Karla McDiarmid is the owner of Macquarie Medi Spa which she started over 22 years ago in Bathurst when she was only 21 years of age. After leaving school at age 16, Karla is now recognised as one of the skin care industry leaders not only locally but also nationally.
She has represented Bathurst through business on a national and international level and was named global winner Best Spa Manager of the Year in 2023/24, twice named the Bathurst Business of the year and has previously won the Youth Bathurst Business Leader Award.
Her business has also won Australian Beauty Salon of the Year multiple times.
Karla is a Co-founder of the Australian Beauty Industry Council, Dermalogica Australian Ambassador and is a positive role model for both men and women in the beauty industry. She is a qualified trainer and assessor who has personally taught over 30 beauty therapists.
Karla was named the 2024 Humanitarian of the Year at the Australian Beauty Industry Awards (ABIA) for her volunteering and charitable work. Karla regularly volunteers at schools educating young people about skin health, careers and wellbeing whilst also being a business mentor to other business owners.
Karla has donated her time organising the last four Fashions on the Field at the Bathurst Thoroughbred Racing Club major meetings held twice a year. She also volunteers for many charities including Wires, Lifeline, Lions and supports events and charities such as Ronald McDonald house, CEO sleepout, Streetheart, Share the Dignity, Daffodil Cottage, Girl Guides, local schools and charity auctions.
A huge Congratulations Karla McDiarmid, for being awarded Bathurst Citizen of the Year at the 2025 Australia Day Awards Ceremony.
