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Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring People: Wendy McHugh
Following two years of COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns, the Moreton Bay Women’s Shed was established in 2022 to help women who were feeling isolated reconnect with their community
Who’s who in 2022, Inspiring People: Sgt Sarah Grayson
Moreton District Prevention Unit Officer in Charge Sergeant Sarah Grayson is the brains behind a series of powerful campaigns aimed at educating people about a range of topics – from motorcycle safety and the dangers of vaping to youth knife crime prevention. She’s been policing for almost three decades, driven by a desire to make a difference in the community.
Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring People: Janelle Ford
Ningi’s Janelle Ford only launched her business a little over a year ago – but already she’s won four awards recognising her contribution to the mental health and disability sector. The Director and Clinical Nurse Consult at Progressive Play won gold, silver and bronze at the Roar Awards for Start-Up of the Year, Business Growth and Business of the Year respectively and a silver in the Emerging Ausmumpreneur of the Year for Queensland/Northern Territory at the AusMumpreneur Awards in 2022.
Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring People: Julia Baker
To mark World Snake Day in 2022, Moreton Bay Region local Julia Baker - also known as the Snake Boss - shared what she loved about the slithery creatures
Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring People: Luke Binks
As a professional jouster who has competed all over the globe, Moreton Bay Region local Luke Binks helped create a bigger fanbase for the sport after running the hugely successful jousting tournament at the 2022 Abbey Medieval Festival
Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring People: Jane McMillan
Jane McMillan has been a champion of leukaemia patients in this region for 16 years – and has no intention of slowing down
Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring People: Therese Lee
In June, Bongaree’s Therese Lee was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her service to nursing. The former Aeromedical and Road Retrieval Nurse, who was the manager of the Metro South Area Health Service and served as the president of the College of Emergency Nursing Australasia, says the honour is also recognition of the work of the teams she’s been a part of.
Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring People: Karen Hemers
Redcliffe RSL Deputy President Karen Hemers pays tribute to fallen Diggers by helping to plan commemorative services for Anzac Day and Remembrance Day. In 2022, both services returned to normal after the easing of COVID-19 restrictions
Who’s Who in 2022, Inspirational People: Anthony and Olga Mahler
When North Lakes business Hey Caddy officially opened in March its owners were in Europe helping Ukrainian refugees in Poland. The Mahlers, along with son Michael, were in Warsaw organising accommodation and other necessities such as technology for desperate refugees fleeing Russian attacks.
Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring People: Chris McMillan
In 2022, Queensland Cancer Council Chief Executive Officer Chris McMillan urged women to start a conversation about ovarian cancer and get to know the symptoms, saying it might just save your life
