Sharon Allen

Experience

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  Naval, Military and Air Force Club of South Australia

  Jun 2003 - Dec 2013

  Member Services/Reception

  Function Co-ordinatorMember ServicesArranging accommodation for members in house and reciprocal ClubsCo-ordinate Events Committee meetingsReception/ Meet and GreetSwitchboardRestaurant diary managementDocument creation and management using Microsoft Office Suite

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  The Salvation Army

  May 2007 - Aug 2013

  Community Volunteer

  Co-ordinate Community Outreach program, held in Unley every MondayArrange activities for our clients/visitors, encouraging fellowship and participation for socially disadvantaged or mentally challenged men and womenIndividual Counselling (informal and formal)Lead small group with DVD teachings, facilitating group discussionSeek out appropriate and relevant resources for small group teachingCo-ordinate meals/menus and kitchen volunteers, deliver and serve meal to clients/visitorsProject manager “Playground Project” ($28,000 raised and completed in February 2013)Liaise with print media and local and state politicians in order of promoting the program and its relevance to the communityArrangement and maintenance of fundraising activities Show less

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  Mentors & Business Coaches International

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Mentor Business/Coach

  Accredited Mentor/Business Coach

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  Carers SA

  May 2014 - Jun 2018

  Provide information, support and referrals for Young Carers up to the age of 25, who care for a family member with mental illness, physical disability or are frail aged. Liaise with service providers and schools to identify a young carer who may not recognize their caring role and have no supports in place. Coordinate school holiday activities and regular social programs during the school term. Assessment of young carers in order of linking with services,school supports and counselling. Developing strong relationships with local youth support services. Show less

  • Young Carer Worker (Mental Health)

    Nov 2015 - Jun 2018

  • Carer Advisor

    May 2014 - Nov 2015
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  Whitelion

  Jan 2015 - Aug 2015

  Youth Mentor

  As a mentor, I promote purposeful relationships and assist young people living in out of home care to develop a positive sense of self and build useful connections with their community. A trusted and meaningful relationship can reduce personal isolation and contribute to self-esteem, community and family connectedness, hope for a positive future and active engagement in pro-social achievement.

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  Salvation Army

  Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

  Children and Families Ministry Coordinator
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  Schools Ministry Group

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2021

  • Pastoral Care Worker (School Chaplain)

    May 2018 - Aug 2021

  • Wellbeing Classroom Worker

    Nov 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Wellbeing Classroom Facilitator

    Jun 2019 - Jul 2020
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  Carers & Disability Link

  Jan 2022 - now

  Direct care services co-ordinator