Colleen is an inspiration! Colleen has a heart that beats for the happiness and well-being of others. Her love of fitness, laughter, generosity and her positive outlook on life are her attributes to being a key member of our community. Her life has been devoted to contributing to a fun, friendly, vibrant and inclusive community. This includes her involvement in Bridge2Brisbane, Busway, Bayside, International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day fun runs; the Cerebral Palsy League Holiday Care Program; children’s theatre productions; drama, storytelling and art workshops; aged care with Bluecare; Mater Radio Lollipop; Queensland Education Primary School Aide; and Brisbane City Council Librarian. She was Soulfit Legendary Goddess at her local gym in 2016 and now also participates in Fitscool on the beach.

Di’s name is synonymous with fitness and fun. She is the motivation behind many, including mothers with young children, people with disabilities and the older generation and works to meet their needs. With a zest for life, and a spring in her step, Di has competed in 21 Blackwood Marathons, winning many team events. When the local recreation centre closed their crèche, Di seized the opportunity to provide a crèche for local mums in her private fitness classes. Di truly captures the spirit of the Commonwealth Games, she is inspirational, positive, energetic, vibrant, fun and authentic.

Graeme has been involved with the Bridgetown Swimming Club for 19 years. In that time he has been Secretary, Recorder and for the last 15 years, volunteer coach. His own children left the club 12 years ago but despite this, he has continued to coach tirelessly each season. His devotion to the position sees him coaching at six o’clock in the morning in all weather in an outdoor centre up to three mornings a week followed by afternoon sessions. For two summers, he travelled three times per week to an away town to continue his coaching when the Bridgetown Pool was being rebuilt. In winter, he travels 30 kilometres each way to coach and all at no cost to the club. He has supported and inspired many young swimmers!