Spotlight on Chris Redmond – Lifetime Achievement

Mon 12 Aug 2019

Spotlight on Chris Redmond – Lifetime Achievement

At the 2018 ACT Chief Minister's Inclusion Awards, Chris Redmond received the Award for Lifetime Achievement in Support Work.  

Chris is the Chief Executive Officer of Woden Community Service (WCS). He has worked tirelessly over the years as a passionate advocate for the community sector in Canberra, and has shaped and influenced policy in the ACT leading to positive outcomes for all.

His work in the disability space during his time at WCS has involved the establishment of a social enterprise café at Woden Library, employing ten people with disability; delivering the Local Area Coordination Service in collaboration with Belconnen Community Service over four years; a hoarding response for those with a hoarding disorder including the establishment of a peer led support group; developing the Transition to Recovery program to support people stepping down from hospital following a mental illness episode; delivering the Next Step program in partnership with CatholicCare for people with anxiety and depression; and delivering the Way Back service in partnership with beyondblue and ACT Health for people who have attempted suicide.

Here is a video of Chris reflecting on the importance of values and responsiveness in service provision during times of change:

 

Chris is highly respected by WCS staff and peers for his contributions to the community sector. He has influenced many leaders in the field and has generously donated his time to train and inspire a large number of staff to remain in the sector. 

WCS staff have wished him fond farewells after 14 years at the organistion.