Kristy is amazing! Born and bred in Footscray, Kristy started learning Taekwondo at 9 years of age, while she lived at school with her parents who were cleaners/caretakers. She continued to compete, eventually going on to win gold at the Commonwealth Games in 2006. Wow! After the games, she had gone as far as possible in the sport, and she wanted to give back, so she started offering lessons at Footscray YMCA a couple of days a week whilst working full time. This grew and grew until she had to open her own dedicated premises, in Commercial St, Maidstone, in 2017.

Kristy talks about the close community she has fostered, working with disabled, autistic, and trans people as well as 'mainstream' athletes and the huge difference it has made in their lives. She definitely gets fulfilment from her work!

This interview is incredibly inspiring, when you hear what Kristy is doing to help people, you will love her. She also talks about what it was like growing up in the area, how it has changed, and some of her favourite local spots.

https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/

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