Juliet Schmidt is a local legend. She has lived in Willoughby City since 1990 and Northbridge since 1997. Juliet is a retired Registered Nurse and Midwife. She is a community minded parent; her children attended the local state school from K-6. Juliet has been an active volunteer in Northbridge for last 3 decades, volunteering for Meals on Wheels, at the school uniform shop, canteen, and P&C committees. Juliet started the Northbridge Sustainability Group in early 2019 to encourage residents to “Think Globally by acting Locally" - focusing on reducing waste, encouraging recycling, donating items instead of ending in landfill. The group runs a Facebook page, organises e-waste collection for locals and loans out reusable kids’ party kits for the community. Juliet has partnered with local council on a number of sustainability initiatives such as encouraging local cafes to swap to paper straws and use reusable coffee cups.
Editors Word Edition 55 - 1 Many 2024
As the calendar turns to May, our schedules grow with events and activities making it a very exciting month ahead. One such event is National Volunteering Week from 20-26 May. If you have ever toyed with the idea of volunteering, but not yet dipped...