Personal Life

I come from a diverse background, with my mother originally from England and my father from Greece.

Sadly, both my parents have passed away. I am the eldest of six siblings, with two brothers and three sisters.

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My educational journey began at St John's Primary School in Frankston, continued at St Edmund's in Croydon, and later Aquinas College in Ringwood, Victoria. I went on to complete a Bachelor’s degree at Macquarie University and have also earned an Advanced Diploma, multiple diplomas, and over 140 certifications.

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I started my first full-time role at ANZ Banking Group at the age of 18, where I continued working for 23.5 years.

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Travel has always been a passion of mine. Some of my most cherished experiences include visits to Tahiti, the mainland USA, Hawaii, Vanuatu, New Zealand, a 14-day South Pacific cruise, Dunk Island, and the Great Barrier Reef.

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I love weekend getaways to the forest, where I can unwind, relax, and enjoy hiking.

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One of my most rewarding teaching experiences was when I hosted an 18-year-old young man, Josh, who lived with me for six months as he prepared for a two-year mission with his church.

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Volunteering has also been a significant part of my life, with two particularly fulfilling experiences:

• Facilitating self-reliance courses on Emotional Resilience, Personal Finances, Starting and Growing a Business, Education for Better Work, Finding a Better Job, Eating Healthy and Being Active, and Life Skills for Self-Reliance.

• Educating people on how to lead their best lives by promoting self-reliance and maintaining a low-tox, healthy, and happy lifestyle, both mentally, physically and spiritually.