Breakaway at San Remo is set for a leadership change.
After eight years as a volunteer and two years as Chairperson at the not-for-profit charity, Jenny Taafe has handed over her role as Chairperson to Michelle Price, who has been volunteering at Breakaway since 1982.
“Throughout the various working roles at Breakaway there has always been an element of providing and monitoring services for children and or adults with disabilities whether that be physical or emotional disabilities,” Taafe said.
“I’m thrilled that Michelle has agreed to take over the role as Chairperson; one that I have been proud to hold for the past two years.
“I will remain on the Board and look forward to an exciting future for the organisation.”
Outside of Breakaway, Michelle Price is an RN and the CEO and Director of Allcare Nursing and Community Services, Toukley.
She was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for commitment and dedication to nursing and her work with people with disabilities.
She has also received a Paul Harris Award from Rotary International for her outstanding contribution to the community.
During the coming school holidays, Breakaway will continue to run its support program for children living with a disability where they can develop socials skills and confidence to make new friends.
This will be followed by support programs for adults living with a disability where participants can help enhance their community social skills and independence.
“We are thrilled to be able to continue to run our support programs in the difficult everchanging NDIS landscape but still need funds from grants and donations as well as new volunteers to help make them happen,” Price said.
Breakaway is also a popular venue for other NDIS providers, family and group celebrations such as engagements, birthdays, weddings and conferences.
On Saturday, October 18, from 10am-3pm, Breakaway will host the Disability Expo at its premises 80 Highview Ave, San Remo.
The free event is designed to connect people living with disabilities, their families, guardians, support workers and disability providers.
The Expo will feature local disability providers like Breakaway, ready to answer questions, share insights, and provide services to support those living with disability with everyday life.
It will also provide an opportunity for providers to network with fellow professionals in the local community.
There will be a wide range of services and products on display, from allied health and therapy providers to housing solutions, support services and more.
For more information on support programs, venue hire and/or volunteering visit breakaway.org.au or call 4346 3331.
Camp Breakaway Inc, known as ‘Breakaway enhancing lives’, is still operating as usual and is not associated with other organisations using the Breakaway name.
