Be Bold For Change
This Wednesday (March 8) marks International Women’s Day, a global event where women and men across the world come together to celebrate the successes of women and advocate for continued opportunities. I’m very proud to lead State Trustees, and as CEO, I am particularly focused on ensuring we embrace diversity and empower our people, regardless […]
Read MoreTrip up the Hume
Early yesterday morning I was heading up the Hume Highway to Wodonga on the Victoria/New South Wales border to speak with a number of people and organisations about the increasing issue of Financial Elder Abuse and to provide a greater understanding of how to protect and prevent themselves, family and friends from becoming a statistic […]
Read MoreSetting Sale for Gippsland
What a week it has been…. Following on from Wednesday morning’s launch of the first ever jointly commissioned edition of ‘Securing Their Future’ – an information booklet for parents, relatives and significant others caring for Victorians with a decision-making disability – I hit the road, bound for Sale in East Gippsland on Thursday morning. […]
Read MoreLaunching the first ever jointly produced ‘Securing Their Future’ information booklet
Why is it that I am so proud to be part of the jointly published ‘Securing Their Future’ publication that was launched today – because, it’s my opinion, that carers are amongst our most dedicated and hardest-working members of the community, and possibly the most overlooked – there are currently more than 700,000 Victorians classed […]
Read MoreStory telling unites generations…
I am in the privileged position of leading an organisation that has a long history dating back to the 1850s, State Trustees is the Public Trustee for Victoria, an organisation that is trusted by Victorians to maintain the dignity of life, and to assist people when they are questioning why things are as they are.
Read MoreReconnect, Share and Learn – the time is now
Earlier this month, the State Library of Victoria hosted its twelfth annual Family History Feast. Dealing with the subject of World War I, a range of fascinating subjects were discussed throughout the day, including the role of Australian women in the war and soldier settlement in Victoria.
Read More1 McNab Avenue – What a difference a year makes
For the past year, State Trustees has called Footscray home. As we celebrate our first anniversary at our new state-of-the-art building at 1 McNab Avenue, Footscray it’s an appropriate time to reflect on the year we’ve had, the successes we have achieved and the challenges we face as we continue to adapt and grow in our new environment.
Read More2015 CEO Sleepout
Another year has passed since the 2014 CEO Sleepout, yet sadly, more and more women are seeking refuge from family violence, having to sleep rough with their children because they have not been able to secure alternate accommodation.
Read MoreState Trustees and Alzheimer’s Australia Vic launch new partnership
The partnership will educate professionals from both organisations who work with older Australians to better understand dementia and to help identify and prevent financial elder abuse – an issue of great importance to both organisations.
Read MoreState Trustees CEO – one year on
Reflections from State Trustees CEO, one year on.
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