Altitude Awards 2023 Program

2023

Recognising Women in Business and Leadership Friday, 8th December Rydges Parramatta Proudly sponsored by

Welcome From founder Andrea Turner-Boys

Welcome to the Altitude Awards and to all our members and their guests. If you are experiencing our community for the first time tonight, we welcome you.

The Altitude Awards this year have been a beacon of inspiration, receiving an impressive 200+ submissions spanning a diverse spectrum of businesses and industries.

From startups to established enterprises, these entries highlight the incredible creativity and ambition within our Women with Altitude community. Each submission tells a story of triumph over challenges, innovative solutions, and a shared commitment to making a positive impact.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took the time to share their dreams and stories.

Your submissions have not only enriched the Altitude Awards but also made the judging process exceptionally challenging (in the best possible way).

Crucially, we extend our deepest gratitude to our major sponsors, Judge Accountants and the Commonwealth Bank, for their unwavering support. Your partnership has played a vital role in making the Altitude Awards a reality, and we are sincerely thankful.

As we approach the ceremony, we eagerly anticipate unveiling stories of resilience and creativity that will undoubtedly inspire us all. Cheers to daring to dream, striving for excellence, and collectively elevating women in business to new heights.

Your stories are the heartbeat of the Altitude Awards, and we can't wait to celebrate them with the world.

Warmest hugs,

Our Intention In the Women with Altitude community, we believe in an abundance mentality.

We collaborate and advocate for one another, providing encouragement and inspiration.

We support one another in realising our dreams and goals, providing guidance in not only business and career but also personal support.

We are kind, respectful, friendly, and always ready to listen.

We laugh, we cry, we celebrate.

We are an oasis of shared ideas, smiles, and open arms.

We are your support network.

Your community.

Dinner Menu ENTRÉE

Herb Ravioli Ricotta & Spinach, Tomato, Napoli Sauce and Basil Chermoula Prawn Pimento, Onion, Coriander and Pearl Cous Cous

MAIN COURSE Roasted Turkey Roasted Pumpkin, Heirloom Vegetables, Cranberry Sauce Sirloin Steak Broccolini, Potato Gratin, Pinot Noir Sauce

VEGETARIAN OPTION

Baked Eggplant with napoli sauce, salsa, and hummus

DESSERT Assorted chocolates

BEVERAGES Australian Beer, Hanh Premium Light Zilzie BTW Sparkling, Murray Darling, AU Zilzie BTW Shiraz, Murray Darling, AU Zilzie BTW Sauvignon Blanc, Murray Darling, AU Assorted soft drinks & juice

Evening Event Order Entrée Welcome Gratitude Awards set one Dinner Awards set two Dessert Awards set three Raffle draw Gratitude Awards final Networking & photographs

Meet our Major Sponsor

At Judge Accountants, we work with many new business owners, supporting them on their path to success. You may feel that no one can possibly know your business as well as you do, however our team know numbers and we take the time to get to you know YOURS. We go beyond the financials and take the time to understand the goals and objectives of our clients with proactive and tailored advice. And our services extend to personal finance too. If you need to sort out your tax, refinance, plan for the future or need assistance in acquiring a loan we are here to offer sound and practical strategies to get you to where you want to be.

Our initial meeting is free of charge and it’s a great chance for you to get to know us and find out if we are the right fit for you.

Head to our website to book in a meeting or call our office on (02) 4732 3844. judgeaccountants.com.au

Meet our Major Sponsor

One of our sponsors here tonight is Comm Bank who have been involved with Women with Altitude for the last 10 years. The Values that every person has demonstrated to your teams, your customers and our communities with Care, Courage and Commitment is the same thing that drives the people every day at CommBank to do the same for their customers and community in the Penrith Area. Their Purpose at CommBank is to Build a Brighter Future for All, and we know this aligns with the people here tonight and definitely myself(Andrea) and the WWA team.

I would love to take the opportunity to introduce the Area Manager for Comm Bank, Bronwyn Shacallis, whose Area takes in

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Special thanks to

Special thanks to Michelle and team from Sydney Event Specialists for helping us make this a hybrid event, and for being so patient and thorough.

At Sydney Event Technical Specialists, we enhance the experience of your event by utilising our audio-visual equipment and expertise.

Our passion is the technical side of events, here at SETS we’re here for you from start to finish. From designing a system, installing, adding to and operating. We do it all, while maintaining open communication, with your needs always at the forefront.

Our goal is to deliver high-quality technical systems and events across the wider Sydney region, using the latest digital equipment and networking to simplify the event process ensuring a high standard from start to finish.

We can do small to large events but no matter the size we prioritise safety and professionalism.

www.sydets.com.au

Thank you to our

Category Sponsors

Gifts under the Tree We never want to imagine violence but we know women and children will be fleeing from it this holiday season.

Your Kris Kringle donations will be shared amongst local shelters in Western Sydney and the ACT to bring a little light and Christmas cheer.

More than 1 in 2 (54% or 78,000) recorded assaults last year were related to family and domestic violence, an 8% increase from the 72,000 cases in 2021, according to the latest crime statistics report.

Awards Raffle Each year we try to raise funds for a lesser-known, wonderful charity or cause. In 2023 this is Cancer Wellness Support - you can learn about the organisation and what they do later tonight and also on the next page. They are supporting cancer clients and their families and we want to help them to continue to do their great work. Please support our fundraising efforts tonight for Cancer Wellness Support.

Raffle ticket prices: 1 ticket for $5 3 tickets for $10 7 tickets for $25 Lots of prizes to be won!

Tickets on your table or through our helpers on the night (EFTPOS available)

Cancer Wellness Support is an innovative, compassionate, community-driven organisation that provides holistic, person-centred complementary care.

We support cancer clients and their families in retaining their sense of control and balance whilst giving hope to those in challenging circumstances.

Established by Robyn Yates in 2005, we are a locally based, not-for-profit organisation servicing the Blue Mountains, Penrith and Hawkesbury regions.

We offer a range of services to assist and support individuals and their families as they live with cancer.

In Australia, it is estimated that up to two-thirds of individuals living with cancer incorporate complementary therapies into their treatment journey (Cancer Council Australia). Financial constraints hinder 82% of people living with cancer from pursuing these therapies, with 50% citing it as their sole constraint (National Institute of Complementary Medicine).

Additionally, accessibility to integrative health services poses a crucial challenge. Standard care often overlooks addressing treatment side effects and the mental health impact of cancer (Australian Integrative Oncology Services).

All our profits are reinvested to support people living with cancer and their families to access approximately 5,000 subsidised complementary therapy treatments on an annual basis, as well as integrated and holistic education and lifestyle programs.

Key therapies include counselling, massage, meditation, acupuncture, yoga, Qigong, reflexology, reiki, lymphoedema management, expressive arts therapy and Bowen therapy.

Being totally self-funded, we rely on the generosity of our community through fundraising, donations, bequests, memberships and sponsorships.

Our primary source of revenue is our Op Shops located in Katoomba and Penrith, accredited

by Charitable Recycling Australia, as we divert 95% of our donated goods from landfill through repurposing, recycling and fundraising. This provides a sustainable source of income for our purpose while providing stunning pieces at an incredibly low cost for our local community.

None of this would be possible without the remarkable generosity exhibited by our therapists, volunteers, employees, strategic partnerships and the broader community.

Whether it’s contributing their time, financial contributions, offering services at reduced rates or donating goods for our op shops it all accumulates into a community-led contribution towards our purpose of supporting people living with cancer.

Our ability to carry out our mission is deeply rooted in this extraordinary spirit of giving.

For every $35, a complementary therapy session is subsidised. All funds raised at the Altitude Awards will go towards our subsidised treatments, workshops and programs – making a difference to people in our community living with cancer.

Like to know more and become involved, here is a link to our 2023 Annual Report.

Raffle Prizes

Thank you to all who generously supported our raffle.

Awards Set One

Summit Seeker Award Finalists Adele Haussmann HerSmile Adele has been in the body-movement and image industry since she was a child-model in the 1960s. Together with her daughter Kirsten, Adele created HerSmile, is a holistic wellness service based in Canberra, providing women strategies to live their best lives and smile from the inside out. hersmile.com.au

Cate Scolnik Sane Social Media Cate founded Sane Social Media after working with some of the biggest social media and blogging experts in the world. She trained with Jen Sheahan, who worked on Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election and worked with the White House, Amazon, and Disney, and she's worked with Jon Morrow, teaching people how to write kick-ass blogs and get them onto Huffington Post and other big sites. sanesocialmedia.com

Karin Lee Florapeutic Florapeutic is a Sydney-based social enterprise on a mission to tackle flower waste issues in Australia. We rescue and repurpose flowers that are otherwise wasted after events to help consumers and businesses cut down their carbon footprint by donating their event flowers to the local communities and transforming their blooms into pressed flower artwork for keepsakes. florapeutic.com.au

Katia Chehade Sudoku Bookkeeping Sudoku Bookkeeping is a South West Sydney business focused on empowering small businesses to achieve their financial goals through financial management, advice, compliance & technology. Katia is a bookkeeper with over thirty years experience in bookkeeping and business management who helps small business put their numbers in the right spot. sudokubookkeeping.com.au

Kirin Khatra Kilara and Associates Kirins love of property began as a child, flicking through the beautiful pictures in property magazines. It was this passion that led her to become not only a licensed conveyancer but to run a very succesful conveyancing firm. kilaraassociates.com.au

Rachel Torrealba Collector Cottage With a deep and lifelong love of nature, flowers, creativity, and all things beautiful, Collector Cottage is Rachel Torrealba’s heart and soul, brought to life. Having escaped the hustle and bustle of city life, Rachel is passionate about providing others with flowers and a sanctuary where they can decompress, slow down, and simply, be. collectorcottage.com.au

Sarah Chemaissem Beyond NLP Coaching I'm Sarah Chemaissem, the founder of Beyond NLP Coaching. Through a gentle fusion of NLP and hypnotherapy, I'm here to support you on your transformative journey towards healing and self-discovery. beyondnlpcoaching.com.au

On My Way Award Finalists Annika Piper The Mat Life I'm Annika, the owner of The Mat Life Pilates Studio. We are located in the blue mountains and provide an inclusive, supportive and joyful environment for you to move your body. thematlife.com.au

Ashlee Loder Connected Conveyancing I am a dedicated professional with extensive experience in the conveyancing, specialising in facilitating seamless real estate transactions. At Connected Conveyancing, our commitment to providing personalised and expert service has earned us a strong reputation - we aren't your average conveyancing firm! connectedconvey.com.au

Colette Payne The Mama Coach - Colette Payne I am a neonatal RN, breastfeeding counsellor, sleep coach and mama of 2 boys, helping families across Sydney to make their parenthood easier. I provideevidence based parenting support and education with zero judgement. colette-payne.themamacoach.com

Emily Mitchell Motherhood Milestones Emily Mitchell is disrupting the motherhood narrative through her business Motherhood Milestones. She is here to help others help mothers through heartfelt cards for real life mums with a magnet on the back to live on your fridge. motherhoodmilestones.com

Jennifer Swist Greater Sydney Mental Health Support Services Jennifer is a passionate mental health advocate and champion. She has worked full time across the Penrith, Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains areas for the past twelve years, supporting adults living with severe and persistent mental health issues. In July 2021 she started her business 'Greater Sydney Mental Health Support Services' in response to the need for specialised mental health support during Covid.

Nicole Fox Fox & Co Finance Founder, owner and principal broker of Fox & Co Finance, Nicole Fox, has a mission to improve the financial literacy of Australia and a belief that every Australian has the ability of financial success with the right tools and guidance. Nicole is a strategic planning specialist, empowering and educating first home buyers and new life starters to greater financial freedom through. foxcofinance.au

Rah Gardiner Rah Gardiner Rah Gardiner is a digital marketing strategist for high-performing women and women-led businesses. She provides women with digital solutions to amplify their brand without exhaustion. rahgardiner.com.au

Sam Ebblewhite Healing with Demi-Wolf Vision Sam Ebblewhite is a Kinesiologist and Somatic Sexologist, her business is Healing with Demi-Wolf Vision. She is passionate about helping people, particularly women, live their best possible life, whether that be utilising tools to improve body image and self-worth, improving intimacy with their partners or finding their Inner Sex Goddess. healingwithdemiwolfvision.com.au

Excellence in Professional Services Award Finalists Angela Gauci Aster HR Angela is a seasoned Human Resources professional with over 20 years’ experience supporting small to medium size business across a variety of industries and the co-host of the “Work Wonders” podcast. She helps simplify people management, providing affordable advice and effective tools, so you don’t have to go it alone. asterhr.com.au

Bronwyn Pearson Pinnacle People Solutions Bronwyn is a multi-award-winning Human Resources specialist with more than 25 years’ experience providing strategic and operational human resource advice andsolutions to both the public and private sectors, and believes that helping regional businesses meet their obligations as employers, as well as attracting, retaining, and developing the right staff, leads to stronger, sustainable communities. pinnaclepeoplesolutions.com.au

Cate Scolnik Sane Social Media Cate founded Sane Social Media after working with some of the biggest social media and blogging experts in the world. She trained with Jen Sheahan, who worked on Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election and worked with the White House, Amazon, and Disney, and she's worked with Jon Morrow, teaching people how to write kick-ass blogs and get them onto Huffington Post and other big sites. sanesocialmedia.com

Jenni Tarrant Bond Hair Religion Jenni Tarrant OAM is the owner and Creative Director of Bond Hair Religion, a multi-award winning luxury hair salon in Kingston, Canberra.

She is committed to excellence in hair services, a consistently luxurious client experience, sustainability, and supporting the vulnerable within our community. bondhairreligion.com

Kate Rafton Rafton Family Lawyers Kate Rafton is the owner and Principal Solicitor of Rafton Family Lawyers.

This highly specialised boutique law firm has 6 offices across Sydney and the Western Suburbs and is a market leader in the niche areas of divorce and estate law. rafton.com.au

Naomi Stockman Turn Key Receptionist Turn Key Receptionist was started in 2016 by Naomi Stockman, who lives in Western Sydney. Turn Key Receptionist provides professional customer service, sales and receptionist services to Australian businesses, nationally. turnkeyreceptionist.com.au

Susan Bennett Total WHS Susan is a seasoned work health and safety consultant with extensive experience across various industries, which, when combined with strong communication skills, allows her to address safety issues effectively and provide tailored systems and training to improve organisational safety. Susan is driven to expand her business to offer a more comprehensive suite of services, further enhancing her impact on workplace safety across diverse industries. totalwhssolutions.com.au

Tania Kanaan One Step Executive Services Tania brings with her a wealth of knowledge and a diverse skill set across client liaison and executive support with over 20 years of experience in a variety of fields including finance, travel and specialist medical practices.

Tania prides herself on her integrity and ability to exceed expectations. onestepexecutiveservices.com.au

Victoria Pearce Endangered Heritage Victoria Pearce trained in materials-science/conservation specialising in textiles and paintings. A professional member of Australian Institute of Conservation of Cultural Materials. An accredited member of CENVP in Environment and Heritage. An associate member of Australia Risk Policy Institute and an accredited art valuer. Victoria is an international ICOMOSICORP member specialising in disaster preparedness, planning and remediation. endangeredheritage.com

ELEVATE YOUR PROFIT Money Series

If you're not the type of entrepreneur who knows that they should but often don't understand or track their figures, this workshop is for you.

Get your business finances out of struggle and into thriving. This year has been very challenging, NOW is the perfect time.

Session 1: How to keep your books Session 2: Cashflow and how it works Session 3: Understand your break-even point Session 4: Elevate your wealth Session 5: Deep dive into profit

February 22nd, February 29th March 7th, March 14th, March 21st Thursdays, 10:30am-12:30pm

*Complimentary for Financial Members

Innovative Homegrown Award Finalists Charity Mirow Fusion Boutique Fusion Boutique is an independent multi award-winning Katoomba-based producer, booking, promotion, and event management business presenting premier live music entertainment to the local Blue Mountains area in a wide range of venues as well as larger scale, family friendly community events.

Taking into consideration the whole experience, an inviting environment is created, the standard of music presented is of the highest level and audiences can be assured of quality every time. fusionboutique.com.au

Karin Lee Florapeutic Florapeutic is a Sydney-based social enterprise on a mission to tackle flower waste issues in Australia. We rescue and repurpose flowers that are otherwise wasted after events to help consumers and businesses cut down their carbon footprint by donating their event flowers to the local communities and transforming their blooms into pressed flower artwork for keepsakes. florapeutic.com.au

Lisa Finn-Powell Penrith Performing & Visual Arts Lisa is a storyteller, publicist, writer, Ted X speaker, performer, producer, presenter, and word nerd! Her books include The Thin Time (2018) and the upcoming Accidental Expat, and her articles and columns have been published in several countries. She is the producer and presenter of The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre’s Women Out West talk series. She is an American-born British Aussie (it’s complicated!), who lives in the Blue Mountains with her husband, youngest son, and dog (the only family member currently shorter than her). lisafinnpowell.com

Melissa Kovacevic The Seed Cycle The Seed Cycle is an Australian company founded by Mel Kovacevic, aimed at transforming women's hormonal health through the practice of seed cycling. Our mission is to empower women to achieve balance and wellbeing naturally. theseedcycle.com.au

Patti-Jane Ashley The Pillar Code PJ Ashley is the CEO and Founder of The Pillar Code, a renowned Presenter, Trainer, Author, Holistic Practitioner and Intuitive. PJ developed The Pillar Code to share her life’s purpose: to transform the world - to remove stress, anxiety, and hopelessness for people and organizations, so they can discover and realize their greatest peace, purpose and prosperity. thepillarcode.com

Awards Set Two

Business Excellence Award Finalists Amy Woodley Start Fresh Accounting Start Fresh Accounting is a boutique Accounting firm in South West Sydney. Founded by Amy Woodley in 2013 when she quit her full time job looking for a fresh start. startfreshaccounting.com.au

Anne Barratt Empowering Health Anne is owner of Empowering Health and she helps people find their joy and sparkle to live a life of flow and energy through kinesiology, bio resonance, and other integrated mind body work - in life, after pain, loss, health issues, business block and more. empoweringhealth.clinic

Beverley Gunn Waratah eConveyancing Bev Gunn studied Conveyancing Law and Practice at Macquarie University and started her own conveyancing practice based on the South Coast Waratah eConveyancing. She offers online conveyancing services using secure platforms at competitive prices and personal face-to-face consultations when required. She’s also a member of the Australian Institute of Conveyancers, NSW Division and the Kiama Business Chamber. warataheconveyancing.com.au

Cassandra Jensen Unity Studios Cass Jensen is an educator and creative soul passionate about inclusion. She and her team at Unity Studios work with mentees to become proactive, building capacity and confidence. unitystudios.com.au

Cassandra May Affordable Web Solutions Affordable Web Solutions is a professional web solutions provider that has been delivering high-quality services to businesses in Australia since July 2019. With expertise in branding, website design and development, social media marketing, and SEO optimisation, we help businesses achieve their goals and drive success in the digital landscape. affordableweb.solutions

Deborah Shepherd Cancer Wellness Support Founded in 2005 by Robyn Yates OAM, Cancer Wellness Support, is a community- driven, not-for-profit organisation serving the Blue Mountains, Penrith and Hawkesbury regions. With over 650 members, we provide a widerange of subsidised complementary health therapies and support for people and their families, living with cancer. cancersupport.org.au

Jenni Eaton Eaton Cakes Eaton Cakes is a multi-award-winning home-based baking business in Macarthur, with Jenni personally hand-crafting aesthetically-pleasing edible works of art that taste as good as they look. Her creations make it easy for you to commemorate any milestone, event, or special occasion with family and friends, clients, or the community. eatoncakes.com.au

Louise Mathieson The Administration Agency Louise has built The Administration Agency to be the one-stop shop for small business administration by providing bespoke online and virtual support to businesses, organisations and entrepreneurs looking to grow and scale in sustainable ways with the future in mind. administrationagency.com.au

Mary Growth Growth Collective Hub I'm Mary Growth, the Owner and Director of the Growth Collective Hub in Bella Vista Sydney. We provide S-M sized businesses with Corporate Wellness Programs and Employee Assistance Programs, along with Coaching and Therapy to High performing women in business to help other women start living a life they LOVE! growthcollectiveco.com.au

Melissa Woodward Fearless Health Melissa Woodward is Remedial Massage Therapist and Women's Health Coach that has created a space in Dubbo NSW that supports women health with a size inclusive, non-diet and body positive approach to massage and fitness. fearlesshealth.com.au

Emerging Leader Award Finalists Anne Barratt Empowering Health Anne is owner of Empowering Health and she helps people find their joy and sparkle to live a life of flow and energy through kinesiology, bio resonance, and other integrated mind body work - in life, after pain, loss, health issues, business block and more. empoweringhealth.clinic

Kirin Khatra Kilara and Associates Kirins love of property began as a child, flicking through the beautiful pictures in property magazines. It was this passion that led her to become not only a licensed conveyancer but to run a very succesful conveyancing firm. kilaraassociates.com.au

Louise Palmer Cancer Wellness Support As Cancer Wellness Support's Operations Manager since 2022, I merge my business experience with a passion for community service. With prior roles in IT management, I focus on team development and optimising behind-thescenes operations to enhance customer experiences and ensuring seamless operations for the organisation cancersupport.org.au

Melissa Woodward Fearless Health Melissa Woodward is Remedial Massage Therapist and Women's Health Coach that has created a space in Dubbo NSW that supports women health with a size inclusive, non-diet and body positive approach to massage and fitness. fearlesshealth.com.au

Mo Greer Greer Films As a Creative Director of Greer Films I connect with every project for our clients. I juggle at work and in my personal life as I lean into connecting, empowering and helping others on their journeys to the next 'big thing'. greerfilms.com.au

Stephanie Pinto Stephanie Pinto Emotional Intelligence Coaching Stephanie Pinto is an award-winning Emotional Intelligence Parenting Coach, best-selling author and international speaker. Her purpose is to create an Emotionally Intelligent family culture for parents and their children all across the world. stephaniepinto.com

Community Connector Award Finalists Adele Haussmann HerSmile Adele has been in the body-movement and image industry since she was a child-model in the 1960s. Together with her daughter Kirsten, Adele created HerSmile, is a holistic wellness service based in Canberra, providing women strategies to live their best lives and smile from the inside out. hersmile.com.au

Bronwyn Pearson Pinnacle People Solutions Bronwyn is a multi-award-winning Human Resources specialist with more than 25 years’ experience providing strategic and operational human resource advice andsolutions to both the public and private sectors, and believes that helping regional businesses meet their obligations as employers, as well as attracting, retaining, and developing the right staff, leads to stronger, sustainable communities. pinnaclepeoplesolutions.com.au

Cathy Lloyd-Prowse Femme Fitale Femme Fitale is a wellness business committed to guiding women over 50 through their health journeys, addressing the physical and emotional changes that accompany aging. With a dedicated focus on supporting women through the challenges of this life stage, Femme Fitale offers tailored solutions to empower women in their pursuit of holistic well-being. femmefitale.com.au

Debbie Roberts Debbie Roberts Consulting Debbie Roberts is an accomplished entrepreneur and business consultant known for her unwavering commitment to community connection, collaboration, and positive impact. With a passion for fostering growth and resilience, she actively engages with diverse networks and initiatives, weaving a rich tapestry of success and service in the Western Sydney region. debbieroberts.com.au

Holly Diggle Dance Northside I am the Owner, Founder, and Director of Dance Northside, a recreational dance studio. We provide age-appropriate, non-competitive, FUN dance classes for people of all ages and abilities, in a safe and supportive environment. dancenorthside.com

Connect with us!

Women with Altitude is membership-based social enterprise hosted by local business leaders. We connect professional women, either in their own business or from their workplaces for learning, connection, and fostering collaborations and developing personal & professional skills. At our events enjoy a coffee/tea, along with guest speaker, networking and business education opportunities.

You don't have to cope or handle everything on your own. Our culture is warm, friendly, supportive, and inclusive. All are welcome here.

Click here to see our events.

To find out more, contact info@womenwithaltitude.com.au

Kate McConville ENJO Kate McConville has had several careers in her working life, bringing passion and purpose to them all. Kates earliest career (20 years) was in health as a registered nurse. This current phase of her life is now giving back and the ENJO business has become much more of a platform to have sustainability conversations. enjo.com.au

Larissa Wright Wholistic Wellness Hub Larissa is passionate about mind body and spirit healing. The Wholistic healing is a space for massage, aromatherpy, energy healing and women's circles and retreats. wholisticwellnesshub.com

Rukeshma Lata Participant Care Services Participant Care Pty Ltd was founded by an educational professional, Rukeshma Lata with extensive experience working with clients with disability and mental health. With an experienced of over 30 years in disability, preparation and follow up of personalized learning and support plans. Rukeshma's heart is with disadvantaged and vulnerable communities and is dedicated to bridging the gap. participantcareservices.com

Dynamic Duo Award Finalists Kelly Wiseman & Sky Hockley Autistic Gem & Includus Disability Services Kelly and Sky, the driving forces behind Autistic GEM and Includus, unite in a dynamic partnership, offering a comprehensive and inclusive support network to empower neurodiverse individuals and their families. Their unwavering commitment to inclusivity, complemented by their unique strengths, defines their exceptional journey towards creating positive change. autisticgem.au

Melissa Nassif & Ngaire Gardiner Focus & Flourish Marketing Purpose-driven marketers, Mel and Ngaire started Focus & Flourish Marketing to teach small businesses how to attract more clients they love to work with. Today, Mel and Ngaire are known as Marketing Experts, Speakers and Trainers, who help small businesses focus their marketing so they can flourish in their business. focusandflourishmarketing.com

Minh Beaver & Corey Beaver Experity Capital Minh and Corey Beaver are the ‘dynamic duo’ behind Experity Capital, an award-winning boutique property and finance advisory firm in Sydney that specialises in residential and commercial home loans. Their motto is “For a richer life”, which they apply to both their clients and their own lives, finding solutions to difficult problems with empathy and always supporting each other. experity.com.au

Mo Greer & Pat Greer Greer Films Greer Films is a creative Production House + Marketing Agency studio, delivering unique, custom, & professional marketing materials to clients over Australia. Our goal is to empower other business, individuals or organizations to Think outside the Square, creating unique & custom solutions and working with clients to discuss dreams, goals & strategy to achieve them. greerfilms.com.au

Sasha Robinson & Claire Delaney Flightdeck Crewing As experts in aviation, Claire and Sasha founded Flightdeck to create awareness of and provide access to aspirational career opportunities by developing inclusive career guidance initiatives that connect community with industry. flightdeckgroup.com.au

Tina Mitchell & Sean Mitchell Dreamtime Native Arts and Crafts Sean and Tina founded Dreamtime Native Arts/Sporting and Corporate Apparel in 1994. They offer a diverse range of products including first nations artifacts, artwork, also corporate and sporting apparel. They are very passionate about giving their customers a unique and cultural experience focusing on helping the customer’s needs.

Victoria Pearce & Andrew Pearce Endangered Heritage Endangered Heritage is an International leader in Fine art and heritage conservation, our lab offers textiles paper objects and painting and frame conservation. We offer a membership program for small to large museums and corporate collections to deliver the highest standard in preservation support. endangeredheritage.com

Inclusivity & Impact Award Finalists Madeleine Lobsey The A List Hub Madeleine Jaine Lobsey is an autistic/ADHD General Manager and Magic Maker that empowers autistic youth to 'be social your way.' She has decades of experience in leadership, creative strategy and empowering projects and people. alisthub.com.au

Melissa Neville Missy's Magic Styles I am mobile wedding hair stylist who loves making people feel a million dollars on their special day and helping people on their event nights. I am also an educator who helps others in our community. I am also an advocate for the elderly, people with special needs, DV/MS clients, etc. missysmagicstyles.com.au

Rebecca Manwaring Bec’s Fruit and Veg My small neurodivergent family business supports people with a range of disabilities to pack and deliver fruit and vegetables to local busy families. becsfruitandveg.com

Rochelle Olsen The Baby Loss Mentor Rochelle Olsen, The Baby Loss Mentor, is a wife, mum and compassionate health professional with 20+ years of experience who is now dedicated to guiding regional, rural and remote baby loss mums throughlife after pregnancy and infant loss. Her lived experience of baby loss has led her to become a lamplighter providing education and support work in the wider community to ensure a safe space for healing, growth, and hope. thebabylossmentor.com.au

Rukeshma Lata Participant Care Services Participant Care Pty Ltd was founded by an educational professional, Rukeshma Lata with extensive experience working with clients with disability and mental health. With an experienced of over 30 years in disability, preparation and follow up of personalized learning and support plans. Rukeshma's heart is with disadvantaged and vulnerable communities and is dedicated to bridging the gap. participantcareservices.com

Vicki Mills Get Organised Client Services My business is Get Organised Client Services and I provide independent support services to clients and mentoring to support workers who have the desire to start their own independent support businesses. I have been working in the community sector for 14 years in various roles and have turned my passion for helping others into a business. getorganisedclientservices.com.au

Awards Set Three

Solo Trailblazer Award Finalists Fiona Morris CV Writing Requests As the founder of CV Writing Requests, I am dedicated to empowering job seekers with personalised career documents and expert guidance. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, I specialise in crafting captivating resumes, tailored selection criteria responses, and impactful cover letters, setting job seekers on the path to professional success. cvwritingrequests.com.au

Jodi McConaghy Jodi McConaghy Photography Jodi McConaghy Photography is a Blue Mountains based business, servicing Greater Western Sydney and the Mountains. Specialising in Dance Festivals, Sports Clubs, Events, Head Shots and Portraits. Jodi will capture you and your community’s spirit. jodimcconaghyphotography.com.au

Melanie Greenhalgh Collective Wisdom Coaching and Consulting As the founder of Collective Wisdom Coaching, Mel is dedicated to empowering women through evidence-based coaching and personalised programs including The Real Success Academy. With over 25 years of coaching experience, her mission is to help women unlock their full potential, find balance, and create lives filled with clarity, calm, and compassion. collectivewisdomcoaching.com

Sarahjane Ferris Saige N Thyme Hi I'm Sarahjane and I own Saige N Thyme. Saige N Thyme is your one stop shop for all things personalised, where you're greeted with a smile and leave with a smile! saigenthyme.com

Sky Hockley Includus Disability Services Sky, the visionary founder of Includus, has revolutionised the support for neurodiverse children and their families, bringing over 20 years of expertise and a deep understanding of inclusivity to her micro-business. Her commitment to tailored, empathetic care has made Includus a trailblazing solution for those seeking personalised support in the community.

Sue Mitchell New Direction Mind and Body My name is Sue Mitchell, I am a dedicated holistic wellness practitioner with over 15 years of experience. My unique approach combines Massage Therapy and PSYCH-K to help individuals achieve profound personal transformation and holistic well-being. newdirectionmindandbody.com.au

Susan Bennett Total WHS Susan is a seasoned work health and safety consultant with extensive experience across various industries, which, when combined with strong communication skills, allows her to address safety issues effectively and provide tailored systems and training to improve organisational safety. Susan is driven to expand her business to offer a more comprehensive suite of services, further enhancing her impact on workplace safety across diverse industries. totalwhssolutions.com.au

Trish Keighran PK Virtual I'm Trish, a mother, a daughter, sister, friend and entrepreneur. In December 2020 I launched my own business called PK Virtual, assisting clients remotely, providing solutions and a platform for their voice. With over 20 years' experience in Admin and HR support and now introducing my creative side with PR and Podcasting editing and management. pkvirtual.com.au

Pioneering Achievement Award Finalists Charity Mirow Fusion Boutique Fusion Boutique is an independent multi award-winning Katoomba-based producer, booking, promotion, and event management business presenting premier live music entertainment to the local Blue Mountains area in a wide range of venues as well as larger scale, family friendly community events.

Taking into consideration the whole experience, an inviting environment is created, the standard of music presented is of the highest level and audiences can be assured of quality every time. fusionboutique.com.au

Henriette Macri-Etienne Integrated Dental Health I am a holistic dentist having practiced for 24 years . I am passionate about combining Eastern and Western ways of practicing. Our new practice in Canberra is changing the face of dentistry in the ACT, new paradigm of health. integrateddentalhealth.com.au

Liza Twohill Liza Twohill Holistic Health Liza Twohill is a Naturopath, business owner, speaker and research clinician living in the central west of NSW. Liza offers holistic health solutions to people with complex and chronic health issues. Liza specialises in Burnout and the impact chronic stress has on health outcomes. lizatwohill.com

Melissa Neville Missy's Magic Styles I am mobile wedding hair stylist who loves making people feel a million dollars on their special day and helping people on their event nights. I am also an educator who helps others in our community. I am also an advocate for the elderly, people with special needs, DV/MS clients, etc. missysmagicstyles.com.au

Vivienne Maitland Cancer Wellness Support With a diverse background spanning nursing, teaching, fundraising and counselliing, this has all culminated into the perfect role for Viv Maitland who has been working as the Client Services Manager at Cancer Wellness Support since 2018. Throughout her career, Viv has gained invaluable insights into the value of intertwining modern medicine with complementary therapies and is passionate about enhancing the lives ofpeople living with cancer and their families. cancersupport.org.au

Purpose Driven Award Finalists Claire Delaney Flightdeck Crewing Claire and the Flightdeck team design and develop programs and initiatives to engage, empower and assist women to overcome employment barriers. We enjoy having a meaningful impact, inspiring others and providing access to fulfilling and rewarding careers. flightdeckgroup.com.au

Debbie Roberts Debbie Roberts Consulting Debbie Roberts is an accomplished entrepreneur and business consultant known for her unwavering commitment to community connection, collaboration, and positive impact. With a passion for fostering growth and resilience, she actively engages with diverse networks and initiatives, weaving a rich tapestry of success and service in the Western Sydney region. debbieroberts.com.au

Erin Bailey Her Healing Hub As a qualified Naturopath, Nutritionist, Breastfeeding Counsellor and Matrescence coach, Erin Bailey is able to support Australian women using a back-to-basics approach of natural health care. She offers clarity, direction and support in their own redefinition of motherhood, using a holistic approach to women's health & breastfeeding support - from one mother to another. erin-bailey.com

Jane Holmes Support The Girls Australia Jane is a Mother. Widow. Survivor. Inspiration who knows no boundaries.

Support The Girls a non for profit focussed on empowering vulnerable, disadvantaged and isolated women and girls with access to professionally fitted bras, essential products and the support needed to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. supportthegirls.com.au/home

Kelly Wiseman Autistic GEM Kelly Wiseman, founder and director of Autistic GEM, is a passionate advocate for autistic families, relentlessly pursuing positive change in the autism support sector. Her unwavering commitment to empowering autistic individuals and their families has made her a driving force for positive transformation. autisticgem.au

Melanie Greenhalgh Collective Wisdom Coaching and Consulting As the founder of Collective Wisdom Coaching, Mel is dedicated to empowering women through evidence-based coaching and personalised programs including The Real Success Academy. With over 25 years of coaching experience, her mission is to help women unlock their full potential, find balance, and create lives filled with clarity, calm, and compassion. collectivewisdomcoaching.com

Nila Oyama Dido's Place Nila Oyama is the Owner & Operator of multi-award winning holiday house Dido’s Place, located in East Kurrajong, the Hawkesbury. Nila has a strong passion to improve and develop her local tourism industry in a bid to put the Hawkesbury on the map through business collaborations, strengthening communication networks between stakeholders and marketing. didosplace.com.au

Rochelle Olsen The Baby Loss Mentor Rochelle Olsen, The Baby Loss Mentor, is a wife, mum and compassionate health professional with 20+ years of experience who is now dedicated to guiding regional, rural and remote baby loss mums throughlife after pregnancy and infant loss. Her lived experience of baby loss has led her to become a lamplighter providing education and support work in the wider community to ensure a safe space for healing, growth, and hope. thebabylossmentor.com.au

Stephanie Pinto Stephanie Pinto Emotional Intelligence Coaching Stephanie Pinto is an award-winning Emotional Intelligence Parenting Coach, best-selling author and international speaker. Her purpose is to create an Emotionally Intelligent family culture for parents and their children all across the world. stephaniepinto.com

Trisha Harris Riverview Counselling Trisha Harris is a Counsellor working with individuals and couples on achieving their goals and ensuring self care. riverviewcounselling.au

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