Role Models Rock!

Thank you so much to all the 'Books in Homes Australia ' Role Models and Ambassadors! 

Not only are our Role Models and Ambassadors exceedingly talented, they're exceptional people who give up their spare time to promote the importance of reading to the children on the Programme. 

A Role Model's aim is to share with the children their personal and professional success stories, to reiterate that “if I can, you can too” message.

Children look up to Role Models and this is an important way to reinforce that reading and achieving go hand-in-hand.

Role Model Murray Hartin with students at Nyikina Mangala Community School, WA

Role Model Santa Claus with students at Telopea Public School, NSW

These exceptional Role Models are:-

& Allicia Poto (NBL - Sydney Uni Flames)

& Andrew Brodie (Local Policeman)

& Andrew Hull (Poet from Bourke)

& Andrew Single (Toshiba Australia)

& Andy McQuie (Ranger for DPWS)

& Angela Seymour (Ranger for DPWS)

& Auntie June Barker (Indigenous Elder Lightning Ridge)

& Auntie Rose Fernando (Indigenous Elder Lightning Ridge)

& Sister Antoinette (Local Josphite Nun)

& Barb Cook (Broken Hill Schools Literacy Consultant)

& Berrill Ley (Local newspaper Editor & past reading recovery teacher)

& Beryl Carmichael (Indigenous Elder)

& Big Bob Mirovic (Australian Heavy Weight Boxing Champion)

& Mr Bill Vines (Aboriginal Community Member)

& Boori Pryor (Author of Binna Binna Man)

& Chris Morral (Local from Bourke who finished high school now working in family business)

& Clover Moore (Lord Mayor Sydney)

& Cosima De Vito (Australian Idol)

& Craig Smith (Childrens Book Illustrator)

& David Haggart (Marouba Bay Surf Life Saving Club Captain)

& David Stagg (Brisbane Bronco's)

& Dean Widders & Ronald Prince (South Sydney Rabbitohs)

& Dean Young & Lee Tamaari (Illawarra / St George Dragons)

& Debbie Watson (Water Polo Gold Medallist)

& Don Elgin (Paralympian)

& Duncan Armstrong (Olympic Gold Medallist)

& Duncan Ball (Popular Australian Children’s Author)

& Gary Dawson (Marathon Golf World Record Holder)

& Holly Lincoln-Smith (Australian Senior Women's Water Polo)

& Ilana Kresner (Author of 'Alphabet Wings')

& Jackie French (Children's Author)

& Jacquanna Elliot (Illustrator of Indigenous Children's Books)

& James Harvey and Clint Reed (NBL West Sydney Razorbacks)

& Jasmin & Tammy (Former students of Telopea Public School)

& Jason Kennedy (Catholic Education AEO)

& Jason Stevens (NRL)

& Jason Van Blerk (Ex socceroo; UK soccer champion)

& Jenny Solomon (Local Indigenous Elder)

& Jo Leckie (Ex pupil, now university student)

& Josh Bateman (Penrith Panther Premier League)

& John Handy (Ranger for DPWS)

& John Smith (Parkes Telescopic Centre)

& Joy Finlayson (Former Librarian Walcha Library)

& Kathryn Farrawell (Author)

& Kimmy Hardy (from Brewarrina Central School playing the Easter Bunny)

& Kostya Tszyu (Boxing Champion)

& Kutca Edwards (Local Muso)

& Lee Coghill (Cowboys NRL Player)

& Luke Curry (South Sydney Rabbitohs)

& Margaret Anne Whyman (Local community member)

& Maroubra Fire Brigade

& Matthew Knight (NBL Bendigo Bombers Coach)

& Maureen O'Donnell (Park Ranger from the Mutawintji National Park)

& Megan Maloney (Community Health Nurse) 

& Melissa Hull (ranger for DPWS)

& Mr Michael Cronk (School Education Director)

& Michael Long

& Michael O'Loughlin (Sydney Swans)

& Michelle Harrison (Author)

& Murray Hartin (Australian Story Teller)

& Nathan Cayliss (Captain Parramatta Eels)

& Nerida Green (Park Ranger from Bourke)

& Neville Windsor (Local Car Mechanic)

& Nick Kenny (Brisbane Bronco's)

& Nick Nissis (Local Sportsman)

& Noleen Ratcliff (Local Menindee Publican)

& NSW Mounted Police

& Peggy McKenzie (Librarian Wentworth Shire Library)

& Phillip Sullivan (Bourke Shire Citizen of the Year)

& Pat Dodson (President of Kimberly Regional Development Commission)

& Preston Campbell (Penrith Panthers)

& Rita Enke (Ranger for DPWS)

& Raylene Berryman (Citizen of Year Mildura)

& Rob Walford (As Santa Claus)

& Roger Knox (Indigenous Country Music)

& Ronnie Gibbs (Former NRL Player)

& Rosalee Sword (mother of Kristy Sword-Gusmao, first lady of East Timor)

& Mrs Ruth Moffatt (Local Indigenous Elder)

& Scott and Linden Hosking (Olympic Boxers)

& Seargent Martin (Cobar Police Force)

& Sharon Ohlsen (Aboriginal Elder)

& Shawn Stephens

& Stephen Harris (Teacher)

& Stuart MacGill (Australian Cricketer)

& Sue Gould (Carole Park District Community Education Councellor)

& Sue Mijic (Community Policewoman)

& Tanya Morgan (Aboriginal Education Assistant)

& Tanya Sada (Local Youth Ambassador of the Year, 2003)

& Terry Jarvis (Internationally recognised water colour artist and author)

& Tim Murray (Maroubra Bay Surf Life Saving Club)

& Uncle Albert Holt (Author of 'Stolen Child')

& Mrs Viviane Bonner (Former Indigenous Teacher)

& Wayne Larkins (Bendigo Braves Coach)

& Wayne Schwass (Former AFL Great)

If you too would like to make a positive difference by becoming a 'Books in Homes' role model, please contact us.  For more information  to download our Role Model flyer!
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