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Joe Dorfman is a qualified commercial lawyer and also Director and Co-Founder of Achievers Australia. He is regarded as an outstanding business coach, speaker and mentor.  Joe's "heart, soul and passion" are making a difference in people's lives and helping them grow and go to the next level, particularly in relation to business.

A dynamic and inspirational communicator, Joe facilitates the Power of Focus Coaching Program in Australia and has regularly commented on business issues in the national media.

Joe migrated from South Africa in 1989 and was employed as a commercial business lawyer in a leading firm.  Within three years, Joe established his own commercial and business law practice which flourished and Joe ultimately built up a sizeable city-based firm with a team of specialist lawyers.

Out of his legal training, Joe has a special ability to listen and understand issues, and to positively contribute to turning those around. He also has a special ability for helping people deal with their business and personal challenges.

Joe is a director of Business Network International, and was an office bearer at the Australia South Africa Business Association, where he was part of an Australian trade delegation to South Africa with the Federal Trade Minister, Mark Vaile.

The Power of Focus: www.thepoweroffocus.com.au

In 2011 OzChild celebrates 160 years of caring for children! OzChild is Australia's oldest independent, not-for-profit, children's charity, with a history of caring for children which dates back to 1851. We continue to care for children, support families and strengthen the potential and life opportunities of children and young people.

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When my family decided to go into the foster care program, we were full of anticipation and curiosity. We knew that it would be rewarding, but we under-estimated just how rewarding it could be.  The experiences I have had over the several years of fostering have been funny, educating, challenging and emotional.

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