CEO’S REPORT Life has a habit of throwing us unexpected challenges, often small but sometimes much larger, as the clients we work with are only too aware. What we do know is that the support networks that individuals have access to when they confront life’s challenges can hugely influence their ability to respond as well as the outcomes they can expect.
Our Staying Home Leaving Violence program was implemented in the Richmond area allowing us to support more women and children experiencing domestic and family violence to remain safely in their homes. The launch of the revitalised Oak Centre in Casino was a memorable highlight. Bringing the community together, it will continue to be a vital hub for activities and programs aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of local residents. Our Supported Independent Living (SIL) services assist people living with disabilities and those experiencing mental health issues who require 24/7 support. Significant growth in this area saw the establishment of three additional houses in Ballina, Lismore and Tweed Heads during the year. In addition, we assisted 58 mental health clients apply for NDIS funding and also expanded our NDIS Mental Health In Home Support services across all of the regions we operate in.
Not unexpectedly over the 2019-20 financial year, we have seen opportunities in addition to the many challenges that arose. At Momentum Collective we continued to build, as well as benefit from, increased employee engagement and shared values. We saw growth in many of the services and programs we deliver allowing us to provide essential assistance to more people in need throughout our local communities.
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