Girls Time Out

My name is Catherine Swinbank, I was born at Palmerston North hospital New Zealand in 1976. I came from a big family of fourteen. My father was a painter and decorator My mother was a homemaker. I have eleven brother and sisters. I have three older sisters and I am the 4th child to be born, with 8 siblings joining the family after me. Today I am a wife to an Amazing man a mother to six beautiful children. I’m the Chief executive officer of Girls Time out. My primary responsibilities include making major corporate decisions, Managing the overall operations and resources of the organisation, acting as the main point of communication between the board of directors and our funding partners. I’m passionate about seeing people of all ages and all walks of life, reaching their full potential, discovering and growing into their identity, believing in their selves, and finding peace on the journey of life. I’m passionate about these things as I was a teenage Mother at the age of sixteen. I did not know my identity or have any vision for my future. I had No Role models or anyone that I could look to for help in this journey of life. I find myself with no direction or peace. Years later I had a wonder lady come into my life and mentor me, someone that believed in me and could see the potential in me. I’m so passionate about people from all walks of life finding their identity and stepping into their full potential with peace and joy. Girls time out is that place where we will believe you in all clients that engage with our services and guide them as they reach them goals and potential. I love Catching up with friends, as they help full my cup with encouragement and love. I enjoy Walking, as it’s so good for my body as well as my mind. It helps my mental health (Big time) Reading, this hobby is a new one as a mum of six children where do you get the time to read? Now that most of my children are grown, I am enjoying this new hobby and I LOVE shopping… all Girls need some retail therapy, I love wondering around the shops with no agenda, just enjoying all the beautiful memories.

My name is Holly Swinbank and I am originally from New Zealand. I was born in a small town called Opiki. I am one of 5 and my family moved to Australia when I was 9. I graduated from high school in 2019 and started at Girls Time Out straight after school. My role is the Administrator at Girls Time Out. I have become passionate about community and seeing growth in people’s life whether that looks large or small. I am passionate about seeing people reach their goals that they have set for themselves. I have a heart for, not only our community, but people. I love seeing the smiles being put back on someone’s face and seeing joy restored. Happiness looks different for everyone, but I am passionate about seeing everyone reach their goals with hard work and happiness. I absolutely love the beach; I love kicking a footy around for fun and I love spending time with my family, and I can assure you I absolutely love a good laugh with some good food as well.

My name is Janine Mann. I love outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, the outdoors and spending time with all my family, while eating and enjoying the laughter around. I have 2 children who are now young adults. I raised them as a single mother. I am very passionate about empowering young women to be the very best and to know their full potential, by reinforcing words such as “valued, beautiful, gorgeous, worth it, and one of a kind etc” This is to instil self-belief in themselves and then go on to empower others.

My name is Debra, and I was born in Mackay. I am the 4th of 8 children. Before coming to work at Girls Time Out, I use to be a support worker. I have stayed home with my children when they were young, and I only did casual work for a while. When they got older, I then got a full-time position at Girls Time Out and I enjoy my position as a Case Manager. My hobbies include reading books, watching movies, 2nd hand shopping and I also enjoy spending time with my grandchildren. I love to go bike riding with my husband on his Harley and I love travelling as well.

My name is Corin Iosua which is Irish for spear bearer (very strange for a kiwi) I was born in the New Zealand town of Dunedin. I departed the land of the long white cloud in 2006 in search of new beginnings in the land of golden soil. I worked in various positions in Brisbane before moving to central Queensland in 2011. In 2012 I became a fulltime stay at home dad with my 2year old boy which was the most challenging yet rewarding thing I have ever done. In 2018 I joined the staff at Girls time out. I am the first male employed by this great organisation. I am Currently the Young Empowered Parents case manager. One of my goals in life is to see parents reach their full potential. My hobbies are reading books. I also enjoy fishing and camping with my wife and the kids as well as cooking a nice lamb on the spit.

My names Esther Turner. I Love my Job it is very rewarding and has given me a great source of satisfaction and appreciation in helping my clients to accomplish and encourage their dreams and goals in finding secure and affordable accommodation. I am passionate about helping and seeing young people being House. Also Changing the attitudes of these young women and men in a positive way – how we are pulling down the walls and building bridges into their lives to the point where they are putting their faith and hope back into the community allowing themselves to become contributing members. What I love to do away from Work is Baking, Travelling, Drinking Coffee and being around my Family and Friends.