RLOA Christmas Party 2025 (Photobooth Photos)

This was the first Christmas Party we have been able to host since COVID, and it would not have been possible without the support of our external supporters this year. 👏

More than ever, people are experiencing isolation. This is especially true for people with a disability and older Australians. In 2026, we want to run more events like this to create more inclusion, connection and meaningful social opportunities for the people we support.

These moments are not funded through the NDIS or My Aged Care, which means they only happen because of community support. We will keep finding creative ways to bring people together and we would love to do it on a bigger scale next year.

If you, your family, your friends or your employer would like to help create moments like this for our clients, families and staff in 2026, please email nick.power@rloa.org.au to start the conversation.

To learn more about how you can support Unfunded Projects like this, visit www.rloa.org.au/getinvolved

And if you want to see the impact of your support, just look at the joy in these photobooth photos. 😍

Finally, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported Rural Lifestyle Options Australia throughout the year. Your generosity, advocacy and belief in what we do helps make moments like this possible. 💙

📸 For more photos visit: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1C6U3ZLCoS/

RLOA Christmas Party 2025

On Friday, 5 December 2025, we brought together our NDIS and Aged Care clients, families and staff for our combined Christmas Party and it was an absolute highlight of the year.

Held at the Crystal Palace at Diggers Services Club, the afternoon was filled with laughter, connection and festive cheer from start to finish.

The joy on the day was a powerful reminder of the sense of community we are so proud of at Rural Lifestyle Options Australia.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the event such a success. 🎉

📸 Keep an eye out for the photobooth photos dropping tomorrow.

We are already looking forward to our next event in 2026!

Annual General Meeting 2025

Yesterday, Rural Lifestyle Options Australia held our Annual General Meeting, bringing together our Board of Directors and Executive Team to review the past year’s achievements and shape a strong direction for the year ahead. 💫

Key highlights included the launch of our new Annual Report, a review of organisational milestones across client outcomes, partnerships and community initiatives and the presentation of our financial and operational results for 2024–2025. 🩵

We reflected on our growth over the past year and outlined our strategic priorities for 2026. The AGM also confirmed the re-election of Vice Chair Maria Fuchs and Director and Finance and Audit Committee Chair Cheryl Dixon, both for 3-year terms. 🙌

Thank you to all attendees for your valuable insights and ongoing support. Your involvement continues to guide and strengthen our work. 👏

We also extend our appreciation to our Board and Executive Team for their dedication throughout the year. Your leadership ensures RLOA remains focused, resilient and ready for the future. ✨

As always, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our dedicated workforce who work tirelessly throughout the year to ensure our clients receive the highest standard of support. 😍

📘 Read the full 2024–2025 Annual Report here:

https://online.flippingbook.com/link/240619/

To learn more about how Rural Lifestyle Options Australia can support you or your loved one, visit www.rloa.org.au/whatwedo or call 1300 032 175.

📸 (Left to right):

Michelle Latailakepa (CEO), Nicholas Power (Head of Marketing and New Business), Mark Fenton (Special Advisor to the Board of Directors), Chris Leck (Chair), Maria Fuchs (Vice Chair), Alex Roberts (Director), Cheryl Dixon (Director), Katrina Ryan (Director), Leigh Clement (Director), Steven Dsouza (Head of Finance), Robert Rees (Head of Operations) and Fiona Gracie (Head of People and Culture).