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Leonie Barnes

Daughter of a crocodile shooter, child of the Northern Territory, martial artist and musician and one of the first ever female graduates of Australia’s Royal Military College, Duntroon. Leonie Barnes is a leading specialist  in the field of Humanitarian Mine Action across many continents. Back in Australia after 20 years with the United Nations including…

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Janelle Pritchard

Janelle has been a long-standing member of Dragons Abreast Australia.  Janelle joined the Brisbane team of ‘Missabittatitti’ in April 2005.    Since 2007, Janelle has held various roles on the Brisbane club management committee including the roles of Fundraising Coordinator, Secretary and Coordinator for the club.   She has attended every IBCPC Festival since 2007.  …

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Desley Ralph

I joined Dragons Abreast Townsville (aka Twin Titties) in 2008, after hearing a very passionate speaker at an Encore program. I found myself surrounded by an amazing group of women, with a wonderful zest for life. I was encouraged to join the committee and I went on to serve in various positions, including foundation committee…

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Vivienne Williams

I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and was introduced to dragon boating in March 2017 with Pendragons Abreast in Penrith. I was bitten by the dragon and have loved the sport ever since. I went to Florence in 2018 and New Zealand in 2023 for the IPCPC event, amazing events with breast cancer survivors and…

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Robyn Ridnell

Robyn was diagnosed with breast cancer at the end of 2011, at age 47. Trying to think of positives to this diagnosis, she thought “Well, now I can take up dragon boating” and this changed her life. She joined DA Bendigo in 2012, and having a passion for figures, she became their treasurer 3 years…

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Rose Glassock

30 years as a Registered Psychologist working for the NSW Department of Education where she is currently working as a Psychology and Wellbeing Coordinator. With 15 years in her private practice Cocoon Counselling service, Rose specialises in using Positive Psychology and Acceptance and Commitment therapy. Rose has published articles on the use of Positive Psychology…

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