John and Irene Robson Scholarship Award
Introduced in 2015-16, the John and Irene Robson Scholarship provides financial assistance to an employee to
undertake post graduate studies and/or a Research Fellowship. The $10,000 Scholarship reflects Interrelate’s
commitment to continuing the professional development of our staff and supporting them to undertake
further education to enhance their knowledge and skills.
The Scholarship was named after the late John Robson OBE and his late wife, Irene to honour their combined
contribution to the development of counselling services in Australia and the crucial part they played in the
growth and expansion of Interrelate.
Alison Rossini, Community Development Project Worker in Caringbah, was the inaugural recipient of the award
to assist her to complete her Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution to fulfil her career ambition of
becoming a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.
“
Receiving this considerable gift has already made a huge difference
to my life. The week of receiving this award, I was looking at different
credit cards to pay for the remainder of my Graduate Diploma. I now
have the opportunity to wipe that debt.
From the bottom of my heart, I thank the Board of Directors for
acknowledging my journey and supporting me to strengthen my future
career prospects. Supporting families is my passion and I look forward
to finishing my degree and helping many families in the future.
– Alison Rossini
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