Tag: my melton
MY PLACE: Lepeka “Peks” Nanai
What’s your connection to Melton?
I was born in New Zealand, raised in Samoa and moved to Australia. We moved to Melton about seven years...
MY MELTON: Catherine Brincau
What’s your connection to Melton?
I am a resident and have been involved in a number of community projects for many years.
How long have you...
MY MELTON: Kirsty Lanzendoerfer
What is your connection to Melton?
My connection to Melton is strong, with most of our family and friends living in Melton.
How long have you...
My Melton: Michelle Sheppard
Michelle Sheppard is a businesswoman, entrepeneur and radio host -- among many other things. She started the transition four years ago, but says gender...
My Melton: Rebecca Mizzi
Plumpton mum Rebecca Mizzi wants a world that's "full of kindness and love" for her one-year-old son Isaac.
What’s your connection to Melton?
I live in...
My Melton: Ajay Pasupulate
Ajay Pasupulate, 42, migrated to Australia 15 years ago. He now calls Taylors Hill home and was one of 16 'active' community members to...
My Melton: Nathan Fioritti
Nathan Fioritti loves Rockbank, an area he describes as "where the rural and urban distinction begins to blur".
What’s your connection to Melton?
I’ve lived in...
My Melton: Alan Perry
Most people in the Melton community have probably heard of Alan Perry. The 69-year-old has been hailed as a "fantastic example of outstanding participation...
My Melton: Gill Ellis
Gill Ellis, 69, says moving to Melton was the best decision of his life. The former Melton citizen of the year speaks about how...
My Melton: Annette Butterworth
When Annette Butterworth found out about BusyFeet at Chadstone, her initial reaction was: "Why don't we have one in Melton?" She talks about bringing...
My Melton: Thomas Woof
Following years of community work, Thomas Woof, 22, was named Melton's young citizen of the year earlier this year.
What’s your connection to Melton?
I was...
My Melton: Randall Brown
Being involved in the Melton Valley Rotary Club has allowed Randall Brown to make friends in the area and have fun while working for...
My Melton: Rod Fraser
Rod Fraser moved to Melton more than two decades ago. The Melton SES deputy controller tells Sumeyya Ilanbey he couldn't be prouder of his...
My Melton: Peter Swann
Peter Swann, 24, is a serial volunteer. The Melton Uniting Church Op Shop assistant manager tells Sumeyya Ilanbey that he loves to help out...
My Melton: Val Fisher and Tania Verocci-Penberthy
Val Fisher and Tania Verocchi-Penberthy are part of the newly formed Melton Singers Group.
They tell Sumeyya Ilanbey about the mental health benefits of...