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Karen Bonham

Karen Bonham

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Planning & Design Officer - MHAOD with NQPHN

  • Education

    • First Aid Advantage

      -
      Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing Competent

    • Mental Health First Aid Australia

      -
      Mental Health First Aid

    • Open Universities Australia

      2020 - 2023
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Community Development

    • Qld Conservatorium of Music

      1993 - 1995
      Diploma of Music, Performance Vocal Studies Distinction

      Activities and Societies: Conservatorium Alumni

    • Central Queenslad Conservatorium of Music

      1989 - 1992
      Associate Diploma Vocal Studies Distinction

      Activities and Societies: Conservatorium Alumni, lighting design/installation/operation, sound technician, stage management, set construction, events management

  • Experience

    • Pioneer Employment Service Inc

      Mar 2009 - Mar 2013

      Leave cover for transfer of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) contract from our company to new amalgamated service merge partner Community Solutions Inc. Staff induction and training for DEEWR disability employment services contract requirements and company policy and procedures, client on and off job support and skills auditing/marketing. Design and delivery of Certificate 1 in Job Readiness course to clients living with disability, facilitate and arrange music for social and life skills program called Voice Club, including performance outcomes. Client caseload management wirh people with disability, support to identify, develop and action skills for meaningful, long term employment options, employer negotiations for skills to role match, design and implement on job support/management resources in various forms including written, photographic, symbolic or other relevant forms to support client success and longevity in employment.

      • Acting Service Leader - Employment Services

        Dec 2012 - Mar 2013

      • Training and Induction Co-ordinator

        Feb 2011 - Dec 2012

      • Employment Consultant

        Mar 2009 - Feb 2011

    • Community Solutions Group

      Mar 2013 - Jun 2013
      Acting Service Leader - Regional Programs

      Team leader for Youth Services and Administration Team, partnership project engagement and consortium relationship management, employment services training delivery across NQ sites including Mackay, Cannonvale, Proserpine and Bowen and CQ site Rockhampton

    • Connect Housing Group

      Mar 2014 - Jul 2019

      Team leader for National Rental Affordability Scheme portfolio, managing program eligibility and compliance, general property management, maintenance, inspections, property sales process for scheme surrenders, State and Federal Government compliance reporting and Owner incentive claim management. Social Housing maintenance and asset management for properties owned by State Government and Mackay Regional Council and managed by Mackay Regional Housing Company as part of Connect Housing Group. National Rental Affordability Scheme Compliance and Training, Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accomodation Act Compliance and Training, Tenant Education

      • NRAS Team Leader

        Feb 2018 - Jul 2019

      • Asset Manager

        May 2017 - Feb 2018

      • Compliance and Training Officer

        Mar 2014 - May 2017

    • Life Stream Australia

      Jul 2019 - Jan 2020
      Individualized Services Coordinator

      Coordinator of direct services to NDIS participants and supporting lives with choice.

    • IDEAL Placements

      Jan 2020 - May 2020
      NDIS Support Coordinator

      Assisting NDIS Participants to understand their plan funding and coordinate linkage access to appropriate and relevant support service providers and Allied Health practitioners.

    • MADEC Ltd

      May 2020 - Dec 2023

      NDIS Supported Independent Living service delivery for clients requiring 24/7 support. Leading a strong team of 70 support staff, dedicated to actioning the choice, control, dignity and rights of each client resident to maximise achievement of their goals through funded support.

      • Community Development Manager / Supervisor - NDIS Support Coordination

        Mar 2022 - Dec 2023

      • Community Development Coordinator

        Nov 2020 - Mar 2022

      • Disability Manager

        May 2020 - Oct 2020

    • Northern Queensland Primary Health Network

      Jan 2024 - now
      Senior Planning and Design Officer

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Community Sector Representative - Disability Provider

      Issued by Mackay Regional Council Access and Inclusion Reference Group
      Mackay Regional Council Access and Inclusion Reference GroupAssociated with Karen Bonham

    • Chair

      Issued by Mackay Regional Mental Health Network on Feb 2022
      Mackay Regional Mental Health NetworkAssociated with Karen Bonham

    • President - Management Committee

      Issued by Mackay Youth Support Service on Dec 2020
      Mackay Youth Support ServiceAssociated with Karen Bonham

    • Secretary

      Issued by Run for MI Life - Suicide Prevention/Awareness Charity on Feb 2020
      Run for MI Life - Suicide Prevention/Awareness CharityAssociated with Karen Bonham

    • Interim Marketing and Promotions Officer

      Issued by Mackay Regional Mental Health Network Steering Committee on Feb 2020
      Mackay Regional Mental Health Network Steering CommitteeAssociated with Karen Bonham

    • Management Committee Member

      Issued by Mackay Regional Community Legal Centre on Nov 2021
      Mackay Regional Community Legal CentreAssociated with Karen Bonham

    • Secretary - Steering Committee

      Issued by Grapevine Group Assoc Inc on Jan 2016
      Grapevine Group Assoc IncAssociated with Karen Bonham