Meet out Celebrities taking to the stage for Wagga Wagga Takes 2 2026
Helen Elliott
Helen was raised in Wagga Wagga in a large family and remains a proud local. She is married to David and together they have three children, three adored grandchildren (so far), four very spoilt granddogs, and their dog Albi.
For the past 11 years Helen has worked at Trail Street Medical Centre, where supporting patients and her community has always been her priority. She values the strong relationships she builds both personally and professionally.
Helen enjoys socialising with family and friends, cooking, live music, reading and spending time with loved ones. She is supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities to help raise awareness of the vital support they provide to families during some of the most challenging times in their lives.
Maggie Enever
Maggie is a proud Wagga local who grew up on a dairy farm with four older brothers — which explains both her resilience and her lifelong mission to finally get some spotlight after years of having them steal her dinner!
You may know her from the Miss Wagga Wagga Quest, where she served as Community Princess and Representative, or perhaps from her 18 years as a preschool teacher, looking after Wagga’s littlest legends with equal parts patience, humour, and caffeine.
Maggie is thrilled to be part of Wagga Wagga Takes 2 in 2026, performing in support of Relay For Life and helping raise funds for the Cancer Council’s vital cancer research. She’s excited to bring big energy, plenty of laughs, and a whole lot of heart to the stage.
Siobhan Hillam
A busy mum of two, Siobhan has proudly called the Riverina home since 2012 and can’t imagine living anywhere else. She’s always loved supporting local charities and community causes, and you may have seen her on stage before, usually dancing, but stepping into the spotlight as a singer is a whole new (and slightly daunting!) experience.
She’s taking part in Wagga Wagga Takes Two to support the Amie St Clair Melanoma Foundation, a cause close to her heart after losing both a friend and a family member to melanoma. She’s passionate about backing a local charity doing amazing work in our regional community, helping raise awareness and prevent melanoma so others don’t have to experience the same loss.
She’s incredibly grateful for the unwavering support of her husband, Tom, and her family, especially her mum, who has recently faced her own battle with cancer, who help make it possible for her to devote time to extracurricular adventures like this one.
Emma Kay
Emma grew up in Junee and moved to Wagga Wagga to work as a Registered Nurse at Calvary Hospital, specialising in critical care, later joining the team at Caton Medical. She now lives in The Rock with her husband David and their three daughters, Charlotte, Chloe and Anna.
These days Emma spends most of her time supporting her girls at sport and activities, while enjoying baking, creative projects and playing squash. She’s also been an active member of The Rock Central School P&C and the Wagga Wagga Squash Club.
Emma is performing in Wagga Wagga Takes Two to support BLOSS, a charity close to her heart. She hopes to help raise awareness and funds for families who have experienced pregnancy and baby loss, while honouring the babies she never got to meet.
Megan Gaffney
Megan grew up on a farm at The Rock and now lives in Wagga with her husband Carl and their children, Jack, Tom and Lily. Their first child, Ruby, was stillborn at 40 weeks on 4 August 2010. Ruby made her a mother and remains a central part of who Megan is and the work Megan does.
In 2019, after Bek and Matt’s daughter Mia was stillborn, Megan reached out to Bek so she knew she wasn’t alone in her grief. Through many conversations, they recognised a significant gap in support for families from the moment their baby dies. From this shared experience, they co-founded The Vilomah Community in 2021.
Since then, the organisation has supported more than 100 families across the region, providing guidance, memory-making keepsakes, and practical and emotional support during an incredibly difficult time.
Taking part in Wagga Wagga Takes Two in 2026 is deeply meaningful, helping raise awareness for families experiencing pregnancy and baby loss while honouring the babies whose stories deserve to be remembered.
Jillian Gibson
Inspector Jill Gibson has been a police officer since 2001 working in both metro and rural setting across the state.
Since being in the Wagga area Jill has worked with many community groups around crime prevention youth and domestic violence issues and loves getting out and working with these groups. Married for 17 years and having two teenage boys there is a lot going on.
Jill is working with Wagga Women’s Health Centre in Wagga Wagga Takes Two, due to their work blending together in community and policing. WWHC is an a amazing organisation that provides such support from counselling to even just being there and providing general health needs. They work tirelessly in the community and she is proud to be working with them.
Courtney Oglesby
A proud mum to Makadde and Jed and devoted wife to Joe, Courtney has built her life around family, community and supporting others. Between attending her children’s sporting and social events and helping manage Joe’s business books, Courtney also enjoys staying connected and social with friends and the wider community.
With 16 years of banking experience, Courtney currently serves as Branch Manager at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia in Wagga, where she is passionate about helping people—especially those in vulnerable situations—navigate their goals with confidence and dignity.
After many years cheering from the audience, Courtney has decided to step outside her comfort zone and take the stage in Wagga Wagga Takes Two to raise funds for The Leisure Company. The experience is about embracing vulnerability, supporting an important local cause, and showing her children and community that courage often begins by simply stepping forward.
Jack Buckingham
Jack grew up just outside Rutherglen on a working farm, where early mornings, hard work and strong country values shaped who he is today. He began his career in the cattle/equine industry training young horses. A job that taught him patience, resilience and how to stay calm under pressure. Skills that clearly transfer well to life… and now the stage.
These days, Jack is based in Wagga Wagga, where he works with Boys to the Bush, supporting disengaged young boys through mentoring, structure and strong community connection. Jack is deeply passionate about helping young people build confidence, accountability and a genuine sense of belonging. He believes that when the boys are given the right support, they can completely change the direction of their lives.
By taking part in Wagga Wagga Takes two Jack is walking the talk. He spends every day encouraging the young people he mentors to step outside their comfort zones and back themselves. So now, he’s doing exactly that. Swapping boots for a microphone to raise funds and awareness for a cause he sees changing lives firsthand.
This isn’t just about performing for Jack. It’s about leading by example.
Showing up. Proving that growth starts the moment you’re willing to give it a go.
Fran Brandon
Born and raised in Wagga Wagga, Fran is one of eight children and proudly still calls the Riverina home. She’s a devoted mum to three sons and a proud grandmother to Tempe. Known for her fun-loving nature, Fran rarely shies away from a microphone or the dancefloor and is often the last to leave the party.
A keen traveller, runner and reformer Pilates enthusiast, Fran has spent the past 23 years working as a Registered Nurse, including 19 years at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, where she currently works as Clinical Governance Manager.
Fran is raising funds for the hospital’s maternity ward to help replace the delivery suite birthing baths, supporting water immersion during labour and creating a calmer, more comfortable birthing experience for women and their families.
Emma Sampson
Meet Emma Sampson!
Emma grew up in Singapore but later moved onto a beef cattle farm in Victoria. Emma moved to wagga just over 2 months ago for a job as a news reporter at 7 News. She’ll be holding a different microphone at Wagga Wagga Takes 2 but she’s super excited to be raising money for Lilier Lodge. A charity that holds close to her heart.
Be sure to follow her journey!