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- Name: Julie
- Surname: McDonald OAM
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- About Me: For someone who was a former Olympic and Commonwealth Swimmer, I sometimes can't believe I doubt my abilities and belief in myself. I am passionate about helping people but also about helping people help themselves! One of my proudest achievements is that I held the Commonwealth record for the 800m Freestyle for 21 years, and still hold one of the top 5 times Australia has ever produced. I competed in the 1988 and 1992 Olympics, I am a dual Commonwealth Games representative in 1986 and 1990, a dual Pan Pacific Championship representative in 1987 and 1989 and a dual World Championship participant in 1986 and 1991. I represented Australia in swimming in every Australian Team from 1986 until 1992, captaining two of these teams. I was the only Australian female to win an Olympic Medal in the 1988 Seoul Olympics, winning a Bronze medal in the 800 metres freestyle. • In June 2006 I was honoured to receive a Queens Birthday Award, an OAM for my services to Swimming, The Olympic Movement and fundraising for Charities. • I held board positions for Melanoma Patients Australia, QLD Olympic Council Board as well as being the President of the QLD Olympians club. • I was on the 2018 Commonwealth Games Advisory Committee which is the legacy aspect of the Games. • I am also Ambassador for 2 DV Organisations, Beyond DV and RizeUp and believes 'Everyone Deserves a Loving, Safe and Happy life and the same for their relationships." • My passion is helping get people take control of their own health and getting them to re-engage in their life by living life to their best potential. • I run regular Women's Hormonal workshops as well as Workshops for people who have lost their self belief and help them to set their goals to achieving their dreams.
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