Meet Dot Barclay

Dot Barclay grew up in the Canberra Region and has a long and broad background in business. Dot has more than 35 years’ experience in the tourism industry and has worn many hats over the years, including running a private catering business, teaching at the Canberra Institute of Technology at Reid and Woden, and more recently, managing a local hotel.

Dot’s voluntary work is as extensive as it is varied – including being a Lifeline Canberra Volunteer and a Board member of the Australian Foundation for Mental Health Research (Affirm). Dot is passionate about customer service and firmly believes communication, community connection and mental health and wellbeing are key to a successful and vibrant business and community life.