Members Lounge Pod

In this episode of The Members Lounge Pod, we speak with Sue Westwood about her career in arts management and her journey from Tasmania to Australia's mainland. Sue has spent more than three decades working across the arts sector, holding leadership roles with organisations including the Melbourne Athenaeum, the Australian Tapestry Workshop and contemporary dance company Chunky Move.Her work has spanned governance, finance, and program management, helping support the sustainability and growth of cultural organisations. We also discuss Sue’s involvement in the WPGA Melbourne International in 2022, highlighting the connection between community, sport and the arts. This episode explores leadership behind the scenes, the value of cultural institutions, and the importance of building strong communities.This five-part podcast series is brought to you by former journalist and high golf handicapper Gemma Abela.

In this episode of The Members Lounge Pod, we sit down with Sam Bowman to talk about his journey through the game of golf - from growing up on Scotland’s famous Golf Coast to building a career in the golf industry and eventually making the move to Australia.The Members Lounge Pod is a podcast about the people behind the game - their stories, and the experiences that shape golf communities around the world.Follow us on Instagram ​⁠ @MembersLoungePodcastThis five-part series is brought to you by former journalist and golf enthusiast Gemma Abela.

In this episode of the Members Lounge Podcast we sit down with Peter Barnes to explore a remarkable life journey - from his early days as a telegram boy, through his service in Vietnam, and a life-long career in Melbourne’s real estate. Peter also shares his love of golf.Peter shares powerful reflections on his experiences during the Vietnam War, the lessons shaped by service and how those moments influenced the person and leader he became. From there, we explore how golf entered his life - not just as a game, but as a community, a passion and a place of belonging.Follow us on Instagram ⁠@membersloungepodcast⁠

Members Lounge Podcast host Gemma Abela sits down with elite international hockey player, Hockeyroo, Helen Brown. Helen has represented Australia in tours including Europe, England and South Africa. Helen has also made golf more accessible to working women and students after advocating for changes to the Metropolitan Pennant.Helen also shares what sparked her love of golf, and what kept her in the game for so long.Follow us on Instagram @membersloungepodcast or YouTube @membersloungepodThis is a five part series, brought to you by former journalist and golf enthusiast Gemma Abela. 

Members Lounge Podcast host Gemma Abela sits down with Latrobe Golf Club member Simon Preece. Simon shares his story of losing his dad at 25 years-old, his struggle with mental health an his early work ethic. Simon also played a role in organising the WPGA Melbourne International in 2022 and caddied internationally for Momoka Kobori.This is part of a five part series, brought to you by former journalist and golf enthusiast Gemma Abela.Follow us on Instagram @memberslougepodcast or YouTube @membersloungepod