Meet the People

Alison Garland: Staff

One of our longer term team members, Ali & her family are committed members of the Co-op clan.  Ali loves to help customers and members discover shopping at the Co-op.  “There is always exciting new produce with the changing seasons.”

Ashlee Phillips: Staff

Ashlee started with the Co-op as a schoolie and has now completed her HSC and is working in the shop as a relief worker.  She is also responsible for some of our wonderful window displays.

Emma: Staff

As one of our newest relief workers, Emma‘s sunny disposition makes her a great asset to the Co-op. Emma and her partner are regular shoppers too.

Georgia Page – Director & Chair of the Board
Georgia has been a Director since 2008 and is a valued member of the board.  Georgia is highly organised and energetic, and as an actor and teacher by trade, she also brings excellent communication and entertainment skills.

Jenna Wood: Staff

With a fantastic sense of humour, Jenna keeps her co-workers smiling throughout the day.  She is a highly valued member of the staff relief pool at the Co-op.

Jesse – Staff
After a few years of volunteering, Jesse has now progressed to being one the newest members of the Co-op staff.

Halin – Staff
Halin is our longest serving Co-op worker and what she doesn’t know about the Co-op, well it probably isn’t worth knowing.  She is a stable force within the Co-op and stores a vast amount of Co-op history & knowledge in her head.

Ian Dudley-Bestow: Director

A solid board member now serving his second term, Ian has been volunteering for the Co-op as a Director since 2008.  He loves that he can always discover different foods in the Co-op of exceptional quality and good value at different times of the year.

Kym Dow – Staff
Coming up to 10 years at the Co-op, Kym is a much loved member of the Co-op team and keeps the other workers well fed with her delicious cakes and treats.

Larry Buttrose: Director
Larry joined the Co-op Board in 2010.  He brings with him an illustrious writing career as well as a longstanding passion for good, whole organic foods, stretching all the way back to the 1970s in Adelaide where as a university student he first encountered organic foods at Fricker’s Food Conspiracy, in the Adelaide Central Markets.

Lesley Salmon: Staff

Lesley has been part of the Co-op team for more than 7 years.  She appreciates the Co-op’s stance on sourcing food that is produced ethically. “I like that we have shifted towards local food as our priority.”

Louisa Casino: Staff

Louisa loves the Co-op and the Co-op community, and along with the other staff, does most of her household shopping at the Co-op. “We supply good healthy food with a conscience.”

Marlena Bloomfield: Director
She may be one of our newest volunteer Board members, but Marlena has been a member of the Co-op for more than a decade.

Mike Baird: Staff "Maintenance Man"

Whenever you notice new innovations around the Co-op, it is likely that Mike B deserves most of the credit.  He is also the artist responsible for our newest wooden veggie rack and the shelving where we keep our flours and grains.

Mike Patterson: Staff "Stock Coordinator"

Contact Mike P if you are a producer or supplier of good quality, ethical produce.  Mike can also help you get what you need by making a special order for anything that we don’t usually stock, but is available through our regular suppliers.

Rebekah Norton: Staff

Rebekah ‘s good naturedness and cheeky streak make her lots of fun for workers and customers alike to interact with.  “I love exchanging info about food, particularly growing and cooking it.”

Richard Ostatek – Staff                                                                                                                                                                                           When the Co-op needs someone to do the hard & heavy work, Richard is our man.  He also shops daily (and sometimes two to three times daily) at the Co-op because  “the food at the Co-op tastes better, and it’s better for me!”

Sam Munn: Staff & Director

Sam has been a volunteer Board member since 2009 and she also works in the shop 4 days a week.  “I love the Co-op because I am passionate about what it stands for: good, clean, healthy, & delicious food.”

Susan Ambler: Staff

The Co-op donates 5% of its’ annual profit, in food, to charities & community groups in the local area.  If your group would like to apply for a once-off or ongoing food donation then please contact Susan.

Shelley Milbank: "Office Lady Extraudinaire"

Shelley is the glue that holds the business together.  She juggles many roles, including Co-op Secretary.  If you would like to contact the board, please contact Shelley.

Tahmour Bloomfield: Staff

T is a long term relief worker with the Co-op, and while she disappears overseas during the cooler months, it’s always great to welcome her back again.

Tom Doherty: Staff
Tom is one of our regular relief workers, always willing to lend a hand.

The Schoolies: After School Workers

The Co-op employs local teenagers to give them an opportunity to not only earn money, but to develop independence, and gain work skills to benefit them in the future.