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Travis Weightman
Travis completed his VCE at  Ballarat Secondary College - Barkly Campus in 2005. Since leaving school Travis enrolled in Deakin University and studied commerce major in Accounting & Economics.
During semester breaks Travis came home to visit his family and while he was here he also volunteered with Catering With Flair. Travis did a leadership program in 2007.
He was also part of Make Poverty History which involved roads trips around Victoria and to Sydney. In the future Travis will be continuing with his studies.
Well done & Congratulations Travis


Sally Miller
Sally completed her VCE at Ballarat Secondary College - Barkly Campus in 2003.  Since leaving school, Sally has been heavily involved with the Wendouree West Community Renewal by being an Interviewer for the Community Survey in 2004, door knocking for the SEAV program during 2005 and promoting health & lifestyles in Wendouree West.

At the end of October this year, Sally will coordinate "Milo Have A Go" program. (a program to teach children all aspects of playing cricket) for children aged 5-14 years old. The program will run for about 8 weeks.

Sally has, for the past two years, been the Coordinator for Auskick in Wendouree West and has always had a great response from the community with between 30 - 40 children participating each year.

Sally enjoys playing indoor cricket and beach volleyball and loves babysitting when she gets the opportunity.  Sally is also undertaking training to become a Scout Leader for the 1st Wendouree Scout Group.

Sally is currently involved with Young Achievers - A group of young people learning how to run their own business.  The group was responsible for decision making, communication, developing & selling a Lanyard with the words "Yareka - Young People Achieving" on it.

In 2006, Sally will take part in the Commonwealth Games as a Volunteer and may be working in either Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo or Ballarat during the games.  Well done & congratulations.

UPDATE:  Sally has recently been chosen as the "Volunteer of the Year" Award Recipient for 2005. Congratulations Sally.
 

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Note:  What constitutes a person to qualify as a local achiever? It was proposed that a local achiever must have one of the following relationships with Wendouree West; was born, lived in, participated in a club or special event in Wendouree West, or have a previous or current association with Wendouree West (example: attended one of the schools in the area).
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January/February

Wendouree West Community Gateway Team
Achievement: For the past year your Gateway team has been working hard to bring the Wendouree West Community Gateway to the community as part of the Wendouree West Community Renewal. Previous participants in the Gateway Community Jobs Program, local community members Lauren Sculley, Fiona Beaumont, Tammy Judd and Trevor Jones have volunteered their time to create and research information for the Wendouree West Community Gateway. 

Working with the Gateway Coordinator Sam Gray, they have produced a Community Web Site to be very proud of and that Wendouree West can call it's own. The Gateway Team has also received a great deal of assistance from the Renewal Team, Central Highlands Regional Library Corporation and the State Government (Multimedia Victoria). 

 

" We feel fortunate to have been given the opportunity to be part of something that is a first for Wendouree West and a first for Victoria."

Lauren Sculley and
Fiona Beaumont
(Wendouree West Residents)

March/April

 Johanne Elizabeth Burnett (Green)
Johanne is the fourth child of Pat & Elly Green, and they have lived in Wendouree West for 36 years. Johanne attended Hazel Road Kindegarten in 1975, attended Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School for seven years, then Sacred Heart College for 4 years, Johanne completed year 11 & 12 at Ballarat Secondary College, Wendouree Campus and was accepted into Aquinas College where she achieved her Bachelor of Nursing in 1992, Jo spent the following year in Boulder, Colorado, USA as a nanny to two boy's age 10 and 18 months old. On returning home, Johanne resumed her studies for her Welfare Certificate. and was employed at Child Protection for 18 months, then gained a position at the Department of Child & Family Services, Intensive Family Services, Intake Division and currently as a  Foster Care Case Worker, Jo is also studying Psychology at the University of Ballarat. Johanne is Married to Nick and they have a son, Thomas, who is 2 1/2 years old.

May/June

 Trevor Metz
Trevor is the youngest child of Lynette and David Metz and has lived in Wendouree West for 33 years.
Trevor attended Hazel Road Pre School in 1974, Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School from 1975 to 1981, St Patrick's College from 1982 to 1985 and finally Wendouree High Technical School (now Ballarat Secondary College, Wendouree Campus) from 1986 to 1988. While Trevor was in his final years at school, he gained part time employment at a Service Station to help fund his passion for MotoX like his father. He was a member of the Ballarat Rovers Motorcycle Club for six years successfully being awarded 1x2nd place Western Victorian Title. 2x3rd place Endurance races. 2x3rd place Interclub Championship. Biggest Achiever Award and Best Clubman Award in 1998. Trevor continued to work at the Service Station full time as a night shift manager upon leaving school until 1989 when he gained employment with PGH Eureka Tiles as a Level 4 Glaze Line Applicator, Fast Fire Kiln Operator and Loader Operator. Trevor learned Structional Engineering before leaving PGH to pursue a career in the Transport and Distribution Sector. He attended a 5 day Defensive Driving Course and received his Dangerous Goods, Forklift, Loader and Heavy Articulated Licenses.During this time, Trevor drove  Interstate to Sydney, Brisbane, and Adelaide, he has now been driving for a local Transport Company for 8 years covering Victoria and Southern NSW. Trevor is now engaged to his long time partner.


July/August

Faye McIntosh
Faye was born in Moe and moved to Ballarat in 1965. She came to live in Wendouree West in 1968, where she raised six children. She has lived in Wendouree West for the last 36 years. 

About 26 years ago, Faye played a major role in setting up the Wendouree West Community House and has been a School Crossing Supervisor for the last six years. Currently, Faye is the school crossing supervisor in Grevillea Road for the Grevillea Park Primary School. Faye also worked at the Community Legal Centre for 5 years and the Tenancy Information Network for 3 years.

Faye is the current Chair Person on the Board for the Wendouree West Community House, is a member of the Residents Group, is on the School Council at Grevillea Park Primary School and has been involved with the Wendouree West Community Renewal since the beginning.

In the last few years, Faye has achieved her certificate for Management training, and has completed the 'Making A Mark' Leadership Course in 2002 as well as completing training for the Community Survey, of which she has had extensive involvement.

Faye has 17 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren and enjoys doing crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles in her spare time.

Faye is a highly respected and much loved member of the Wendouree West Community.


September/October

 Sharanne McGennisken
Sharanne was born in Horsham and has lived in Wendouree West for 29 years where she raised 4 children.

Sharanne has been a volunteer at the Wendouree West Community House for the last 2 years as well as a valued participant with the Wendouree West Community Renewal and is currently the Secretary on the Committee for the Wendouree West Community House. Sharanne is a graduate of the Community Jobs Program (CJP) in Administration, has completed the leadership course, 'Making A Mark' in 2002 and has various other achievements such as: Level 1 First Aid, Safe Food Handlers Certificate, certificate of Management Training, certificate for Neighbourhood Renewal Training Program, certificate 1 Planning for Employment & Training, Introduction To Computers and has also completed a Community Survey Research Program and has had extensive involvement with the Community Survey.

Sharanne has 2 beautiful grandchildren and enjoys sewing, cleaning and most of all, helping others in our Community.

November/December

 Lerrick Quinn
Lerrick is a member of the LEED Committee and managers the Art Group, with his wife Dee, at the Wendouree West Community House. Born in Launceston, Tasmania, Lerrick was a Junior Champion Speed Skater. Over the years since then, Lerrick has had several occupations including managing a number of motels, bowling alleys as well as a 10,000 acre cattle property at Barham, N.S.W and a 6,000 acre deer farm in Queensland. Lerrick was also the lead singer of a rock band in 1964/5.

From 1967-69, Lerrick was in the Army Medical Corp, 11th Field Air Ambulance in Enoggira, QLD and worked as a theatre orderly and morgue attendant at the Brisbane General Hospital.

Lerrick attended Art & Design school at TAFE College in Launceston, Tasmania, for 4 years, where he Majored in Portrait Painting during the 1980's.

Lerrick is happily married to wife, Doreen (Dee), has two children and three grandchildren and has spent the last 3 years in a wheelchair as the result of an accident. His hobbies include painting and using Photoshop 6 on the computer to edit and manipulate photographs.

January/February 2005

Arwyn Cartledge
Arwyn has lived in Wendouree West for approximately three years and attends the Barkly Campus of Ballarat Secondary College. She has been selected as school vice captain in Year 12.

In August/September of this year, Arwyn travelled to Finland to participate in the World Ultimate Frisbee Championships.
In 2003, Arwyn came 3rd in the State Victorian Criterion Championships for cycling and trains for three days a week on Lake Wendouree with Ballarat Kayaking Club. She has also competed in several kayaking races.

In 2005, Arwyn, after completing her VCE, is hoping to study at Melbourne University and would like to become a Secondary School teacher in one or two of the following areas: Science, Maths, Physical Education or Drama so she is looking into a double degree.

At present, Arwyn is participating in The Great Victorian Bike Ride with some 8,000 other cycling enthusiasts and we all wish her the best of luck for now and in the future.   Well Done & Congratulations Arwyn!

March/April 2005

Zane Pring
 Zane attended Ballarat Secondary College - Wendouree Campus. While at school, he won an award for Literacy. Zane has one brother and one sister and he has a love for playing Soccer where he was awarded a certificate for "Most Goals For The Season" in 2002.  Zane also likes riding his Motor Bike.
Currently, Zane is working full time assisting with the housing upgrades by doing painting and renovating the shops in Violet Grove.  Well done & Congratulations Zane.