By Esther Lauaki
Mohammed Seifeddine learned early what it takes to run a family business in Werribee. The life-long local talks to Esther Lauaki about his passion for people.
What’s your connection to Wyndham?
We moved here when I was young. My parents have been in the hospitality industry all my life, always in Wyndham. Milk bars, fish and chip shops, pizza shops, restaurants.
How long have you lived in the area?
We moved to Altona Meadows first when I was about six. About 27 years.
What are you passionate about?
My life is always about my kids. I have two, a boy and a girl. They’re the best thing ever. I recently settled the sale on a gym I owned in Williamstown. Fitness is still my passion but I have different goals now. I also love food. I would love to try and combine these.
Tell us briefly about yourself.
I manage a cafe here in Watton Street … still with family. I started out wanting to do it for a little while but the vibe here is just too good.
What you like to do when you’re not working?
Outside of work, I’m still working. If I’m not dedicating most of my time to my kids, I’m working on what I want to do next, my goals, my aspirations.
What do you love about Wyndham?
Werribee has been good to my family. There’s always more opportunities. We know all the people here. You walk down the street and everyone recognises your face. It’s good. Everyone knows my dad and my uncle, Sam and Ali Seifeddine from somewhere.
What have you seen change in Werribee over the years?
Things in Werribee are so crazy. It’s changed so much. In the past 10 to 15 years, its changed a lot. It’s like another city, it’s not a town anymore … Things are 24-7 here. People from the other side of the city come to Werribee for the cafes and social life. It’s not about going into Melbourne anymore, the suburbs are where people come now.
