Women of Wynnum Manly
Women of Wynnum Manly is a fortnightly podcast that dives into the stories behind the women who contribute to the proud sense of community that is a piece of paradise in Brisbane’s bayside. Allana has lived in Wynnum with her husband, dog, cat and (sometimes) granddog since 2016. She fell in love with the stunning sunrises, gets excited by a good bargain in the op shops, and enjoys the easy nature and friendliness of the local people. Feeling like the Wynnum area is in a transition stage, with an eclectic mix of old and new, Allana wants to dig deeper into the incredible women who are part of the community she loves. The Traditional Owners of the Wynnum Manly area are the Quandamooka People. They have lived on the lands and seas surrounding Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) for at least 21,000 years.
Women of Wynnum Manly
Season 3, Episode 5 - Francine Rigby
Talking to Francine was like chatting with an old friend. Before the podcast interview, all I knew about Francine was she has a fun and energetic daughter, Maryanne. Maryanne chats to anyone; everyone at Wynnum parkrun knows her. I also knew Francine was a former teacher. In discussing how she got to the Bayside I heard such an interesting story. Francine talked about living off the grid in Moreton with young children many years ago, and about her career in advocating for inclusive education. She was very open about some of the frustrating attitudes and societal issues she has seen that excludes people with disability from fully participating in school and in the community.
Francine is a Bayside volunteer, and I am glad she is a member of our wonderful community. Enjoy getting to know all about Francine.
