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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
Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring People: Olena Torchinska
Getting one person safely out of the Ukraine war zone is a challenge – let alone seven. But Olena Torchinska and her brother Nick did just that, rescuing seven family members and bringing them to live on the Redcliffe Peninsula.
Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring People: Martin Brooker
With a distinguished military career spanning 37 years, and tours to the Middle East, Afghanistan and the Solomon Islands, Royal Australian Navy Commodore Martin Brooker was asked to be the guest speaker at the 2022 Redcliffe Anzac Day Service
Who’s Who in 2022: Inspiring people – Senior-Constable John Kenworthy
North Lakes Senior-Constable John Kenworthy has been riding motorcycles for decades. But his first – and only - crash in 2020 changed his life forever. In 2022, he shared his experiences in a video launched as part of Motorcycles – The Shiny Side Up campaign, which was aimed at increasing motorcycle safety and awareness.
Who’s Who in 22, Inspiring People: Bob Millar
Community stalwart Bob Millar has been acknowledged for his dedication and commitment to the community, receiving an Order of Australia (OAM) medal in the Australian Day honours list for 2022
Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring people: Tahnee Hudson
Deception Bay hairdresser Tahnee Hudson has been credited with saving Queensland Health Minister Yvette D’Ath’s life after finding an abnormally shaped mole during a regular appointment
