I am one of the Co-Founders of RRAD Ltd. My role is to provide strategic vision, educational program development and stakeholder engagement strategy.RRAD Communities is a non profit organisation servicing communities in Lockyer Valley Region and broader Queensland. RRAD designs and delivers programs for youth (aged four to nineteen) and their communities. RRAD provides strength based learning opportunities and wellbeing support, and a platform for mentoring, ambassadorship and volunteering. RRAD creates connections and builds capability in youth participants and their communities.Please support this organisation by +Following on LinkedIn and join us to be RELAXED and ROBUST ACTIVE DREAMERS, RRAD!https://rradcommunities.org/

Key Contributions• Supported students by developing a safe supportive learning environment and implementing effective behaviour management practices.• Supported the leadership team to develop inclusive practices and case management frameworks.• Provided case management to students with complex needs.• Participate in the collaborative development and evaluation of curriculum. In particular in the areas of inclusive support and ICPS.• Participate in regular coaching and feedback cycles on Explicit Instruction from leaders trained by John Flemming, 'Teach Like a Champion' and Anita Archer.• Lead the review and implementation of reading and mathematics programs in the areas of inclusion.• Coordinated a School Community Movie Night, workload reduction committee and facilitated meditation workshops for staff as part of ‘wellbeing initiatives'.

My role as a Careers Leader involved working directly with the Careers and Employment Services to encourage students from all years to start planning for their careers and advise students on recruitment and employment methods. KEY CONTRIBUTIONS• Provided employment advice to students such as - how to create a LinkedIn profile, network, write job applications, obtain work experience and conduct oneself during job interviews. • Participated in a wide range of marketing and promotional activities including - creating and maintaining social media pages and 
face to face promotion of services.• Presented services to groups of students (often hundreds at a time) regarding Griffith’s careers and employment services.• Worked in a team to deliver high quality customer service and research current opportunities for students.

During my role as a Community Liaison Officer I was one of the first points of contact between customer/community groups and Council. I provided a high level of customer service and capacity building to customer/community by acting as a case manager and effectively facilitating negotiations to reach a whole Council outcome.KEY CONTRIBUTIONS• Undertook responsibility for a moderately complex project/s.
• Provided reports on the progress of project activities including recommendations.
• Ensured a high level of customer service was provided to the community by effectively building, fostering and managing relationships with customers and community groups which built capacity.
• Represented Toowoomba Regional Council by facilitating, attending and participating in various community committee / organisation meetings and forums relative to community projects.
• Provided advice to the community, in line with policy, approved activities and initiatives of Council.
• Took responsibility for and case managed complex issues on behalf of customer and community groups to achieve positive community benefit.
• Maximised the performance of customer and community groups through effective coaching and sourcing relevant grant programs to deliver projects to the community.
• Attracted resources, investment and support from a range of sources including government agencies, business and community organisations to progress identified community development activities.
• Assessed and assisted with Community Grant application forms.
• Planned, delivered and evaluated community events, i.e. Australia Day, Youth Day and Seniors Morning Tea in aid of Seniors Week.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS• Case management of over 50 complex cases .• Assisted management with operational design, planning, implementation of case management model and Strengthening Grantham Project in the Lockyer Valley Regional Council.• Guided clients through the complex Grantham Landswap Project and completed the contract admistration in line the the Lockyer Valley Relocation Policy.• Developed and maintained strong networks and partnership with local community groups/networks, Government and non-Government organisations and internal delivery staff to ensure client’s goal are achieved within timeframes.• Responsible for compiling social mapping, generating reports and relaying key human and social trends to stakeholders to assist with social planning and informing policy. • Used evidence base practice and community engagement techniques to develop community capacity building iniatives in partnership with the community and human and social partners such as Queensland Health, Department of Communities and Australian Red Cross• Facilitated information sessions that communicated to the community and clients the key Landswap process;• In partnership with the local Community Development Officer facilitated community focused activities like Movie Nights, women’s groups and well being expos.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS • Demonstrated case management (caseload of up to 85) and dedication to clients, as evidenced by contract extension to Project Officer;• Conducted over eighty-five needs assessments in partnership with the Department of Communities which identified client needs and community trends, which informed policy and program modifications;• Worked collaboratively with complex clients and care team to coordinate support and services to meet client’s goals within defined time frames;• Enhanced client participation in the Grantham Landswap project and community development /recovery initiatives by informing clients of programs and advocating for their needs;• Provided highly visible, caring client service that resulted in high percentage of client intakes and effective linkages with recovery programs such as Recovery and Resilience mental health services and the Department of Communities grants programs; and• Maintained a high standard of client records and reports to assist to provide a high level of advice on case related matters.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS• Provided case management for people with a disability and their families. Developed weekly respite programs and maintained documentation to fulfill funding-source requirements and assist care planning;• Designed and implemented holistic sport and recreational programs benefiting people with a disability and young carers, which enhanced client’s social skills, self-esteem and overall well being;• Facilitated supportive services for client family members to address special concerns and ease the transition to TAG 5 respite support programs;• Facilitated information sessions for carers at local special school, which enhanced community connections and family’s awareness of services available such as Disability Services and Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre;• Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary team members on the development of appropriate case plans meeting individual client needs. Worked closely with the EVOLVE team on complex cases and special schools to enhance client’s transition from school to respite programs;• Managed a team of 15 support workers and provided ongoing crisis intervention support; and• Worked on the field with clients with complex needs (2:1 ratio) and supervised camps for young carers and individuals with a disability

• Provided personal support and support to children to enhance their involvement in the centers activities and enhance their wellbeing. o Maintained progress notes and informed parents on child’s behaviour, program and improvementso Implemented behavior management plans• Assisted to develop vacation programs and daily programs• Reported on children’s progress and assisted coordinator to develop behavior plans

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS• Provided front line emotional support to students that had a educational, social and/or mental health concern, which resulted in majority of residents connecting with local services;• Provided mentoring and information/referral support to 200 students on Bellenden Kerr College;• Enhanced college environment by ensuring that residents were aware of the College’s diversity and risk management practices;• Encouraged residents to participate in planned college and university events, which resulted in enhanced social wellbeing and community connectedness;• Managed floor events, programs and meetings; and• Reported on trends and student’s issue to assist the Head of College’s policy writing and decision-making capacity.