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14.05.2022 Sian is creative, kind, and personable, as well as mindful of others’ experiences and perspectives, and consistently seeks to keep things fun. Over lockdown, Sian was taught to crochet by her Mum, and she is interested in multiple arts and crafts such as creating her own clothes, video and projection, sculpting and photography, and also keeps up to date with politics and world events. Sian graduated from Monash Uni in 2019 with a double degree in Arts and Fine Arts, major...ing in Human Rights and Video and Projection. Sian’s favourite thing about Reach and Belong is the community that’s been created. She loves having the opportunity to create a positive experience for everyone, and to facilitate a fun time each week. Sian is one of our art instructors and says that even if you are not very interested in art or feel you don’t have many art skills, it is a meaningful experience and everyone learns from each other, so come along and give it a go!

24.04.2022 Charley’s kind, fun and confident personality has made her a lifelong and talented theatre enthusiast, and she also has a strong interest in media and history. Charley is currently studying a Bachelor of Arts with a Masters in secondary education at Deakin, and is majoring in History and Media, and minoring in Drama. Charley’s passion for theatre has taken her all over the world to places such as London and New York on theatre tours, and she has been to Juliard, RADA, and L...aBan Institute. Charley loves that, through her work as a drama and theatre skills teacher at Reach and Belong, she is able to assist people in building their confidence and experiencing new things. Charely is especially grateful she has the opportunity to teach what she loves and is passionate about, and that she is able to help others. To potential participants, Charley says you should come on in and just give it a go!

12.04.2022 Andrea is an Independent Living Skills and SLES (School Leavers Employment Scheme) Instructor here at Reach and Belong, and her outgoing and personable nature has made her an invaluable part of the team! Andrea recently completed her Certificate IV in Disability as well as training under Golf Australia to become a Disability Golf Instructor. Outside of work Andrea loves doing crafts and meeting new people, and is even part of a German Dance Group! We hope she can teach us so...me moves sometime! Andrea loves the "adventurous and amazing" activities at Reach and Belong which provide lots of opportunities to learn, as well as the overall environment. Andrea says it is important that our participants reach for their goals and dreams, and that they never give up.

02.04.2022 Thomas is one of our talented golf instructors. His compassionate, caring and loud personality makes even the most relaxing of golf games engaging, and in his spare time he enjoys Nintendo games. Thomas has his Certificate III in Aged care, and has just started working in aged care! Congratulations, Thomas! Thomas’s favourite part of working at Reach and Belong is the opportunity to interact with such a wide variety of people with so many different and unique interests. ... To anyone interested in participating in any ‘Reach and Belong’ programs, Thomas advises that you just give it a go and have fun! His number one rule is to always try and have fun no matter what, and lives by the saying if you ain’t laughin, you ain’t learnin. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don't forget to follow our Instagram for more Reach and Belong content: https://www.instagram.com/reach_and_belong/

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27.02.2022 Aaron is a thoughtful and understanding young person whose lockdown-friendly hobbies include walking, reading, meditation, yoga and exercise. Less lockdown-friendly is his passion for travel and new experiences in general. He particularly enjoyed his time spent in India, Nepal, Maoi, and Spain. Aaron is currently studying a double-degree in Primary Education and Arts, with honours, and is graduating this year! Congratulations, Aaron! ... Aaron loves meeting new people, which has served him well at Reach and Belong as his favourite part of his job is the diversity of people he gets to work with. He has loved working with young adults and teenagers and facilitating their development in whichever ways interest them, in order to reach their potential. Aaron particularly appreciates the great sense of community at Reach and Belong, and says that he is very grateful to have the opportunity to be in such a special line of work. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don't forget to follow our Instagram for more Reach and Belong content: https://www.instagram.com/reach_and_belong/

25.02.2022 Deidre is a Reach and Belong Volunteer whose infectious smile lights up every program! Deidre is very caring, fun and organised, as evidenced by the way she finds the time for a wide variety of interests including sewing, scrapbooking, cross-stitch, pilates, crafts in general and spending time with friends. Deidre started her career as a legal secretary and attended night school to achieve a Certificate in Business Studies - Secretarial. Deidre later studied for a Diploma ...in Legal Practise and while doing this became a Law Clerk. She is now retired and spends time volunteering. Deidre's favourite part about working at Reach and Belong is seeing how much the participants advance in a short period of time, and she enjoys how "well-run" the programs are and says "you get a lot out of working or volunteering here". Deidre wants future participants to know that the environment at Reach and Belong is caring and supportive -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don't forget to follow our Instagram for more Reach and Belong content: https://www.instagram.com/reach_and_belong/

17.02.2022 Danielle is our resident ‘master chef,’ running our cooking programs with her signature care and patience and yielding delectable results for all who participate! Danielle is also instrumental in bringing many other programs to life. Her happy personality is contagious In her spare time, Danielle loves gardening, walking, reading, socialising.basically anything except cooking! She saves that expertise for us. Danielle is also currently completing her Bachelor of Education.... Danielle has been part of the hospitality industry since she was 15 years old and has trained in England, Europe and Australia. After working as a secretary and then studying psychology, Danielle started a training organisation with her husband and has stayed in that industry ever since, mainly training hospitality. She finds the hospitality industry exciting and loves the forever changing landscape Danielle’s favourite part of working at Reach and Belong is Fiona, Reach and Belong’s Director, saying that because Fiona is so genuine and passionate, she inspires others to bring their best to the table too. Danielle wants future participants to just get out there, take a leap of faith, have loads of fun and just have a go -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don't forget to follow our Instagram for more Reach and Belong content: https://www.instagram.com/reach_and_belong/

06.02.2022 Over the next few weeks we will be introducing each of our brilliant team members one at a time, starting with our Director, Fiona Don't forget to follow our Instagram for more Reach and Belong content: https://www.instagram.com/reach_and_belong/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------... Fiona is an enthusiastic person whose hard-work and tenacity has made Reach and Belong a thriving reality. Fiona's background is in media, and she has worked as everything from a magazine and book editor to a television producer She has a Bachelor of Business - Communications, a Certificate IV in Disability, and is currently studying for her Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Outside of work Fiona enjoys classical ballet, scrapbooking, reading, watching films, and spending time with her family Fiona's priority here at Reach and Belong is that the participants' needs and goals are always first and foremost. She wants you to know that as a participant you will make friends, be part of a group, and, most importantly, have fun

17.01.2022 Whoever said 'too many cooks spoil the broth' has obviously never tasted the product of a Reach and Belong cooking session! 16 (COVID-safe) hands in the kitchen made for light work in creating this delicious chicken and vegetable soup the other day...bon appétit