Justine Richards is the proud owner/operator of Regand Park Early Childhood Education Centre. With over 25 years of experience in early childhood, Justine and her team of highly qualified EC professionals have been offering families a high standard of early childhood education and care, since opening the service in 2008.

Email: director@regandparkecec.com.au

Along with three other directors I manage a small boutique real estate agency specialising in the sale and management of residential, industrial and commercial properties. Our agency has been established since 1974 and employs 14 people. I specialise in the sale of residential properties so each day I am working towards listing and selling properties.

Email: jdonald@bobberry.com.au

Wendy Wild, is a small business owner located in Dubbo NSW and is a firm believer in entrepreneurship and following opportunities. After more than 20 years working as a Registered Nurse and Midwife in the central west she moved into quality and project management roles in healthcare and government. Today she owns The Next Stitch (TNS), which opened in 2016. TNS is a thriving ecommerce business, built on a foundation of engagement and community building in the social media space. The Next Stitch services customers across Australia, New Zealand and beyond.

Email: thenextstitch@gmail.com

I grew up on a farm at Peak Hill, where I attended Peak Hill Central School, and completed my HSC via the Western Access Program (video conferencing). My heart was set on being a paramedic, however after deferring uni and taking a gap year, I realised it was not for me. After trialing a number of different careers, and also travelling extensively and living overseas in the Yukon for two years, I came back with a passion for tourism, stakeholder engagement and business. I am currently the Visitor Information Coordinator of both Dubbo and Wellington Visitor Information Centres.

Email: Jane.bendall@dubbo.nsw.gov.au

I’m Amanda and I work at Marathon Health as an Allied Health Team Lead. I studied Occupational Therapy at University of Sydney. I always knew I wanted to help people in some capacity but wasn’t sure which path I would take! I initially set out to be a Physio but decided that the variety of OT was more for me! I have worked in both the government and non for profit disability services. I’m very passionate about supporting people with disabilities in rural areas to live the life they want to live. No two days are the same and that’s what makes me keep turning up to work each day!

Email: Amanda.cook@marathonhealth.com.au

I am from Dubbo and work as a Logistics & Transport manager working for Fletcher International Exports Grain and intermodal facility arranging exports across the world of numerous agricultural products. Outside of work I enjoy being outdoors in my garden, spending time working on our small farm and running.

Email: sarahgranger11@gmail.com

I grew up in Bourke, went to boarding school in Sydney. I then moved to Armidale to study Law at the university of New England. I have worked in different industries but I currently trade pulses and oilseed for Fletcher International. Outside of this I enjoy sport and play rugby for the Dubbo Roos.

Email: joef@fletchint.com.au

Hi, my name is Lucia and I currently work at Fletchers in Meat Export. I enjoy working as part of a dynamic team and seeing just how far our Australian grown meat reaches across the globe and being apart of a process of feeding many mouths across a huge range of countries. I am originally from Sydney and after finishing my schooling years I got straight into Ag, working in far North Queensland and on family farms in Condobolin and across NSW. This has boosted a real passion for agriculture, I studied a degree of Agribusiness at Marcus Oldham University in Geelong and now live and work in Dubbo. I still love working, where I spend a large portion of my time working with sheep as much as I can, as well as prioritising exercise for health and well-being as a good balance between work and my spare time.

Email: lucia.mcdermott@icloud.com

I am a Marketing Manager currently working at Chill-Rite Refrigeration & Air Conditioning. I enjoy the variety of work which surrounds my chosen career. The marketing roles I have held required me to coordinate advertising, organise events, photography, PR and the importance of branding. Outside of work, I enjoying coaching representative netball, and being kept busy by my 3 young children.

Email: marketing@chill-rite.com.au

I’m the owner & operator of The Establishment Bar Dubbo. We are a small boutique bar in the heart of the CBD. We offer a unique hospitality experience in the central west focusing on customer service in an enjoyable atmosphere. Dubbo born & bread, when I finished school I ventured around a little with my husband living in Sydney, Brisbane & the Gold Coast. Being a country girl Family is a big factor in my life which played a big factor in moving back to the Country & creating a work life balance for our family. I’ve always worked in the customer service industry as I thrive on connecting with people. I enjoy my down time with just chilling at home & refreshing my batteries or running around after my kids in their sporting endeavours.

Email: Hello@establishmentbardubbo.com.au

My name is Mon, I am still unsure about what I want to be when I “grow up”. I currently work for Gilgandra Shire Council as manager of Youth & Recreation. I currently work with my team to manage the housing & homelessness service, youth support service, swimming pool and Fitness centre/Gym. I initially studied nursing but now have a small family and moved to Local Government working within the social service sector. I am 37years old, have three little people swear far too much for an adult.

Email: monicamudford@gmail.com

I work for Qube Agri in Narromine in systems and grower management. I have a degree in Ag Economics from Sydney Uni and have worked in commodity logistics and admin since finishing Uni. I have worked across Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Kenya during this period.

Email: ginnibourke@yahoo.com.au

I hold a Bachelor of Education - Primary (special education), Graduate Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis, currently studying Master of Applied Behaviour Analysis and a Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies. I have worked for the NSW Department of Education for 20 years and am now the owner and founder of Spear and Arrow Therapeutic.

Email: Chantelle@spearandarrow.com.au