Meet Sam – Inclusive Communities Team Leader
Pet Social
As Housing Choices is growing and expanding to cater to the increasing number of residents, we’ve seen some changes to our leadership team. We’d like to take the time to thank Coralene Berkeley for her tenure as the Victorian Inclusive Communities Team Leader. And… we’d like to introduce Sam van der Meulen , newly minted national Inclusive Communities Team Leader. Sam is based in Tasmania and was the TAS Inclusive Communities Team Leader for three years. Prior to working with Housing Choices, Sam has worked supporting young people, and in the Alcohol and Other Drugs field. Sam is excited to visit other states, as it will be a real learning experience to see what other states do, and how we can work together, but keep our state-based strengths. Sam believes that our regional differences are important, and that we shouldn’t lose sight of what works best. Sam has been travelling around the country, meeting her new team. A fun fact about Sam is that she is crazy about animals. She has dogs, cats and horses. Have a glimpse of them!
We’d like to present our final Pet Social winner of the year! Congratulations to Zarathustra and Nathaniel. Here are some words about Zarathustra and what he means to Nathaniel. This is Zarathustra, my companion cat. His name means interpreter of god’s will. He is a loving and affectionate cat who keeps me company throughout the day. He enjoys sitting in the garden that I have created over many years. We sit there together to enjoy the sun and fresh air. He is also a playful cat and enjoys various games including chasing his small toys. He is now almost 4 years old, and he has been a very comforting addition to my life.
Above: Zarathustra.
Our Pet Social is a quarterly feature in Home Stories . Residents have been sharing their special pet photos and stories. Don’t forget to submit your favourite pet photo and story to be nominated for a $100 gift card to communitydevelopmentvic@hcau.org.au
Alex , Community Development and Engagement Officer, now reports to Sam, and they have been getting along like a house on fire. You may spy Sam at an event upcoming, so be sure to say hello!
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