Sue Hampel appointed chair
Sue Hampel is a distinguished educator, advocate and leader and brings a depth of experience and passion to the role.
The Gandel Holocaust Studies Program for Australian Educators has announced the appointment of Sue Hampel as its new chair in 2025.
The Gandel Holocaust Studies Program for Australian Educators is a long-term professional development program aimed at training a cadre of expert Holocaust educators who are active throughout Australia.
To date, Gandel Foundation, along with its partners including B’nai B’rith and its education partner, Yad Vashem, is proud to have provided around 500 teachers with scholarships to participate in this program.
Hampel is a distinguished educator, advocate and leader and brings a depth of experience and passion to the role.
A recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia for her outstanding service to education and the promotion of tolerance, Hampel has spent decades shaping Holocaust education across Australia and internationally.
Hampel is co-president of the Melbourne Holocaust Museum and has long been a driving force in Holocaust education, championing remembrance and human rights through her public lectures, university teaching and international engagement.
She also represents Australia on the Education Working Group at the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). In 2025, she was reappointed to the National Archives of Australia Advisory Council.
“A daughter of a Holocaust survivor, she embodies the principle that memory is a powerful tool for change. Her work reflects a steadfast commitment to using history as a lens to build a more inclusive and compassionate society,” Nicole Brittain, Gandel Senior Grant Manager told The AJN.
“Her role as chair marks an exciting new chapter for the Gandel Holocaust Studies Program, reinforcing its mission to equip Australian educators with the knowledge, tools and sensitivity to teach the Holocaust meaningfully and responsibly.”