In 1992 I was at a party catching up with friends chatting about
the fact that I wanted to support children on some level through
volunteer work. As fate would have it, the person I spoke
to happened to be the daughter of the then Area Manager for Camp
Quality SA.
After hearing all about CQ I decided that I would give the
office a call and put in my application as a volunteer,
and this is where my journey with Camp Quality began.
Within a month of my application I was assigned a camper. She
was seven years old and lived in Regional SA. Being a
companion to Tracey was the most rewarding thing I have ever done.
I felt so honoured that her parents trusted me enough to look after
their daughter for a five day camp a long way from home and
Tracey and I built a friendship which will be with us both for the
rest of our lives.
My addiction to Camp Quality grew. I stayed being a companion
for many years but then also took on the role as Camp Leader and
Volunteer Liaison. I clearly could see first hand the positive
impact Camp Quality had, not just on our families but also our
volunteers and donors.
In 2005 my dream became reality; I was offered the role as Area
Manager for SA. I was given the opportunity to work for an
organisation I believed in, respected and was very passionate
about. How lucky was I!
I was the Area Manger for SA for three years and am now the
Regional Manager for the South/West Region (Western Australia,
South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania).
Sixteen years have gone by very fast. I have met some
amazing children, families, volunteers, donors and fellow
employees. They have all taught me that life is good, that we
should make the most of every moment and appreciate the little
things.
I love the fact that I am part of an organisation which makes a
difference in this world. It's a great privilege to be part of the
Camp Quality family.
- Nedge Sinanovski, CQ Regional Manager for
South/West