TWRA Committee

Amanda moved to Twin Waters in 2019 and fell in love with the unique character and strong community spirit of this beautiful place. With a B.S in Product Design, and a 15+ year design career, her professional background spans creative leadership and innovation, and she is passionate about contributing those skills to help Twin Waters continue to thrive. Amanda is a proud pet parent to two toy cavoodles and two sphynx cats. She has a special interest in sharks,

Moved up from Melbourne 2 years after spending numerous family holidays and honeymoon on the Sunshine Coast. When looking for a place to settle we loved the friendly, relaxed atmosphere of Twin Waters. We are wanting to help ensure any new development in Twin Waters West reflects all the best attributes of our community. Michael is a member of Twin Waters Golf Club and we enjoy walking and cycling around our area.

In 2023, Cass and her husband Nils relocated from Currumbin to Twin Waters, drawn by a long-standing connection to the ocean. Having spent many childhood holidays in Caloundra, the coastal lifestyle always felt familiar. Family is still not far away.

Now retired from her work as a naturopath and massage therapist, the move marked a shift to a quieter, water-based lifestyle that still reflects her long-held values around health, nature, and balance.

Locals often see Cass walking the streets with the couple’s two border collies, Pepper and Dozer—Dozer being the one most motivated by treats. Living by the water again feels like a natural fit, and Twin Waters has quickly become home. While the pace is slower, the daily rhythms of walking, being outdoors, and connecting with the area have made the transition both smooth and rewarding.

CHRISTINE moved from Melbourne to the Sunshine Coast in 2019 to transition into retirement. Christine loves the lifestyle, weather and beautiful surrounds of Twin Waters especially the community atmosphere. Her keen interests are gardening, walking, cooking & photography. Christine loves entertaining with friends while sipping a good white wine. She joined the TWRA to support and represent the local community.

DEREK and wife Jan arrived in Twin Waters in mid-2019, following retirement after 41 years with an international oil and gas company. Originally a geologist Derek later moved into project and commercial management roles. He and Jan love the peace and quality of Twin Waters and enjoy walks and cycling. Committed to maintaining that quality, Derek serves on the TWRA Maintenance Committee and is a prominent organizer of the TWRA Gardening Competition.

Mother of four, Ethan 23, Chelsea 21, Paige & Ella 19, Joanne has been a resident of Twin Waters for 16 years and a local business owner for 6 years. The move from Sydney was an easy one, she always loved Twin Waters and she wanted to be close to her parents who already lived here. Well known for her PINK Real Estate Business and commitment to the community, Joanne is the major sponsor of the Mudjimba SLSC.

Joanne is a former committee member of the TWRA and feels it’s time to give back to the Twin Waters community again.

COLIN, his wife Helen and adorable cavoodle Jessie, moved to Twin Waters in March 2021 after buying their house, sight unseen, following an extended holiday on the Sunshine Coast during the covid restrictions in Melbourne, their home for many years.

Both Kiwis, Colin came across the ditch in 1971 and Helen in 2006. “I am a builder who has worked for myself for most of my working life. When I met Helen, we expanded our business to include property inspections. These days we enjoy gardening, the great lifestyle of Twin Waters, mosaics and crochet.” Colin is also on the board of the Mudjimba RSL sub-branch and member of the Functions Standing Committee.

I was born and raised in Brisbane and 5 years ago my husband Peter and I retired from the Australian Public Service and moved from Canberra to live in Twin Waters. Since retiring Peter has been active with the State Emergency Service and I have been busy helping with our 3 beautiful grandchildren. I enjoy photography, keeping fit and spending time with family and friends. We love living in Twin Waters and have made great friends in the local community. The TWRA plays an important role informing and engaging with residents and I believe I can contribute to the Association to support their work to maintain this beautiful patch of the Sunshine Coast.

We moved to Twin Waters 2 years ago. Through 6 years in the Navy and 37 years with a major international engineering/construction company retiring in 2015. We have moved 25 times during my career and Twin Waters represents our favourite location. We moved to Australia in 1998 for a company assignment and have lived in Perth, Newcastle, and Brisbane (Brookfield) where we have spent the last 20 years. We have two adult children, one of whom has also recently moved to Twin Waters, and one grandson.

Now that I am retired and not moving or traveling on a regular basis, I am interested in getting involved with the local community which has never been an option before.

KEVIN is a former TWRA Vice President arriving in Twin Waters in 2004 with wife Margie. Kevin represents TWRA on the Sunshine Coast Airport Community & Aviation Forum, having spent most of his career in tourism, before retiring in 2015. A keen golfer and member of the Twin Waters Golf Club, Kevin also organizes the TWRA Golf Days and Popular Cocktail Parties. He loves the district’s lakes and walking paths, as well as the local social life.