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We are very excited to announce, our Southland Chair, Cathie Cotter has been successful in being appointed as a member of the National Council of Rural Support Trusts (RST).
Cathie replaces Gavan Herlihy from the Otago Rural Support Trust.
Southland Rural Support Coordinator Lindsay Wright says, “It shows other RST’s around the country recognise the attributes Cathie brings to the Rural Support Trust organisation both in Southland and nationwide.”
“Cathie is extremely passionate about the rural sector and people’s welfare. She is a great team leader and will bring a fresh skill set and life experiences to the National Council table”.
The National Council of Rural Support Trusts represents all the Rural Support Trusts. It was established in mid-2017 and is structured as a charitable trust which is responsible to the 14 regional Trusts. The National Council provides a single point of contact for other national organisations and the Government, and assists the regional Trusts share resources and experience.
The National Council meets once a year with the 14 Trusts operating independently in their areas and staffed by local people.
Cathie’s term is for two years.
The Southland Rural Support Trust assists rural individuals and their families to get back on their feet following challenging circumstances such as financial, personal, or climatic adverse events. The Trust is part of a nation-wide network which is linked into local rural networks, as well as Civil Defence, Work and Income, and rural professionals.
For more information on the Rural Support Trust go to – http://www.rural-support.org.nz