Natalie Briggs
President
Natalie Briggs has been a resident of Kawana Island for almost 3 years, with extended family residing on the island for over 15 years. Natalie has a passion for community engagement and consultation to ensure the place we all call home has a voice. Natalie wants KIRA to provide a central point for connection and provide a safe and fun environment to engage in all the island has to offer.
Alice Farley
Secretary
Alice moved to Kawana Island in 2021. Originally from the UK she travelled around Australia before deciding to call the sunshine coast home. She loves to read, take walks around the island and socialise in the community. Working with KIRA Alice hopes to contribute to the annual music by the bay event and give back to the community.
Colin Mildwaters
Treasurer
Colin and his wife, Heather, came to Caloundra in 1973 and raised their three children there before moving to Kawana Island in 2011. Colin was the City Accountant at the former Caloundra City Council until a career change in 1994 to become a solicitor. He was then a partner in a local law firm until his retirement. Colin’s interests are family, chess, gardening and travel.
Libby Page
Committee Member
Libby and her partner moved to Kawana Island from Brisbane in 2017 seeking a better work-life balance. She has a background in social work with a special interest in community development and mental health. Libby enjoys craft, comedy, music and spending time with her cat Princess.
Janette Cohen
Committee Member
Mark Cohen
Committee Member
Mark Paddenburg
Committee Member