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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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