Profile of Founder - Rhonda Obad

Born in New South Wales

Attended St Joseph’s Primary School
and Adelong High School in New South Wales

Has resided in Canberra since 1971
Mother of Andrew, Tony & Katherine

After Tony’s death in 1998, Rhonda in 1999 returned to studies completing the following;

Education

  • Diploma in Welfare 2001
  • Degree in Social Sciences 2002
  • Diploma in Drugs and Alcohol and Interventions 2003
  • Certificate 4 in Youth Work 2003
  • Diploma in Youth 2004
  • Advance Diploma of Community Services Management 2005-2006

Acknowledgements

  • Adult learners’ award 2002
  • Australian of the Year Award Local Hero Canberra ACT 2003
  • Center for Leadership for Women Award 2008

Assist members of the community with complex needs on a voluntary basis.

Hobbies:

  • Spending quality time with her family
  • Gardening
  • Fishing on the Tumut River
  • Listening to various types of music

Overall Ambitions:

  • For peace within our world
  • To see the vision for Bridge Back To Life Foundation come to fruition.