Graduates

Consumer Affairs Regional Officer – Department of Justice

The Rotary Club of Mildura Deakin

Heleana recently moved to Mildura from Melbourne to take on her Consumer Affairs role having previously worked for Kildonan Uniting Care in Broadmeadows as a kinship care case manager, at Berry Street as a home based care worker and at the Department of Human Services as a disability and development support officer. Her current role covers the Loddon Mallee region and comprises supporting and educating businesses and consumers to understand their rights under consumer law. Heleana has travelled extensively and notes her hobbies include reading and staying fit.

Heleana is a member of the Mildura Young Professionals Network and will be an honorary member of the Rotary Club of Mildura Deakin.

Community Engagement Facilitator – Mildura District Aboriginal Services

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Indi works at Mildura District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) having previously worked at Optus Mildura in sales. He has just taken on a new role as a Community Engagement Facilitator His previous role was as a Corporate Services Trainee where he worked with accounts receivable and payable. He has assisted in the planning and implementation of various events including the 2014 Naidoc Ball, MDAS community forums and the MDAS relay for life team. He has participated in the Indigenous performance at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony, he also participated in the MASP 2009 Kokoka Youth program and recently attended the 2014 Koorie Youth Summit in Melbourne. Indi notes that this event was one of the most inspiring he had attended and provided a greater understanding of how important youth initiatives can be on a young person’s life.

Indi has been appointed as a member of the Victorian Koorie Youth Council whose mission is “the voice of young Koories, shaping tomorrow.” Indi was also a member of the 2014 Naidoc committee.

Education Projects Officer – Sunraysia Institute of TAFE

Jackie returned to Mildura in 2013 after travelling around Australia in a caravan for 5 ½ years during which time she worked in many different communities in numerous roles. Prior to 2008 Jackie operated a small business. She has had a long association with SuniTAFE and has worked there several times over the last 16 years. She now identifies new program opportunities to support business growth and professional development opportunities for staff at SuniTAFE. Jackie has Diploma’s in Vocational Education and Training, Training Design and Development, Training and Assessment, Business (Administration) and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. She enjoys music, travel and reading and plans to assess opportunities for further community contributions as part of the Northern Mallee Leaders program.

Jackie is a member of the Going Blue for Stroke fundraising committee and the SuniTAFE Girls Night In committee.

Project Manager and Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director – Tristar Medical Group

Tristar Medical Group

Catherine grew up in Carwarp on a dry land farm and has a natural affinity with rural areas. Catherine has a diverse career history having been a professional banker for nine years with NAB across four states before focussing on her current role at Tristar Medical Group. Catherine now establishes and manages all new clinics across Australia, negotiates lease terms, oversees all repairs and maintenance for 46 clinics, as well as but not limited to managing all advertising, marketing, procurement, room hire and other projects as required. She has a Bachelor of International Business Management and is looking to commence her Masters in 2016. Catherine loves to travel overseas each year with a focus on third world countries. In the past she was an exchange student to Italy and a volunteer co-ordinator for International Exchange. She completed her first half marathon and Tough Mudder events in 2014 and has a keen interest in renovating.

Catherine is a member of the Mildura Young Professionals Network and is keen to join Rotary in 2015.

Lawyer – Maloney Anderson Legal

Ryan grew up in Tasmania and graduated from the University of Tasmania with a Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws in 2002. He spent 6 years working with the National Australia Bank in business banking. He moved to Mildura in 2008 to practice law and was admitted as a lawyer to the Supreme Court of Victoria in May 2009. He has worked with Maloney Anderson Legal for three years focussing on commercial law. He has volunteered his time to present information to various consumer groups and support groups for legal issues of importance to the older members of the region. Ryan has a passion for the environmental health of the Murray River and ensuring equitable access to legal services. He enjoys walking his labradors along the river.

Ryan is a member of the North West Young Lawyers Association and is a volunteer lawyer at the Murray Mallee Community Legal Service.

Owner and Administration Manager – Sunraysia Security Protective Services

Elvira owns and manages a small business, Sunraysia Security Protective Services having been a medical clerk previously. She has completed a Diploma of Business Management. Elvira networks with other office professionals monthly as part of her role at the Australian Institute of Office Professionals. She enjoys being fit and has participated in the Mothers Day fun run and True Grit. Elvira has in the past been involved with school boards and 2015 will be the first year she does not have a child at school having raised four children. She is planning to volunteer at Vision Australia and values the opportunity to mentor young adults.

Elvira is the President of the Mildura Australian Institute of Office Professionals, a volunteer for the Sacred Heart Parish and a mentor for the Mallee Family Care youth e-mentoring program.

Employment Consultant – MADEC

MADEC

Amy has grown up in the region and currently supports clients to transition into education or employment in her role at MADEC. She previously worked at Tristar Medical Group in a variety of roles. She has completed a Certificate IV in Training and Assessing and a Diploma of Management and plans to study the Bachelor of Applied Management. Amy has raised her family including an autistic daughter and understands the challenges of linking services and families to provide the best outcomes for autistic children.

Amy is an annual volunteer with the Merbein Vanilla Slice event.

Acting Asset Management Team Leader – Mildura Rural City Council

Mildura Rural City Council

Kylie was born and raised in Mildura and completed a Degree in Computer Science and a Diploma in Business Management at RMIT in Melbourne. She has also completed a Diploma in Project Management. Kylie now manages information and assists with strategic planning for the future for Mildura Rural City Council’s infrastructure assets. She has travelled extensively most recently having spent a full year in China studying the Mandarin language and has completed a 21 day trek to Gokyo Ri and the Mount Everest base camp in Nepal. Her next challenge is to complete a half marathon. Kylie enjoys the unique cultural diversity of the Mildura region.

Having recently returned to the Northern Mallee after a year away, Kylie is assessing her interest in community activities to expand her local involvement.

At home raising children.

Anna was born in New Zealand and moved to Mildura in 2009. Prior to coming to Mildura she had worked as a solicitor and a support specialist for employment programs. She has been involved in various fundraising efforts on pre-school committees and has been the secretary for the Sacred Heart Primary School Parent and Friends committee. With busy active children she supports their football and cricket club commitments and still takes the time to support her own fitness through being a gym member. Anna has a keen interest in town planning and community development.

Anna is a member of the Mildura Rowing Club and as part of their social committee organises a number of activities. She is also a member of the St Margaret Pre-School and is President of the Sacred Heart Primary School Parents and Friends committee.

Electrician/Service Technician – Foreman–Sheean Electrical and Communications

Eric repairs, maintains and services equipment in domestic, commercial and industrial electrical installations. He successfully completed the Rotary Youth Leadership Award course in 1986 and was awarded the Young Mildura Citizen of the Year in 1988 for service to youth, particularly the Navy Cadets. He has held various executive positions in a number of organisations including Jaycees, the Freemasonry Lodge, Training Ship Mildura – Australian Navy Cadets, the Mildura Speedway Drivers Club and the Sunraysia Motor Sports Club. Eric enjoys photography, camping and travelling and collecting memorabilia, with his current passion being hat pins.

Eric is a member of Training Ship Mildura – Australian Navy cadets, the Sunraysia Gang Show (scouts and guides) and the Mildura Freemasonry Lodge.

Sales Officer – Elders Insurance Mildura

Tegan grew up in Coomealla on a horticultural block and completed her schooling at Coomealla High School. She worked at the Cooomealla Club for four years. She has completed a Diploma of General Insurances and now sells various business, farm and personal insurances to a wide variety of Elders Insurance clients. She assists clients through the process when an insurance claim is made. Tegan plays netball for the Wentworth District Football and Netball club and enjoys travelling. Tegan has a keen interest in supporting youth in the community and is a volunteer with Mallee Family Care.

Tegan is a member of the Mildura Young Professionals Network and is a mentor for the Mallee Family Care youth e-mentoring program.