1. What is something people don’t know about you?
My husband, Charles and I have been married for 46 years, have four amazing children, three of whom are married with six grandchildren. We all live in the Yarra Ranges.
2. How long have you been involved in the foodbank program and why was it important to you to establish such a food delivery service?
I have been involved in the well being and care space for over 30 years and four years ago taken on the management of the Foodbank program for Vantage Point Community in Lilydale.
3. What do you enjoy most about delivering food packages to people in your community?
To serve others with generosity and excellence knowing the food and friendship connection is making a difference in their lives.
4. What has been one of your most memorable moments while facilitating the foodbank program?
The moment I realised it’s never a ‘them and us’’ mentality. We are all valued human beings loved by God and we all need a helping hand at some point.
5. What do you love most about the Yarra Ranges and your Mount Evelyn community?
My husband worked in Lilydale for 30 years and we only moved to Mount Evelyn from Donvale five years ago. We absolutely love the beauty of the surrounds, the parks, cafes and of course the wonderful people.
6. What event, past, present, or future, would you like to witness?
Always wanted to attend Vision Australia’s Carols By Candlelight at the Myer Music Bowl. This Christmas my dream was realized. The experience was far beyond expectations.
7. Which four guests, dead or alive, would you invite to a dinner party?
Mary (the mother of Jesus), my late Grandmother Eva, Grace Kelly, Aretha Franklin
8. Who do you admire the most?
Authentic people
9. What are some of your hobbies?
Music, gardening
10. What is your favourite book and/or film?
Book: The Blue Bottle Club by Penelope Stokes
Film: Out of Africa/The Tourist
