Meet the expert: Regina Gleeson, lifestyle, low cost activities and Christmas
Regina Gleeson is an established member of the Christmas in Australia team – and in fact a fan of all things Christmas! As the Listings Editor of the popular Families Magazine for 7 years, she was instrumental in putting together the Christmas content for both the print publication and the website, since its inception in 2013. This expert is extremely community-minded, so she makes it her personal mission to find awesome, low cost (or free!) activities that everyone can enjoy. This thirst for knowledge and desire to experience the things she writes about makes her an irreplaceable member of the team. An avid charity supporter, Regina’s professional background in childcare also stands her in particularly good stead.
Childcare professional
Regina is a very valued member of the dedicated team at Kippa Ring Kindergarten and Preschool. Currently ensuring the kindy office runs smoothly, she is more than qualified for the role. Regina holds a practical, hands-on associate diploma in education with a childcare specialism. She can also add a Certificate III in Business (Administration) to her resume, plus qualifications in first aid, anaphylaxis and CPR.
Charity and community minded
Seeking out free or very affordable Christmas activities comes naturally to community-minded Regina. Her background in childcare also makes her super aware of family events. Her role as a Responsible Person for Kippa Ring Kindergarten is also critical to this charitable organisation. Somehow, she also finds the time to oversee grants for the Nashville State School Parents and Citizens Association.
Christmas favourites
Some of her favourite articles are:
- Christmas charities to donate to all year round
- Top Christmas clubs and savings accounts
- Community Christmas carols in Brisbane
- 30 best Christmas Eve activities for families
- The complete guide to Christmas games for kids
The Christmas in Australia website enjoys a reputation for the highest quality information for families and individuals living in, or visiting, any state in Australia for the Christmas period. We believe that everyone should experience our uniquely Australian way of ‘doing Christmas’, regardless of which state you celebrate in. Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria ACT, Northern Territory, South Australian and Western Australia – all of them burst into life over the festive season. Regina gets stuck into Christmas activities across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and the ACT at Christmas time. Her contributions offer something truly unique with some great money saving and insider tips for our readers. Join her in our I Love Christmas in Australia Facebook group to share your experiences too!