Cafe Chat – Julie Wilson

20 Dec 2024

Which café do you work at? both
Have you always lived in FNQ? If not, where did you come from and how long have you been here? I am from Sydney but have been here for 32 years.
What date did you start with the Foundation: April 2023
Star sign: Virgo
Interest, hobbies, past times: music, martial arts, long lunches
Tell us about your family – kids, grandkids, great grandkids? Our family is a very close group, love having family dinners
What do you do with yourself when you are not working with us? I love keeping our house and garden beautiful, lots of cooking, long lunches
What do you enjoy most about working with us? I love the teams that I work with in both cafes, love that we contribute back to the community, it’s very satisfying.
What do you know about the Foundation and its role within the community? That we have an amazing team of staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to give back every bit of our profits to community needs and much needed equipment. We do amazing fundraisers.

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