Athlete, presenter and favourite Aussie, Giaan Rooney gives us a snapshot into her busy life…
You’re an Ambassador for the Lort Smith Animal Hospital in Melbourne – how did this come about?
I was new to Melbourne and had heard about the Hospital, so when a friend wanted to adopt a Cat, I took him there. After a tour and a brief history lesson, I contacted the CEO. Rick Holland and asked if I could help out.
You are about to start hosting a new show on television called ‘Battlefronts.’ Tell us about that?
2 Front yards, 2 neighbours, 8 hours and $10,000 each for our 2 teams of 3 to make them over. At the end of the day the neighbourhood votes to decide their favourite design.
As a regular presenter on Getaway, you visit some amazing places – where is your favourite destination?
Sipidar Island, off the coast of Saba (Malaysia) One of the best dive spots in the world is virtually untouched..
A place you love in Australia?
Where do I start! I love the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Jervis Bay in NSW and Melbourne for shopping and the food!
Do you still find time to swim and is it something you still enjoy?
I only swim once a year for a charity and apart from that I only ‘swim’ at the beach, I never really enjoyed the training side of swimming, so if I can’t compete then it holds no interest for me.
Three things that make you tick?
Good Food. Great Friends and lots of sleep.
You never leave home without…….?
Lucas ‘Paw Paw’ Ointment
What’s your motto in life?
Have no regrets!
Book that changed your life?
Every book changed me in some way. I love stepping away from reality for a while and getting lost in a good story.
What do you wish you had more time to do?
Travel, learn to sew/knit and spend more time with my family.
Food you allow yourself to indulge in?
Big bowls of pasta and fresh bread.
Favourite thing to do on a lazy Sunday?
Sleep in and have a big late breakfast.
**Most memorable career point to date?
Singing the national Anthem at the 2004 Olympics after winning the 4 x 100m medley relay with 3 amazing women , Petria Thomas, Leisal Jones and Jodie Henry.**
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