Sue Dundass

Team Leader | North Otago

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How long have you been with Anglican Family Care and what’s your background in?

I have worked for AFC for over 7 years, based in the Oamaru office. I trained as a Registered General and Obstetric Nurse in the UK, then specialized in Oncology before emigrating to NZ in 1990. I then worked for Plunket, initially as a Community Support Co-ordinator before becoming a Parents As First Teacher Educator (PAFT).

What inspired you to pursue a career in social work/family care?

As a nurse, and then a Paft Educator, I became increasingly aware of the barriers and prejudice so many whānau face and wanted to be part of the social change, to ensure the needs of tamariki are paramount, so they can thrive

What do you find most rewarding about your work?

It is a privilege to work alongside whānau and to be part of their journey in developing strength and resilience, putting their tamariki at the forefront of their decision making, and seeing their sense of pride grow

What do you get up to outside of work? What hobbies or activities do you enjoy doing?

Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my own family, either on the sideline of their sporting activities or enjoying the walks, beaches, and lifestyle that North Otago has to offer with them.

“If you always sit where you always sat, you will always see what you always saw”.

This is a great reminder to me to try and see other perspectives, especially when working with whānau, so that I am better able to provide the right support at the right time.

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