POSTED 13-09-2011

Colleen

Colleen Stevenson is an artist working primarily in photography, painting and ceramics. Colleen’s work is frequently inspired by scenes in nature such as flowers, trees, grass and water. These forms are often partially abstracted, turning into a series of bright, colourful patterns. She also utilises text and symbols to convey themes of peace, love and joy (Information sourced from Acess Arts Web Page)

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POSTED 05-09-2011

Colin

After a long and steady career, Colin suddenly found himself unemployed due to the global economic downturn. He found it challenging to get back into the workforce. Colin spent many hours at Lotus Place focusing on updating his skills through training opportunities, learning to use the computers and email, searching the web and networking, all in order to secure himself a job that he actually liked and made use of his skills. He was successful in changing his career to an area he is not only passionate about but in which he excels. Colin has now been earning a good wage as a Traffic Controller for the last 12 months.

POSTED 15-08-2011

Danny

My name is Danny and I am a Forgotten Australian. I work in the community and I am a subcontractor for Brisbane City Council and it is my job to look after local parks and gardens. I find it enjoyable working in the community and being helpful to others.

I am on the board of a local community organisation and make decisions governing the running of the organisation.

I would  like to encourage other Forgotten Australians like myself, to get into their community and become a part of what’s going on around them. I reckon if you put your mind to it, you can achieve anything you want in life.