Who We Are
What We Do
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Kate Scott is a dedicated beef producer with deep roots in the Roma community, where she has also contributed 20 years of nursing experience. Her longstanding commitment to the region is evident through her active involvement in various community initiatives.
In 2004, Kate co-founded the Maranoa Community Kindergarten, demonstrating her dedication to early childhood education. She has been a vital part of the Roma Picnic Races committee for 25 years and is heavily involved in the Roma branch of the Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association.
Kate’s passion for supporting the Maranoa region and her firsthand experience with farm accidents and emergencies inspired her to join the South West Advisory Committee. She understands the critical role LifeFlight plays in rural areas and is committed to advocating for and supporting LifeFlight’s mission in her community.
A beef producer from Injune, Puddy was born Nita Parry-Okeden at Winton Queensland weighing over 10lb, hence the nickname Puddy. After living on a sheep station in Winton, Puddy moved to Augathella and lived at Bogarella - 1.5 hours up the Warrego River.
Puddy was educated via Correspondence School in Brisbane up until year 6 when she was sent to boarding school in Brisbane. After school Puddy studied to become a teacher and was posted to Mitchell in south west Queensland, and is still a registered teacher today. Puddy married and had 3 sons, 2 of which she taught through the School of Distance Education. Puddy has been a Field Officer for the Dawson River/Fitzroy Basin Catchment and has worked in the Gas fields outside Injune. More recently Puddy completed a 4 year term on Maranoa Regional Council. Puddy is passionate about being an advocate for the rural areas and very keen to preserve the wonderful lifestyle in the bush. Puddy supports the amazing role which LifeFlight plays in rural and remote Queensland.
Sally McGilvray is the Owner/Partner of Womblebank Cattle Co a remote Property 52km West of Injune in Queensland. Sally studied Accounting in Sydney whilst on an Undergraduate Program with Price Waterhouse, then went on to work at Lend Lease in Sydney.
She enjoys being an integral part of a highly active beef business; and also works at Injune Information Centre as Bookkeeper, and completes audits within the local community.
Apart from Wife and Bookkeeper, Sally is also a Station Cook, Ringer, Chief Whip Cracker and Mother. She is supported by her husband Angus and 3 children Molly (23), Lucy
(21) and Mac ( 18).
Sally has been involved in many Community Committees including Mitchell-Tomoo Isolated Children’s Parent Association, Charleville School of Distance education and Tooloombilla Rodeo and Campdraft. Sally is passionate about Education and Health in the bush and supports LifeFlight as she believes it is an integral service that everyone deserves to have access to, no matter where they live.
A keen traveller, one of the overseas adventures incorporated a Certificate of Strategy and Marketing for Emerging Countries from the UNIP in Sao Paulo Brazil. Imogen started her career in Agribusiness Banking with Rabobank in Moree in 2018 – transferring to Roma in 2019 to be closer to home and her first love (cattle). Imogen has been on the committee for the Young Beef Producers Forum (held in Roma annually) for 4 years and is the Deputy Chair/Secretary for 2021. Imogen is now a Rural Manager with the Rabobank Roma branch and is looking forward to making a difference in the Maranoa community alongside the LifeFlight committee.
A keen traveller, one of the overseas adventures incorporated a Certificate of Strategy and Marketing for Emerging Countries from the UNIP in Sao Paulo Brazil. Imogen started her career in Agribusiness Banking with Rabobank in Moree in 2018 – transferring to Roma in 2019 to be closer to home and her first love (cattle). Imogen has been on the committee for the Young Beef Producers Forum (held in Roma annually) for 4 years and is the Deputy Chair/Secretary for 2021. Imogen is now a Rural Manager with the Rabobank Roma branch and is looking forward to making a difference in the Maranoa community alongside the LifeFlight committee.
They have also run a successful eco-tourism destination for over a decade which originated with the purpose to bridge the gap between city and rural and shine a positive light on agriculture.
Madeleine is also involved with Resource Consulting Services Australia and for the last 7 years enjoys attending annual board meetings with 6 grazing business in QLD to further our sustainability and profitability. She also volunteers at the local ICPA branch, initiating community activities to bring people together.
Madeleine was first introduced to Life Flight 5 years ago when her nephew needed serious medical assistance on her sister’s property 40km north of Roma. Since the event Madeleine was given the opportunity to speak in Roma to relay the story and how LifeFlight played such a significant role in her nephew’s aid and recovery.
They have also run a successful eco-tourism destination for over a decade which originated with the purpose to bridge the gap between city and rural and shine a positive light on agriculture.
Madeleine is also involved with Resource Consulting Services Australia and for the last 7 years enjoys attending annual board meetings with 6 grazing business in QLD to further our sustainability and profitability. She also volunteers at the local ICPA branch, initiating community activities to bring people together.
Madeleine was first introduced to Life Flight 5 years ago when her nephew needed serious medical assistance on her sister’s property 40km north of Roma. Since the event Madeleine was given the opportunity to speak in Roma to relay the story and how LifeFlight played such a significant role in her nephew’s aid and recovery.
She has many years of banking experience working with Rabobank, ANZ & Elders – Rural Finance in Roma, Dalby & Toowoomba. She is passionate about small country towns and country air. Lisa and her husband Peter moved to Roma late 2013, to run a small family business, the local newsagency. A few years later they married on their property near Wallumbilla and now have two small children, Ella and Alex. Lisa does bookkeeping in her spare time and has been involved in many local community groups of the years; including her current role as the secretary of the Roma Picnic Race Club.
She has many years of banking experience working with Rabobank, ANZ & Elders – Rural Finance in Roma, Dalby & Toowoomba. She is passionate about small country towns and country air. Lisa and her husband Peter moved to Roma late 2013, to run a small family business, the local newsagency. A few years later they married on their property near Wallumbilla and now have two small children, Ella and Alex. Lisa does bookkeeping in her spare time and has been involved in many local community groups of the years; including her current role as the secretary of the Roma Picnic Race Club.
Chrissy is involved in various community groups and up until 12 months ago ran her own small business in town.
Chrissy is a passionate advocate for those living and working in the Southwest and believes everyone should have access to the LifeFlight service no matter where they live.
Chrissy is involved in various community groups and up until 12 months ago ran her own small business in town.
Chrissy is a passionate advocate for those living and working in the Southwest and believes everyone should have access to the LifeFlight service no matter where they live.
Join us as we expand our first ever Visitor Experience in Roma! As a community-focused initiative, this upgrade aims to enhance our connection with the region, giving visitors to the centre more opportunity to participate in hands-on learning about LifeFlight.
Your generosity will be instrumental in transforming our base. Learn more about our Roma Visitor Experience and how you can get involved with LifeFlight when you visit.
We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional Custodians of the land on which we serve and fly, and pay respect to their Elders past, present and future.
