Humans of Hedland gives people the opportunity to tell the story of their Port Hedland.
From the newcomers to the long termers and those who were born and bred in the town or the Pilbara, everyone has different memories and experiences of Port Hedland.
By sharing our stories, we can all get a better understanding of the town.
Humans of Hedland: Danielle Bellamy
Port Hedland has been called many things — but Mt Isa by the sea? Danielle Bellamy should know. She lived most of her life in outback Queensland before moving to Port Hedland more than six years ago to help run her fathe [...]
Humans of Hedland: Grace Hendriks
If anything explains Grace Hendriks’ Port Hedland transformation, it’s the change of vehicle — from an X-Trail packed with all her worldly belongings when she first arrived, to a Prado four-wheel drive. Grace drove into [...]
Humans of Hedland: Chantel Cullen
Don’t be guided by first impressions. Had Chantel Cullen remained true to her resolve after first visiting Port Hedland, she would not have returned. Her husband, Mick, was working FIFO for Monadelphous in Port Hedland w [...]
Humans of Hedland: Rebekah Worthington
It’s fair to say that in Rebekah Worthington’s 13-year association with Port Hedland she has experienced the best of times and the worst of times. And it was through the worst of times that she turned to community suppor [...]
Humans of Hedland: Melanie Argent
After three years, business owner Melanie Argent can safely say that she’s in the mix in Port Hedland — professionally and personally. The mother of two moved to Port Hedland with her husband and children from Albany, de [...]
Humans of Hedland: Michelle Kivits
The long and winding road that has led Michelle Kivits to Port Hedland’s door has also taken her to Cambodia, New Zealand, the Swan Valley residential rehabilitation centre Shalom House, Disability Employment Services, a [...]