We are extremely proud of Mark Harrison, who today won the “Residential Leadership Award” at 2020 Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare Awards.
The judging panel determined that Mark had “demonstrated outstanding achievement and innovation in his leadership role, which has had a significant impact on residential care systems and outcomes for children and young people.”
Mark’s ability as a leader and his belief in Allambi Care’s Needs Based Restorative Framework have been a key factor in building the confidence and quality of staff that Allambi Care have required to successfully establish its residential program in Victoria over the past 12 months. Not only has Mark been responsible for establishing a program, but he has also been a vocal advocate for change in the sector to create stability for young people entering our residential program to achieve positive outcomes. Mark leans on his extensive experience working closely with children and youth, many with disabilities, to advocate for best practice and child-centred approaches to case planning.
Mark’s leadership in the management of COVID-19 has been vital. Not only has he been able to maintain staff morale and enthusiasm in such a difficult time, but his supervision has ensured that Allambi Care have not suffered one COVID-19 outbreak within their residential placements.
huge congratulations and thank you to Lyn Hartigan for ticking over 10 years as a carer with Allambi. We asked our Foster Care Manager, Tegan James, for some words about Lyn. Tegan has known Lyn for a number of years.
“How do I sum up Lyn in a few sentences? Patient! Lyn is one of the most patient and kind ladies that I have ever worked with. Her years of knowledge and experience has been passed on to so many of our lucky young people and their families, as well as fellow carers and the case work teams that have had the privilege of working alongside her! Thank you Lyn, for your invaluable investment in the lives of our young people! I look forward to working with you for another 10 years!”
Our Outreach department worked incredibly hard throughout December to make sure the families we support were not forgotten during the Christmas period.
We were very lucky to have around 150 gifts donated by Wallsend Seventh-day Adventist Church for children and teens from struggling families. This incredible act of generosity made things a little easier for many local families. A huge thank you to those involved.
BIG W came onboard again for the Allambi Care Christmas Appeal. People donated gifts for struggling families at local BIG W stores all across the Hunter and Central Coast.
Thanks to all the donors and BIG W for their support.