I’m a proud mum and grandmother who has called Queensland home since moving from Melbourne in 1996. My partner Peter and I have been running our own business since 1997, and when I’m not working, you’ll find me out in the garden (I definitely have a green thumb!), walking my dog Ally along the beach in Caloundra, or planning my next adventure—Paris and Turkey are two of my absolute favourite places to visit.

My journey with Shed the Light began 20 years ago when I met its founder, Susan. Her passion for helping vulnerable children in Nepal was truly inspiring, and I knew I wanted to be part of it. I’ve now been President of the orphanage for 15 years, working alongside an incredible team to support the children in any way we can. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of visiting Nepal twice (and I’m hoping to go again soon!), helping open the Nepali shop in Maleny to raise funds, and leading the redesign of the orphanage’s website to share our work with more people.

I’m really excited to share more about Shed the Light with you all and to talk about the difference we can make together.