he moved to Victoria to continue with Seven Network Melbourne.
While with the Seven Network he called over 800 VFL/AFL football games; covered Australian Open Tennis and Davis Cup for many years; the Spring Racing carnival; and many major golf tournaments including the Australian Masters and Open, as well as US Opens and the Open Championship.
Sandy also hosted the Seven Network’s Bathurst coverage four times; he was host of Channel 7’s famous World of Sport for many years and also hosted shows including Its Academic, Sporting Chance of a Lifetime; Grand Final week specials and proudly hosted many hours of the Good Friday Appeal.
Sandy re-joined the Seven news team in 2005 and presented sport for over 9 years. In 2014 Sandy moved to Fox Footy to call AFL and Croc Media to host and commentate on radio for many AFL matches.
In 2019 Sandy retired and proudly now is an ambassador for Myeloma Australia.
Frankie J Holden OAM,
Performer and Actor
Frankie J Holden was born in 1952, the same year as the FJ Holden was first manufactured, and during the course of his diverse career he has become as much of an icon as his automotive namesake.
Frankie J. Holden began his show business career with the legendary rock group “OL’ 55 and has gone on to be recognised as one of our most versatile and popular performers.
He has created some of Australian televisions most memorable characters through leading roles in long-running serials: POLICE RESCUE, ROUND THE TWIST, SOMETHING IN THE AIR, UNDERBELLY and A PLACE TO CALL HOME.
He is a multi-award winning actor, including a Silver Logie in 2019.
He is also a very experienced and successful television presenter. From 1993 to 1996 he was part of the team roaming the globe for the Channel Seven show THE GREAT OUTDOORS. For three years from 1996 he hosted the live variety programme IN MELBOURNE TONIGHT for the Nine Network.
Frankie J is a Paul Harris Fellow, the highest award bestowed by the Rotary International movement.
Frankie J was awarded an Order Of Australia Medal in 2016 for services to the community and the arts.
The Honourable Dr Denis Napthine BCSc MVS MBA MAICD
47th Premier of Victoria
The Hon Dr Denis Napthine AO served as the 47th Premier of Victoria. He served in the Victorian Parliament for 27 years representing South West Victoria and was a Minister in three Governments.
In 2020, Dr Napthine was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to the people and Parliament of Victoria, particularly as Premier, to veterinary science and to the community.
Dr Napthine is currently a Non-executive Director of GMHBA Ltd and the NDIA (NDIS).
Educational qualifications for Dr Napthine AO include a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc), Masters of Veterinary Studies – Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine (MVS) as well as his Masters of Business Administration (MBA).
Dr Napthine grew up on a family farm in Winchelsea, Victoria and was one of 10 children. Dr Napthine and his wife have three adult children.
Dr Napthine is passionate about regional and rural development, services for people with disabilities, regional educational opportunities and health services.
“It really hit home for me when several friends were diagnosed with myeloma, and I realised about 20,000 Australians are battling the disease.”
Jennifer Keyte
Journalist, Newsreader
Jennifer is an accomplished journalist, newsreader, presenter, MC and guest speaker and brings a sophistication and glamour to all her roles.
A veteran journalist and broadcaster, Jennifer has worked for all three commercial television networks in a career spanning more than four decades. Jennifer currently anchors the 5pm 10 News First bulletins in Melbourne.
Marlo McCarthy
Marlo McCarthy is a passionate advocate for greater awareness of Myeloma and better treatment outcomes for myeloma patients. In 2015 Marlo’s husband, Tony Walshe died of myeloma after a 17 month battle. Marlo was then also diagnosed with myeloma in 2023.
As well as her ambassador role, Marlo currently holds a position on the Myeloma Australia Community Advisory board.
Educational qualifications for Marlo include a Bachelor in Psychology/Social Science, Diploma in Interior Design, as well as a Diploma in Learning Support.
Marlo grew up in Warrnambool in the Western District before relocating to Melbourne to pursue study and is the youngest of 4 children. She is a devoted Mum to two boys, Fred and George.
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