Michelle Sweeny

Co-Founder

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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About me
Fostering environments that nurture emotional wellbeing and intellectual growth. Dedicated to empowering individuals to actively reflect, be energised by change and commit to lifelong learning.
Education
- Mental Health First Aid Australia
  2018 - 2018
  Accreditation
- Deakin University
  2001 - 2006
  Bachelor of Teaching (Primary & Secondary)
- Monash University
  2011 - 2011
  Certificate in Narrative & Adolescent Counselling
- RMIT University
  1997 - 2000
  Bachelor of Arts (Public Relations)
Experience
- Jaffas Down The Aisle (Short Film Festival)
  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998
  Co-Founder
- FJI (Theatre Company)
  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999
  Co-Founder
- Helen Bogdan & Associates
  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000
  Public Relations Assistant for Republic of Nauru & Air Nauru
- Pegasus Media
  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001
  Public Relations Assistant for Simplot
- The Australian Ballet
  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003
  EMarketing Coordinator
- Birds Australia
  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004
  Exhibition Manager: 'Stuffed & Mounted'
- Star of the Sea College
  Jan 2005 - Jan 2014
  - Integrated Studies Coordinator
    Jan 2008 - Jan 2014
  - Debating & Public Speaking Coordinator
    Jan 2006 - Jan 2010
  - Learning Support Officer
    Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
- Star of the Sea College
  Jan 2015 - Jan 2020
  - Pastoral Leader
    Jan 2016 - Jan 2020
  - Classroom Teacher (Year 7 to VCE English & History)
    Jan 2007 - Jan 2020
  - Wave Mentor
    Jan 2015 - Jan 2015
- Hendersons Educational Services
  Jan 2021 - Jan 2021
  Learning & Development Manager
- Hendersons Educational Services
  Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
  Chief Executive Officer
- Headspace
  Apr 2023 - now
  Be You Consultant
Licenses & Certifications
- Applied Positive Psychology: Finding Mastery & Flourishing
  Mental Health Academy
  Apr 2024
- Motivational Interviewing: The Basics
  Mental Health Academy
  Apr 2024
- Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) Online
  National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
  Mar 2024
- Psychological First Aid
  National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
  Feb 2024
- Trauma Responsive Practice - Education
  Australian Childhood Foundation
  Dec 2023
- Understanding the Neurobiology of Complex Trauma
  Australian Childhood Foundation
  Feb 2024
- Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations
  Department of Education
  Jan 2024
- 2023 Mental Health Super Summit
  Mental Health Academy
  Dec 2023
- A Trauma-Informed Understanding of Bullying
  National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
  May 2024
- Supporting students following a disaster or community trauma
  Emerging Minds Australia
  Apr 2024
- Disaster Mental Health Counselling
  Mental Health Academy
  Jan 2024
- Responding to Child Sexual Exploitation
  Australian Childhood Foundation
  Feb 2024