These awards also help to promote 'An inclusive diverse healthy and socially connected community' which is a community - led aspiration outlined in our Access and Inclusion Plan 2018 - 2022.

When Brooke Greenhalgh was young her parents were told that she would struggle with milestones such as walking and would not attend a mainstream school.

Fast forward to now and Brooke is pursuing her passion for all thing's food through her work at restaurants and cafes in Geelong.

Brooke independently pursued her career at Dial a Lunch (DAL) where she worked for 19 years. Brooke's time with DAL began in a supported employment position before building up her confidence and skillset to transition into open employment.

Brooke has since moved to an open employment role at Bon Appetit in Highton cooking up a storm and making the delicious slices they have on offer.

Brooke has certainly proven that she is a capable of achieving all of her goals and aspirations.