Independently Owned, Locally Grown, Community Loved
Greater Whitsunday Communities has welcomed several new team members as the organisation continues strengthening its work supporting communities across the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday regions.
Chief Executive Officer Meredith Papas said the organisation has undergone significant transition over the past year while remaining focused on its main mission of identifying community needs and helping develop solutions through collaboration.
“We’ve had a lot of change within the organisation, repositioning toward being sustainable and responding to changes in community needs,” she said.
Working behind the scenes, Greater Whitsunday Communities researches local issues, engages with residents and builds partnerships with government, industry and service providers to strengthen regional wellbeing.
“It’s a community organisation, for the community.
“We are an organisation that works to identify the needs of our communities right across the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday regions,” Ms Papas said.
Alongside CEO Meredith Papas is a growing team eager to create positive outcomes across the region.
Nic Willis provides project support while working closely with communities across the southern and coastal Isaac regions. She also assists organisations that are unable to apply for grants independently, managing governance and financial requirements on their behalf.
Project officer Zoe Knight brings strong experience in community engagement and is currently working in areas including Clarke Creek while supporting initiatives across the wider region.
In supporting communications is Rebekah Papavasiliou, who manages the organisation’s social media presence.
Living up to its name, the team at Greater Whitsunday Communities will continue working with service providers and councils to address key challenges including housing, workforce pressures, cost of living and community wellbeing across the Greater Whitsunday region.
To learn more or get involved, visit www.greaterwhitsundaycommunities.org.au or contact the team via admin@gwcommunities.org.au
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