Nambucca Heads Who's Who
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Supporting Your Independence
Originally from Scotland moved to Melbourne 2008 and now proudly based in the beautiful Bellarine region, Shona brings strong local knowledge and a genuine commitment to helping older people stay independent, connected, and confident in their daily lives.
What Shona Brings to the Community
Experienced and knowledgeable support Over five years of experience working with older adults and people of all abilities through My Aged Care and Local Council services.
A person‑centered, respectful approach Every client is treated with dignity, patience and genuine care, with support tailored to individual needs.
Reliable transport you can trust Safe, comfortable transport for medical appointments, shopping, social outings and community activities — with no rushing and no waiting‑time worries.
A commitment to safety and wellbeing Fully trained in First Aid, CPR, Defibrillator use and EpiPen administration, ensuring clients feel safe and supported at all times.
A genuine passion for helping others.
Shona is dedicated to helping older people feel valued, confident and connected to their community.
Coastal Care Transport
Whether you need a one‑off trip or regular transport, we are here to help. We can take you to your destination, stay with you during your appointment, and bring you safely home again if needed.
There is no need to worry about waiting times — it is all included in your quote, so you can take your time without feeling rushed.
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Distinguished and Famous people from Nambucca Heads
🌊 Noel Crocker and Cyril Bannister
Noel Crocker and Cyril Bannister helped turn local concern for children’s surf safety into an enduring junior movement. At the Nambucca Heads Surf Life Saving Club’s 1961 annual meeting, president Crocker urged the formation of a junior club. Bannister suggested the Nambucca Nippers name and developed competitions for the youngsters. The local history acknowledges earlier junior beach programs elsewhere, while recording Nambucca’s important part in shaping the named Nippers movement. A full-scale carnival followed in 1963. Their contribution joined safety training with the pleasures of a day at the beach, helping young people belong to the lifesaving community.
📚 Rachel Burns
Rachel Burns helped preserve the Nambucca district’s past through stories initially shared on radio and in local newspapers. Her book Nambucca Stories brought sixty-eight of those accounts together with historic photographs. As a volunteer associated with the Nambucca Headland Museum, she made local research accessible to readers who might never open an archive catalogue. The subjects concern the valley’s people and the practical difficulties of life in earlier settlements. It is a different kind of public contribution from winning a medal or appearing on television: gathering the small stories before they become impossible to recover.
