Rebecca is currently working at Circular Head Council as the Executive Assistant to the Mayor and General Manager. Rebecca is passionate about building integrated culture and making positive changes within the Council and the community. She takes pride in being a Public Servant and proud to be one of many who act professionally and respectfully.

Bridget is a Disability Support Services Manager for Multicap Tasmania in Launceston. She is passionate about empowering capability and inspiring growth and leadership in others. Bridget also volunteers as a coach with her local netball club and has a keen interest in development pathways for young players and improving club culture and relationships to keep them engaged in their netball community.

Janet likes to support individuals and groups to help maintain a growing, resilient, supportive and content community. Janet has diverse community connections through her work and volunteer roles with Sorell School, sports clubs and the Tasmanian Fire Service. Janet believes a smile and “hello” can change a person’s day for the better.

Mikayla currently works at the Cancer Council Tasmania.  In a volunteer capacity Mikayla coaches junior and senior athletes in Athletics and volunteer at their events.  Mikayla hopes to maximise community outcomes from the work and volunteer roles that she undertakes.

Dawn believes in the power of resilient communities to fight climate change, and is involved with the South East Climate Action group in her hometown of Dodges Ferry, to help shape a positive future. Also a freelance writer, she has edited a poetry book, has written feature articles in numerous magazines and is working on a children's book. Dawn is currently working as marketing and communications officer with Volunteering Tasmania.

Brian describes himself as a multi-purpose human that finds enjoyment in helping others and fixing things.  Brian is passionate about sustainability and making things from nothing.  Brian has worked in many different fields.  He is currently the voice of NILS Tasmania, and through this feels connected to communities all around Tasmania.

Erin is a multi-skilled administrative and project professional. She has worked at a State and Federal Government level, as well as in NGOs and private businesses. Erin has a keen focus on developing and empowering young people through sport and has coached youth netball for 15 years. She is a passionate advocate for the mental health of young people and projects that drive improvements in community support networks.

Liz works in Community Development for the West Coast Council and is passionate about building community capacity and connection at a grass roots level. Whether it’s through storytelling of shared experiences or connecting through music, she enjoys collaborating with the wider community to better understand their needs, aspirations and culture.

Maryanne relocated to Tasmania from NSW in 2021 where she was heavily involved in her local community.  Maryanne is currently employed in the Community Services Team at Launceston City Council.  Maryanne is also involved in Tasmanian Women in Agriculture and her local gardening group. Maryanne values the impact that individuals can have in their community and brings a can-do attitude to everything that she does.

Casey has been the Project Officer for the Break O'Day and Bicheno Suicide Prevention Trial for the last three years. Casey is passionate about her community and helping people to live their best lives.

Elise is passionate about supporting members of the Tasmanian community that are most vulnerable. She has worked in the community, housing and homelessness sector for many years with her projects, programs and events demonstrating enhanced wellbeing, connection and capacity for community members. Elise currently has a state-wide role as the Community Wellbeing Officer at Centacare Evolve Housing and also works on weekends on a casual basis as a support worker at Hobart City Mission’s Safe Space Homelessness Program

Andres is originally from Colombia, where he completed undergraduate studies in law. He moved to Tasmania in early 2020 to undertake postgraduate studies in town planning. Currently, he works as a Planning Officer with Brighton Council. He also volunteers for the Planning Institute of Australia, where he advocates for the just development of cities, towns, and regions.

Originally from Bhutan, Hari is a Program Support Officer and ILC Program-Network Coordinator at the Migrant Resource Centre North.  Hari is an active member of the Bhutanese Community working to raise awareness, connecting with local service providers and building individual capacity. Hari is passionate about culture, community connection and working with people from different cultural backgrounds.

Mani grew up in Bhutan and came to Tasmania as a refugee.  Mani is the L2P Coordinator at Northern Suburbs Community Centre (Learner Driver Mentor Program Coordinator) where he supports the volunteers and the community members working to achieve their drivers licence.  Mani invests a lot of his time working and talking to his community with a focus on education, transport and the environment.

With a passion for building and connecting community, Julie has been instrumental in empowering communities to thrive across local, national and international projects using arts, storytelling, celebration and community action. Julie takes a strategic approach to identifying new opportunities and works collaboratively with others through partnerships.

Neet found her calling in the community sector just over three years ago when she began working with children and their families. Neet is passionate about giving children the best start in life through early learning, support, and advocacy. She believes family engagement early in a child’s life is the key to lifelong social inclusion.

Belinda is currently the Secretary of Somerset Surf Lifesaving Club and is passionate about the development of youth throughout their lifesaving journey. Working in the Aged Care Sector she cares greatly about the wellbeing of the local community. Currently studying her Bachelor of Nursing, Belinda hopes to encourage and support people to pursue their dreams and a healthy and empowered life.

Chloe is passionate about supporting and empowering Aboriginal families to give their children the best start in life. Chloe works for the Kutalayna Collective as the project officer and enjoys collaborating with community and service providers to work toward better outcomes for Aboriginal children in the area.

Gus has chaplaincy leadership roles across Tasmania including in disaster, airport and police chaplaincies. After a marine science career, he became a pastor at his local church and then diversified into various state-wide roles with faith-based charities. Gus loves to help enable and deploy others to care for their communities.

Brownyn is the the Chairperson of With One Voice Break O'Day Community Choir.  Brownyn adores how singing and supper creates connections and supports mental health and wellbeing.  Bronwyn also loves science, travel, gardening, stargazing, wilderness and everything to do with water. Bronwyn thrives on challenge and can't live without connection. She is passionate about her community and wants to help it be the best it can for today and for future generations.