Our Patron

The Governor of Queensland,
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley, AO

Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO, Governor of Queensland, kindly accepted Patronage of Multicap for the term of her appointment. Her Excellency has taken an active approach in her patronage of Multicap hosting two functions at Government House for families and carers, and officiating at our inaugural 2009 Charity Ball.

Ms Wensley was born in Toowoomba and completed a Bachelor of Arts degree with First Class Honours at The University of Queensland in 1967. In 1968, Ms Wensley joined the Australian Foreign service and pursued a highly distinguished career as a diplomat, until 2008, when she became Queensland's twenty-fifth Governor.

She has been awarded honorary Doctorates by both The University of Queensland and Griffith University. In 1994, The University of Queensland named her as the first woman Alumnus of the year. In 2001, Ms Wensley was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO), for her distinguished contribution to Australia's international relations. Ms Wensley is married to veterinarian Mr Stuart McCosker and they have two adult daughters, both lawyers.

Our Hero

Robert Newbery
Three-time Olympic Diving Bronze Medalist

Robert Newbery is a dedicated Multicap Ambassador and has been an active and generous supporter since 2008.  He believes that supporting people with multiple disabilities is important and lends a hand wherever possible, along with his family.  Robert and his wife Chantelle, have attended a number of Multicap events, including our Gala Ball and Carols with their two sons, Jet and Ryder.

Robert began his diving career at the age of 12 competing at state and national levels and in 1996 represented Australia for the first time.  He went on to win three bronze medals from two Olympic Games as well as compete in four FINA World Championships and three Commonwealth Games.  In 2008, Robert came out of retirement to contest his third Olympic Games in Bejing.  Since retiring again after the Bejing Olympics he has graduated from university with a Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery.  He and wife Chantelle, former gold medalist Australian Diving Team Member, are constantly kept on their toes by their two sons.

Our Hero

Alexandria Bernard
4BC Radio

Radio presenter Alex Bernard, a familiar voice on 4BC, joined Multicap as an Ambassador after acting as Master of Ceremonies for the 2010 Gala Ball.  Alex is passionate about helping people with multiple high needs disabilities. As an Ambassador for Multicap, Alex is helping to increase support and awareness.

Alex has been working in Brisbane media for over 15 years and in 2006 joined 4BC, presenting Afternoons and Summer Weekends.  Prior to joining 4BC, Alex worked for 612 ABC Local Radio, Channel Nine, Channel Ten, and Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

Alex is a talented television presenter who embraces challenges with relish! In December 2009-January 2010, Alex rebuilt a car with 700,000kms on it for ‘High Octane' - a motor sports show on One HD (Channel Ten's digital sports channel).

Alex grew up in Grafton, Northern NSW. Her parents, Ruth and Arthur, still live in the Jacaranda City and are both very active in supporting the local community.

Our Hero

Nick Kenny
Brisbane Broncos

Nick Kenny, Brisbane Broncos player, is Multicap's newest Ambassador. Nick was keen to support Multicap when he ran into a former Australian University Rugby League team mate on a recent site tour with the Broncos and kindly agreed become an Ambassador. Nick had lost contact with his friend, one of our Monte Lupo artists, since playing together and it was a surprise to both when they caught up here.

Nick Kenny began his rugby league career playing junior rugby league with the Rockhampton Norths.  He then went on to attend university and play for the Australian University Rugby League team in Tonga and New Zealand as well as studying to become a qualified physiotherapist. Nick has since become a regular player for the Brisbane Broncos Rugby League team. Today, Nick is one of the Broncos senior players and one of the best defensive hitters at the club.