Mrs Wendy Callinan is a farmer and grazier.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Philosophy from the University of Queensland.  Mrs Callinan is experienced in the management of not-for-profit organisations.  She was Chairperson of the Breast Cancer Association of Queensland for 10 years, a Board Member of the Equestrian Federation of Australia and Chairperson of the Dressage Competition of that Federation.  Mrs Callinan was also a Member of the World Cup Dressage Team in the International Dressage Competition.