‘A League of Their Own’ program 128
Adelaide Grand Prix 29–30
AFL Women’s League 119
Age article on women’s football 120
Alberti, Angelo (husband)
approach to business 5–8
attends motor racing events 29–30
Danielle’s relations with 22
dies after accident 31–2
early life 4
loses eye 6–7
motorcycle collection 28
Sue meets at dance 3–4
Sue’s wedding to 4
trail-riding trips 28–9
Alberti, Danielle Yvonne (daughter)
attitude of denial 19–20
birth of 8–9
develops diabetes with complications 13–14, 16–19, 83
dies during flight to Melbourne xi–xii, 46–9, 156
early life 10–11
hospitalised in US 43–5
moves to the US 39–42
on pig farm 9–10
reaction to father’s death 32
sets up scholarship 51
Sue copes with death of 154–5
Sue’s relations with 40–3
Alberti, Roger 4–6
Alberti, Susan see also fundraising activities; Western Bulldogs football club; women’s football
Alberti, Susan: aims and achievements
attends CEOs group 33–4
awarded COA 143
chairs VU Foundation 96–7
heads Dansu Constructions 106
obtains builder’s licence 33
positions and honours 160
public profile of 148
speeches by 87–8
starts aged-care business 76–7
sues Channel 9 for defamation 98–101
Alberti, Susan: family life Danielle dies on flight with xi–xii, 46–9, 156
Danielle’s relations with Sue 40–4, 154
Jack Jenkings’ relations with Sue 75–6
marriage to Angelo Alberti 4–8
reaction to Angelo’s death 32–3
reaction to Danielle’s death 49–50
Sue’s relations with Colin 51, 65–7, 102, 117
Alberti, Susan: health issues
diagnosed with diabetes 101, 118
ectopic pregnancies 12–13
heart attack 114–15
treated for Hodgkin’s lymphoma 101–3
weight loss regime 115–17
Alberti, Susan: personal interests and activities
approach to equality 105–6
attention to appearance 62, 150–1
greatest fear 152
in Australian Story 127–8
in LA earthquake 26–7
interest in gardening 71
learns Italian at CAE 6
Moana Hope’s friendship with 127–8
on Len Harrison 79
sense of style 74–5
tribute to Mary Tyler Moore vii
Alberti, Susan: sporting interests
at Bulldogs women’s team game 129
early interest in Aussie Rules 54–5
introduces grand-nephew to Aussie Rules 124
joins Bulldogs board 56–7, 130
leaves Bulldogs board 145–6
plays Aussie Rules when young 55
sees Bulldogs win Grand Final 121–3
Alberti, Yvette 4–6
Alberti Constructions 5, 7–9 see also Dansu Constructions
Andrews, Kevin 99
Angelo and Sue Alberti Cytometry facility 137
Anna (kidney specialist) 114–15, 117–18
Arena, Tina 146
Ashwood, Victoria, Jenkings family in 2
Australia Day Council, Sue appointed director of 143
Australian Football League see also Western Bulldogs football club
Adelaide wins women’s 2017 season 130
attitudes to women in 62–3
popularity of 53–4
seeks to cut club numbers 56
Sue’s early interest in 54–5
women’s competition 106–7, 119–20, 129–33
Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, family trips to 30–1
Australian Story 127–8
autoimmune disease research 80 see also diabetes
Baras-Miller, Steven 128
bariatric surgery 116
Barr, Roseanne 144
Basso, Elda
as Sue’s executive assistant 29, 71
friendly with Jack Jenkings 76
on fundraising initiatives 58
on Sue’s reaction to Angelo’s death 33
puts up wall plaque 110
Breen, Melissa, Sue supports financially 138
Brennan, Katie 126, 133, 144–5
‘brittle diabetics’ 15
Broughton, Sophie 148
business philanthropy 136
Buttrose, Ita
fundraising activities 84–5
on charitable organisations 89
on philanthropy 136
on Sue’s activities 154–5
cancer treatment 101–3
on Sue’s support for women’s football 120
Sue’s friendship with 149
supports women’s football 105, 107
Channel 9, defamation claim against 98–101
Chavulak, Melissa
dyes Danielle’s hair blonde 19
friendly with Jack Jenkings 76
on Colin North 66
on Danielle’s relations with mother 40
on fundraising activities 23, 25–6, 39
on Sue’s return home 49
Sue discusses health with 101
Clinton, Hillary 143–4
Companion of the Order of Australia award 143
continuous glucose monitoring 91–2
Cooper, Jan 107
Dandenong property deal, collaboration on 35
DANII Foundation 84
after Angelo’s death 32–5
Alberti Constructions changes name to 9
Colin North’s dealings with 64
projects by 9–10
skills involved in running 30
slow growth of 31
D’Aquino, Nuno 59
Dessau, Linda
on COA award 144
on growth of women’s football 131
on Sue as example 153
on Sue’s generosity 155
on Sue’s leadership 141–2
on Sue’s philanthropy 138
on women in AFL 62–3
supports women’s football 107
Dhagat, Urmi 147
Australian research into 79–81, 89–90
change in fundraising approach 146–7
control over 118
effects on Danielle 13–14, 16–19, 83
fundraising for research into 22–3, 163–5
incidence of 14
information sources 161–2
Sue diagnosed with 101–3
Sue seeks cure for 14
treatments for 14–15
Diabetes Youth Foundation 23
ectopic pregnancies 12–13
Emmanuel, Father 10
exercise regime 116–17
Female Umpire Academy 109–10
Footy Show, defamation claim against 98–100
Forever Foundation 60
at Heyington Hall 39
for diabetes research 22–3, 82–5, 146–7, 163–5
for Victoria University 94–7
Forever Foundation 60
Gala/Signature Ball 26, 84, 146
Gown of the Year event 25
islet cell transplantation research 90–2
Ita Buttrose on 84–5
Melissa Chavulak on 23
Principal of the Day 58
sale of Danielle’s art 51
Sue on philanthropy 93–4, 136–41, 163–5
Sue’s approach to 147
to renovate Whitten Oval 60–1
Walk for a Cure 25–6
Gala Ball fundraising event 84 see also Signature Ball fundraising event
Gaudrey, Tracey 130
Gleeson, Michael 138
Global Forum of Parliamentary Champions for Diabetes 86
glucose levels, managing 16–17
Goldage aged-care business 76–7
Gown of the Year event 25
Harrison, Len
advises Danielle on diabetes 18
conversations with Sue 14
meets plane with Sue and Danielle 48
on COA award 143–4
on Danielle’s death 83
on diabetes research 80–1
on islet cell transplants 91
on Sue’s philanthropy 82
Sue calls regarding Angelo’s accident 31–2
Sue funds microscope for 79
with Angelo at Grand Prix 29–31
Harrison, Margo 48
Hawkins, Belinda 128
Heyington Hall restoration project 37–8
Higgs, Stephen 88
Hisgrove, Dorothy 119
Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Sue treated for 101–3
immunology 80 see also diabetes
islet cell transplantation 89–90
Jenkings, Aileen (Molyneux) 2, 36, 74–5
Jenkings, Andrew (nephew)
on COA award 144
on Danielle’s death 50–1
on Danielle’s plans to return 45
on Sue’s involvement with Bulldogs 59
sings at football matches 113
Sue’s relations with 112
Jenkings, John ‘Jack’ (father)
at Sue’s wedding 4
drops kids at Western Oval 54
illness and death 77
joins police force 75
marries Aileen Molyneux 2
moves into aged-care facility 76–7
volunteer work by 93
Jenkings, Kate (niece) 69–70, 112–13, 124
Jenkings, Lana (niece)
children of 70
on Mount Eliza 69
on Sue’s support for Bulldogs 112–13
Jenkings, Liz 76–7
Jenkings, Richard (brother)
early life 1–2
father’s relations with 73–5
handles father’s funeral 78
meets plane with Sue and Danielle 48
offers kidney for Danielle 44–5
on Angelo Alberti 3–4
on Sue’s appearance 62
on Sue’s childhood 75–6
on Sue’s motivation 1
on Walk for a Cure 25–6
runs aged-care business with Sue and Liz 76–7
sporting interests 54–5, 109, 122, 124
Jenkings, Susan see Alberti, Susan
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation see JDRF Australia; JDRF International
Kay, Tom
on Danielle’s death 83
on diabetes research 81
on islet cell transplants 91
on Sue’s philanthropy 82–3
research by 89–90
Kennett, Felicity 44
Kent, Gary 121
Kids in the House program 86
Kosky, Lynne 56
Le Fevre, Sue
on approach to fundraising 147
on case against Channel 9 100
on requests for aid 140–1
on Sue’s friendships 149
Lee, Debbie
Sue’s friendship with 145
supports women’s football 104–5, 107, 109, 125
Legge, Kate 37
Lenkic, Brunette 106–7
Lethlean, Simon 107
Los Angeles, earthquake in 26–7
Lurie, Carol 150
Lyon, Garry 98
Maureen (murder victim) 74
McLachlan, Gillon
on Aussie Rules 53–4
on growth of women’s football 133
on status of umpires 109
on Sue’s presence 149–50
supports women’s football 107–8
McPhail, Bruce
as Bulldogs patron 57
on Alberti Constructions 5
on Angelo’s fatal accident 32
on Angelo’s trail-riding 28
Meads-Barlow, Donna and Brian 84
Melbourne, demographics of 94
Melbourne Football Club 107–8, 125–6
Mellor, Lorna 23
Models and Mannequins Association 25
Molyneux, Aileen (mother) 2, 36, 74–5
Money, Lawrence 143
Moore, Mary Tyler
contributes to research in Danielle’s name 52
sends flowers after Danielle’s death 51–2
shopping trips with 150
tribute to vii
visits Heyington Hall 39
work for diabetes research 23–4
work for JDRFI 88
Mostyn, Sam 107
Mount Eliza, North–Alberti home in 69, 71
Mulgrave, Alberti house in 10
Nash, Neville 109–10
National Diabetes Strategy Advisory Group 152
National Health and Medical Research Council grants 82
Newman, Sam 98–100
North, Andrew (stepson) 70
North, Birgit 69–70
North, Christine 65
North, Colin (husband)
hospitalised for surgery 65–6
interest in model trains 71–2
marriage to Sue 66–8
meets Angelo 64
on case against Channel 9 99, 101
on health scare 114
on Sue’s personality 67–8, 148–9
on Sue’s resilience 155
on support for women’s football 108–9
Sue’s relations with 51, 65–6, 102, 117
North, Samantha 70
North, Trevor 69–70
North, Yvonne 69–70
Nossal, Gustav ‘Gus’
on diabetes research 80–2
on philanthropy 136–7
on Sue’s successes 149
on sufferers of diabetes 83–4
on western Melbourne suburbs 94–5
O’Connor, Callum 129
O’Neal, Peggy 130
Pack, Geraldine 23
Pappas, George
as VU Chancellor 96–7
on case against Channel 9 100
on Heyington Hall 38–9
on Sue’s confidence 150–1
on Sue’s health scares 118
on Sue’s involvement with Bulldogs 57, 111
on Sue’s speeches 87–8
Parliamentary Diabetes Support Group 86
Pearce, Daisy 132
Pellicano, Frank and Nunzio 31, 35–6
philanthropy see fundraising activities
Phillip Island, family trips to 30–1
Play On: The Hidden History of Women’s Australian Rules Football 106–7
Principal of the Day fundraising initiative 58
Qantas flight staff
attend Danielle’s exhibition 52
during flight crisis 47–8
Sue’s friendships with 155
Record (Bulldogs newsletter) 139
Roar, on 2016 AFL season 120–1
Robinson, Elaine 90
Roffey, Kate
on Sue as spokesperson 132
on Sue’s concern with appearance 150
on Sue’s philanthropy 137
on Sue’s support for women’s football 125–6
Rose, Campbell
as Bulldogs CEO 56–8
links to Victoria University 95
on Sue’s involvement with Bulldogs 58–60
promotes women’s football 104–5
Roughead, Jordan 123
Sacre Coeur girls’ school 19
Scoresby, Alberti home in 8
Siena College, Camberwell 5, 62, 94
Signature Ball fundraising event 26, 146
Sport and Recreation Learning Centre 95
St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research Foundation 90, 145
Stotts Business College, Hawthorn 5
Sue and Angelo Alberti Diabetes Discovery Wing 137
Susan Alberti Medical Research Foundation 23, 89, 146
Susan Alberti Women in Research Award 147–8
Templestowe, Alberti home in 20–1
The Age article on women’s football 120
The Footy Show, defamation claim against 98–100
The Roar, on 2016 AFL season 120–1
umpires, improving status of 109
University of Melbourne, philanthropic donations to 97
Vanderloo, Josh 107
Victoria University, Sue’s support for 94–5
Victorian Football League 54–5 see also Australian Football League
Victorian Women’s Football League 104–5, 130–1
Walk for a Cure fundraiser 25–6
Wallis, Mitch 122
Walter and Eliza Hall Institute 80–1
Warner, Michael 100–1, 129–30, 145–6
Waters, Yana 64
weight loss regime 115–17, 152
Western Australia, women’s football teams 106–7
Western Bulldogs football club
changing culture of 61
Footscray team becomes 56
partnership with Victoria University 95
prospective relocation 59–60
Sue supports 57–8, 98–9, 111, 139–40
team performance improves 111
win 2016 Grand Final 120–4
women’s football at 104, 107–8, 125–7, 129
Whitten Oval, dilapidation of 59–60
Will (grand-nephew) 124
Wilson, Caroline 98
AFL inaugurates competition 119–20
at community level 130–1
developing support for 104–5
early history of 106
facilities for 151–2
pay rates in 133
rapid growth of 125–32
Sue’s support for 144–6
umpires for 109
Woolridge, Michael, as Health Minister 85
Zimmet, Paul 84–5