ABOUT

Angela is well known through her many volunteer roles with junior sport and Moranbah Arts, while also sitting on the Board of the Country University.  Her focus is to grow Moranbah and its population, by celebrating the many things which are unique to living in a smaller community.

A small business owner, and active community member Melissa is working as a Director of C-Res among her many roles. She sees the potential for other local businesses to grow through access to technology and global markets.

Manager of the Moranbah Community Workers Club and President of Moranbah Traders Association, Ash has been in town for 11 years.  He describes the business community as “motivated” and is keen to ensure the future opportunities are realised.

Amanda has been a passionate volunteer in Moranbah for almost 20 years, and brings a wealth of knowledge about local community groups to her role with Smart Transformation. Keen to help a new generation of volunteers, Amanda is looking forward to advising Smart Transformation about the best ways to support community groups going forward.

As Principal of Moranbah State High School, Michelle has a wealth of knowledge after 32 years of working across the state with Education Queensland. She aims to prepare students for a future in the 21st century through the integration of digital technologies to maximise individual opportunities for future pathways for all students.

Declan is a graduate of Moranbah State High and has a passion for the town and the broader Isaac Region.  He brings a youth perspective to STAC deliberations and is keen to ensure the community is strong.

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Building a strong future for Dysart is the reason local grazier and agricultural businesswoman, Carley McDonnell has joined Smart Transformation, to look at the future for the next generation. 

Sandy describes her vision for Dysart as “liveable and loveable.” As a small business owner, parent and employer she also understands the importance of the community coming together to prepare for a changing future.  Sandy believes there are many opportunities awaiting the community.

As a long-term resident, community advocate and BMA employee Liz wears a number of hats. Liz believes that Dysart is strategically placed in the Bowen Basin to leverage technology changes that can deliver benefits across the community.

In her role at the Dysart Community Support Group Richelle connects with individuals and organisations across the local community and region.  From this perspective Richelle can see the positive impact effective collaborations can achieve.

A former Mine Controller at BMA’s Saraji Mine, Chris runs the Dysart News and Post, a major supplier to BMA. Chris has lived in Dysart since the age of one, and now with four children of his own, he’s especially invested in the region’s future – which he’ll be working on through Smart Transformation. 

Seamus owns one of Dysart’s most successful businesses, Taylored Automotive.  He’s built it from the ground up over 10 years, and now has around 30 staff including seven apprentices. Through his participation in Smart Transformation, Seamus is looking to build on the community’s strengths, to encourage residents to move to Dysart.

A proud Dysart resident, Jacky connects with everyone in town and is excited to assist Smart Transformation support community programs and community-led social opportunities, especially for elderly residents as well as farming and mining families.

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Dane is the General Manager at BMA’s Saraji Mine north of Dysart. With fifteen years in the resources industry, he has seen first-hand the changes and opportunities technology can bring – opportunities he is keen to see the Dysart community access through Smart Transformation.

It’s the people that make Dysart, according to Kath, and having lived through the ups and downs of the mining cycle she loves the community she calls home.  Smart Transformation, Kath says, is looking at the bigger picture which she believes will help attract new residents to the community.

From their grain and cattle property just out of Dysart, Sueanne and her family are proud members of the local agricultural sector – and it’s pride she wants to bring to Dysart, which she has called home for over two decades.  Sueanne believes in building the community, such that residents are connected and enjoying their town and what it has to offer.

With an education career spanning almost 30 years, Donna now leads the team at Dysart State High as the school’s principal.  Through her participation in Smart Transformation, she is keen to progress efforts to guide student pathways and identify opportunities for them in an ever-changing world, as well as to help the community.

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Owner of 3DprintRV in Dysart, Royce has brough his business to life using technology – and he’s hoping to help others transform and take on board new technologies through his involvement in Smart Transformation.