Theresia was raised in a very strict Catholic family. She was married when she was barely 19, and had five children by the time she was 29. She divorced and her family business went into bankruptcy, followed by a disability diagnosis that put her into challenging times - until she found her way to Wintringham.

Martin once served in the Royal Australian Navy before an unexpected disability prevented him from working and led to challenging times - until he found his way to Wintringham.

Long-time Board Member Jeff Gole celebrated 20 years of service to Wintringham in 2021, and says he believes Wintringham’s success is owed to an unwavering vision, innovative changes, the support of a dedicated and passionate team, and of course family.