Janine Alexander - Mirboo North

Tiny but mighty – that’s how people describe Janine.

The pandemic was a difficult time for us all, including our committees and community organisations. Janine ensured that both the Walter J Tuck Recreation Reserve and the Mirboo North Football Netball Club not only survived the demands of the pandemic, but thrived in her role as Treasurer. Thanks to her determination, there are now facilities to enable the live streaming of events held at the reserve so that those in aged care or around the world can watch the footy, cricket or special event live.

Over the past few years, Janine has also been part of the sub committee tasked with overseeing the construction of the new Mirboo North Medical Centre by the Mirboo North and District Community Foundation. With Janine’s help, this project was delivered on budget during a particularly challenging time with increasing manufacturing costs and construction constraints.

Janine has also been heavily involved in the Kindergarten, School and junior sports clubs’ committees. As a single mother of two, she may not have had much time to spare, but she has always been passionate about helping others of all ages.

You know you have been incorporated into the fabric of a community when a saying is invented in your name. Apparently ‘will it pass the Janine test’ is a common phrase in Mirboo North encouraging you to ensure you have factored everything in.

Janine is an empathetic fighter for others who empowers people to do their best. She is a queen of compromise if it means the project gets done, but never loses sight of the goals. She willingly gives her time to others, even participating in the occasional mentoring session to help everyone discover their super power.