Honouring Redcliffe Peninsula women

A group of inspirational women from the Redcliffe Peninsula have been celebrated during an International Women’s Day high tea event at Parliament House.

State Member for Redcliffe Kerri-Anne Dooley invited the community to nominate worthy recipients via social media and e-news platforms, with 28 put forward.

The event, postponed due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred, was held on March 19.

Ms Dooley said: “we had women nominated for their lead roles in sporting clubs, businesses, crime prevention, fundraising activities, service clubs, founders of domestic violence support not for profits, and one woman who rescued her brother last year from war torn Ukraine.

“It was powerful to read of the inspiring reasons why they had been nominated and how they are each creating a huge impact in our community.”

Minister for Women and Women's Economic Security and the first female Speaker of the House Fiona Simpson gave a rousing speech encouraging nominees to lean into courage and never give up wanting to make a difference.

“It’s important to continue shining a light on the achievements of local women. To celebrate how far we’ve come and how we can support each other marching forward together,” she said.

The nominees were...

Margaret Harding (History Redcliffe)

Susanna Rosetto (Citipointe Love Army)

Bronwyn Gibbs (Moreton Bay Symphony Orchestra)

Ann Stebhens (Friendly Grocer)

Madeleine Johns (Redcliffe Musical Theatre)

Kirsty Fields (Social Ocean, Ladies who Long Lunch)

Lou Feltham-Smith (Miracle Mum’s Movement)

Zoe Mayor (Miracle Mum’s Movement)

Michelle Horan (Encircle)

Sen Sgt Sarah Grayson (QPS)

Tamara Dyer (inspirational leader)

Simone Clowes (business owner)

Jane Lean (One Salt Water)

Beris Pritchard (Quota Club of Redcliffe)

Prina Scot (Rescued girls from sexual violence in Pakistan)

Semone Shea (Fundraiser for Myeloma Australia)

Penni Barrow (NDIS provider)

Jen Haggar (Breakfast Club Redcliffe)

Melissa Burke (Oyster Point Scouts, Grace College fundraising)

Olena Torchinska (saved her family from war-torn Ukraine)

Gayle Wetzel (Redcliffe Tigers)

Rebecca Bermingham (Volunteer coach)

Cei Creighton (NDIS provider)

Rhonda Neal (Reddy Fun Run)

Lynsey Vinen (Women’s health practitioner)

Sarah Miliken (Let’s Connect Support Services)

Jane Hockey (Mimi’s House)

Jennie Core (President Redcliffe Art Society)