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I have a massive week coming up. It’s a week I face with mixed emotion but one I’m very excited about.

After nine and a half years hosting the morning program and a connection that goes back to before the station began broadcasting, I’ll announce on-air tomorrow that I’m leaving 98five.

My final on-air shift will be on Tuesday and I’ll start work with Compassion Australia as a Relationship Manager on Wednesday.

My new role will involve meeting with donors, church leaders, advocates and others about the work Compassion is doing to release children from poverty. While I’m still passionate about the vision of 98five, I’ve felt a growing desire to be part of the solution for those facing a life without hope.

Over a number of years I have felt a growing burden to serve those who are trapped by poverty. This burden has developed significantly since travelling with Compassion Australia to Haiti and Dominican Republic in 2008. I’ve really enjoyed the variety the Morning Café has allowed me. I’ve been able to interview a range of people including authors, actors, musicians and a range of average people making a difference in our community.

I’ve worked full time at 98five for almost twenty of the nearly 26 years the radio station has been broadcasting. I’ve done part time work on-air during the other 6 years.

I’ve been thrilled by the support I’ve received from those at 98five since announcing the move. General Manager Bevan Jones said: “Rodney goes with our blessing. He’s given his all to 98five over 25 years and is perfect for the role at Compassion. We couldn’t begrudge him the chance to take on a new challenge that helps change lives of those trapped in poverty.”