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I reside in Newcastle NSW. 

I have had an association with various domestic cats  from early childhood.  Our family's first Burmese cat came to us in 1983 after conducting a lot of research for the "right" fit for our family.  In 1985,  after purchasing two more neuter boys we began showing our cats. That was it!  My fate as a burmese owner was sealed.  In 1999 another cat joined us, and so my interest continued in showing. We also became the slaves of a lovely spotted spay Bengal in 2006. 

I had made up my mind around  1999 or thereabouts that I would love to breed these gorgeous cats, however this didn't occur until 2006 when I purchased our first two breeding girls, and so began our breeding programme under the Sukimah prefix, which, over the years,  has had some success on the show bench.

After successfully completing the Shorthair group judging course in 2015, I became a fully qualified Shorthair judge in 2017.  In 2023  I was  successful in becoming fully qualified in the Longhair Group,.  My status is  CCCA  Allbreeds judge, being a tutor judge in the Shorthair Group.

My involvement with affiliate clubs began in 1985 which continues today.  I am an active member of the Burmese Cat Society of Australasia Inc, with stints as Treasurer for 6 years, then from 2011 I was the secretary until 2025. I  hold membership of two other cat clubs affiliated with NSW CFA. I hold the position of Vice President on the NSW CFA Management Committee, and am a member of  Judges/Breeds sub– committee,  Compliance/Education sub–committee, and also the Show sub–committee..

Away from Cat Fancy interests, and particularly since 2025 when I retiired from work, my main interests are reading books, meeting up with friends, enjoying time with our cats, gardening and spending time with our family here and in Perth, WA.

Preferred airport:  Newcastle (Port Stephens)