“Gender, race, health outcomes and opportunity of education. I think that if this is achieved, conflict within communities and countries surely could be diminished.

“This might be simplistic, but this is my dream,” she said.

Born in Mooroopna, raised in Warrnambool, the Port Fairy physiotherapist is known for being ambitious.

“I think I’m known for being driven to look after my health, mainly through exercise and being active.

“I try to encourage others to do the same, much to the annoyance of my three children.

“It is a true passion of mine.”

What hobby would you get into if time and money weren’t an issue? Revisit my love of windsurfing. I keep threatening!  

How often do you play sports? Daily.

What is the most annoying habit that other people have? Apart from smoking… hmm.. 

What skill would you like to master? The skill of patience. No doubt my children would appreciate this. Smokers too. 

What do you consider to be your best find? Franco Cavalieri 

Are you usually early or late? I’m German. 

What pets did you have while you were growing up? Lots of dogs. 

When people come to you for help, what do they usually want help with? Usually something to do with pain. We’ll leave it at that. 

What would be your first question after waking up from being cryogenically frozen for 100 years? Did the Hawks win?

Who’s your go to band or artist when you can’t decide on something to listen to? Jackson Browne.

Who has impressed you most with what they’ve accomplished? Our three beautiful children.…and the veggie patches. 

What age do you wish you could permanently be? I embrace every year and am grateful to still be here. Sometimes it’s the luck of the draw. 

What’s something you like to do the old-fashioned way? Make tea in a teapot with looseleaf tea. There is no other way. 

What have you only recently formed an opinion about? I’ve had opinions since birth. 

What do you hope never changes? Port Fairy.