Contributors

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Jacqui Cooper

Jacqui Cooper is a committee member of the Furneaux Collective and your co-host for Latitude 40. 


With a background in project management and community leadership, Jacqui brings a thoughtful, steady presence to every conversation.


Passionate about people, place and practical action, she believes strong communities are built through collaboration, clear communication and shared purpose. On Latitude 40, Jacqui sits down with islanders to explore the stories, experiences and ideas that shape life across the Furneaux Islands.


Curious, grounded and community-minded, Jacqui is here to help amplify the voices of those who call this place home.

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Jamie West

Jamie West is Vice President of the Furneaux Collective and co-host of Latitude 40. 

With more than 30 years’ experience in the disability sector, Jamie has worked at the forefront of community care, supporting people to transition from institutional settings into independent community life and helping design nationally recognised attendant care programs for people with acquired brain injuries.


A strong advocate for inclusion, collaboration and practical action, Jamie is deeply involved in island life. He serves as Treasurer of the Flinders Island Golf Club and actively supports local recycling and sustainability initiatives through partnerships between business and Council.


On Latitude 40, Jamie brings warmth, lived experience and a genuine interest in people — creating space for honest conversations about community, resilience and the future of the Furneaux Islands.