After working at TOM: Melbourne for 18 months, Narelle provides an update on the strategic decisions and areas of work that will help us support our community.
Hi TOM Community,
I thought it was time to introduce myself to those who haven’t met me yet; I’m Narelle, the General Manager. My background is primarily in public health, transformation, and innovation, complemented by my clinical experience in Occupational Therapy.
What Does This Mean for the Year Ahead?
We are gearing up for our upcoming Makeathon events, where creativity and collaboration will shine. You will be the first to know once we have finalised a date and location!
We are thrilled to be running the TOM @ University program at RMIT again this semester. In 2025, we look forward to expanding this offering to more universities. Therefore, if you have an unmet need or know someone who does, please get in touch – we would love to have you involved in one of our programs!
As you may have seen, we are excited to share that our first product, the Communication Book Stand, is currently undergoing user testing. Once this has been completed, we hope to deliver this solution to many individuals within Victoria and throughout Australia. We hope to provide you with an update shortly.
In other news, we plan to update our website to enhance usability, better showcase our initiatives, and serve our community. Stay tuned for updates; we look forward to your feedback once this work has been completed.
I want to sincerely thank the TOM Community and the dedicated TOM team for your ongoing commitment to improving the lives of people with disabilities. A special thank you to our sponsors, corporate partners, and pro bono supporters—your ongoing support is invaluable.Â
Lastly, your feedback is essential to us, so please don’t hesitate to contact me if you’d like to discuss anything. My email is [email protected]
Narelle