10 Minutes With Jacob Bunton

This month we sit down with Jacob Bunton, who provided a glimpse into his life and his role at Rural Lifestyle Options Australia as one of our Lifestyle Support Workers.

How long have you been working at Rural Lifestyle Options Australia? 18 months.

What are you responsible for? I'm responsible for my participant's health, wellbeing and safety. I make sure their physical and emotional needs are fulfilled. What do you consider to be your strengths? Patience, a sense of humour, kindness and honesty. What is an unknown fact about you? I'm a portrait painter. What drives you nuts? Manipulative people. What are your interests? Walks in nature, swimming in the wild, wild life, painting and drawing, woodwork and photography.

What is your favourite food?

Lasagne.

What was the last song you listened to?

'Days like this' by Van Morrison.

What was the last TV show you binge watched?

The Crown.

What is your favourite work tip?  Go with the flow. How do you like to receive feedback?  In person.

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10 Minutes With Cara Matthews

This month we sit down with Cara Matthews, who provided a glimpse into her life and her role at Rural Lifestyle Options Australia as one of our Team Leaders.

What are you responsible for? Among many things - my main responsibilities include overseeing three of our Supported Independent Living arrangements based in Logan. I provide ongoing training and support to our amazing Lifestyle Support Workers and ensure the day to day running of the SILS is to a high standard. What do you consider to be your strengths? I believe my strengths are in being extremely organised and finding solutions to problems. I like to build communication with honesty within my teams and have a positive attitude whilst finding ways to overcome barriers. What is an unknown fact about you? I have a phobia of finding hair in food (Chaetophobia) ... gross. What drives you nuts? Laziness. What are your interests? Spending time with my son, road trips to new spots, camping with family and friends and creating memories.

What is your favourite food?

Teppanyaki hands down.

What was the last song you listened to?

Ain’t No Sunshine - Bill Withers

What was the last TV show you binge watched?

I have just finished Lucifer and have now started Arrow.

What is your favourite work tip?  Create daily goals and don’t leave things until the last minute. How do you like to receive feedback?  Straight up - to my face. I don’t take things personally and appreciate all feedback good and bad.

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10 Minutes With Robert Rees

This month we sit down with Robert Rees, who provides a glimpse into his life and his role as Executive Leader Support Services.

What are you responsible for? I’m responsible for the quality of services provided to NDIS participants supported through Rural Lifestyle Options Australia and the provision of NIISQ services. I oversee the Service Delivery Division and provide support and leadership to Service Managers, Team Leaders, NDIS Intake and Support Officers and Support Coordinator. What do you consider to be your strengths? My strengths are in looking outside the square and showing leadership in difficult situations. I consider myself strong at navigating the NDIS system, identifying the needs of our participants and providing sound initiatives to support them within the framework. I am very organisation focused and I truly want the best for both those who receive support through RLOA and for everyone who works here. What is an unknown fact about you? I am an avid surfer and have been for the past 47 years. My favourite place to surf is Bells Beach in Victoria I have surfed all over the world but for me, that is the pinnacle. What drives you nuts? Lack of attention to detail and not closing the loop. People who tell you they are too busy when they are not. What are your interests? My interests are surfing, visiting new countries, spending time with my family and shiatzu cross toy poodle.

What is your favourite food?

My favourite cuisine is Thai. My favourite dish is Thai Green Papaya Salad and my favourite place to eat it is on the beach, made by the locals, in Thailand. The spicier the better!

What was the last song you listened to?

The last song I listened to was ‘A little ray of sunshine’ by Brian Cadd. The song reminds me of my daughter who lives in London.

What was the last TV show you binge watched?

I am currently binge watching ‘Bloodline’ on Netflix.

What is your favourite work tip?  Always base as much as you can on the available facts. How do you like to receive feedback?  Straight up.

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