Register of Interest(PDF, 243KB)
First elected: 2024
Growing up in Brisbane, Councillor Leanne Patrick always felt a deep connection to regional Queensland, where her roots trace back through generations.
In 1997, Cr Patrick married her childhood sweetheart, Nathan. Together, they welcomed their sons, William and Harrison, in 2005 and 2007, respectively.
For more than two decades, Cr Patrick dedicated herself to dentistry, even venturing abroad to study and work at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. In 2013, the Patricks seized the opportunity to own and operate McDonald’s in Boyne Island. Their commitment to the region grew further with the addition of Kirkwood McDonald’s, which they now also proudly own and operate.
Relocating to Tannum Sands, Cr Patrick found herself immersed in the serene beauty of the Gladstone Region. Her profound love for the region and its people ignited a passion for community involvement, leading her to advocate for and volunteer at multiple organisations, clubs, and industry-based companies. Cr Patrick’s journey, including her participation in the QUT Pathways to Politics for Women program, led her to pursue a career in local government.
Cr Patrick is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), further strengthening her leadership and governance capabilities.
Fuelled by her commitment to prioritising the needs of the community, Cr Patrick ran for office with a simple yet powerful pledge: to champion a ‘Community First’ approach, ensuring the Gladstone Region thrives as a place where every individual can contribute and succeed.
Boards, committees and groups
- Audit Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) Alternate
- Discovery Coast Community Reference Group with the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service
- Gladstone Port Welfare Committee
- Gladstone Regional Council Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Reference Group
- Gladstone Saiki Sister City Advisory Committee
- Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct Advisory Committee
- Youth Council – Councillor Representative.