Ruth has over 20 years’ experience in community development, engagement and capacity building both in her native Tasmania and in Nepal. She enjoys working at a grass roots level to empower communities and inspire positive change.  Based at the Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania, Ruth connects with the aged care sector and multicultural communities, providing training, resources and support.  Ruth is dedicated to making the world a better place and lives by the Lorax motto “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better… it’s not!”