PEOPLE AND GOVERNANCE
“
COMMUNITY HOUSING PROVIDERS PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN SOCIETY…”
Evolve Housing Cadet, Kaylem
KAYLE M : CA D E T One of two Evolve Housing cadets, Kaylem decided
so far while also learning how rewarding the work
to join the program to achieve her goal of making
that Evolve does is.
a career change. “I think community housing providers play a crucial Kaylem, aged 36, was previously working night
role in society. They provide properties for those
shifts in a betting contact centre but found the
that are homeless, in complex situations or who
unconventional hours difficult. She learned about the
are low income earners. We also connect people to
Evolve Housing cadetship online and was attracted by
support services that help them maintain a better
the opportunity to study and work at the same time.
lifestyle,” Kaylem said.
Since
has
“With all the knowledge and experience I gain
learned skills relevant to the industry, including
with working at Evolve Housing and studying with
signing contracts for leases and end of tenancies,
CHIA (Community Housing Industry Association)
procedures and protocols on how to sign-up
NSW I want to apply that into a role within this
tenants, and how to terminate contracts. She has
industry to work with a community and help those
enjoyed and benefited greatly from the experience
that are in need.”
beginning
the
cadetship,
Kaylem
Photo: Evolve Housing Cadet, Kaylem
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