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COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING
EMERGING LEADERS
Lesley commenced employment at The Bridge
in 2019 as a casual Disability Support Worker
with Your Supports and Getaways.
In 2022, Lesley successfully applied for the role of Training & Support
Of昀椀cer at The Bridge Works, and in 2023, was recognised with the
Outstanding Achievement in Leadership Award. While Lesley was not
in a leadership position at the time, she demonstrated her potential
as an emerging leader through inspiring others with her motivation
and can-do attitude, leading by example, and supporting her team
through her actions.
Having worked as a Senior Training & Support Of昀椀cer for approximately
two years, Lesley was recently appointed as Service Coordinator at
The Bridge Works where she supports and coordinates services for the
Supported Employees.
Re昀氀ecting on her time at The Bridge, Lesley says “I really enjoy working
at The Bridge and feel privileged to have received the leadership
education to support my journey. I have been given an opportunity to
grow and learn from working as a casual support worker at The Bridge
Connects, to being offered a Service Coordinator role at The Bridge
Works where I am able to grow as a leader.”
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