Organisation Update (COVID-19)

Please see below an important organisation update for Lifestyle Support Workers from our Board of Directors. Dear Valued Lifestyle Support Workers, I write on behalf of the board to sincerely thank you all for your sterling efforts during what can only be described as very trying times. The board is maintaining a close watch during this time and are impressed by what you and the leadership of RLOA have managed to achieve by your levels of commitment to our participants. Although we are providing you with PPE to use in the course of your work, we are of course concerned that you are not exposed to risks to your own health at home. As a result we were pleased to provide your all with the PPE allowance during the early days of the virus. Rest assured that should this continue the board will be supportive of any further support you might need to not only support our participants but also protect yourselves. We are encouraged that with the dedication you have already displayed and our willingness to support you in these endeavours we will get through successfully and that RLOA will emerge with an enhanced reputation. Many thanks, Board of Directors Rural Lifestyle Options Australia

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Organisation Update (COVID-19)

Please see below an important organisation update from Michelle Latailakepa, Chief Executive Officer. I would just like to take a moment to share with you all how grateful I am of our wonderful staff during these unpredictable times.   I don't have the words that could come close to expressing my gratitude, and sincerely appreciate the efforts of our Lifestyle Support Workers who have been working tirelessly to ensure our essential support services can continue. 

Our Office staff members have also shown great leadership during this time, banding together through our remote working environment, to ensure the wheels of our organisation keep turning. Our Board of Directors have also been in close contact, ensuring that we are doing all that we can to best continue on with our mission of 'Supporting a life of choice'.  As the days go on, know that we are committed to staying one step ahead of COVID-19, implementing additional safety measures to protect both our front line staff and our most vulnerable people within our Supported Independent Living arrangements.    If you are interested in learning more about how we are adapting to change in light of this pandemic, I would encourage you to visit the 'News' section of our website. (www.rloa.org.au/news)  Remember to stay positive and spread hope. A true act of goodwill always sparks another! To our wonderful team, thank you again for all that you do. 

Michelle Latailakepa Chief Executive Officer

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