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.