Usadee Phiraphak

By day, Usadee Phiraphak is an electrical apprentice at Revolution Electrical, helping to keep the Mackay Base Hospital running smoothly. But when she’s not working behind the scenes, she’s lighting up the community in more ways than one.

“Something that most people don’t know about me is that I am always trying to help out my community whether it’s donating blood or being a member of Mackay Street chaplaincy to look after those at their most vulnerable and making sure people are safe.

“I want to be remembered as someone who gives back to my community,” Usadee shares.

Now, she’s trading work boots for dancing shoes as she steps onto the stage for Dancing with Heart, raising funds for the Mackay Hospital Foundation.

Usadee’s dance journey has been nothing short of ‘electrifying’.

“My dance routine has been amazingly fun so far, Dolly has been a great teacher and she sure is keeping me on my toes with some pretty cool moves.

“I won’t reveal too much at the moment but let’s just say I’m excited for the audiences to enjoy my performance.

“Towards the end of my performance the music does get faster and a lot harder to perform considering I have two left feet…and I definitely have to work on my cardio within these next couple of weeks before the show begins!”

Despite the minor challenges trying to keep up with the tempo, Usadee remains passionate about supporting the Mackay Hospital Foundation.

“I admire the aim of the Mackay base hospital foundation.

“I think it’s important that we help improve the health outcomes and experience for patients and their families and we can only achieve this by joining together as a community to help this great cause.”

From wiring circuits to wowing crowds, Usadee is proving that she can kick goals in any field…whether it's electrical or the performing arts!

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