International Women’s Day: A can do attitude sees Brunswick Junction’s Julianne Hill shine

If you find yourself in Brunswick Junction and in need of a friendly face, look no further than Julianne Hill.

Whether it’s on the tennis courts, or in the rolling hills, Mrs Hill has proved time and time again she is a leader and a fighter in the town she has adopted as her home — keeping spirits high no matter the situation.

With an extensive history of volunteering in the community, both as the president of the Brunswick Tennis Club and of the Agricultural Society, as a netball coach and as the treasurer of the golf club, Mrs Hill has been influential in many of the regional community’s biggest events.

Originally moving to Brunswick more than 15-years ago from Ravensthorpe, Mrs Hill changed from one small town to another, diving straight in to helping the community.

“Because we came from a small community in the first place, we embraced all the things that were here as we knew that you have to contribute to make things work,” she said.

“Volunteering is part of how you make a town work..”

A standout in her volunteering career was her position as president of the Brunswick Agricultural Society in 2023, spending hours every week to make the Brunswick Show as big of an event as it could be.

“It’s the highlight of the calendar for so many people,” Mrs Hill said.

“And for us, it’s a real chance to highlight agriculture and show people from all walks of life that agriculture is pervasive and all the work that goes in to feed the world.”

Away from the farms, Mrs Hill was a strong advocate for regional sport as a means for bringing people together.

She enjoys finding people’s hidden talents, and how to get the best out of them.

“I love picking out the rough diamonds — these people that just show something that other people may not be able to see,” Mrs Hill said.

“Sometimes it’s the kids who may or may not have all the support at home, or have access to what some of the other kids may have — they’re the ones that shine.”