The Valley Hub is a community collaboration that brings together the best in community support. We platform and offer services to local businesses and not-for-profit organisations, bring the community together in times of crisis, coordinate local events and resources, and most importantly, celebrate culture and country.
Penny is The Valley Hub Project Manager. Her role incorporates oversight of all operations including creative direction, content production, project budget and everything in between. Penny has worked across the community development sector for over ten years, from child protection fieldwork to governance training. Born and raised in the Nambucca Valley, she is passionate about creating an inclusive and vibrant community.
Tamara is The Valley Hub Business Manager. From social media management to sustainability planning, Tamara steers the financial development of the platform. Bringing her experience as a successful multi-business owner and self-made prolific author, Tamara has extensive knowledge and experience to contribute to The Valley Hub and does so for the benefit of her community.
Trudi is one of our valued steering group members. A Social Worker for over twenty years, Trudi also manages two small businesses and has lived in the Nambucca Valley for over a decade.
Steering group members are responsible for providing support and oversight of The Valley Hub and work the team to create a future-proof, community driven platform.
Paul brings a wealth of knowledge to The Valley Hub along with a passion for creating connected communities. From his work in the building industry to his experience as a mediator, there isn`t much Paul can’t help with.
Steering group members are responsible for providing support and oversight of The Valley Hub and work the team to create a future-proof, community driven platform.
Craig has been living in the Nambucca Valley for the last thirty-five years and the town of Bowraville for ten. As a Real Estate Agent, he is passionate about the Nambucca Valley, spending his spare time working on community projects and with local not for profit and sporting groups.
Steering group members are responsible for providing support and oversight of The Valley Hub and work the team to create a future-proof, community driven platform.
Gai is our brilliant treasurer and all round supported. Gai commits her time to several Bowraville-based community groups and shares her knowledge and experience working across both the Nambucca Valley and Darwin.
Steering group members are responsible for providing support and oversight of The Valley Hub and work the team to create a future-proof, community driven platform.
Todd brings to the table significant experience in resource, financial and contract management in both the Government and commercial sectors, extending over a decade. He is currently Treasurer of four local not-for-profit community organisations.
Steering group members are responsible for providing support and oversight of The Valley Hub and work the team to create a future-proof, community driven platform.
The creative team behind The Valley Hub
Stephanie (stefo) Kay (The Valley Hub Lead Creative Director)
Naturally creative, Stefo Kay has an eye for design and is gifted at creating visual solutions. She brings high energy, clear communication, and a good laugh to every interaction, and has the unique ability to connect with people from all walks of life and leaving a lasting impression. The quality of her work is in demand by big name agencies, but ultimately, she’s a country gal at heart and her clients inevitably become her friends. Stefo’s zest for life is evident in her work and is one of many reasons The Valley Hub continues to collaborate with her on the branding and creative direction. To connect with Stefo…
Alice Payne (Portrait Photographer)
The French born photographer who now calls the Nambucca Valley her home has this ability to capture the best in people. There is a talent when it comes to making a person feel relaxed and comfortable in front of a camera so that you can capture the real side of them or seize the real story of a moment – Alice has this natural artistry. The Valley Hub has been fortunate to collaborate with Alice to capture the people of our community. To view more of Alice’s stunning work…
James Lander (Landscape Photographer)
James Lander is a local Mid North Coast photographer whose work is not only vibrant and arresting, but pushes the boundaries between art and photography. On foot, in nature, and from the air, each image James has captured evokes a feeling of home and invites us to connect with and encounter Gumbaynggirr Country from a completely different perspective. His talented viewpoint is something The Valley Hub has had the privilege to employ. To see more of James’ diverse portfolio…
Alison Buckley
Ali is a Nambucca Valley based arts and community consultant, specialising in events and project management. From a corporate background as an Agent/Producer servicing commercial photographers, Ali switched her focus to the Community Sector in 2000 and has continued to work with the aspirations of Not For Profit arts and community organisations, to deliver events and projects across the visual arts, performing arts and community sector. Ali was an integral part of inception of The Valley Hub and worked alongside the Gumbaynggirr Community and Bawrrungga Nyami Gawbarrigam Artists to bring a respectful, honourable, and authentic Gumbaynggirr presence to The Valley Hub. To engage with Ali…
Simon Portus (Creative Director – Headline Productions)
Headline Productions is a boutique media production company that works with clients across Australia and around the world to help them connect with their audience and tell their story. Simon is a multi-award winning director/producer with a background in drama and television. He produced and directed the television series Wild Kitchen for ABC TV and has worked extensively on larger scale projects for clients like Destination NSW and the Office of Environment. To see more of Simons’ work…
Jay Black (Director – And the trees photography)
Jay black is a Photographer and creative artist who is based on the Mid North Coast. Her company AND THE TREES capture moments, glimpses, and portraits of life. Moments that make you inhale quickly and still your gaze, hoping that that moment will not end. A fly on the wall, quietly capturing life’s simple pleasures burning with laughter, colour, rhythm, and innocence. A selection of her clients consists of Destination NSW, Coffs Harbour City Council, Screenwave International Film Festival. To see more of Jays’ captivating work visit…
The Valley Hub acknowledges Gumbaynggirr country, the Ancestors, Elders and Traditional Custodians of the Valley in which we live and work. We thank them for their care of country through time and acknowledge and respect their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.
