Elected Non-Executive Director to the Board for Cotton Australia. Cotton Australia is the peak body for Australia’s cotton growing industry, supporting over 1500 cotton farming families in NSW and Queensland. We foster a world class agricultural industry that’s sustainable, valued for its economic and social contributions and produces a top quality product in demand around the globe.

The Rural Business Collective is for people doing business from Australia's best postcodes. RBC aims to support, grow and celebrate small business and entrepreneurship in our rural towns. We believe that the key to a healthy vibrant rural community is through the strength and innovation of its small businesses and entrepreneurs.

The GasFields Commission Queensland is an independent statutory body formed to manage and improve sustainable coexistence among rural landholders, regional communities and the onshore gas industry.

Cahoots Communications works closely with rural communities and companies that work within rural Australian communities. Community Development is our speciality. Funding strategies for Non-Profits, Community Investment Strategies for Corporates and concept and strategic planning for communities. All done through our own unique facilitation, coaching and research process of getting the corporate sector and rural communities talking the same language. Result is meaningful community development… Show more Cahoots Communications works closely with rural communities and companies that work within rural Australian communities. Community Development is our speciality. Funding strategies for Non-Profits, Community Investment Strategies for Corporates and concept and strategic planning for communities. All done through our own unique facilitation, coaching and research process of getting the corporate sector and rural communities talking the same language. Result is meaningful community development and investment that turns cumulative impacts around the right way. Show less

Philanthropy Australia is the peak industry organisation for the Philanthropic sector in Australia. As the Queensland Manager for Philanthropy Australia my role is to take care of members in Queensland, enable best practice grant making and planned giving and also to foster a culture of giving in Queensland.

QRRRWN is the peak representative body and voice for Women living in or have interests in rural Queensland. The QRRRWN is funded through membership and external partnerships, and our mission is to "grow the potential of individual women in regional communities through a collaborative, innovative network".The Strategic objectives of QRRRWN are to: Deliver Capacity building programs Create collaborative linkages with organisations and opportunities Give women a voice and… Show more QRRRWN is the peak representative body and voice for Women living in or have interests in rural Queensland. The QRRRWN is funded through membership and external partnerships, and our mission is to "grow the potential of individual women in regional communities through a collaborative, innovative network".The Strategic objectives of QRRRWN are to: Deliver Capacity building programs Create collaborative linkages with organisations and opportunities Give women a voice and creating influence with decision makers at all levelsCreate an inclusive safe environment for regional women to connect. Show less

As Group Manager I work with Community Relations teams on site to support their delivery against our operational and strategic plans. This includes not only the strategy I assist to develop but also regulatory frameworks and social license agreements and partnerships. Managing social business risk, developing key stakeholder relationships and implementing social investment strategies are key responsibility areas. This includes responsibility for developing frameworks and tools for… Show more As Group Manager I work with Community Relations teams on site to support their delivery against our operational and strategic plans. This includes not only the strategy I assist to develop but also regulatory frameworks and social license agreements and partnerships. Managing social business risk, developing key stakeholder relationships and implementing social investment strategies are key responsibility areas. This includes responsibility for developing frameworks and tools for social business decisions such as sponsorship, donation and shared value investment projects. It also involves development, training and implementation in best practice stakeholder engagement activities. My relationships with local, regional and state level stakeholders internally and externally are critical to ensure I can deliver a win-win for the business and the community. This role covers the length and breadth of the business looking after community relations at all 5 Evolution mining operations and working with members of the site communication teams right through to the Board of Directors. Show less

Manage and Develop relationships and partnership programs with key Stakeholders; Government, Community, Landowners, Traditional Indigenous Owners.Create, Develop and implement policy and activities that contribute to Evolution Mining's social performance. This include engagement activities, annual perception reviews, community investment strategy and policy, lobbying strategies as needed, due diligence and record management across areas, community development activities, Indigenous land use… Show more Manage and Develop relationships and partnership programs with key Stakeholders; Government, Community, Landowners, Traditional Indigenous Owners.Create, Develop and implement policy and activities that contribute to Evolution Mining's social performance. This include engagement activities, annual perception reviews, community investment strategy and policy, lobbying strategies as needed, due diligence and record management across areas, community development activities, Indigenous land use agreements and Cultural heritage Management Plans and procedures. Show less

Representative and advocate for the 25 cotton growing family enterprises in the Dawson Valley. Lobby for policy needs, disaster relief, supply chain transparency outside the valley and also be an industry advocate and support to encourage our growers to reach and maintain best practices within the valley.

As Community & Indigenous relations advisor I reported directly to the GM to provide input into setting the values, direction and framework development, to deliver at the ground level. I worked closely with the Traditional Owners, local primary producers, landholders, other industry bodies and local goverment. I was responsible for ensuring the company's social policy was delivered. I was the primary contact point with indigenous traditional owners with which we have and maintain an… Show more As Community & Indigenous relations advisor I reported directly to the GM to provide input into setting the values, direction and framework development, to deliver at the ground level. I worked closely with the Traditional Owners, local primary producers, landholders, other industry bodies and local goverment. I was responsible for ensuring the company's social policy was delivered. I was the primary contact point with indigenous traditional owners with which we have and maintain an Cultural Heritage Management Plan and ILUA. Also working to better understand what their needs are and how the operation and engagement programs can best benefit the local people for years to come.Key roles included duties such as:· Delivering the social management plan and community engagement strategy.· Investigating opportunities for community partnership programs and internal employee social investment programs.· Educating staff on social responsibility and community engagement practices.· Managing the delivery of regulatory reporting requirements· Participating in auditing programs for site.I took pride in my ability to utilize empathy, listening and communication skills, produce results through effective negotiation and engagement practices and most importantly my ability to produce win-win situations and resolve issues quickly and effectively through being in tune with community issues and needs. Show less

CCA is a national member organisation for crop agronomists and consultants. My responsibilities were for their external communications and public seminar coordination and development.