b'Decades of dedication Sues innovative andcompassionate approachto financial counselling earnsher an Order of Australia.After decades of dedicated support, Sue by family violence. Speaking worldwide, Sue Fraser was awarded an Order of Australiaadvocates for people in financial hardshipdoing (OAM) in the 2021 Queens Birthday Honours.everything she can to improve outcomes for Recognising her financial counselling work,consumers and businesses alike.we celebrate her consistent care for peopleSue says the honour is humbling and unexpected.experiencing vulnerability.Throughout her career, Sue has been a championWhen I heard that I had been nominated, I for collaboration between the community servicecertainly didnt think I would receive (an OAM), and business sectors to improve outcomes forsays Sue. people in hardship. These types of acknowledgements arent Starting financial counselling training in 1988,achieved by yourself. I received this because ISue has focused on prevention, early interventionwork with a team and an organisation willingand support programs for vulnerable people into take risks and do things outside of the box.our community.People have commented that its nice to have an Since joining the Uniting family in 1995, Sueordinary person recognised for work that doesnt has become a leader in the industry for herhave a high profile.visionary work.Its rewarding to know that the work we do makes Collaborating with the banking, debt collection,a real difference for so many people.utility and telecommunications sectors, Sue strives to increase awareness and understanding of economic abuse, especially for those impacted 44 Uniting Vic.Tas Annual Report 2020-2021'