18/09/2018
Welcome to Dolphyn's latest Newsletter where we share important and exciting news about our future.
People who have followed our work closely will know of my personal involvement with Lifeline for many years. I started as a volunteer Director in the Newcastle & Hunter region in November 2012. Dolphyn began in March of the same year.
In July last year, after some internal changes at Lifeline, 4 of the 41 Lifeline 'Centres' (offices) operating across Australia decided to join together, combining resources and teams, while at the same time continuing to deliver local services and building relationships in the communities that we serve. This new venture, within Lifeline Australia, is known as 'Lifeline Direct'.
It was at this time that I initially moved into a seconded role as Regional Manager for the Hunter & Central Coast areas, to support our move into this changed environment. Then in January this year, I took on an additional responsibilities overseeing our counselling and community programs across all of the four 'Centres' that form Lifeline Direct including;
Newcastle & Hunter (NSW);
Central Coast (NSW);
Northern Rives (NSW) and;
Warrnambool (in South West Victoria).
We also have a funded counselling program in the New England (NSW).
From 24th September this year though, I move into another new role.
This time, it is a full time and ongoing role of Executive Director, Lifeline Direct. In this role I will be part of the Lifeline Australia Executive Leadership Team, reporting to the CEO.
What does this mean for Dolphyn?
This effectively means that my work with Dolphyn will be put on hold for the time being.
Because of my commitments with Lifeline over the past 12+ months, I have been winding back my consulting activities, while at the same time working with colleagues to support clients; including our longest standing one, Harris Farm Markets. I've been grateful for this support, especially from my dear friend Gab Carlton at Resilyence.
So, after 6 years consulting for various organisations through Dolphyn, I'm feeling a healthy combination of both excitement and anxiousness, as I move into this new full-time role with Lifeline Australia.
I have been supported by some wonderful people over the past 6 years including; Gab, Rob, James, Shona, Hayden, Roy, Steph, Gary, Aaron and of course our dear mate Max. However, after a period of deep self-reflection, in particular over the past 12 months, I feel that I've found my purpose and that Lifeline Australia is the place for me to head next to continue the 'learning adventure' that is 'living'.
I intend to continue writing occasional blogs and reflections, however these are likely to be less frequent than in recent years. I'm also working on a new book which I aim to complete over the next six months.
I look forward to engaging with you in different ways and look forward to staying in touch. Thanks for your support.
You can read the full Newsletter, including an introduction to Lifeline, news on the Wayside Chapel in Sydney plus the latest articles HERE.
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