Michelle is Executive Assistant at Carers Queensland Ltd, a not for profit organisation supporting unpaid family carers. With one in every eight Australians caring for a family member or friend, Carers Queensland is committed to providing specialised disability, aged, and carer support services.
Michelle’s role as Personal Assistant to the CEO uses skills honed over 20 years of administrative management to provide support the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors.
Michelle’s current project is the development and management of the Short Breaks for Carers project, an innovative collaboration between Carers Queensland and Airbnb, which enables eligible family carers to access no cost accommodation for short breaks from their full-time caring roles.
Carers Queensland has been running for 12 years, and has a staff of 70. The value of carers to our community is $1 billion/week, and this latest project allows the community to give them a practical and well deserved thank you.
Michelle had prepared a series of slides to explain the project, and they can all be seen in the Photo Album
Feel free to contact Michelle if you can provide assistance
Accommodation providers are asked for two nights mid week during non premium times - not a big ask. Michell's favourite job is matching up the carers with the hosts. A common response from carers is "they felt like people" for a change and the hosts say they learn a lot and find it a very positive experience.
Since taking over in July, Michelle has matched 15 hosts with carers, and expects to match another 14 before Christmas
Chris thanked Michelle.
Directors' Announcements
Deborah needs victims... er... I mean volunteers... for a Trifecta ticket stapling party at Sue's place this week (ring Deborah for details). Once that's done, people are needed to sell tickets - roster is going around.
Melbourne Cup Lunch - table for 10...15...40?
Judy is organizing two NYSF students, and needs people to give out bursaries. Deb volunteered for Unity College, anyone for Caloundra High?
Gerry asked about the flyer on the table - maybe wondering which bin to put it in if he can't give it away. Have you invited someone to the meeting next week?
Darryl mentioned the Christmas party - accept or decline, or else! - and he also gave some handy tips for dealing with annoying Council officers when you don't have a permit (oops!)
Gordon finally remembered to give Michelle her Certificate of Appreciation.
There is a Golf Day meeting this week at 4:00pm Thurs at the Golf Club. The big day is the 20th March 2020 - don't say you weren't warned
See you all next week
