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CONTAGIOUS ENTHUSIAM
SET TO INFECT RESIDENTS OF MIRAIM VALE SHIRE
THIS AUSTRALIA DAY
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.
Further information can be found at: www.thebutterflyexperience.com.au
Below is a list of the 2007 Australia Day Ambassadors.
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Council |
Australia Day Ambassador |
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Aramac Shire Council |
Leisl Packer, 2005 Queensland Young Australian of the Year |
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Beaudesert Shire Council |
Peter Howard, one of Australia 's best known food and wine commentators
Ian Brusasco AM, Businessman and philanthropist |
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Booringa Shire Council |
Marayke Jonkers, Paralympian and 2004 Queensland Young Achiever of the Year |
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Brisbane City Council |
Sana Mammo, 2006 Queensland Metropolitan Local Hero |
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Cambooya Shire Council |
Dr Kelly Thambimuthu, CEO, Centre for Low Emission Technology |
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Carpentaria Shire Council |
Sarah Williams, Volunteer Coordinator for Rosies - Friends on the Street. Nominated for 2006 Suncorp Young Queenslander of the Year . |
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Dalby Town Council |
Professor Allan Paul, Finalist, 2005 Queensland Australian of the Year |
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Etheridge Shire Council |
Marjorie Pagani, Angel Flight Pilot, Barrister and Squadron Leader - Air Force |
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Gladstone Shire Council |
Alen-Igor O'hran, 2006 Queensland Young Australian of the Year |
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Hervey Bay City Council |
Hugh Cornish AM, 2004 Queensland Great and TV Presenter |
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Ipswich City Council |
Elizabeth Benson-Stott, Psychologist |
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Isis Shire Council |
Dr Robert Anderson OAM, 2001 Queensland Great |
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Kingaroy Shire Council |
Val French AM, Finalist 2007 Queensland Senior Australian of the Year |
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Longreach Shire Council |
Major Glenn Todhunter, Australia 's first and only Military Amputee Aviator and Finalist - 2006 Suncorp Queenslander of the Year |
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Mirani Shire Council |
Gerrard Gosens, Deputy CEO Royal Blind Foundation |
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Miriam Vale Shire Council |
Deborah Morandin, Motivational speaker and life and business coach |
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Noosa Shire Council |
Tony Gould AM, 2005 Queensland Great |
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Pittsworth Shire Council |
Ashley Cooper, Tennis Champion and current President of Tennis Queensland |
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Redcliffe City Council |
Frances Whiting, Sunday Mail columnist and author |
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Roma Town Council |
Hetty Johnston, Founder and Executive Director of Bravehearts and Finalist - 2006 Queensland Australian of the Year |
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Stanthorpe Shire Council |
Charlie Earp, Golf Coach and 2004 Father of the Year |
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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. |
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Torres Shire Council |
Vanessa Seekee OAM, Curator - Torres Strait Heritage Museum |
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Waggamba Shire Council |
Bill Bristow, Founder, Angel Flight and 2005 Queensland Australian of the Year |
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Wambo Shire Council |
Dr Richard Lewandowski, Founder, Australian chapter of Operation Smile and 2005 Queensland Great |
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Warwick Shire Council |
John Coutis, Motivational speaker |
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Whitsunday Shire Council |
Angelo Puglisi, CEO Ballandean Wine Estate and 2003 Queensland Great |
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