[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slider _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slide image=”https:\/\/workingitout.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SJSA-pic-1.png” admin_title=”Abi Spehr with Isabella and Alex” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_layout=”light” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n
Abi Spehr, with Isabella and Alex, Iluka, Beachport, at a barbecue recognising those who donated hay.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide image=”https:\/\/workingitout.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SJSA-pic-2.png” admin_title=”Abi Spehr with Isabella and Alex” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_layout=”light” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n Jacqui Bateman, Furner, and Abi Spehr, Beachport, joined forces to organise hay and cash donations to drought-affected farmers in the Mallee.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Two photos arrived today from the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Stock Journal<\/span><\/em> Flashback article – <\/span><\/span>\u00a0such a special reminder. The images were taken at a Limestone Coast BBQ celebrating the extraordinary volunteer efforts of farmers, businesses, and community members who gave hay, transport, and even holiday stays to support drought-affected families in the North. Friend and farmer, Jacqui Bateman and I were honoured to receive a<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Lions Club Award<\/span><\/strong>, but the real honour was standing alongside the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>amazing Limestone Coast rural community<\/span><\/em>, whose generosity and spirit inspire me still.