‘Mate’ is one of those words commonly used by Australians to describe not only friends and colleagues but also strangers and individuals whose names we have completely forgotten.
For Australians, young and old, mateship is a value and practice that holds special resonance.
Justin Hales’ success story began when nostalgia for the family holidays of his youth in Kurri Kurri drove him to create an Airbnb-style online disruptor for the caravan holiday market. The idea came to him after he decided that buying a caravan to relive his family holidays was not a viable option.
Each year the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle’s Bishop, Bishop Bill, graciously provides staff from across Curia – Chancery, Catholic Schools Office, CatholicCare Social Services, Shared Services, St Nicholas Early Childhood, DARA and the CDF – with the opportunity to experience the many facets of the Diocese at a local level.
Jennifer Holland, the first Australian female to be awarded the Silver Edison Award in New York, is an inspiring Hunter woman whose determination has revolutionised the medical industry.