Janet Ashton
Personal Trainer & Nurse
Janet is a qualified personal trainer who loves working with community groups and is a passionate advocate for Active Geelong. Janet is also a qualified Nurse
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2025 ACTIVE Workplace & Community Awards Breakfast
At this year’s Active Workplace & Community Awards Breakfast, every attending organisation made a 2026 Workplace Pledge for our Pledge Wall. These pledges represent...
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Active Geelong Coordinator Role
Are you our next Active Geelong Coordinator? Job Title: Active Geelong Coordinator Hours: Flexible (up to 20 hours per week) including occasional early morning...
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Active Workplaces Group Model Build: Cobram Estate
During 2023, Active Geelong partnered with the Barwon Health Healthy Communities team to deliver a ‘Group Model Build’ for Cobram Estate Olives. This process...
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Ambassadors
Active Geelong’s ambassadors are representatives from across the Geelong region who are living an Active Geelong lifestyle. They are people from different walks of life who are demonstrating how to be active in all shapes and forms. They understand the importance of moving their bodies to stay healthy and well.
Peter Murrihy
City of Greater Geelong Councillor
City of Greater Geelong Councillor, Peter Murrihy, is passionate about physical activity, mental health and social connections through local Geelong sporting clubs.
Kristy Harris
Professional Boxer & Mental Health Advocate
Kristy is a professional Boxer who has represented Australia at the Commonwealth Games. She is a strong advocate for physical activity and mental health and is ambassador for many organisations in this space
Renee Garing
Teacher & Retired AFLW Geelong Cats Player
Renee is a committed teacher, new Mum and retired Geelong Cats AFLW player. Her community service is outstanding and we are proud to have her as an Active Geelong ambassador
Jakara Anthony
Winter Olympic Gold Medallist
Jakara is a Winter Olympic Gold Medallist in the sport of Freestyle Mogul Skiing. She also studies part-time at Deakin University.
Richard Colman AM
World and Paralympic Champion
Richard is a world champion and Paralympic athlete. He also plays wheelchair basketball in the local Geelong league and enjoys regular swimming as part of his cross training.
Rory Costelloe
Executive Director, Villawood Properties
Rory provides hands-on oversight of Villawood Properties’ numerous developments across Geelong, Melbourne, regional Victoria.
Jess Gulli-Nance
Financial Adviser, dfp Advisory Partner, Athlete & Mum
Jess studied a Bachelor of Commerce at Deakin University in Geelong followed by a Certified Financial Planning course and is a Financial Adviser. As an athlete she has represented Australia at the highest level.
Kathy Turner
GP
Kathy is a GP working in holistic health. She encourages patients to take responsibility for their health and in this way work on lifestyle including diet, work/leisure balance, and achievable increases in exercise.
