Moyia O'Brien, Australian of the Year 2007 Finalist

[Guest guest]

Moyia O'Brien

Community service founder

 

Fondly known as " The Pink Twins, " Moyia O'Brien and her sister,

Dorothy, started Sunshine Welfare and Remedial Association more than

thirty years ago to provide a place that enabled and empowered people

with a disability to develop and enhance their strengths, skills, and

self confidence. SWARA offers an opportunity for people with a

disability to have a place to call their own. Dorothy has gone now,

but Moyia, 82, soldiers on, working at SWARA three days a week. She

has always been regarded as an inspiration to all who come across her.

While Dorothy saw pink as a warm colour with a spiritual quality,

Moyia sees it as the colour of love. Her love for her clients is

reflected in the love they return to her. She must feel so proud of

the new 103-unit property in Brisbane specifically designed for single

person households, named in honour of the Pink Twins.

 

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