In this episode, Dr Sarah Casey chats with Robyn Fuhrmeister.
Robyn Fuhrmeister is the Chairperson and Manager at Care Balonne, St George. Care Balonne Association Inc. is primarily an information and referral service covering the whole of the Balonne Shire. Care Balonne was established by Balonne Shire Council in 1994 in the middle of a drought. Within the first twelve months management was offered to the community. The first program that was established was Rural Family Support which aided families who could not afford to come to town. Care Balonne has since assisted the shire during floods and long periods of drought as well as administering its other programs.  Cr Robyn Fuhrmeister is also a Balonne Shire Councillor. 2022 marks almost three decades of service to the Balonne Shire. She is passionate about preserving her community’s history.
Robyn leads this project with Care Balonne.  Robyn is a force. She’s a woman of determination and courage.  In this conversation we talk about rural housing, domestic violence, connectivity, the towns of the Balonne Shire, local businesses, Robyn’s pride in family, and how people can connect with those in positions of power. Robyn Furhmeister is a mother, a grandmother, a friend to many, a survivor, a worker, a giver, and a community conduit. Her story is nothing short of inspiring.
Website: https://www.carebalonne.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carebalonne
In this chat, Sarah mentions a previous project with links to interviews: Real Rural Digital Solutions . Also discussed are: https://www.tina-mareejewellery.com/, https://nullawokka.com.au/,  Handmade St George https://www.facebook.com/Handmade-St-George-370271823086193/ and Liz Hill’s Connect SouthWest https://connectsouthwest.com.au/ and Bec Steer Catering (for more information see https://www.facebook.com/thebollonhotel)

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