My name is Jessie, I'm a mother of 2 young cheeky boys, by my side is my husband of 12 years.

We moved to Murchison almost 6 years ago with the uplifting spirit that it just "feels like home"...

When I'm not at work and not running around after my boys I love to renovate and create design, camping, fishing and explore the great outdoors.

 

My background is hospitality, through my career I have developed exceptional customer service, strong administration skills, how to build customer relationship and event management skills. I was drawn to the role at the neighbourhood house by my desire to help people and provide community services while enjoying the opportunity to connect and support people to feel good about themselves. 

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Looking forward, I want to create a safe & fun environment for anyone. for the house I plan to invite the younger generation with art & crafts activities, investigate support groups for mental health, domestic violence and suicide awareness and explore more community groups.

 

I'm excited to be apart of building the community spirit and applying my positive energy.

Can't wait to meet everyone.

I grew up in Melbourne and spent most of my childhood playing sports, bushwalking, camping, fishing, and growing edible plants, and along the way did a bit of studying to obtain a Bachelor of Applied Science in Horticulture. I co-founded one of the first Indigenous plant nurseries based in Melbourne for bush regeneration projects. In 1988 I moved to Shepparton and for 22 years worked for the Victorian Agriculture Department and later for the Conservation Department and then in 2008 co-founded a registered social enterprise, not for profit renewable energy company called GV Community Energy (GVCE) - based in Murchison. In 2018 I joined the NHM committee and have met many energised wonderful people dedicated to helping Murchison be a wonderful and warm place.

 

I live on a property adjacent to the Goulburn River at Murchison North where together with my wife and two adult children enjoy the open space, bush setting and company of two Border Collies.

 

I enjoy meeting and engaging with people and embrace the challenge of collectively working towards solutions within a framework that is socially, environmentally, and commercially sound.

 

I still enjoy surfing, snorkelling, canoeing, bush camping, long-distance bike riding, growing edible plants, dancing and socializing with friends and family over a coffee, a pot of tea or a wine.

I moved to Murchison from Melbourne in August 2020, with my wife Katrina. We moved into Kay and John Ball’s property on Gregory Road. We feel so blessed to have moved to the country when COVID struck and pretty much from day one this property and town have felt like home. The community has been most welcoming, and we thank you for that. 

 

I am veterinarian who for the past twenty plus years has solely worked in the aquarium industry (see www.theaquariumvet.com ). And yes, from beautiful Murchison I still work most days (remotely) in the business – answering queries regarding sharks and other fish, penguins, sea turtles, dugongs and other aquatic animals.

 

The reason I joined the Neighbourhood House Murchison committee was to become a part of and contribute to the Murchison community that has been so welcoming to us.  I am delighted to be able to bring my skillset to assist with the organization that should be at the centre of the community. Please feel free to reach out to me at any stage with suggestions, thoughts, ideas, comments and even criticisms. My email address is rob@theaquariumvet.com . My desire to is to contribute to making Neighbourhood House Murchison the best Neighbourhood House in Victoria. With that achievement, Murchison will have a Neighbourhood House that supports and develops every member of this community.