A force in apprenticeships
AT gforce, the team is proud to celebrate Elly Findlay, a woman whose career is defined by purpose, impact and an unwavering commitment to...
Governance with purpose: how women are leading change at Gateways Support Services
AT Gateways Support Services, leadership is defined by impact, not titles. In a sector built on care and connection, the phrase business-minded can sometimes...
Introducing the women of Geelong Racing Club
BEHIND some of the biggest and most loved events in our region is a team of capable, driven and passionate women at Geelong Racing...
Modern leg and facial vein treatment
FROM spider veins and varicose veins to facial veins and vascular rosacea, the experienced team at Geelong and Surfcoast Veins in Geelong West offers...
Supporting business owners through smarter finance decisions
FOR business owners, securing finance is rarely a straightforward process. Income structures vary, lender policies differ significantly and the time needed to navigate options...
Celebrating the women leading real estate across Apollo Bay, Lorne, Anglesea and Aireys Inlet
ALONG Victoria's iconic coastline, generosity and connection shape the way communities grow, and the women of Great Ocean Road Real Estate embody this year's...
A calmer, fume-free approach to modern hair care
FOR Evie Rauber, hair has never been about fast transformations or chasing trends. With over a decade in the industry, her philosophy has always...
From the ground up: Jacinta Begley on leading with purpose in construction
AS chief executive of Hamlan and Geelong Homes, Jacinta Begley is shaping the future of a proudly local family building business, guided by people,...
Designing workplaces people love
KATHRYN Bonning and Dayna White first met years ago while working as HR managers for a large retailer in the Geelong region. At the...
Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale’s yoga studio
YOGA has been an integral part of Dianne Riley's life for more than 30 years, beginning when she began watching Swami on TV when...
Celebrating diverse engineering experience
MELISSA Blyton has been a qualified engineer since last century, and has worked for large and small businesses in the public and private sectors...
Leadership, dedication and impact: the women shaping McCartney Real Estate
INTERNATIONAL Women's Day is a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the remarkable women who drive achievement, foster growth and shape the culture of...
Moore than accountants: meet the duo redefining advisory excellence
COLLABORATION drives client success and leadership at Moore Australia. Jamie Arrington, senior manager in business advisory, and Brittany Bell, manager in self-managed super funds...
Two women, one approach: real estate with care
BETWEEN them, Kellie Papworth and Olivia Swann bring more than two decades of real estate experience on the Surf Coast. While their results are well...
Neon evolution: why high performance environments are reshaping the commercial landscape
THE most powerful evolutions in business rarely begin with noise. They begin with a shift in mindset. Right now, the environments once considered "emerging" –...
Leading local care in Geelong
KRISTY Kayler-Thomson is a registered nurse who believes business can be built with heart when it begins with people. Her decision to launch Nurse Next...
There’s something special about welcoming people to a place you genuinely love
ALONG the Surf Coast, Bellarine and Greater Geelong, life is shaped by the coastline. Mornings begin with walks along clifftops and bay beaches, afternoons...
Every project tells a story: Ocean Grove Blinds and Awnings
OCEAN Grove's own Marilyn Meyer and Kristen Nardi are shaping spaces with style, innovation and heart. Within the vibrant coastal community, two women are redefining...
Where resilience meets purpose
GROWING up along the Surf Coast, movement was a constant in Emily Payne's life. As a competitive athlete, her focus was on performance, discipline...
Empowering stories, one frame at a time
WITH more than two decades of experience in video production, Allison Groot has built a career around one powerful idea: stories have the ability...
Stitching together healing and community
WITH a professional background spanning youth work, developmental trauma and family therapy, Andrea Clements' career has always centred on people, connection and healing. For more...
Local students help shape the future of McLeods Drysdale
BEFORE the first homes are built at McLeods Drysdale, local children have already helped shape its future. Students from Clifton Springs Primary School have played...
Discover coastal retirement living at its best
IF you've been thinking about your next chapter, there's never been a better time to explore what coastal retirement living can offer. The Bellarine Peninsula...
Sip, savour and celebrate the harvest
THERE will be something for everyone at this year's Heathcote Harvest Festival, returning to Barrack Reserve Oval this Sunday 8 March. Celebrating the beginning of...