Founding committee
With a varied career background, Simone Short has been involved with Gidget Foundation Australia since its inception. Simone has held various voluntary roles over the past 22 years including that of Committee President and Volunteer Manager. Simone
Zarnie is a Gidget Founder and passionate advocate for PNDA support and mental health.
Kim met Gidget in her first year of high school, their friendship continued after school, through pregnancy and beyond.
Lou Hunter is a founding Committee member and close school friend of Gidget. Her primary responsibility as Coordinator of the Raffles and Auctions for all the Gidget Foundation fundraising events
Steph joined the Gidget Founders while working at Gidget Foundation Australia as the General Manager. Her role included overseeing the program design and launch of the first Gidget House in North Sydney.
Jacqui is Gidget's middle sister, a founding member of the Committee, and a freelance Executive Producer.