By Corey Everitt
As a board member of the Cardinia Foundation and the manager of Sustained Quality Care, Pakenham’s Abiola Ajetomobi has witnessed firsthand the profound impact that community-driven organisations can have on the lives of those in need.
Abiola’s journey with the Cardinia Foundation started during her time as the manager of Pakenham’s 4Cs Crisis Relief Centre. Now at Sustained Quality Care, the service is a cornerstone partner of the foundation and a year ago, Abiola became a member of the board.
“When I joined I could see even more the impact of the work the foundation does not just now but in the future,” she said.
“What really me to join was the fact that I could know where the resources are going to and see how it’s influencing where I live and work.”
Abiola’s role as a board member of the Cardinia Foundation aligns seamlessly with the work she does in the disability sector at Sustained Quality Care, where the essence of the organisation is to empower people with disability to live independent and integrated lives within the community.
“The most important factor is making sure the community is supporting each other and no one is left behind, the foundation creates a system so the whole community can come together to support the most vulnerable,” she said.
“Aligned with the foundation, Sustained Quality Care is more uniquely challenging behaviours and supporting the independence of people with disability, I know the foundation focuses on that kind of support.”
What truly inspires Abiola’s involvement is the knowledge that the resources of the Cardinia Foundation are being used transparently and authentically to make a real difference in the community she calls home.
As a foundation of the community for the community, everyone can play there part and Abiola supports all getting involved.
“I would encourage businesses and even employees to see how they can support, anyone can contribute no matter your ability, you can make a difference for the people around you,” she said.
Those seeking support can reach out to Sustained Quality Care at 1300 221 380 or info@sustainedqualitycare.com.au.
To learn more of the Cardinia Foundation’s partnership program go to cardiniafoundation.org/partnerships-2/.
