2026 Committee
Our dedicated committee brings a wealth of experience and a shared passion for empowering women across Central Queensland. Serving Rockhampton, Yeppoon, and surrounding areas, we are committed to fostering connection, belonging, and opportunity for women.
Cherami Freeman
Interim President, Marketing
Cherami is a marketing strategist and founder of The Story Tailor. She is passionate about building community and meaningful connections, she loves bringing women together, championing local business and creating opportunities for women to connect, collaborate and thrive.
Migaa Fargher
Interim Vice President, Membership
Migaa is a passionate community advocate and creative entrepreneur, owning multiple businesses including her latest endeavour, Inner Tone Reset, which focuses on pelvic floor strengthening. Migaa is a natural connector who loves bringing people together.
Cheryl Brosnan
Treasurer
Cheryl is the owner and manager of The Cobbler’s Rooms, a beautifully restored heritage space in the heart of Rockhampton that brings people together for business, collaboration and special events. Cheryl is passionate about creating welcoming spaces and supporting the local community.
Bonny Bayne
Secretary
Bonny has a particular passion for community development, social impact and creating meaningful partnerships. As Head of the Stockland CARE Foundation, she is a passionate advocate for stronger, more inclusive communities and believes in the power of collaboration to create lasting positive change.
Karen Breitkreutz
Karen is part of the Rockhampton Regional Council team, contributing to the region's growth, development and community connections. Passionate about our community and the people who make it special, Karen values collaboration, community engagement and creating opportunities that help the region thrive.
Bec Clarke
Bec Clarke is the founder and owner of Hand 2 Hand Rehab, a specialist hand therapy and upper-limb rehabilitation clinic in Rockhampton. As an experienced occupational therapist, Bec is passionate about helping people regain strength, movement and independence after injury or surgery, while contributing to a healthier, more supported community.
Kerry Peel
Kerry is the owner of Phil Peel Jewellery, a well-established Rockhampton jewellery business specialising in beautiful pieces, personal service and helping customers celebrate life's special moments. Kerry brings a personal touch to her work and loves being part of the connections and stories that make Central Queensland such a special place.
Michelle Roberts
Michelle is a Sales Consultant with Harcourts Low & Co, helping people navigate the buying and selling journey with honesty, care and a genuine commitment to achieving great outcomes. A proud community-minded local, Michelle is actively involved with multiple women's organisations, and is passionate about giving back, supporting others and building stronger connections across the region.
We have shoes to fill!
Our committee has room for a few new faces, fresh ideas and enthusiastic women who want to make a difference in our regional community.
Whether you're a natural organiser, a creative thinker, a connector or simply someone who wants to get more involved, there's a place for you.
No superhero skills required – just a willingness to get involved, share ideas and help us create opportunities for women across Central Queensland.
In loving memory
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As a committee and community, we honour the remarkable legacy of Melissa Lobegeier, President of RWNCQ
As a committee and community, we honour the remarkable legacy of Melissa Lobegeier, President of RWNCQ.
Melissa was a true force in Central Queensland, a woman who led with heart, vision, and unwavering dedication to her community. As President of the Regional Women’s Network Central Queensland, she created space for women to connect, grow, and thrive. Her leadership wasn’t just about progress; it was about people, lifting others up and ensuring no one stood alone.
As the proud owner of Brush and Comb Salon in Allenstown, Melissa built more than a business. She created a place of warmth, laughter, and trust, where conversations flowed as freely as her generosity, and every person who walked through the door felt seen.
Melissa brought colour to everything she touched. She had a love for sequins and pink and bold, not just as a style, but as a reflection of who she was: vibrant, joyful, and unapologetically bright. She was a colourful presence in every room, a light in the world who lifted the energy of those around her simply by being there.
But beyond her many achievements, Melissa’s greatest pride was her family. A devoted mother and grandmother, she poured love into every moment, leaving behind a legacy that will live on through those who knew her best. She was immensely proud of her children and of levelling up to a “Mum Ma.”
Melissa was a connector, a champion, a friend - a true “mover and shaker” whose impact will ripple through our community for years to come.
We will remember her for her kindness, her strength, her sparkle, and her ability to bring people together. She made things happen, and she made people feel like they mattered.
Her legacy is not just what she built, but how Melissa made us feel: supported, inspired, and stronger together.
With love,
The 2026 RWNCQ Comittee