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weekender Saturday 13 February 2021
New self-care
brand good
for your skin
and the earth
Region’s
rich Chinese
heritage
Kensington
Gardens
proposes village
for active
retirees
contents
3 Kensington Gardens
proposes village
for active retirees
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Cover story
New self-care brand
good for your skin
and the earth
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What’s on in
the Bundaberg
Region
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Footpath provides
safer route for
Elliott Heads
students
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Passion for baking
brings Elyces
Cakes to life
Photo of the week
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Vegans in
Photo by Claire Dobbins
Bundaberg
continues to flourish
10
Region’s rich
Chinese
heritage
12
Photogruzzi
works inspire at
new exhibition
14
Paul’s plants
popular with
frog friends
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Council staff save
1203 lives through
blood donations
17 Living and breathing
netball pays off for
Charlotte
NEWS
In addition to a community centre and 246 small home lots, the proposed plans feature plenty to keep residents active during retirement.
Kensington Gardens proposes
village for active retirees
Megan Dean
Bundaberg North could become home The Kensington Gardens Lifestyle Estates
to the region’s latest lifestyle retirement development is proposed to be undertaken over
five stages, featuring seven different dwelling
village with Kensington Gardens types with two to three bedrooms.
Lifestyle Estates lodging plans for 246
A central community building forms part of the
homes for “active seniors”. proposal to “provide recreational and wellbeing
The development proposal was recently lodged services”.
with Bundaberg Regional Council for a material Draft plans reveal the intention to incorporate a
change of use over land adjoining Mt Perry and dining and lounge area, stage and salon into the
Moore Park Roads. community building.
In addition to a community centre and 246 small A Men’s Shed is also proposed.
home lots, the proposed plans feature plenty to
keep residents active during retirement. Due to the proposed location on state roads,
the State Government will be a referral agency
Highlights include a golf driving range, chipping in the assessment process.
and putting green, a croquet and yoga lawn and
bocce courts. “A central access has been designed to service
the site from Mt Perry Road.
A resort pool and 25m lap pool are located next
to the tennis and pickleball courts and health “A secondary emergency access is also provided
and wellbeing centre. off Batchlers Road.
“The proposal consists of a retirement village “The site plan has been designed with sufficient
with an emphasis to cater for active seniors with setbacks and landscaping as well as acoustic
Recreational Vehicles,” the application said. treatment to mitigate agricultural impacts from
surrounding rural uses and noise impacts from
“The design of the dwellings takes into account the adjoining state controlled roads.”
the need to store recreational vehicles within
each dwelling site.” A connecting footpath located along Mt Perry
Road Rd was also included in the proposed
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plans.
NEWS
Kirri Saunders and Fiona Smith from S & S Earth Blends.
New self-care
brand good for
your skin and the earth
Ashley Clark
Through a shared passion for eco as we perfect our recipes and packaging,” Kirri
friendly self-care products, friends said.
Kirri Saunders and Fiona Smith have “All of our products are hand blended by us.
joined forces to create skincare brand “We’re constantly researching and developing
S & S Earth Blends. new ideas to bring to life for our customers to
enjoy as much as we do and have some new
The Bundaberg women said their business was products in the pipeline that we hope to release
environmentally conscious and featured all in the coming weeks.”
natural, hand-blended ingredients. S & S Earth Blends has an eco-friendly focus
“Our brand’s primary focus is creating beautiful Kirri and Fiona said they both shared a passion
self-care products, free from nasty chemicals for nourishing skincare and were constantly
and additives, that we handmake ourselves brainstorming new ways to keep their brand
locally,” Fiona said. sustainable and eco-friendly.
“We source natural ingredients and sustainable “For a number of years we have been actively
packaging from Australian suppliers and other reducing the amount of single use plastics we
local businesses where possible.” produce,” Fiona said.
Kirri said the products were not only good “We have both been working hard to make
for your skin and the earth but also smelled more sustainable, eco-friendly choices when it
amazing, with botanical and organic ingredients comes to our every day household items and
infused with essential oils. purchases.
“We’ve created some gentle and nourishing “This eventually lead to us researching and
bath melts, face masks and lip balms and are
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developing ways to make environmentally
progressively rolling these out via our Instagram
conscious decisions for our skin care and beauty
products, including making our own.”
The new business venture isn’t the first project
the pair have worked on together, with Kirri and
Fiona becoming friends through university in
2015.
“We’ve since worked together in our nursing
profession and now we’re putting our creative
minds together to develop our brand,” Kirri said.
“Having busy, mentally and emotionally trying
jobs, we have found self-care in our down time
takes priority in order to maintain healthy mental
wellbeing.
botanical and organic
ingredients infused
with essential oils.
“2020 was a stressful and chaotic year for
everyone, so we made the decision to share our
little self-indulgent treats to help others unwind
and enjoy taking time to themselves, in a healthy
and affordable way.”
S & S Earth Blends was established in January
this year and although still a new brand, Kirri
and Fiona said they had already received plenty
of support and were working on new ideas. 8 weeks of
free
“We’re working on developing a website, but for
now our products and updates on new releases
can be found on our Instagram,” Kirri said.
“Watch this space because there is definitely
some great products to come,” Fiona added.
You can follow S & S Earth Blends on Instagram
fitness activities
through the handle @ss_earthblends or view
the Facebook page here.
across the Region in a
pool or park near you!
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David Graham
13 Feb - 28 Mar
9.30am - 5pm
Fitness
Sunday
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Expo 10am - 1pm
Bundaberg
Multiplex
Old showgrounds
Sport Health
13 Feb The Red Thread
Lunar New Year Performance
15 Feb Play Chess in the Library - FREE
Bundaberg Library, 3.30pm
Tai Chi for Health - FREE
Gin Gin Youth Centre, 9.30 -11.30am
16 Feb Arts Workshops:
Singing for Beginners
17 Feb 3D Printing Workshop - FREE
Bundaberg Library, 9.30pm
Three Summers - FREE
Community Movie
Balanced Bodies pilates - FREE
Gin Gin Youth Centre, 2 - 3pm
Creative Crowd: Sketch Session
19 Feb Arts Workshops:
Beginners Craft
Bundy Bash! Blacksmithing Cutlery
Be the & Hammer Workshops
13Feb Exhibition Opening: National
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Mind the Picturesque
by Wilhelmus Breikers
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NEWS
Elliott Heads State School Principal Nichola Lister and Cr Tanya McLoughlin at the new upgraded pathway and parking area.
Footpath provides safer route
for Elliott Heads students
Ashley Clark
Elliott Heads State School families Cr McLoughlin said as the coastal communities
will have a safer pick up and drop off grow it was important to provide a safe pathway
network to encourage people to live healthy
thanks to Bundaberg Regional Council and active lifestyles while connecting them to
completing upgrades of its parking community facilities and each other.
area and footpaths. “I’m particularly pleased to see the work
Work will soon be complete to the pathway completed at Elliott Heads State School as this
project, which has provided a wider concrete will make the school pick up and drop off zone
path to two areas of the coastal town. much safer which has become more off an issue
as more traffic uses the road out the front of the
Divisional Representative Cr Tanya McLoughlin school,” she said.
said work on the school area, as well as another
project of a new section of pathway on Breusch Council, school come together for footpath
Road, were welcome additions to the Elliott safety
Heads community. Elliott Heads State School Principal Nichola
“Both of these areas were assessed and deemed Lister said Council had worked closely with her
a high priority due to the increased foot traffic to address safety concerns about the lack of
experienced along the busy stretch of road,” she concrete footpath in the area.
said. “I am really appreciative of the fact that once
“The Breusch Street section of pathway began safety concerns were raised with Council, within
in November last year and once completed, about 18 months the area has been upgraded,”
was followed on by construction to footpath at she said.
Elliott Heads State School. “The footpath has been very beneficial in the
“This section of path is expected to be finalised fact that it is a lot safer for the students to walk
in the coming weeks.” to and from the carpark area.
Cr McLoughlin said work was also undertaken “It looks fantastic too.”
to the school parking area, providing a safer The Elliott Heads School SafeST project is
environment at pick up and drop off times. being delivered in partnership with Bundaberg
“We have placed wheel stops at the carparks Regional Council and the Queensland
which ensures the safety of the students who Government.
are coming along the pathway,” she said. The Elliott Heads footpath on Breusch Road is
“The pathway also connects from the parking funded as part of the Queensland Government
area right up to the entryway, giving students a Works for Queensland program.
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clear line of safety to and from the school.”
BUSINESS
Elyce Cronin created her cake-making business last year.
Passion for baking brings
Elyces Cakes to life
Ashley Clark
From Minecraft to mermaids, dinosaurs It’s a skill Elyce said had been backed up by her
and even Spongebob himself, there is 14 years of work in the field of dentistry.
no theme too difficult for Elyce Cronin “I actually found the knowledge I’ve gained over
the years as a dental assistant has helped me in
and her cake-making skills. getting my cake business up and running,” she
The Bundaberg woman officially started her said.
baking business, Elyces Cakes, last year and has “Hand hygiene, cross contamination, etc - having
since made more than 100 delicious desserts of these habits instilled in me helps maintain a very
all different themes and flavours. clean and safe working environment at home.
“I have always loved baking,” she said. “As I am getting busier with cakes I have reduced
“For as long as I can remember I’ve worked on my hours at the dentist but I still really enjoy
flavours and tweaked recipes to make them as being there too.”
delicious as possible.
Cake creations a labour of love
“It wasn’t until I had children and made their
Elyce said each of her cake delicious desserts
birthday cakes that I started working on the
could take from anywhere upwards of four
decorating side of cakes.”
hours to make.
Elyce said her business came to fruition after
“That is just hands on time and doesn’t count the
she was tasked to create a beautiful cake for her
time it’s in the oven baking, trips to the shops
friend’s 30th birthday.
for supplies and the many hours I spend putting
“I thought I should do my very best to make together design ideas and quotes,” she said.
it look amazing- it was that cake that got my
“There’s so much that goes on behind the
name out there,” she said.
scenes!
“From that point on I had quite a lot of people
“I’m hoping in time the techniques I am using
asking me to make cakes for them.
become second nature and I will become more
“My little hobby turned into a business before I efficient with my time.”
had time to give it a second thought.”
Elyce said not only was her business a creative
Since then, Elyce said she had made more than outlet, it was also the perfect opportunity to
100 cakes and even more cupcakes, with plenty delve into something she truly loved.
of fun themes to keep the creative juices flowing.
“I have always had a passion for art and baking
“Children’s cakes are my most favourite to so to combine the two brings me so much joy,”
make,” she said. she said.
“I feel I can get a lot more creative with them. I “I also find it quite therapeutic.”
love the pops of colour, accessories, characters
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To find out more about Elyces Cakes, head on
and sprinkles.”
her Facebook.
COMMUNITY
Vegans in
Bundaberg
continues to
flourish
Emma Reid
Have you ever wanted to know about
veganism but not sure where to start?
Well, community group Vegans in
Bundaberg focuses on sharing ideas.
Vegans in Bundaberg is open to vegans and A delicious vegan breakfast from Oodies Cafe in Bundaberg North.
like-minded people, to meet socially, chat online
and show support to each other. Vegans in Bundaberg welcome the curious
The Facebook group started five years ago, and Reisha said vegan curious people were
it has since flourished to include social meet ups. welcomed regardless of what their lifestyle and
diet circumstances were at that time.
Member Reisha Terene said anyone who was
interested in veganism was welcomed to join “It can be challenging for someone who is
the group, and they could attend the meet ups; thinking about living vegan and doesn’t know
with the only requirement that people only any real-life vegans or doesn’t have much
bring/consume vegan products while attending support at home,” she said.
an event. “It’s an opportunity for people to hear each
“Our group social activity had really dropped other’s story of why and how they became
off these past few years and I wanted to try vegan.
and rekindle a vegan social group in the Bundy “Awareness, education and action are key. It’s
region,” she said. really important for people to research how to
live a healthy vegan lifestyle and learning about
plant nutrition is very important.
“When I became “When I became vegan, I didn’t know any other
vegan, I didn’t know vegans and it was like diving into an unknown
cavern of water, if there was a local group back
any other vegan and it then it would have helped me so much.”
was like diving into an Reisha said the Vegans in Bundaberg Facebook
page was a great place to connect and find out
unknown cavern little titbits of living the lifestyle in the Bundaberg
Region.
of water.” “Currently the majority of support is sharing
information about vegan food, such as, specials
“I feel that having a regular event each month or new vegan products in shops, or it could be
that alternates locations, days and times will someone asking for a baker for a vegan cake,”
give more people a better chance of attending. she said.
“There are also a lot more vegans here than a few “At other times we get vegans visiting from
years ago and I feel it’s really beneficial mentally other places that ask for recommendations on
and spiritually knowing there are likeminded where to eat while they’re here.
people near you; I really hope to connect vegans “We welcome vegan-curious or new vegans
and vegan curious people too. asking whatever questions they like because it
“It’s great to socialise with non-vegans but it can be a complete unknown and daunting for
can be really challenging eating together if them.”
others choose to eat animal products in front Reisha said since becoming a vegan in her
of you, that’s why it’s important to have some early 40s, she found vegan food was not only
social events where your whole table is eating delicious but also very healthy; one of her go-to
compassionately because it ensures a relaxing vegan dishes is Mexican quinoa salad, and she
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eating experience.” shares her adapted recipe below.
HERITAGE
Vegetables from the popular Chinese market gardens being delivered at Fairymead ca1880s. Photo: bun01949, Picture Bundaberg.
Region’s rich Chinese heritage
Megan Dean
From the local ‘China Town’ to high and Waterview Roads, where crops grown
profile street names – the Bundaberg included peanuts, bananas, plantains and
watermelons.
Region has a long and rich Chinese
heritage. In The Growing Harvest, Rackemann reports
that market gardens were also along the flats by
Chinese New Year celebrations may have been Paddy’s Creek.
subdued by international travel restrictions but
it still presents an opportunity to reflect on and Deep holes known as Chinaman’s Holes were
celebrate this history. dug into the creek bed to have a water supply in
case of drought.
Research undertaken by Bundaberg Regional
Libraries Heritage Team reveals the first
recorded mention of Chinese immigrants in the
region was in the Bundaberg & Mount Perry Mail . . . an area of
in 1878.
Bourbong Street that
Local historian Neville Rackemann, in his book
The Growing Harvest, mentions an area of was popularly known
Bourbong Street that was popularly known as
China Town. as China Town
The land between Tantitha Street and Saltwater
Creek was predominantly market gardens and
shops selling Chinese delicacies. One of the most respected Chinese gardeners
was Mah Wah, who had cultivated gardens in
North Bundaberg also hosted Chinese market
North Bundaberg off Hinkler Avenue since 1887.
gardens between Hinkler Avenue, Fairymead
His horse and cart was a familiar sight around
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Bundaberg streets.In July 1894 The Western Champion reported
“...there are Chinamen and Chinamen, and Mah
Wah of Bundaberg, evidently belongs to the
class at the opposite pole from that of some of
THE RED THREAD
his countrymen”.
“Mah Wah won £3 6s. in prizes for vegetables
at the Bundaberg Show, and not only gave the
whole of his exhibits to the hospital, but offered
a guinea also on receiving his prize money.”
Bundaberg resident Austen Whitaker shared
with the library’s heritage team his memories
of the many Chinese shopkeepers at the eastern
end of Bourbong Street.
Of particular note was the Que Hee brothers
who owned a fruit and vegetable shop on the
corner of Bourbong and Walla Streets and
specialised in the sale of fireworks leading up to
Guy Fawkes night.
The Que Hee name is still remembered in
Bundaberg with a street named after the
brothers, and the grave of Yen See Que Hee
(1868-1927) at Bundaberg General Cemetery.
Of particular note
was the Que Hee
brothers who owned
a fruit and vegetable
shop on the corner of
Bourbong and Walla
Streets and specialised
in the sale of fireworks
leading up to
Guy Fawkes night.
Chinese names mentioned in early Bundaberg
history include Kwong Fat, Peter Mew, Willy
Yick, Tommy Ping, Yip Gee, Billy Lee King, Davie
See Chin, Chan Bun Yung, Ah Why and Ah Gong.
The library heritage team’s search of the
records at the National Archives turned up
many references to workers, farm labourers
and gardeners in Bundaberg from the 1880s
onwards.
In the early days of the Bundaberg Cemetery, B OOK N O W | L I M IT E D T I CK E T S
burials of Chinese, South Sea Islanders and other
denominations were situated in the far part of artsbundaberg.com.au
the cemetery, in a section called PSA (Portion
Set Aside).
The people who are buried here have no The Lunar New Year 2021 is a joint initiative of Bundaberg
Regional Council and the Queensland Government.
headstones, just a listing on the cemetery
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records of a name and a date.ARTS
Sunrise at the Basin, Bargara captured by David Graham.
Photogruzzi
works inspire at
new exhibition
Ashley Clark
Local photographer David Graham was best known as Gruzzi.
An exhibition of images by Bundaberg them to always express themselves the way that
they want to,” she said.
photographer David Graham, better
known as Gruzzi, will be showcased at “He used natural beauty as well as recycling
to highlight the importance of protecting our
BRAG from Saturday. environment.
Gallery director Rebecca McDuff said “You will see hints of that throughout all of his
Photogruzzi celebrated the work of David, an photography.”
artist who knew how to capture a thousand
Wendy Graham, David’s wife, said the exhibition
stories in his images.
was part of the local photographer’s beautiful
“He was well known in our community for and precious legacy which would live on forever.
photographing quirky portraits or interesting
“He had so much energy and enthusiasm for
landscapes,” Rebecca said.
discovery and knowledge,” she said.
“From his street photography to his Cosplay
“David’s art has left us with inspiration to
images, through to his intimate portraits of
always aim for improvement and embrace new
nature, Gruzzi’s interaction with his subjects and
adventures.”
his ability to capture the moment are celebrated
in this retrospective.” Photogruzzi will be displayed at BRAG from 13
February to 28 March.
David’s daughter Pia Shorten said the exhibition
paid tribute to her father’s talent and his passion At the family’s request the works in the
for self-expression. Photogruzzi exhibition will be for sale with
all proceeds to go to Standby, Support After
“I think the message that Dad would like people
Suicide.
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to take away from the exhibition is to encourage13
LIFESTYLE
Paul McCarthy in his garden featuring a Caladium Bicolour.
Paul’s plants
popular with
frog friends
Morgan Everett
Once a landscaper by trade, Paul “I am fortunate to have a friend who has horses,
McCarthy knows exactly how to entice so I have access to bulk quantities of aged
manure for which I have established these beds
the frog population into his garden on,” Paul said.
oasis. “Having access to the mulch from the dump
The Bundaberg man said his outdoor area was a has been a very cost-effective way to keep the
haven for green amphibians and was created by organic matter topped up at all times as well.”
emulating his own lifestyle.
“I like my gardens to reflect the environment I
live in,” Paul said.
“I like my gardens to
“Designing this garden layout only took a few reflect the environment
weeks but plant selection started long before
the house commenced construction and has
I live in”
grown since. When it came to choosing what plants to feature
“One of the best features is how the green frogs outdoors, Paul said a garden of practicality was
have moved in and made themselves at home.” his preference.
Paul said establishing the garden was no easy “I like my gardens to provide constant colour, so
feat with the ground being as hard as concrete, I am not relying on flowers to add colour,” he
but with the help of a friend, the gardens began said.
to take shape. “All my plant selections were based on sub-
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tropical, practicality and foliage colour.”Watching the gardens develop into an array of
colour was a highlight for Paul.
“It’s been amazing to watch the plants establish,
the colours and shapes continue to change,”
Paul said.
“Looking back over old photos from when I
started really helps to appreciate just how much
has changed.
Paul said what he loved most about gardening
was being able to share his knowledge and
plants with a passionate community.
“Pretty much all my plants have come from
backyard growers and quite a few cuttings from
friends as well,” Paul said.
Here is a simple, fast and sweet
recipe to whip up for that special
All my plant selections someone to show them you care.
were based on
sub-tropical, practicality Valentine’s figs,
and foliage colour. strawberries,
“Any plants I remove don’t go to waste either, I and macadamias
will either pot them up to add to my greenhouse
for when I have plant sales or do give-aways.” fondue
Ingredients
250g good-quality milk chocolate,
finely chopped
80ml (1/3 cup) thickened cream
4 fresh figs
8 large fresh strawberries
125g (3/4 cup) macadamia nuts
Method
1. Wash, then slice the strawberries and
figs into four pieces, arrange on a platter.
2. Crush macadamia nuts and place in a
small serving bowl.
3. In a small saucepan on a very low heat,
gently melt the chocolate and slowly
combined the cream until smooth.
4. Pour the chocolate mixture into a
heatproof serving bowl and place on a
serving platter with the figs, strawberries
and macadamia nuts.
5. Take a strawberry or fig and dip into the
chocolate fondue before dipping into
the crushed macadamia nuts. Enjoy!
Microwave tip: If using a microwave to make
the chocolate fondue – combine chocolate
and cream in a heatproof, microwave-safe
bowl, then heat, uncovered, stirring every
minute on medium-high for 1-2 minutes or
until smooth.
Other locally grown fruit that is currently in
peak season that could be added includes:
banana, dragon fruit, honey dew or mango.
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Some of Council’s Lifeblood team being presented with the winning trophy from Rosie Barton.
Council staff save 1203 lives
through blood donations
Ashley Clark
Bundaberg Regional Council staff “About 40 per cent of our donations at
rolled up their sleeves and banded Bundaberg Donor Centre come from our
Lifeblood teams,” Rosie said.
together in 2020 to help give blood
and save lives. “You can imagine if we took all of those away we
wouldn’t be left with many donations.
The Lifeblood team made 401 donations last
year, taking out the number one spot for the “That is why it is absolutely imperative to have
most donations across the region. as many businesses and groups as possible
joining in on our Lifeblood competition.”
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Group Account
Manager Rosie Barton visited some of the team
members this week to present the winning During 2020 the Council Lifeblood team
trophy. achieved:
“The Bundaberg Regional Council group should
be really proud of this fantastic achievement,” tint 35 per cent increase in blood donations
Rosie said. tint 42 per cent increase in plasma donations
“The team donated at our local centre more tint five new donors joined the team
than 400 times, saving more than 1200 lives.”
Rosie said the Lifeblood competition encouraged tint 1203 lives were saved
businesses and groups to get together and
compete in making as many donations possible
during each year. To find out more about donating blood
She said it was an important part of raising the or plasma, visit the Australian Red Cross
numbers of donated blood and plasma. Lifeblood website.
16SPORT
Living and
breathing
netball pays
off for
Charlotte
Emma Reid
For most of her life Charlotte Boge has
lived, breathed, and dreamt netball, and
now it’s paying off as she signs with Charlotte Boge has signed with USC Thunder Ruby Series after dedicating most of her life to netball.
USC Thunder Ruby Series.
coaches that I will gain a lot of knowledge and
USC Thunder Ruby Series showcases the best skills to help me achieve my goal.
of Queensland’s emerging talent and provides
“I would also like to study at university at the
a valuable step between grassroots netballers
end of this year.”
and netball champions.
Charlotte Boge named sportsperson
Currently studying year 12 at Shalom College,
Charlotte understands the commitment needed of the year
to succeed. Charlotte has played netball with Brothers
Netball Club from junior level right through to
Her passion for netball started at the young age
division 1, and was awarded Brothers Sports
of seven and her determination a decade later is
Junior Sportsperson of the Year, for the second
as strong as ever.
consecutive year.
“I have loved representing Bundaberg and the
I have always wanted Wide Bay region,” she said.
“At times living in a regional area has come
to play netball at with some challenges in terms of travelling
and opportunities to make various teams, but
an elite level it has also afforded me many advantages such
as, learning from coaches who are passionate
“I have always wanted to play netball at an about passing on their love of netball.
elite level – I realise that my journey is only just “Brothers Netball Club have incredible coaches
beginning but it does feel like my dreams are and volunteers and they have always been really
starting to come true,” Charlotte said. proactive in bringing elite coaches to Bundaberg
“It means that the hard work that I have already to work with the Brothers netball players.
done has paid off but that there is also going to “I have learnt a lot from all of the opportunities
be plenty of hard work ahead for me now. that they have provided.”
“I love the physicality of the sport which keeps Charlotte said she is grateful for the opportunity,
me fit and healthy and the competitiveness of and ready and excited for the season ahead.
giving your best for your team. Most of all I love “I would like to thank my parents, coaches and
the friendships I have made through the sport.” school for always supporting me and giving
The USC Thunder Ruby Series is based at me the confidence to push myself out of my
the University of the Sunshine Coast’s High- comfort zone,” she said.
Performance Sports Precinct, and Charlotte “Shalom have been very supportive and
will travel up to three times a week to train and accommodating particularly as I am Year 12 this
compete. year – all of the teachers have been amazing.
She will be surrounded by some of the best “I really appreciate the time that my coaches
netballers in Queensland, and gain vital skills have taken to prepare me and instil in me the
needed to pursue her dream. belief that I could do it.
“It would be amazing to be able to one day “And of course, my parents have been my
become a professional sportsperson,” Charlotte biggest supporters and without them none
said. of this would be possible, so I really am very
“I feel that just being surrounded by and playing grateful to everyone who has helped me on my
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