Staying in Touch From Afar
Victor Harbor-based mum of three, Tamara McPherson, knows all too well the challenges of moving to a new place. Since the age of 21, Tamara has been on the move. From the Barossa Valley, where she started as a cadet journalist, to the Riverland, when she married husband Craig. And now to the Fleurieu, so that their three girls have more options.
You may come to know Tamara through her role as a student support services officer at Victor Harbor High School, or maybe as the Intergenerational Community Engagement Officer (ICEO) at Harbor Village, or as one of the faithful volunteers at the Goolwa Netball Club.
“Building connection, community and seeking friendship in a new place is never easy. It really takes work” Tamara said.
Building connection, community and seeking friendship in a new place is never easy.
This is especially true, she said, when you are living between two places – Tamara’s husband, Craig, is a fourth generation farmer at a vineyard and citrus farm out of Waikerie.
“We are living between the Riverland and the Fleurieu,” she explained.
“During term time we live in Middleton, and Craig comes to visit us every weekend. On holidays we go back to Waikerie”
“We joke that we are a Fly in Fly out (FIFO) family.”
When asked how Tamara stays connected with friends, no matter where she’s living, she suggests the following:
“When you find someone that makes you happy, hold on to that sense of community and continue to build those networks,” Tamara said.
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Tamara McPherson, intergenerational engagement officer and Hilary Armstrong, village manager at Harbor Village.