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title: Learning and Development Team - Meet Laura
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# [Learning and Development Team - Meet Laura](https://news.allambicare.org.au/internal/learning-and-development-team-meet-laura)

 Written by [Allambi](https://news.allambicare.org.au/internal/author/allambi) | Dec 20, 2022 2:45:16 AM

******Hello, who are you and where are you from? Tell us some amazing facts about yourself!**

My name is Laura and I’m originally from the Central Coast. I spent 3 years living in Maroubra, before moving to Newcastle in 2020 to buy a house with my partner.

I’m a lover of the gym, margaritas, and sausage dogs. I have two mini dachshunds named Meek and Eddie.

Fun fact about me is that I lived overseas for a year playing collegiate hockey in the USA. I was thrilled to learn the dorm life and parties are just like the movies.

**Tell us what you do then!**

I’ve recently started in the Learning and Development team and look forward to fostering the new Youth and Disability Support Workers of Allambi. I have a passion for educating others and I look forward to working collaboratively with my new team.

**How did you end up here?**

I started off as a Youth Worker here at Allambi. I loved every minute of it and I’m grateful for the opportunities that I had as a frontline worker.

**What makes you hop out of bed each morning, with a smile on your face, knowing you are coming to work?**

Gym, coffee and a job I love. It’s a rewarding job when you realise your work can have a positive impact on a young person’s life.

**What has been your COVID guilty pleasure?**

Home-made frozen margaritas and a binge on Ozark and Grey's Anatomy.

**Now COVID world has calmed down, where would you like to travel and why?**

I’ve just come back from a relaxing week away in Thailand. I think my next trip will need to be something more adventurous. Possibly Japan or Europe.

**Which piece of advice given to you, have you managed to stick to in life?**

My favourite piece of advice is to always fill your own cup up first.

‘You are a human before you are a helper, a healer, an advocate, a caregiver, or a supporter. Be sure to respond to your humanness with gentle kindness and care.'

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