Murrumbidgee locals will be treated to a fascinating insight into renowned speaker, Stina Constantine’s life experiences and achievements when she appears at the Women’s Day luncheon in Coleambally on Thursday 17 March.
Murrumbidgee Council Mayor, Ruth McRae, described Ms Constantine as a compelling and uplifting person who is a great role model for continuing education, self-improvement and for the mindset that “it’s not just what you can take away, but what you can give back”.
As part of her address, Ms Constantine will reflect on one of the greatest challenges she faced in becoming an Australian. She was born in Norway to Sri Lankan parents, but had spent much of her childhood in Australia.
During her journey to Australian citizenship, she tackled many barriers. When faced with deportation, her popularity in her home city of Wagga Wagga was evident when the community rallied around her obtaining over 13,000 petition signatures, raising more than $17,000 in a matter of days for her legal fight, and providing overwhelming emotional support throughout the ordeal.
Mayor McRae described her as a brave, courageous and innovative person who shows that adversity and challenge can quite often bring out the best in a person.
“As testimony to her accomplishments, she has many strings to her bow, including qualifications in Social Work and Psychology and her role as a City Ambassador for Wagga Wagga, where she represented the city regionally and overseas,” she said.
Ms Constantine also established the Virtue Ministry, which aims to empower young people to harness their inner qualities and achieve their best.
The luncheon will be held on Thursday 17 March 2022 from 12.00 to 2.30 pm at the Coleambally Community Hall. This free event is funded by Murrumbidgee Council.
Bookings are essential and can be made by telephoning the Coleambally office on 02 6954 4060.
