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Faces of Canberra
FACES OF CANBERRA
We are keeping it real for 2022. We are excited to launch our Autumn Winter campaign - Faces of Canberra. We teamed up with 7 amazing people to tell their stores and showcase the brilliant talent here in the ACT. Each person playing an important role in our community. From hospitality, health, sport, entertainment, media, culture and property. Watch this space in coming weeks as we launch a range of partnerships to showcase their endavours and offer a voice to our community.
Dhani Gilbert
Kalari Wiradjuri woman advocating for country, community and young people
Proud Kalari Wiradjuri young woman Dhani Gilbert has been a part of community action for a more equal, inclusive and sustainable future from a very young age. Following in her mob’s and grandfather’s footsteps, she has worked for social change to better ensure First Nations Peoples rights and our natural environment are respected. Dhani’s community advocacy and achievements saw her awarded Young Canberra Citizen of the Year when she was just 16 and most recently, 2021 ACT Young Woman of the Year.
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Michael Milton
Paralympic Skier & Owner, Quizzic Alley
Paralympic skier, Michael Milton, is Australia’s most successful winter athlete. Now the proud owner of Quizzic Alley, Canberra’s own much-loved store for witches and wizards, Michael is taking life a little slower these days. However, you’ll always find him in comfortable clothing that suits his busy, sporty lifestyle.
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Elly Wicks
TV presenter, Prime7 & Ambassador, Ronald McDonald House Canberra
Trusted face of Prime7’s 6pm local news bulletin and proud Ambassador for Ronald Mcdonald House Canberra, TV presenter Elly Wicks wears many hats and is bursting with talent.
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Danielle Harmer
General Manager, Allhomes
General Manager of Allhomes Danielle Harmer functions at pace. Dani has an impressive background in technology, product, and marketing, working with major brands such as IBM, The New York Times, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Australian Financial Review.
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Genevieve Harrigan
Assistant Director of Nursing
Assistant Director of Nursing Genevieve Harrigan provides leadership and strategic management for the nursing cohort of an Intensive Care Unit in Canberra. Managing close to 200 nurses, to support and protect our community.
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Omar Muscat
Owner, Urban Pantry, Double Shot & Locale Pizzeria
Owner to some of Canberra’s favourite venues including Urban Pantry Manuka, Double Shot and Locale Pizzeria Deakin, after 30 years in the game Omar Muscat knows how to fuel the hungry Capital with great hospitality experiences.
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Daniel Kirkland
Local Artist & Creative Director
Artist and Creative Director Daniel Kirkland, known in music scene as Kirklandd has a big vibe and huge ambitions. The singer, songwriter and performer draws on punk, alt-pop and soul to form his own unique style. Collaborating with other local musicians and bands, opening at music festivals and touring the ACT and NSW to promote his EP keeps Kirklandd busy.
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