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Leadership – Jane Thompson Manager – Family Relationship Centre, Coffs Harbour, for her calm, decisive and strengths-based approach to leadership and support of staff during a challenging time in the region where she was the only manager for a period of time.
Jane was the only manager on the ground for a while due to sickness and recruitment vacancies. During this time, Jane handled all client and staff enquiries / issues with ease, common sense and unfailing good humour.
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Accountability – Kerryn Whitehead, Client Services Officer, Central Coast, for her deep commitment to ensuring service is delivered to the highest standard, her strong work ethic and willingness to take on additional responsibilities to ensure the job gets done.
Kerryn deals with stressed and vulnerable clients every day and yet always greets clients warmly, listens in order to understand their needs and ensures they get the service they need.
Transparency – Lyn Lamont, Administration Officer, School Services for consistently supporting School Educators in an equal way and for transparency in providing the best service possible to our clients in schools.
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Lyn is an icon of what Interrelate is about- our values... she builds and strengthens relationships with everyone while also valuing people and their worth.
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Empowerment – Vicki Findlay, Manager – Family Relationship Centre, Lismore for her work in building the capacity of people in the community to recognise, understand and respond appropriately to the impacts of domestic violence on individuals, families, children and the community.
Vicki is very passionate about building the capacity of people in the community to understand the impacts of domestic violence.
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