In the National Office: Sally-Forth Heaney-Garzoli
Let's find out who's who ...
A conversation with Sally
This month, we go behind the scenes with Communications Officer Sally-Forth.
Whether she’s managing social media, designing promotional materials, or advocating for the 'Community' outcome area, Sally focuses on making sure our communications reflect the incredible work happening on the ground. Read on to learn about her mixed bag role, her collection of four cats, and why she’ll always gift you a Salinger book.
Sally, what’s your role at HIPPY, and what does your day-to-day work involve?
I work in the Network Engagement team as a Communications Officer.
My day-to-day work is a bit of a mixed bag, which I really enjoy. I do a mix of social media, support the network with the HIPPY Australia brand (marketing, promo materials etc), and advocacy and strategy work.
Through that I’ve had the chance to work on some really cool projects.
A highlight has been working with the curriculum team and external designers on the HIPPY storybooks.
I also had the privilege to travel to Brisbane last year for the SNAICC conference, where I helped develop the collateral for the HIPPY booth.
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A big part of my role is also supporting storytelling and advocacy, helping share the impact of HIPPY in ways that are accessible and reflect the communities that are delivering the program
With HIPPY's four outcome areas. Which one speaks to you the most, and why?
That’s a hard one… but if I had to pick just one, I think Community stands out most to me.
Community, connection and a sense of belonging are so important. The connection to community is what makes the HIPPY program work (families building networks, connecting with local services, and supporting each other), and that’s where we see long‑term impact.
A big part of what makes HIPPY, and the 'community' outcome area, so special is what is happening at our sites
