Deidre Palmer

Deidre Palmer
President of the Assembly, Uniting Church in Australia
In office
2018–2021
Preceded byStuart McMillan
Succeeded bySharon Hollis
Moderator, Synod of South Australia UCA
In office
2013–2016
Preceded byRob Williams
Succeeded bySue Ellis
Personal details
Born1955 or 1956 (age 68–69)
NationalityAustralian
SpouseLawrie Palmer
Children2
Residence(s)Adelaide, South Australia
Alma materDuke University, Boston College, Flinders University
OccupationLecturer, counsellor, theologian, social worker
WebsiteFlinders University

Deidre Palmer is an Australian counsellor, theologian, and social worker who was the President of the Uniting Church in Australia from 8 July 2018 until 17 July 2021. She was the Moderator of the Uniting Church's Synod of South Australia from 2013 to 2016.