COMmItTEE MEMBERS 2025

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Born in Kranj, Slovenia — a town closely associated with Slovenia’s greatest poet, France Prešeren — Žiga brings a strong sense of cultural identity and pride in Slovenian heritage to his role within the community. After moving to Perth to advance his career in IT and management, Žiga gained valuable life experiences while broadening his skill set. This journey deepened his appreciation for the importance of cultural continuity and community connection, especially among fellow Committee Members at the Slovenian Club of Perth. With a genuine passion for preserving Slovenian culture and traditions, Žiga is dedicated to bringing people together and fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment for both long-standing members and newcomers alike. As President of the Slovenian Club of Perth, he leads with a focus on unity, cultural preservation, and enhancing the club’s role as a social and cultural home for Slovenians in Western Australia.

Originally from Vrhnika, Slovenia — the birthplace of Ivan Cankar — Ana moved to Perth in 2017 to follow her passion for natural health and holistic wellbeing. She holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) and is currently building her career in holistic and natural health, with a strong interest in nature-based living, wellbeing, and meaningful community connection. As a committee member of the Slovenian Club of Perth, Ana serves as treasurer, event organizer, and is involved in social media, decoration, and visual design. She enjoys creating welcoming, thoughtfully styled spaces for club events that celebrate Slovenian culture and contributes her skills in design, styling, and website content to help the club look and feel its best.

Originally from Velenje, Slovenia, a town historically known for its strong mining heritage and distinctive lakeside landscape, Jan brings a grounded, practical mindset shaped by both engineering and place.

Jan holds a Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Geology. His professional background spans civil engineering projects, and he is currently transitioning toward mining-related work, combining technical expertise with a growing international career.

Having recently relocated to Perth, Jan remains deeply connected to Slovenia and its community abroad. As Secretary of the Slovenian Club of Perth, he supports the committee through administrative coordination, documentation, and internal communication. He values transparency, organisation, and collaboration, and believes strongly in the club’s role as a cultural and social anchor for Slovenians living in Australia.

Jan is committed to contributing to the club’s smooth operation and to strengthening connections within the Slovenian community in Perth.

Lidi moved to Perth from Brisbane in 2021 and quickly fell in love with the city and its welcoming community. She enjoys meeting new people and building meaningful connections. 

A true people person with a strong sense of care for the wider community, Lidi was delighted to discover the Slovenian Club of Perth and joined shortly after finding the club on Facebook. As one of the enthusiastic committee members, Lidi is eager to contribute to the club and looks forward to assisting with the organization of future events. She is committed to supporting community gatherings and helping to strengthen connections within the Slovenian community in Perth, all while promoting Slovenian culture through social media.