Elise Jione is the General Manager of USC’s Thompson Institute and has played an integral role in the Thompson Institute’s growth to become one of Australia’s leading mental health research institutes. Elise most recent achievements include being awarded the 2021 Sunshine Coast Young Business Woman of the Year, and the 2021 USC Outstanding Alumnus for Regional […]
Born and raised in Darwin, Nikki says she owes her “never give up” attitude to her mum and dad. Saving to travel the world at 18 years of age, Nikki took on any job that would help her attain this goal, prior to and whilst travelling, from working at a service station pumping fuel, to […]
Jennifer Swaine was born in Hay, and later moved to Narrabri where she completed her HSC. Jenny had two brothers and two sisters but sadly her youngest sister who had Downs Syndrome passed away suddenly at the age of 17. Jenny’s parents were incredible people and there was always room for someone else at out […]
