Honouring the region’s remarkable women

Redcliffe’s most inspiring women have been unveiled as part of the Queensland Women’s Week (March 8-14) celebrations.

State Member for Redcliffe Kerri-Anne Dooley invited residents to nominate candidates through social media and her e-news.

A record 62 nominees ranged from businesswomen, entrepreneurs, community champions and volunteers to charity founders, an indigenous matriarch, sportswomen and service club representatives.

Of those, 21 were drawn out and invited to an International Women’s Day High Tea at the Queensland Parliament yesterday.

It was hosted by Kerri-Anne Dooley with Fiona Simpson, Minister for Women and Women’s Economic Security, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism.

“I was overwhelmed with the number of women nominated this year,” Ms Dooley said.

“This is the second year hosting this event. In 2025 we had 28 nominations. This year that number has doubled.

“One nomination that really touched me was written from a daughter who nominated her Mum for paying it forward.

“She wrote – “every time we go through the drive through my mum always pays for the person behind us and pays for coffee at the Clontarf 7 Eleven.

“She would give the shirt off her back for anyone. We were homeless for two years and as a mum of six, many not her bio kids, she is always helping my friends.

“She deserves to be recognised because she rarely asks for help”.

Queensland Women’s Week highlights, acknowledges and celebrates achievements of women and girls and their contribution to our respective circles of influence and communities.

This year’s theme is Shaping Tomorrow Together. 

Redcliffe’s remarkable women nominees 2026:

Abby Lovett – Gymnastic Australia High Performance Coach

Ali Plunkett – Co- Owner She Evolved Collective

Angela Bradford – Co-owner Davange Group

Aunty June Scobie – Matriarch Mandandanji mob

Bery Doocey – 94 yr old legend of Redcliffe Parkrun

Charlotte Rose – Buyer’s Agency, RTO company owner

Christine Hoger – Being the best working Mum she can be

Ebonie Green – Real Estate Entrepreneur

Gabrielle Turnbull – Founder of Art So Lively Arts Academy

Gwen Toholka – Life Coach

Jan Roesch – Over 50’s Health founder and mentor

Jenny Arnold – Backbone of family and community

Kay Smallhonre – Quota Redcliffe

Kim Herlaar – Breast cancer survivor

Mary Ida Walker – Café owner

Melissa Mataic – Owner, founder Red Music and Dance

Michelle Feuerriegel – Emm Power Shop of Opportunity, Peninsula Power Soccer Club

Pat Armistead – Joyologist

Rebecca Adams – Podiatrist North Brisbane Allied Health

Rhonda Neale – Reddy Fun Run / Walk Redcliffe Hospital

Rosslyn Nuttall – Charity volunteer

Sally Hammill – Supporting children

Stacey and Karen (no surnames provided) – Sesame Lane, Kippa-Ring

Susan Hoger – Goes above and beyond

Tracey Jackson – Mentor, para-athlete

Louise Fulford – Founder of Facebook group - Redcliffe Queenagers

Lisa Berg – Owner My Preloved Wardrobe

Coral Stevenson – Convoy for Kids secretary

Sharon Alback – Founder Sharon Alback Dance Studio

Tanielle Bailey – Inspiring woman

Marie Steward – Zonta Club of Redcliffe

Gillian Bust – Swimming instructor, former Clontarf State School PE teacher

Sergeant Natalie Skennerton – Police officer at Redcliffe Police Station

Larna McLaren – School volunteer

Tammy Eggleton – Nominated by her daughter for paying it forward

Patty Bruckshaw – Thai Entrepreneur

Margaret Law – Tom’s Law

Jodie Starr - Founder of Suttons Beach Preservation Group

Tiarna Hampson – Founder of Hampo’s Youth Foundation

Susanna Rossetto – Co-Founder Love Army

Semone Shea – Owner Pomme Vanille

Janelle Thomas – Owner Neli Café

Sharyn Tidswell – Fundraising Manager, Raise it for Redcliffe

Michelle Gilchrest – President Redcliffe Breakfast Club

Rini Fitriani – Jetty Lounge Owner

Linda Mitchell – Micah Projects

Fiona Cudrow Moraes – Belle Real Estate Agent

Karlie Scharfeberg – Inspirational leader

Debra Kavanagh – Creak to Coast Plumbing

Nicolette Lowe – Redcliffe Surf Life Saving Club Youth Development Patrol Captain

Avril Kent – Quota Club of Redcliffe

Zokki Burgaski – Zokki Bee Fashion Designer, Oasis Café co-owner

Taylor Campbell – LST Support Services Director, Co-Founder

Doris Jordi – DV Victim Survivor

Lana Feige – Hello Nourish Me Owner, Scarborough State School P&C

Carly Knight – Scarborough Pest Control Sponsor of Redcliffe Tigers AFL

Abbey Filko – The Marketing Circle Founder, Queensland Tourism Industry Council Board member,

Citipointe Church Christmas Concert Coordinator

Melanie Dei Rossi – Regional Director TMR,

Leanne Heselden – Variety Children’s Charity, Beautifully Humble

Anne Carmichael – Peninsula Animal Aid

Jo Borton – Health and Wellness mentor

Tracey Roser – Community champion

More from our International Women’s Day 2026 series

You can read more stories celebrating women across the City of Moreton Bay here.

Meet Moreton Bay’s Business Woman of the Year: Candice Kiss

Leading with purpose: Tash Wheeler

Service to lifesaving: Lynda Barry

A lifetime in hockey: Jenny Heron

This story is part of our International Women’s Day 2026 coverage. Explore more local profiles and features here.