Miriam Vale Shire Residents are in for a special treat this Australia Day thanks to the Woolworths sponsored Australia Day Ambassador Program.
Guests of the Miriam Vale Shire Australia Day Breakfast will be invited to “catch the bug” as they are uplifted and motivated by Guest Speaker Deborah Morandin.
Ms Morandin’s contagious vest for life and infectious enthusiasm will provide a vibrant undercurrent to the Australia Day Message she will present as an Australia Day Ambassador.“I am so excited about the opportunity to be Queensland Ambassador for Miriam Vale Shire.” Said Ms Morandin yesterday “I have heard so much about your beautiful area, I simply can't wait to be there.”
Hailing from Townsville and with an Italian heritage, Ms Morandin still calls Queensland home despite working and traveling extensively both nationally and overseas.
“There is no doubt we live in the lucky country, and Australia Day is the perfect day to celebrate” Ms Morandin said.
“I am looking forward to meeting as many of the locals as I can. Come an enjoy a free breakfast with me as we enjoy some great local entertainment, what a great way to start Australia Day!”
The program for the morning Australia Day Celebrations in the Shire has attracted a lot of interest from residents with numbers of those planning to access the courtesy bus service climbing.Residents from townships around the Shire including Rosedale, Turkey Beach and Agnes Water 1770 will attend the event thanks to the Council initiative to provide transport this year.
Miriam Vale Mayor Tom Jeffery was enthusiastic about the line up for the 2007 event.
“Australia Day in Miriam Vale is going to be a little different this year.” Said Mayor Jeffery.“We have gone all out to bring Shire residents together and give them a morning to remember.In addition to a fun packed program, a free bus service to the licensed event and a delicious complimentary breakfast, we are over the moon to have Deborah Morandin as our Guest Speaker”
Miriam Vale Shire Council invites residents to be inspired by Deborah this Australia Day.Contact Council on 4974 6222 for more details.
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Background
Guest Speaker Deborah Morandin
Deborah Morandin founded her own company Squiggly Training in 2003, based on a life-long passion for seeing people achieve their true potential. She is an experienced motivational speaker and goals coach who incorporates her knowledge from a wide range of industry experiences.
Deborah developed a program entitled ‘The Butterfly Experience’ to help women back into the workforce, inspired by her own experience of rehabilitation while recovering from a spinal injury suffered while surfing at Byron Bay in 2003.
Her work has resulted in a wide range of acknowledgements including training awards.
Below is a list of the 2007 Australia Day Ambassadors.
Council
Australia Day Ambassador
Aramac Shire Council
Leisl Packer, 2005 Queensland Young Australian of the Year
Beaudesert Shire Council
Peter Howard, one of Australia 's best known food and wine commentators
Ian Brusasco AM, Businessman and philanthropist
Booringa Shire Council
Marayke Jonkers, Paralympian and 2004 Queensland Young Achiever of the Year
Brisbane City Council
Sana Mammo, 2006 Queensland Metropolitan Local Hero
Cambooya Shire Council
Dr Kelly Thambimuthu, CEO, Centre for Low Emission Technology
Carpentaria Shire Council
Sarah Williams, Volunteer Coordinator for Rosies - Friends on the Street. Nominated for 2006 Suncorp Young Queenslander of the Year .
Dalby Town Council
Professor Allan Paul, Finalist, 2005 Queensland Australian of the Year
Etheridge Shire Council
Marjorie Pagani, Angel Flight Pilot, Barrister and Squadron Leader - Air Force
Gladstone Shire Council
Alen-Igor O'hran, 2006 Queensland Young Australian of the Year
Hervey Bay City Council
Hugh Cornish AM, 2004 Queensland Great and TV Presenter
Ipswich City Council
Elizabeth Benson-Stott, Psychologist
Isis Shire Council
Dr Robert Anderson OAM, 2001 Queensland Great
Kingaroy Shire Council
Val French AM, Finalist 2007 Queensland Senior Australian of the Year
Longreach Shire Council
Major Glenn Todhunter, Australia 's first and only Military Amputee Aviator and Finalist - 2006 Suncorp Queenslander of the Year
Mirani Shire Council
Gerrard Gosens, Deputy CEO Royal Blind Foundation
Miriam Vale Shire Council
Deborah Morandin, Motivational speaker and life and business coach
Noosa Shire Council
Tony Gould AM, 2005 Queensland Great
Pittsworth Shire Council
Ashley Cooper, Tennis Champion and current President of Tennis Queensland
Redcliffe City Council
Frances Whiting, Sunday Mail columnist and author
Roma Town Council
Hetty Johnston, Founder and Executive Director of Bravehearts and Finalist - 2006 Queensland Australian of the Year
Stanthorpe Shire Council
Charlie Earp, Golf Coach and 2004 Father of the Year
Tiaro Shire Council
Joshua Moorman, Queensland's Lions Youth of the Year, nominated for Young Queenslander of the Year and received recognition for his efforts in raising awareness for organ and tissue donation by being one of twelve students to receive the Student Citizenship Award for services to school and the greater community as judged by the Order of Australia Medal Committee.
Torres Shire Council
Vanessa Seekee OAM, Curator - Torres Strait Heritage Museum
Waggamba Shire Council
Bill Bristow, Founder, Angel Flight and 2005 Queensland Australian of the Year
Wambo Shire Council
Dr Richard Lewandowski, Founder, Australian chapter of Operation Smile and 2005 Queensland Great
Warwick Shire Council
John Coutis, Motivational speaker
Whitsunday Shire Council
Angelo Puglisi, CEO Ballandean Wine Estate and 2003 Queensland Great
