It is with a sad heart that, as Chair of QWaLC, I extend the condolences of the QWaLC Board and our members to Judith’s family. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
We remember Judith for her warmth, humour, and her wealth of environmental knowledge. Her keen interest lay in our waterways, where she often reminded us: “We need to care about our water, they really are like our veins, our arteries. If they’re not healthy, we’re not healthy.” Judith leaves behind a legacy of wisdom and advocacy that will continue to inspire.
QWaLC welcomed Judith as the Burdekin/Mackay Whitsunday Regional Director in 2021. She embraced her role with enthusiasm and dedication, bringing her passion for volunteering and the environment into everything she did. Over her three years with QWaLC, we were honoured to work alongside her and benefited not only from her expertise but also from her wonderful sense of humour. Judith often reflected that, “Many people who volunteer for QWaLC groups overcome significant adversity to do so, but find they not only improve the environment but their own as well.”
In 2024, Judith stepped down from her position with QWaLC to spend more time with her beloved grandchildren and to focus on her passion for plants.
Her contributions extended well beyond QWaLC. Over the years, Judith was involved in many groups and in 2023 was recognised with the Mackay Australia Day Environmental Achievement Award.
Judith’s dedication, knowledge, and kindness will be deeply missed by all who knew her.