A new dawn is coming for Accordwest chief executive officer Neil Hamilton, retiring from the organisation after more than 10 years.
Over the past 20 years, Mr Hamilton took on senior management positions in faith-based and secular community organisations around Western Australia.
Mr Hamilton has served to protect people on the local level, having fulfilled the roles that come with being a member of the South West Human Services Group and the Strong Families Regional Management Group.
He has also assisted in state initiatives through the Department of Child Protection and Family Support Community Sector Round Table, Western Australian Council of Social Services, Catholic Education Western Australia, and Shelter WA Homelessness Advisory Committee.
Recent achievements for Mr Hamilton and Accordwest include the foundation of an Our Lot outreach centre in South Bunbury, designed to provide a “sanctuary” for homeless people or those coming out of prison.
The organisation recently factored into the development of the Tiny Houses project, with Mr Hamilton working alongside the State Government, Member for Bunbury Don Punch, and community groups.
The initiative provides three lots, all placed in Plaza Street, designed to provide an “innovative and cost effective” way to help those less fortunate.
“I am proud that we have a secure organisation with great staff who will continue in the tradition, but it will be a changing tradition,” Mr Hamilton proudly said.
Mr Hamilton said the organisation and industry would go through some major changes following his resignation.
“After 25 years in the sector, there is going to be quite radical changes to what we do,” he said.
“The upside is that it is going to be strongly advantageous for people, but the degree of risk may mean that we lose good people that can provide that service.
“Being able to support our staff, being able to attract clients, and being able to provide clients with high quality services will be a massive shift, as we’re seeing in the NDIS.”
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