Geetha Bhat

18/07/2024 6 min
Geetha Bhat

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Geetha has lived in Toongabbie since the early ‘80s, after migrating with her young family from Karnataka, South India. She has been involved in community service and charitable organisations in her local area for over 35 years, balancing this work alongside her 36-year career at the ATO, Metcash and Mission Australia.   Geetha is a respected elder in her Havyaka community. She gave full-time retirement a try but has recently taken up a part-time role with NSW Healthshare to stay active and be involved with her local hospitals.   She is actively involved with Healthy Living Toongabbie Inc a group of health-conscious business and community leaders in Toongabbie urging local residents to join in the fight against type 2 diabetes. When at home, Geetha likes to spend time in her garden, cook delicious meals for family and friends and catch up on the latest business and investing news. We are Blacktown is a UTS Impact Studios production. Producers: Britta Jorgensen, Jane Curtis, Celine Teo-BlockeyExecutive Producer: Olivia Rosenman Sound design: Melissa MayResearch: Jackie MayPodcast artwork: Alexandra MorrisTheme music: Beaming by FRIDAY

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