
Susan Maddison at her mosaic stall. Susan created and donated the magnificent birdbath for our raffle.
Where were you born? Wollongong.
Were you named after anyone? No.
Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? Stepping up to retail management after many years as a number two.
What historical moment stands out most in your memory? St George Illawarra winning the 2010 grand final.
What’s the single best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Never let people know how smart you really are.
What’s the greatest risk you’ve ever taken? Moving to Parkes to manage Cunningham’s IGA.
What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? Beer, books, music.
If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? I would put it towards a new car.
When are you happiest? Sitting back with friends and family, having a couple of refreshments and talking rubbish.
Where were you born? Sichuan, China.
Were you named after anyone? Not at all.
Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? Finishing the uni that I always hated!
What historical moment stands out most in your memory? I got detained by police for a toy gun as a 10-year old.
What’s the single best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Give it a go, it’ll be alright.
What’s the greatest risk you’ve ever taken? I went to Iran as a backpacker at 19.
What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? Ship, fuel, Starlink.
If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? Stock shares …
When are you happiest? Cooking my comfort food.
Where were you born? Parkes.
Were you named after anyone? No.
Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? Being shortlisted for the NSW Health Youth Mental Health Advisory Group, I am waiting to find out if I was selected to make up the final group.
What historical moment stands out most in your memory? The COVID-19 pandemic because it had such a profound impact on not only us but the rest of the world. Everything shut down.
What’s the single best piece of advice you’ve ever received? How your life feels is more important than how it looks.
What’s the greatest risk you’ve ever taken? Leaving my job in childcare for a career change at Forbes Shire Council.
What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? Plane, pilot and a book.
If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? I would book a long holiday or pay my car off.
When are you happiest? When I’m with my people who I can comfortably be myself around.
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