A community led by women, built for everyone
AS International Women's Day approaches, CorePlus Geelong, Torquay and Ocean Grove are reflecting on a year of growth, connection and community, and the people...
Guiding Torquay families through change
MADISON Ogilvie When Madison Ogilvie moved to Torquay with her young family 18-months ago, she knew she could have a positive impact on the community. It's...
Holistic, hyperlocal and award-winning home care
IN AN era where growth and profit are often celebrated above all else, managing director and founder of Country to Coast Home Care Services,...
The advisory shift women in business are asking for
"WE don't need another report. We need to feel listened to." It's one of the most defining insights we've gained from working with women in...
Navigating workplaces with clarity and care
IN today's workplaces, the ability to navigate conflict, compliance and culture with both expertise and empathy is more important than ever. At the heart of...
The quiet strength behind Bellevue Dry Cleaners
IN an era where fast fashion and convenience often overshadow craftsmanship, Bellevue Dry Cleaners stands as a reminder that care, consistency and community still...
Raising the standard in real estate
GOLD Property is a distinguished, female-led real estate agency delivering an elevated, client-first service across the Surf Coast and the Greater Geelong region. Founded by...
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...
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...
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...
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...