11/02/2026
Celebrating Ellie. A Life Is Worth Living Team Milestone
Yesterday marked a very special moment for our Life Is Worth Living family.
After seven incredible years with our organisation, Ellie has officially graduated with a Bachelor of Psychology (with distinction) and has now stepped into a full-time professional role. While we are so proud of her next chapter, she will be deeply missed by our team and by so many people in the Geelong community whose lives she touched along the way.
Ellie has contributed in countless ways, from hands-on mental health support, to her natural problem-solving skills, creative thinking, and steady behind-the-scenes support that helped shape decisions and direction within Life Is Worth Living over the years. Just as importantly, she helped foster a culture of kindness, humour, collaboration and care amongst her teammates and across our broader Life Is Worth Living community. I know she will bring that same positive vibe and grounded energy to any workplace she finds herself in.
As an inclusive employer, we are also incredibly proud to acknowledge Ellie’s lived experience and the barriers she has navigated along the way. Her journey has not always been straightforward, but she never let that hold her back. Her determination, resilience and commitment to learning stand as a powerful testament to anyone who might be considering further education or wondering if it is possible. It is.
Starting with TAFE followed by a traineeship 8 years ago, there were many years balancing work, study and life, Ellie never gave up. Yesterday she walked across that stage with her degree in hand. A powerful reminder of what perseverance looks like.
She now moves forward alongside her fellow graduates, turning knowledge into action and already making a difference on the front line supporting people experiencing homelessness in our region. We have no doubt she will continue to have a meaningful impact wherever she goes.
Ellie, we are proud not just of what you have achieved, but of the person you have become. Kind, caring, deeply committed, and always wanting to understand what is really driving situations to tackle things in your unique style, complete with humour!
Thank you to everyone who supported Ellie through her learning journey, and thank you Ellie for seven beautiful years with Life Is Worth Living. We are forever grateful for your dedication, your laughter, and the heart you brought to our work.
And yes, as a family business, this one hits a little differently.
Watching you receive your certificate was one of the proudest moments of my life.
Max and I, and the entire team at Life Is Worth Living, are all so proud of you, Ellie. ❤️
