As many of you know we recently farewelled Palila who secured full-time employment and we wish her every success. Our Activities Officer Fiona Bramham has also been offered a wonderful opportunity to work for a great organisation called Our Community, and we congratulate Fiona and thank her for her time and contribution to the community house this term.
With these changes, I’ve been working with our Board of Management and we’ve done some thinking about the future of the house – looking to see how we can best address our community’s needs, especially for those of you who come each week to activities and groups. We’ve decided it’s time for a fresh start and with that, I would like to let you all know that after 21 years as the Co-ordinator, I have made the decision to retire.
I'm sure you'll agree that 21 years is quite an innings and I have been privileged to have held this position and to have worked in a sector that advocates for and identifies the needs of local communities. I have gained great fulfillment and satisfaction in serving my community. Most importantly I hope I have been able to develop a friendly and welcoming environment that honours basic human values of respect equality and inclusion.
So – now is a perfect time for me to take a curtain call, say a fond farewell and pass on the baton to make way for a dynamic passionate co-ordinator who will bring new life to the Community House. I hope that once appointed, the coordinator will continue our proud history of enriching the lives of the local people within Torquay and surrounds, in keeping with our original founder’s vision.
Opening Times
Given these big changes,the Torquay Community House will be closed to the general public from 28th June to Monday 2nd August. All Term 3 programs and activities will continue at the House and staff are contactable via email at administration@torquaycommunityhouse.org.au<mailto:administration@torquaycommunityhouse.org.au> or phone 5261 2583. During this time the Board of Management will be recruiting a new Co-ordinator and the House will be repainted.
Torquay Community House staff will work from home at this time, but they will answer all emails/phone messages. We have let all facilitators and tutors know of the extended closure and they understand the processes involved for you to continue with Covid-safe classes during this time.
It's been an honour to be part of the Community House family for so long and I thank each and every one of you for supporting the house and being part of that family. Every effort is being made to bring you a new exciting team and I know that you will embrace this change.
So here's a last Cheers from me with much love and gratitude.
Laura Connor
Co-ordinator
Torquay Community House
2000-2021
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