Feb 20th, 2026

Kardinia Park Chronicles – Jessica O’Brien

Nickname: Jess 

Pronouns: she/her 

Role/Connection to Kardinia Park: Swimming Victoria Sport Development Officer, tenant of Sports House 

Place of Birth: Australia 

Languages Spoken: English 

Cultural Background: Australian 

Jobs or Roles: Communications background.  I have worked for News Ltd, Vision Australia, Sports4All, and now Swimming Victoria. 

Unique or Surprising Fact: I am completely colourblind which is especially rare in females. 

What do you love most about where you live?: Geelong is the perfect mix of city, community and coastal lifestyle. 

What do you love about Kardinia Park?: I love working from Sports House at Kardinia Park.  It’s a hive of community activity. 

Favourite Sport to Watch: Swimming and Diving 

Favourite Sport to Participate In: Swimming twice a week 

Memorable Moment at Kardinia Park: Not a moment in particular but I particularly love Kardinia Park’s commitment to inclusion including supporting the local All Abilities Football League. 

What does community mean to you?: Community brings belonging — even small interactions matter. 

Additional Thoughts: I am particularly thrilled to be working on the Diving Into The Future of Swimming initiative for Swimming Victoria in collaboration with Diving Victoria.  And all from the base of Sports House. 

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