Meet the team: Dionne Morrin

Meet Dionne! She has been working for selectability for the last 15 months, most recently as a facilitated coach for the Carer Gateway program.  

Dionne’s role in the Carer Gateway program is to support carers in the Mackay region to make meaningful changes in their lives, increasing their capacity for self-care and achieving a more sustainable caring role. 

“I love supporting people to set and reach their goals and live their best life,” said Dionne.  

“It's a very rewarding job when you make a positive difference to someone's day.  

“I really enjoy working with the people in selectability who have a passion to help others. 

In the last 6 months, The Carer Gateway function has grown to support the need for services throughout regional Queensland; that support carers to access free services such as counselling, coaching, group activities and respite. 

This growth has attracted divinely passionate about providing wrap around support to carers; the program now has more than 15 employees, all equally as devoted as Dionne.  

“I have always wanted to help people in a positive way.  

“And to feel at the end of the day I might have made a difference to those struggling with challenges in their lives. 

Born in NSW, spent most of her life in Brisbane and the Gold Coast raised four children with her husband of 26 years, before moving to Mackay several years ago.  

With a strong background in retail, and executive level management roles, Dionne started her journey with selectability after completing her diploma of counselling, working as a lifestyle support worker, and as a mentor for selectability Training.  

“I'm an optimist, generally always looking on the bright side of life.  

“I'm open, honest and friendly, with a big heart, always wanting to help people. I love to laugh and have a pretty good sense of humour.  

“I feel that I'm at my best when I'm passionate about something, like most people and I believe I've found my right place, within the Carer Gateway.”