Empowering Lives: Leadership and Inclusion with CRU's Margaret Rodgers

Welcome to this episode of the Towards Better Podcast! I’m excited to have Margaret Rodgers, the Chief Executive Officer of the Community Resource Unit (CRU), joining us today. CRU is a remarkable organization dedicated to creating and promoting positive change, ensuring people with disabilities can belong to and actively contribute to social and economic life.

With over forty years of experience working with people with disabilities and their families, Margaret's career has spanned numerous roles across Queensland, and her leadership at CRU has driven significant impact in the disability sector. From her early days in India with the L’Arche community to leading CRU's programs aimed at supporting leadership development and fostering inclusion, Margaret has seen firsthand the transformational power of empowering individuals to lead their own change.

In today’s episode, we will explore the story of CRU, its mission and vision, and the evolution of its work over the years. We’ll discuss the importance of leadership development, how CRU intentionally invests in people, and the resourcefulness required to support individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives, even with limited funding.

We'll also dive into some powerful stories of change, share the challenges and successes of CRU’s work, and explore how you can get involved in making a difference.

So, whether you’re new to CRU’s work or have been following their journey, this episode is sure to inspire you. Let's get started!

• CRU Website: https://cru.org.au/
• CRU Events: https://cru.org.au/events/
• CRU Resources: https://cru.org.au/resources/
• CRU Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommResourceUnit/
• Contact CRU: https://cru.org.au/contact/