Faye Hodgetts – Tas

At 45, Faye was offered a traineeship at Loaves and Fishes, a Tasmanian social enterprise organisation where she had already been volunteering for six years. That opportunity marked a turning point, and she hasn’t looked back since.
After completing a Certificate III in Business, Faye transitioned into a paid role as an administrative assistant and has since progressed to become the State Operations Manager, overseeing logistics and warehousing operations across Tasmania.

Faye has been part of the Loaves and Fishes journey from the very beginning. Having faced a difficult period in her life when her life was impacted by stress and anxiety, Faye rebuilt her life through learning, resilience, and community support.

In 2022, her commitment was recognised with a nomination for the Tasmanian Training Awards. Today, she mentors young people in the Loaves and Fishes program, drawing on her own experiences to show just how transformative learning and opportunity can be.

Before joining Loaves and Fishes, Faye worked as a chocolatier and has always had a strong drive to give back. She volunteers with local charities and still gives her time twice a week to Gran’s Van, mentoring others and helping deliver food services to people in need.

Faye is a much-loved and respected member of the team, a powerful example of what’s possible when people are given the chance to grow, connect, and thrive through the power of learning and community.