Meet the people who make Beaudesert such a great community!
Wendy Gathercole has always trusted her instincts. Guided by a strong sense of what feels right, she has forged her own path with quiet determination, overcoming whatever stands in her way. At 33, a diagnosis of Crohn’s disease in 2002 marked a turning point. It shifted her perspective and opened […]
Having grown up immersed in team sports like netball, football and softball, Emily Hall’s path into sports science felt almost inevitable. Whether guiding others or expanding her own knowledge, she approaches the field with curiosity, determination and a relentless drive to turn insights into action. Emily continually seeks the best […]
No matter where life takes Brendan Dever, his heart has always led him back to Beaudesert. Brendan, who was born and raised in the town, built a career as a mechanical engineer across North Queensland but Beaudesert remained his anchor. His Beaudesert roots run deep. His grandparents first owned a […]
There’s no such thing as spare time in Lyn Stewart’s world – only opportunities to make a difference. Driven by a simple belief that “there’s a better way”, her lifelong commitment to helping others was shaped by a difficult experience with her childhood teacher – one that influenced the educator […]
Geordie Lavers-McBain has always been a fighter at heart. At eight years old, he knew he wanted a future in martial arts – not just practising it but teaching others. By 16, he turned that childhood ambition into reality, launching his career as an instructor and founder of Black Dragon […]
WHEN Alexander McIver moved to Beaudesert in 2018, it wasn’t just a change of address – it was a chance to start fresh, develop new skills and chase the passions that make life exciting. Alexander’s story begins in Crestmead, where he spent his early childhood before moving to Chambers Flat. […]
HEATHER Kenrick’s journey from a cane farm in Ballina to becoming a celebrated volunteer in Beaudesert is a story of dedication, service and a life well-lived. Growing up in Ballina, Heather was the eldest of five children, with three brothers and one sister. She was close to her entire family […]
WHO needs a golden retriever when you’ve got a Morgan? That is what Morgan Fuery’s partner affectionately says about the energetic businessman and volunteer from Tabooba because he is one of the most resourceful people you will ever meet. Morgan, 39, can pickle anything, and his home is filled with […]
DEBE Dewey says the key to living a long and happy life is having a positive attitude. She has had her fair share of challenges, but she’s always managed to keep a smile on her face. Debe grew up in a small town in Hastings, New Zealand. Her mother introduced […]
ROB Cus put everything on the line to move to Veresdale in 2020 – something he wishes he had done sooner. Growing up in St Albans, Victoria, Rob is the eldest of his four siblings – Cindy, Patricia, Emily and Andrew. He says that he was considered the boss as […]
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