Tag: My Place
Epping’s Sian Compassi on Sprout Hub becoming part of the community
Sian Compassi is part of the the new at social enterprise cafe Sprout Hub Aurora, which is raising money for local community initiatives.
Where do...
Creeds Farm’s Judy Stafford shares her passion for teaching
Judy Stafford has been a teacher for more than 40 years. Now, she is turning her attention to helping students with their homework.
What’s your...
South Morang’s Eleni Tsementzis on helping allergy sufferers
Ten years ago, Eleni Tsementzis was diagnosed with gluten, dairy and fructose intolerances, presenting her with a lifetime of dietary limitations. Three months ago she...
My Whittlesea: Epping’s Melissa Flentjar
Lalor Parkrun founder Melissa Flentjar credits the weekly community run with keeping her fit and healthy.
What suburb do you live in and for how...
Footscray a firm favourite for Sally Quinn
Creating meaningful jobs and helping save the environment are all in a day’s work for Green Collect co-founder and proud Footscray local Sally Quinn.
What...
Terry Hutton on the importance of shopping local in Whittlesea
As president of the Whittlesea Business Group, Workin' Clobber owner Terry Hutton is passionate about encouraging people to shop local.
What suburb do you live...
La Trobe University’s Ralph Newmark on leading Australia’s first centre for Latin America studies
How long have you worked at the Institute of Latin America Studies (ILAS)?
I have been the director since 2008, but prior to that I...
Deepak Vinayak on living in Craigieburn’s multicultural community
What suburb do you live in and how long have you lived there?
I live in Craigieburn with my wife, Monica, and two boys, Rajat...
Rob Saitta on being a part of the Epping community
Rob Saitta has been part of the Epping community and the local CFA for more than 20 years.
How long have you lived in the...
My Place: Attwood’s Marisa Debattista
What suburb do you live in?
I live in and was brought up in Attwood. I love this area.
What do you love about your community?...
Mill Park resident on working to promote her Chinese heritage
For the past four years, Regina Mun Han Leung-Huning has worked to promote her Chinese heritage as part of Whittlesea Chinese Association.
She speaks with...
Anders Bengtsson on his role with Whittlesea SES
South Morang’s Anders Bengtsson enjoys lending a hand to those in need through his role as a volunteer with Whittlesea SES.
He spoke to Laura...
Group leader Cara Horner on her role with Epping North Scouts
Cara Horner is the group leader of Epping North Scouts, who were formed in February this year for the emerging community in Epping North...
Long-term Craigieburn resident Jim Overend is on a mission
Long-term Craigieburn resident and real estate agent Jim Overend is on a mission to have Craigieburn Road duplicated.
How long have you lived in Craigieburn,...
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Survivors at the core
Western suburbs creatives Bill Marshall and Patricia Stewart share stories of abuse, mental health battles and resilience through their podcast series, Billy and PS...
