Our Trainers
Sally Cant
Sally has a been an authorised celebrant since 1995, Training celebrants since 2001
- Owner and Director of The Celebrant Training College (Australia)
- Owner and Director of The Celebrant Training College (NZ)
- CERT IV in Celebrancy CHC42608 and a Grad Dip of Celebrancy
- TAE40116 CERT IV in Training and Assessment
- Author of The Heart and Soul of Celebrancy
- Author of http://www.conversationsaboutdeath.com.au/
- Board member/Chair of: Holistic End of Life and Deathcare H.E.L.D.
- Director of Compassionate Hearts on the Bellarine
- Director of The Willow Tree Foundation
- Member of the inaugural FIMAC - Funeral Industry Ministerial Advisory Council
- Previously Lectured at - RMIT and Swinburne University in Marketing, Public Relations, Celebrancy and Information Technology.
- Former Vice President of NDAN - Natural Death Advocacy Network
- 20 years - CEO of Communication Agencies
- Member of CANZ - Celebrant Association of NZ
- Corporate MC
- Award winning artist
Nicole Penning
Nicole Penning has been a vibrant and passionate Full-time Authorised Marriage Celebrant since 2009. Nicole is considered a leader and mentor within the Wedding Industry, advising new Celebrants on their practices and how to be the best Celebrant they can be. Described by her peers as “The best in the business”, by fellow Wedding Suppliers as “A new breed of Celebrant” and is introduced as “Geelong Wedding Royalty!” or the “Queen of Weddings”… Nicole is extremely sought after, strongly recommended and always in high-demand! Nicole prides herself on knowing Marriage Law whilst always being friendly, warm and welcoming. Nicole has studied a Bachelor of Applied Science in Hospitality Studies at R.M.I.T, and worked in Restaurant, Hotel, Resort & Event Management, Sales & Recruitment. Her background means she knows how to run an event – and all the challenging situations and diverse personalities they entail! With over 25 years’ public speaking experience, she is comfortable in front of a crown or just as seamlessly is able to strike up raport easily one-on-one. We challenge you to find someone that loves being a Celebrant, just as much as Nicole! She lives, breathes and sleeps celebrancy, she would eat it if she could!
Dudley Raine
Appointed a celebrant in 2009. Training celebrants since 2011
Flight Service Director Air New Zealand 1972 – 2002. Team manager and Crew trainer 1998 to 2002,
CERT IV in Training and Assessment TAE40110
CERT IV in Celebrancy CHC41015
Ingrid Reiger
Wendy Barton
Celebrant since 2006.
My other interests are family, gardening, yoga, mountain climbing, and reading to keep my mind open and growing.
- Certificate in Celebrant Studies (AUT)
- Member of CANZ since 2006
- Officiates marriages, funerals and a range of other ceremonies
- Physiotherapist 1979 – 1988
- Own Physiotherapy and Naturopathy Practice 1988 - 2004
Jane Godfrey
Jane has been a celebrant since 2009.
Jane has experience in a wide range of ceremonies, and she also enjoys the MC role at important occasions.
When not being a celebrant or teacher Jane’s passions lie in the theatre, running through her local forest and along the beach, spending time with her growing family and dear, long-time friends.
- A proud member of CANZ – Celebrant Association of New Zealand
- BA – English and Drama
- Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Secondary)
- Diploma in Performance Art (NASDA)
