When Leanne Marriott left England in 2009, she thought she was embarking on a single-year adventure. Travelling through Asia and into Australia quickly changed those plans, and now, 16 years later, she's very much a local.
By 2012 she had settled in the Burdekin, where her background in disability services in England naturally led her to Flexi Queensland. Leanne was particularly drawn to Flexi’s long-standing reputation for person-centred care, a reputation she has strived to uphold in her role as Manager at the organisation.
Her managerial role is multifaceted, overseeing day-to-day operations, supporting team staff, and making sure service users receive the care and respect they deserve.
"One moment I might be dealing with paperwork or funding reports, and the next I’m sitting with a family, helping them navigate their options for support," she says. "The variety keeps you on your toes, but it’s the human side of the work that keeps you going. Working in this role reminds me daily of what matters most."
For Leanne, success isn’t measured by accolades, but by the small, life-altering wins her work facilitates. “Success isn’t always loud," she says. "Sometimes it looks like a young person with a disability gaining confidence to go to the counter and pay for something. Sometimes it’s helping someone move into their own home after years of living with family. These milestones… are life-changing.”
Her career in disability support has helped her forge lasting local ties in the Burdekin, the town she has now called home for over a decade. Away from Flexi, her life is centred on family and the outdoors. With two young children, camping trips, property maintenance, and exploring new places keep her busy.
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