This is Your Life

Handpicked individuals with a fascinating history will share their stories of how they made a life in Wanneroo.

Their stories will inspire, entertain and celebrate local history on your doorstep.

Yusuf Parker - A Passion for Perth

Follow Yusuf’s fascinating and inspiring journey from Cape Town to Perth. Wearer of many hats and dedicated to supporting all members of our local multicultural community, Yusuf is a lawyer, teacher, community leader and an ardent cricket enthusiast. With a family settled in Perth, Yusuf’s story reveals so much about our community's rich cultural heritage.

Anne Aly - Finding Her Place

Author of Finding My Place, Dr Anne Aly MP will discuss the experiences and events that led her to live and work in the City of Wanneroo. As an anti-terrorism expert and a policy advisor, Anne's contributions to national and international security have received worldwide recognition. Learn more about Anne's spirited personal journey navigating her Islamic beliefs in suburban Australia.

Danny McEvoy - From Little Things, Big Things Grow

Retired local Danny McEvoy has a strong role model in his father, and wanted to guide young men who didn't share that privilege. Catching the volunteer bug during a stint with St Vincent de Paul, Danny has now created his own community support service for young people called The Achievers Club. This vital network is staffed by experts and improves the academic outcomes of youth from low socio-economic backgrounds. Hear about Danny's passion and how has made a massive positive influence on so many lives.

Peter Roberts - A Career Across Continents

Join the conversation with Peter Roberts, a former police officer who has tackled many fascinating assignments throughout his working life. After dangerous times in southern Africa and Scotland, Peter was drawn to new opportunities in Perth and has settled here for good. Follow his journey and learn about how the challenges he has faced have given him a lot to be thankful for. 

Ted Dowling - Enter Stage Left and Action

Spanning decades and several continents, Ted Dowling story demonstrates the vital role of culture and the arts, even during times of conflict and uncertainty. Now in his mid-nineties, Ted has lived and worked in many countries, from the theatre scene of 1950's London and Hong Kong in the final years of the British Empire to a castle in the French countryside, affording him a wealth of fascinating experiences to share. Ted's passion for performance gave him a drive to start a theatre group for young and old in the Yanchep era. Listen to entertaining anecdotes and historical snippets about a post-war world through Ted's eyes.