For this episode of The People of Brisbane Podcast, Trevor Evans meets ex-Olympian and NZ basketball-great, Char Mellars. Charmian tells us how it feels to compete on the world stage after competing in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and how excited she is for Brisbane to be a future host for this incredible global event. Now, Char is the manager at the ARTIE Academy, and she shares with Trevor the powerful work ARTIE is doing to maintain and improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students school attendance, and much more. Founded in honour of Former Origin Great, Arthur Beetson OAM, ARTIE Academy is more than just an education program. 


Find out more about ARTIE Academy here.

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For this episode of The People of Brisbane Podcast, Trevor Evans meets ex-Olympian and NZ basketball-great, Char Mellars. Charmian tells us how it feels to compete on the world stage after competing in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and how excited she is for Brisbane to be a future host for this incredible global event. Now, Char is the manager at the ARTIE Academy, and she shares with Trevor the powerful work ARTIE is doing to maintain and improve&nbsp;Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students&nbsp;school attendance, and much more. Founded in honour of Former Origin Great, Arthur Beetson OAM, ARTIE Academy is more than just an education program.&nbsp;
 Find out more about ARTIE Academy <a href="https://www.artie.net.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.artie.net.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746849574819000&amp;usg=AOvVaw325rQch7shhFfF1JPApedu">here</a>.
Follow Trevor Evans on social media <a href="https://www.instagram.com/trevorevansbne/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/trevorevansbne/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746849574819000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0A3A9kuuoHj_m3_l5V9Nil">here</a>.

The People of Brisbane Podcast is exactly that, a space to celebrate the incredible people within our local Brisbane community who have stories to share, big, small, politically-skewed, or not at all. 


This podcast is hosted by the Hon Trevor Evans to further share the powerful conversations he often has on the ground with community members he meets, knowing that often, these conversations are ones that many would resonate with. Trevor is a Liberal National Candidate for Brisbane running for re-election on May 3, 2025, and a former MP who represented the electorate of Brisbane during 2016-2022. He is an economist and a strong supporter of small business, forming the base for why he decided to enter politics to begin with. 

The People of Brisbane Podcast is exactly that, a space to celebrate the incredible people within our local Brisbane community who have stories to share, big, small, politically-skewed, or not at all.&nbsp;
 This podcast is hosted by the Hon Trevor Evans to further share the powerful conversations he often has on the ground with community members he meets,&nbsp;knowing that often, these conversations are ones that many would resonate with. Trevor is a Liberal National Candidate for Brisbane running for re-election on May 3, 2025, and a former MP who represented the electorate of Brisbane during 2016-2022. He is an economist and a strong supporter of small business, forming the base for why he decided to enter politics to begin with.&nbsp;

People of Brisbane Podcast 

The People of Brisbane Podcast is exactly that, a space to celebrate the incredible people within our local Brisbane community who have stories to share, big, small, politically-skewed, or not at all. 
This podcast is hosted by the Hon Trevor Evans to further share the powerful conversations he often has on the ground with community members he meets, knowing that often, these conversations are ones that many would resonate with. Trevor is a Liberal National Candidate for Brisbane running for re-election on May 3, 2025, and a former MP who represented the electorate of Brisbane during 2016-2022. He is an economist and a strong supporter of small business, forming the base for why he decided to enter politics to begin with. 

The People of Brisbane Podcast is exactly that, a space to celebrate the incredible people within our local Brisbane community who have stories to share, big, small, politically-skewed, or not at all.&nbsp; This podcast is hosted by the Hon Trevor Evans to further share the powerful conversations he often has on the ground with community members he meets,&nbsp;knowing that often, these conversations are ones that many would resonate with. Trevor is a Liberal National Candidate for Brisbane running for re-election on May 3, 2025, and a former MP who represented the electorate of Brisbane during 2016-2022. He is an economist and a strong supporter of small business, forming the base for why he decided to enter politics to begin with.&nbsp;

Charmian Mellars: Representing New Zealand in the Olympics and the importance of the ARTIE Academy

In this powerful episode of The People of Brisbane, Trevor Evans meets with Sal Powell – a Brisbane Mum who just became the first Australian to complete the 5 Desert Grand Slam Plus. In an incredible achievement, Sal has completed 5 ultramarathons across 5 deserts, covering more than 1,000kms in just one year. Trevor asked her about the challenges she encountered and overcame, what it's like running across the world's toughest terrain, and the journey that got her here. 


Sal has been Racing The Planet for the Nerve Connection Foundation. Find more about Sal's story and how to donate here. 


Follow Trevor Evans on social media here.

Follow Sal Powell on social media here.'

In this powerful episode of The People of Brisbane, Trevor Evans meets with Sal Powell &ndash; a Brisbane Mum who just became the first Australian to complete the 5 Desert Grand Slam Plus. In an incredible achievement, Sal has completed 5 ultramarathons&nbsp;across 5 deserts, covering more than 1,000kms in just one year. Trevor asked her about the challenges she encountered and overcame, what it's like running across the world's toughest terrain, and the journey that got her here.&nbsp;
 Sal has been Racing The Planet for the Nerve Connection Foundation.&nbsp;Find more about Sal's story and how to donate <a href="https://nerveconnection.org.au/sal-powell-donation/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://nerveconnection.org.au/sal-powell-donation/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746849574819000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2A-Z5qYZ1j4jqw6ilVC3xU">here</a>.&nbsp;
 Follow Trevor Evans on social media&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/trevorevansbne/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/trevorevansbne/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746849574819000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0A3A9kuuoHj_m3_l5V9Nil">here</a>.
Follow Sal Powell on social media <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runsalrun_/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/runsalrun_/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746849574819000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2fFAfqiMOU8FbVpQBcwrAX">here</a>.'

Sal Powell: Crowned first Australian to complete 5 desert ultra-marathons

In one of our final episodes, while on the 2025 campaign trail, Trevor sat down with Will McInerary, a 23-year-old UQ student currently finishing his Honours in Advanced Physics. Will has recently been invited to study at Cambridge, contingent on getting his honours. Trevor and Will discuss the importance, hard work, and dedication that's gotten him to receive this preliminary invite, and do a deep dive into questions around the election as a young voter. Will highlighted his very a-political approach to voting, unsure of the key messages coming from each party, with minimal interest to date in the policies being outlined. Together, they navigate key topics ahead of election day, from cost of living, supply chains, and nuclear energy.

Follow Trevor Evans on social media here.

In one of our final episodes, while on the 2025 campaign trail, Trevor sat down with Will McInerary, a 23-year-old UQ student currently finishing his Honours in Advanced Physics. Will has recently been invited to study at Cambridge, contingent on getting his honours. Trevor and Will discuss the importance, hard work, and dedication that's gotten him to receive this preliminary invite, and do a deep dive into questions around the election as a young voter. Will highlighted his very a-political approach to voting, unsure of the key messages coming from each party, with minimal interest to date in the policies being outlined. Together, they navigate key topics ahead of election day, from cost of living, supply chains, and nuclear energy.
Follow Trevor Evans on social media <a href="https://www.instagram.com/trevorevansbne/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/trevorevansbne/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746849574819000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0A3A9kuuoHj_m3_l5V9Nil">here</a>.

William McInerary: Finalising an honour in Advanced Physics and being invited to study at Cambridge

In this episode of The People of Brisbane Podcast, Trevor Evans sits down with Yasmin Sethi. Yas details her travels for her career as an innovative professional leader across a diverse range of industries, and why she always returns home to Brisbane. Trevor and Yas further discuss the importance of a balanced approach to immigration and the wonderful story of her parents.


Follow Trevor Evans on social media here.

In this episode of The People of Brisbane Podcast, Trevor Evans sits down with Yasmin Sethi. Yas details her travels for her career as an innovative professional leader across a diverse range of industries, and why she always returns home to Brisbane. Trevor and Yas further discuss the importance of a balanced approach to immigration and the wonderful story of her parents.
 Follow Trevor Evans on social media&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/trevorevansbne/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/trevorevansbne/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746849574819000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0A3A9kuuoHj_m3_l5V9Nil">here</a>.

Charmian Mellars: Representing New Zealand in the Olympics and the importance of the ARTIE Academy

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