Experience

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  Dulwich hill out of school care

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2005

  Childcare worker

  • Supported and supervised 24 children daily• Maintained a strong focus on the safety and wellbeing of all children • Provided family and community care and quality management • Supervised daily activities within the centre

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  Commercialphotography4u.com

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2016

  Owner/operator & commercial photographer

  • Operated award-winning professional photographic and graphic design businesses• Completed work on an international level across Europe and around Australia • Provided services and sales including advertising and marketing materials • Designed interior decorations and displays • Produced commercial photography for publications • Carried out all administrative duties of business ownership

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  The salvation army australia - nsw, qld & act

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Lifestyle support worker

  • Contributed to the development of individual care plans, programs and activities • Ensured clients received support and assistance with their personal goals • Provided individual, personal, domestic and social support and care• Provided physical and emotional support services • Encourage clients to make informed choices and decisions about their lives • Assisted clients in developing independence, building social networks and managing their health

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  Lifestream australia

  Apr 2014 - Jan 2016

  Program support officer

  • Liaised with key stakeholders to support the implementation of quality services and community support • Developed positive support strategies • Monitored individual support plans for clients • Completed daily reports for each program • Maintained weekly and monthly tasks and appointments in calendars for clients • Assisted clients with daily tasks and household activities • Provided expert support to families • Demonstrated leadership through the delivery of training and workshops • Collaborated and liaised with government and other service agencies to ensure continuity of care Show less

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  Jnwb jugendhilfe nordwest brandenburg

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Residential youth worker

  • Provided case management, conducted interviews and managed conflict• Supported and provided advice to clients and families • Provided mental health and behaviour/ anger management support • Employment opportunities for refugees• Conducted workshops and advises stakeholders on best practices • Demonstrated honesty and due diligence, acting in the client’s best interests • Maintained legal obligations and professionalism • Liaised and collaborated with government and non-government agencies in education and child safety • Provided independent advice to schools, parents, and families • Maintained supportive relationships with clubs, sponsors and community groups • Planned and arranged programs for addiction prevention Show less

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  Local council

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

  Social worker & community| youth coordinator

  • Providing leadership and support to school communities • Developing and managing the implementation of plans and educational/ early intervention programs which support students in achieving positive outcomes • Working with children and young people in child protection• Collaborating with other child support professionals • Maintaining strong partnerships with a variety of government agencies, NGOs and community groups • Preparing professional development sessions, workshops and seminars for staff. children, young people and families• Ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of individual student cases • Maintaining a comprehensive and professional record-keeping system • Liaising with families and conducting home visits to encourage school attendance • Maintaining networks with boards, community panels and counsel groups Provided case management and documentation according to the framework and legislations Provided professional and empathic client service, crises support face to face and over the phone • Planning and developing out of school activities for children to encourage community engagement Show less

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  Enable you australia

  Apr 2021 - Feb 2022

  Capability development

  Mentors & Supporter

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  Connecting families

  Jul 2021 - Sept 2022

  Child protection

  Mentor and Supporter - family - child and NDIS behaviour support.keeping children safe.

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  Endeavour foundation

  Nov 2021 - Sept 2022

  Disability support worker level 3
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  Community solutions group

  Sept 2022 - now

  Behaviour support practitioner (core)