Tara Russo

I have a background in AOD peer support/ support work and then moved onto a Service Coordinator position where I built some amazing relationships, teams and met people I know I will never forget.

I am extremely passionate about recovery from trauma and things like addiction etc, I spend a lot of my spare time reading and listening to podcasts on the topic and I also still love to help those in early recovery/sobriety in my spare time.

I spent years overcoming some huge barriers to build the capacity I have today, today I live a life I didn’t even know was possible, today I live a meaningful life and I feel connected to my purpose.  One of the biggest things I had to overcome was my thinking, I really had to unlearn a lot of the belief systems I had that were stopping me from living my best life. Living in a culture where for years it was seen as a sign of weakness to ask for help, I found that was the first thing I needed to change my thinking around that.  I truly believe that being of service to others is one of the best ways to get out of our own heads and can really help us put our own life’s issues into perspective, being of service to others also normalises that we can allow others to be of service to us, we are not alone and together we can get through anything.

I am full of gratitude for the opportunity to be a part of a Tibii and getting to spend my days surrounded by others who not only share the same values as me when it comes to how we provide care for the vulnerable people we do, but also the way they promote emotional wellbeing for all those working here.

I will be here for all your rostering queries, any issues that arise with your supports and building positive relationships with our participants and their stakeholders to ensure we are providing the most person-centred care possible and always improving.

I am looking forward to getting to know everyone and am excited for what the future holds.