The Chimes

Helly Kerr came to work at New Norcia when her husband Shady told her there was a job available. Shady's worked in Grounds for eight years and saw an opportunity too good to pass up. The Bindoon couple have been in the area for sixteen years.

Helly now works in Groups Accommodation, helping Joyce and Janette set up and serve lunches for bus tour groups. The team also do breakfast, lunch and dinner for other groups and functions visiting New Norcia. With her great team spirit, she also helps out at the Roadhouse when needed.

Prior to working at New Norcia, Helly worked in aged care facilities in Perth. Using her skills as a Clinical Aromatherapist she enjoyed giving aromatherapy treatments to residents.

As an avid learner, she loves soaking up the history of New Norcia and its beautiful old buildings. A bonus of her job is meeting people from around the world and across Australia. She also finds her workmates amazing.

In her downtime, Helly relaxes watching movies, spending time with family and friends. She and Shady enjoy camping and trips to the beach when they can.

Her mum is her greatest source of inspiration, a woman of "strength, positive outlook, always gaining knowledge to look after her health, loving, caring and keeping it real!"

Helly has "world travel" on her bucket list, not necessarily to all the major cities around the world, but more just to see how people live, plus the beautiful landscapes, buildings and authentic foods.