23rd October, 2024.
On Friday 18th October 2024, I had the pleasure of attending the Welby Garden Centre and Challenge Southern Highlands Gala fundraiser. A highlight of the evening was the heartfelt celebration of the outgoing and much-loved General Manager, Mr. Tony McElhinney, who has been at the helm of Challenge Southern Highlands—an NDIS-registered charity—for an impressive 22 years and 20 days, as Tony proudly shared in his speech. Tony's leadership has been instrumental in the success of Challenge, and his impact has been felt by everyone involved. He stands tall on the shoulders of his achievements, alongside his wife Carol, who has been a steadfast partner throughout his journey. Both Challenge and Tony have equally benefited from his exceptional leadership. I also warmly welcome Mr. Aaron Malouf, the newly appointed General Manager of Welby Garden Centre and Challenge Southern Highlands, as he steps into this important role. It was also a pleasure to reconnect with Rod D. Aistrope, Chair of Challenge Southern Highlands Ltd, and other board members. The sense of community and shared purpose is what makes Welby Garden Centre such a special place, Growing Abilities by Growing Plants.