Anthea Higgins Email & Phone Number

Queensland, Australia

As an Early Childhood Educator, my duties include safeguarding the rights of every child, viewing all children as capable learners in all learning and planned experiences, and implementing equity and inclusion into the program. It is essential to value Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples cultures and integrate this into the program, as well as liaise and collaborate with families and the community. Other responsibilities include observing, documenting, and evaluating the… Show more As an Early Childhood Educator, my duties include safeguarding the rights of every child, viewing all children as capable learners in all learning and planned experiences, and implementing equity and inclusion into the program. It is essential to value Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples cultures and integrate this into the program, as well as liaise and collaborate with families and the community. Other responsibilities include observing, documenting, and evaluating the children within our care, focusing on achieving outcomes for children through high-quality educational programs, and following the National Quality Standard and the Early Years Learning Framework. Show less

Queensland, Australia

Positions: Secretary & Social Media Subcommittee Associate & ManagerI have been an active young people's ally for:- Mental health and well-being- The LGBTQIAP+ community- Drugs, alcohol, and homelessness issues- Equality and diversity, and - First Nations People I advocate for young people between the ages of 12-25 in the community and look at their social issues, needs and wants. I contribute to this by having fortnightly meetings in a team with other YPAC… Show more Positions: Secretary & Social Media Subcommittee Associate & ManagerI have been an active young people's ally for:- Mental health and well-being- The LGBTQIAP+ community- Drugs, alcohol, and homelessness issues- Equality and diversity, and - First Nations People I advocate for young people between the ages of 12-25 in the community and look at their social issues, needs and wants. I contribute to this by having fortnightly meetings in a team with other YPAC members, the Centre Manager, and Community Development Officer to evaluate and act on issues in the community. I have had experience in external communications and marketing, community awareness and engagement, governance, training and professional development, event/project design and management, recruitment and operations, leadership and diversity, accessibility and inclusion. Show less

At Griffith College, I am apart of the Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Program. PAL is a volunteer program for high achieving students, and connects students who want help with study, assignments, exams, referencing, and more, with those wishing to offer help. I am currently a PAL for:Academic and Professional Skills DevelopmentIntroduction to Psychology 2Human Services Processes It is my role to have availability each week for student help sessions, check my emails… Show more At Griffith College, I am apart of the Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Program. PAL is a volunteer program for high achieving students, and connects students who want help with study, assignments, exams, referencing, and more, with those wishing to offer help. I am currently a PAL for:Academic and Professional Skills DevelopmentIntroduction to Psychology 2Human Services Processes It is my role to have availability each week for student help sessions, check my emails regularly for bookings, introduce myself in classes, explain concepts, share tips, guide students, attend relevant workshops, and communicate to the PAL facilitator and group. Show less

Bachelor Of Social Work (Honours)

Activities and Societies: UQ Social Work Society (2023) Public Health Association University of Queensland (2023) UQ Neurological Society.

Bachelor Of Social Work, Gpa 7

Relevant Coursework: First Peoples and Social Justice (High Distinction) Group Facilitation (High Distinction) Social Construction.

Diploma Of Social And Psychological Science, Gpa 6.63

Relevant Coursework: Academic and Professional Skills Development (High Distinction) Equity and Diversity (High Distinction) Introduction.