This is the first in a series of posts introducing you to the staff that work at MACE. In this post we learn a little more about Elin Ree our Community Services Co-ordinator.
When did you start at MACE?
February, 2011
What are the main tasks you perform?
Coordinator responsible for and / or contributing to:
- Accredited training Community Services programs including Certificate III (Aged Care, Disability, HACC, Children’s, Education Support), Certificate IV (Youth, Disability), Diploma (Community Services & Children’s Services).
- Community Development programs including Literacy, Mansfield Multicultural Group, Indigenous, Capable and Cohesive Communities (CCC), Primary Care Partnership (PCP) and youth (Charter Partnership/MYSPN/YEP).
What attracted you to working at MACE?
MACE is a dynamic and innovative hub for education and community development. The scope for growth and making a contribution to new directions the organisation is embracing was very appealing. Having regular and meaningful contact with students and others interested in personal development is rewarding and sustaining.
What are the best aspects of your job?
- Supporting the needs of a diverse community
- Mentoring/counselling students studying Community Services at MACE
- Liaison with the sector to establish an effective and efficient network of providers for work placement
- Monitoring the work placement of students
- Orientation of new students
- Collaboration with organisations in our local community to improve outcomes
What keeps you busy outside of work?
Enjoy snow skiing, bush or town walking, family, gardening, cycling, reading, participating in local community activities, social activities with friends, projects and chocolate.
What do you hope to be doing in ten years’ time?
Contributing to the development of my local community, and utilising further tertiary study in new areas of practice.
