b'Welcomingchange.Ive heard so many wonderful things about you, our generous supporters, and the incredible care and impact you help makeIntroducing our new possible across Victoria and Tasmania. Im honoured to introduce myself as the newIm also immensely grateful to you, our donorsCEO, Carol Jeffs.CEO of Uniting Vic.Tas.and supporters, who walk this journey with us.Its a privilege to join an organisation with suchYour generosity underpins everything we do, andGet to know our new CEO. A leader shaped by community values,a long and proud legacy of walking alongsideI want to thank you for the trust you place in usa love of learning, and a deep commitment to public service.people with dignity, compassion, and resolve.to make meaningful, lasting change.Throughout my career in community services There is much to learn, and much to be hopefulCarol grew up in a small country town inCarol shared her enthusiasm for the role, stating:and local government, Ive been driven by a for. Im excited to put your support into action. Gippsland, Victoria, where she attended the deep belief in social justice and the strength local public school, played community sport,I am delighted to have this opportunity to work of local communities.and spent much of her time riding horses.with the passionate and dedicated Board andThats what drew me to Uniting, an organisationteam at Uniting Vic.Tas to make a real differencegrounded in lived values, guided by purpose, andHer love of the outdoors has stayed with her, in the lives of people across Victoria andbold in its advocacy. and today she and her husband, Mark, enjoyTasmania. I look forward to leading the ongoing Carol Jeffshiking and discovering new places together. delivery of outstanding community services and As I step into this role, I am already deeplyChief Executive Officer Carol began her career as an economics lecturerto driving the implementation of our ambitious inspired by Unitings unwavering commitment at Monash University, later leading a not-for-profitstrategic plan.to inclusion and partnership, especially with partnership organisation before transitioning We warmly welcome Carol to Uniting and look the people we serve.to local government in 2007. Most recently sheforward to the journey ahead under her leadership.But what strikes me most is the tangible was Chief Executive Officer of Cardinia Shire impact of what we do for people across Council, one of Australias fastest growing and Victoria and Tasmania.most culturally diverse municipalities. She holdsFrom crisis support and housing, to earlya Bachelor of Business from Monash University childhood education, mental health, and and a Master of Economics from the Universityfamily services. of New England.This spring, Im looking forward to meetingHer appointment as CEO comes at a pivotal many of the individuals, staff, and communitiesmoment, as Uniting embarks on implementing that make Uniting what it is.our new 2030 Strategy. With a vision to staytrue to our enduring purpose and values , the strategy highlights we provide community services to reduce the impact of poverty,trauma and disadvantage.To learn more about our new 2030 strategy, scan the codeor visit unitingvictas.org.au/about-uniting/strategic-plan2 Supporter Newsletter Spring 2025 Supporter Newsletter Spring 2025 3'