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Sallianne McClelland

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I have a love affair with people and bringing them together. My passion lies amongst artists and their art, connecting community and service to others. It’s what gets me up every morning at 4:00 am and keeps me moving forward every single day. I relish those early hours; they take on an almost sacred role. The silence is breathtaking, and I am able to simply be still, until of course nature’s alarm clock of cockatoos, kookaburras and magpies start their early morning calls, and then, the day must begin. I’m always busy (except for those sacred hours) with lots of balls in the air, and I don’t think I could live any other way.

I was taught, and I try to teach my children, that our lives are meant to be shared, wholeheartedly. It is up to each of us to create a life that brings a sense of connectedness, a sense of purpose and meaning. Every day, I simply try to do more of what I love, to embrace what brings me joy and to live to my full potential—even if it is simply doing canteen duty at Max’s school.

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I have a love affair with people and bringing them together. My passion lies amongst artists and their art, connecting community and service to others. It’s what gets me up every morning at 4:00 am and keeps me moving forward every single day. I relish those early hours; they take on an almost sacred role. The silence is breathtaking, and I am able to simply be still, until of course nature’s alarm clock of cockatoos, kookaburras and magpies start their early morning calls, and then, the day must begin. I’m always busy (except for those sacred hours) with lots of balls in the air, and I don’t think I could live any other way.

I was taught, and I try to teach my children, that our lives are meant to be shared, wholeheartedly. It is up to each of us to create a life that brings a sense of connectedness, a sense of purpose and meaning. Every day, I simply try to do more of what I love, to embrace what brings me joy and to live to my full potential—even if it is simply doing canteen duty at Max’s school.

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