INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Elders Real Estate

Our 7 Elders Real Estate ladies together create a dynamic team offering the Tablelands a personalised professional service for all your Real Estate needs. Showing strong growth across the Tablelands, our award winning agency leads the way in both sales value and volume and new rental listings.

Elders Real Estate Tablelands is a workplace consisting of all women, each bringing their own strengths to always deliver outstanding service in sales, property management and administration. We recognise the enormous value women bring to the workplace and the contributions made to the local business community, supporting women in business for over 8 years. 4096 5666 • tablelands@eldersrealestate.com.au

Elders Insurance Tablelands

Mother and daughter team Jeanette Suffield and Gail Barton lead the amazing Elders Insurance Tablelands Dream Team.

A workplace consisting of all women with over 40 years of insurance experience, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding customer service every time.

Our team takes pride in helping our local community, whether it be supporting local events or sponsorships, we strongly believe in locals helping locals.

We are proud that our very own Gail Barton’s outstanding contributions and tireless work in the community has seen her nominated and become this year’s “2023 TRC Citizen of the year”.

The success of every woman should be an inspiration to another, we are strongest when we cheer each other on. Happy International Women’s Day Ladies!

Mayor Angela Toppin

International Women’s Day is celebrated globally on 8 March.

The event celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

This year’s theme is “#EmbraceEquity”, a call to action for accelerating gender parity and building a gender-balanced world. Thank you to the many women who have strived for gender equity – be it in the workplace or in the community.

I would like to acknowledge and honour all the women in the Mareeba Shire who have achieved success in all aspects of life, society, family, business and work. You are inspirational!!

Happy International Women’s Day to all the women and girls in the Mareeba Shire.

Nina Akselsen Grant

Jillian Trout

Jillian Trout

At the helm of one of the Far North’s largest employers and providers of employment services and training is Jillian Trout.

At the helm of one of the Far North’s largest employers and providers of employment services training is Jillian Trout.

A Norwegian by blood, an Australian by choice. Nina has been in Australia for more than 28 years and still has a strong connection to her homeland – but she could not imagine living anywhere else then on the Tablelands.

HANSEN FORD / MAREEBA TOYOTA

Silvia is our Warranty Manager and Service Advisor and has been with the company for 20 years.

Silvia is now focusing on leading our team out the front in the Service Department.

As General Manager of Q.I.T.E. Jillian has seen the organisation grow from humble beginnings more than 35 years ago and believes its success has been the product of constant, tireless dedication by everyone who has worked with and for the local not-for-profit organisation.

As General Manager of Q.I.T.E. Jillian has seen the organisation grow from humble beginnings more than 35 years ago and believes its success has been the product of constant, tireless dedication by everyone who has worked with and for the local not-for-profit organisation.

“My biggest motivation and satisfaction comes from seeing great results achieved by my team for both clients, employers and the communities,” said Jillian.

Nina’s work life and passion has always been numbers and after years working in this field, she completed further education and in 2020 realised her dream of becoming a registered BAS Agent. After achieving this goal Nina officially opened her business –Nina Your Business & Number Engineer.

“My biggest motivation and satisfaction comes from seeing great results achieved by my team for both clients, employers and the communities,” said Jillian.

Christie is our Admin Manager and Franchise Coordinator and has been with the team for 13 years.

Nikki-Lee is the newest addition to our parts team as Parts Assistant having achieved her first twelve months with us this March whilst learning all facets of the Toyota and Ford franchises.

Lyn has been one of our Parts Interpreters for 7½ years who specialises in the Ford franchise ensuring the parts department runs smoothly and efficiently.

Carmen is our Sales Clerk assisting the sales team with administrative support and greets our customers with ease.

Q.I.T.E. continues to grow and we now have offices Mount Isa, Charters Towers, Ingham, Ayr and a larger office in Townsville and continue to work with employers across the region.

Q.I.T.E. continues to grow. They now have offices in Bowen/Ayr and Townsville and cover all the way to Rockhampton for Harvest. The Harvest Trial Services Contract covers from Lakeland in the North to Rockhampton in the south and out to Georgetown.

“All my life I have been lucky to be surrounded by strong, independent women who have been part of creating the person I am today and the values I have in life.”

A community-oriented person and involved in many organisations, both working and volunteering.

One big event that Nina is involved in is Rotary FNQ Field Days in May 2023 as a site coordinator.

Time off, Nina loves spending time in the great outdoors and with her loving family and friends. Curl up on the lounge with a good book, look after the house, décor, set tables, host and bingewatching Norwegian series on SBS.

“The strongest action for a woman is to Love Herself, be herself and shine amongst those who never believed she could.”

Cherie is our Registrations Clerk of 4 years and is also the friendly voice that greets our customers on our phones.

Elsy is our Service Receptionist, with years of experience, we are delighted to welcome her back on board within the Graeme Ford Motors family.

4092 9400 279 Byrnes Street, Mareeba

4092 9600