Contacts
Marianna Tolo
Lifeline Canberra Ambassador
Marinna is an Australian basketball player for the University of Canberra Capitals in Australia's Women's National Basketball League (WNBL). She has also played for the CJM Bourges Basket in the LFB and Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA. She has also been a member of the Australia women's national basketball team.
Career History:
• 2006–2008 Australian Institute of Sport
• 2008–2012 Canberra Capitals
• 2012–2013 Pays d'Aix Basket 13
• 2013–2015 CJM Bourges Basket
• 2015 Los Angeles Sparks
• 2016–present Canberra Capitals
Career Highlights & Awards:
• 2x WNBL champion (2009, 2010)
• 2x WNBL All-Star Five (2011, 2017)
• WNBL Defensive Player of the Year (2017)
Sport can deal some challenging cards at time, injuries setbacks and missing teams. The skills Marianna has developed on and off the court hold true to our mission of building a more resilient Canberra Community,
Josh Illusions
Lifeline Canberra Ambassador
Josh is a local entertainer and MC extraordinaire, a proud advocate of mental health, checking in with his mates and supporting the Canberra community. He does however live a double life and is the man behind the mascot Sarge from the Canberra Cavalry.
Sarah Walsh
Lifeline Canberra Ambassador
Sarah, who was born with fibular hemimelia, was 18 months old when her parents gave doctors the go-ahead to amputate her foot. That decision changed the course of her life. Were it not for that decision, Sarah would not have represented Australia in Para-athletics. She would not have become a Paralympian. She would not have been given all the incredible opportunities that come with being an athlete on the world stage. Sarah says it is the best decision her parents have ever made for her, and is the reason why they are her heroes.
Sarah was nine when she first began to take sport seriously, and after she was gifted her first running blade, she promised herself she would become the best athlete she could be. As it happened, Sarah’s best was reaching the pinnacle event for her sport – the Paralympic Games.
At the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, Sarah set an Oceania record of 4.82m to finish sixth in the women’s long jump T44. But impressive as this was, it was not until the following year, at the 2017 World Para-athletics Championships in London, England, when Sarah proved she had become a force to be reckoned with on the world stage, placing fourth in the women’s long jump T44.
In the three years since Rio, Sarah has well and truly established herself as a podium potential athlete, and with the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games just around the corner, she is on the verge of winning her first Paralympic medal. Recently Sarah jumped a person best in the Long Jump of 5.47m and at the Para World Championships in Dubai she won bronze.
Sarah is passionate about inclusiveness, building resilience and speaking openly and honestly about self.
Ange Reakes
Lifeline Canberra Ambassador
Ange is the current ACT Meteors Captain. She has also played in Women's National Cricket League for 11 years and represented Sydney Sixers & Melbourne Stars in WBBL. Won 5x WNCL titles and Won 2x WBBL titles
For 10 years, Ange has juggled with the life of a semi-professional cricketer and exercise physiologist. Through both domains, she's been exposed to many challenges, lessons and learnings. Now at the back end of her cricket career, it’s time to give back to the community and her sport. Through speaking openly about some of the battles faced through injury, work commitments and performance pressure, Ange hopes to make a change within the Canberra community.
Cameron Hill
Lifeline Canberra Ambassador
He grew up on the track, watching his father Colin play crew chief on the National Sports Sedan scene for seasoned professionals and former champions including Terry Shiel, Keith Carling and Neil McFadyen.
One of his earliest memories was being in the grandstand, watching the cars rip around the track. There was smoke, it was loud, and he could taste the raw smell of fuel. He remembers the scene as being full of nervous tension and palpable excitement.
Cam is humble about his success but ask him questions about the driving, and his eyes light up and his voice rises to confirm the sheer excitement of it all.
On the track he means business. And when he’s on that start line it’s just him and the car. That’s when the adrenalin takes over, and the glory of winning a race gets him over that finish line.
Cameron Hill loves racing. Pure and simple.
• 2017 2nd overall Toyota 86 Racing Series.
• 2016 3rd overall Toyota 86 Racing Series.
• 2015 Australian National Formula Ford Series Champion.
• 2014 Graduated into the Australian Formula Ford Series, taking the big step to move from karting into cars. Finished 6th overall in the series and Top Privateer of the Year.
• 2013 Graduates to seniors and competes in Pro Gearbox (KZ) category, the pinnacle of karting in Australia and around the World. Mid season switch to Energy Chassis see improvement on already impressive form in a debut season. Finishes the year competing at the Las Vegas Supernationals racing against the top drivers in the world.
Las Vegas Supernationals KZ2 15th
CIK Stars of Karting Championship KZ2 12th overall.
Ned & Josh
Lifeline Canberra Ambassadors
Ned and Josh are a comedy duo and best mates who have called Canberra home since 2017. For six years they woke up the nation’s capital with their daily breakfast radio show. With their unique spin on the world, they captivated Canberra listeners with engaging content and meaningful discussions, building a loyal community following.
In 2023, transitioning to “The Ned and Josh Podcast," they expanded their reach significantly. Providing daily entertainment and a fun dose of escapism to an international audience. All while keeping their feet firmly planted in Canberra.
As Lifeline Canberra ambassadors for the past five years, their shows have consistently underscored the importance of mental health awareness, utilising their platforms to share the importance of self-care and checking in. They are a staple of our yearly Gala Ball and are extremely passionate about the impact Lifeline Canberra has on our city.
Michael Webb (Magic Mike)
Lifeline Canberra Ambassador
Proudly Canberra born and raised, Magic Mike shared his personal story about his struggles with mental health on Australia's Got Talent. Through these struggles, Mike has learnt first hand the benefits of sharing stories and hearing other people share theirs, and is why he does what he does. Mike is a proud supporter of Lifeline Canberra.