I am part way through my Master of Social Work studies. I am passionate about the following areas: community solidarity / connections / development, end-of-life care, and working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. I am particularly interested in working in my local area, Onkaparinga Council, where I can relate to people geographically. I bring a willingness to listen deeply, meet people where they are at and discover how I can be useful while walking alongside them.I am motivated to be ‘with’ people and being a welcoming host, rather than doing things ‘to’ them. I am also guided by the narrative therapy ideas of locating problems outside of people, and getting curious and exploring what different stories might exist or be possible. I am inspired to work collaboratively, as well as honouring people as experts in their own lives. Overall, I want to be useful in the community and work on social justice issues to achieve a more just society.I have participated in men’s work from 2010 onwards. This has involved attending weekend camps and ongoing ‘men’s circles’ which have ranged between formal and informal, with a key focus on empathetic, non-judgmental listening and building connections. My casual role as a Father Community Engagement Coordinator with PANDA is an extension of this.I have conceptualised my framework for being with people, as “The 3W’s - Wholeness, ‘Withness’ and Witness”. ‘Wholeness’ refers to being embodied (Reynolds, 2021), bringing my whole self into this work and considering the whole of the other person/s too. ‘Withness’ (Anderson, 2012) refers to being present with myself and others and being open to how our collaboration will unfold. ‘Witness’ refers to empathic connection (Compassion in Action, 2021) and social justice responses that 'resist indifference roping us in with feelings of inadequacy and overwhelm' (Weingarten, 2007) (Becker-Blease, 2017; Reynolds, 2020).Anderson, H. (2012) ... https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1545-5300.2012.01385.xBecker-Blease, K. (2017) ... https://doi.og/10.1080/15299732.2017.1253401 Compassion in Action. (2021, Dec 17) ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQrWcOLF27M&ab_channel=CompassionInAction Reynolds, V. (2020) ... https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6427.12293 Reynolds, V. (2021, July 7) ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piLC_uo8EKs&ab_channel=VikkiReynoldsPhd.Weingarten (2007) ... https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9780203028438-3/hope-time-global-despair-kaethe-weingarten
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Facilitator - Raiise Respectful Club Environments ProgramRaiise Jun 2024 - PresentFacilitator - Raiise Respectful Club Environments Program - Gravitate ConsultingResponsibilities:- Co-facilitating the Raiise education program (90 minute sessions) that are focussed on highlighting the importance of gender equality, challenging stereotypes in sporting environments, and empowering participants to actively support others in promoting respectful behaviour in the club and community.
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Father Community Engagement CoordinatorPanda - Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia Apr 2024 - PresentResponsibilities- connecting Community Champion (volunteer) fathers together throughout Australia and organising networking opportunities (virtual or in person).- Consider creative approaches, including social media, to recruit more dads into the Community Champions volunteer program.- Elevate the voice of lived experience within PANDA and the community.- Assist the Community Engagement Lead in ensuring content and delivery of the Community Champions programs is father inclusive.Major achievements- Engaged with 7,000 attendees at the Adelaide Pregnancy, Babies and Children’s Expo, handing out information and explaining the services offered by PANDA and the SMS4Dads program. -
Project OfficerSouthern Adelaide Local Health Network May 2022 - PresentProject Officer for the Cardiology DepartmentResponsibilitiesProject support for short and long term departmental strategic direction. Admin support for Operations Manager, including HR, finance. Major achievementsActivity Based Funding project - administering this project, including liaison with intra-hospital departments and within the department (2022-23).Short-stay audit - auditing KPI’s for the Cardiac Short Stay service (2022)Investigating and resolving a recurrent patient safety concern regarding incorrect bed card selection on EMR (2022-23)Ward Roster and template - creating the ward roster, plus, a template for future years.PR&D procedure - reviewing the department’s PR&D procedures and formalising a new Standard Operating Procedure to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of PR&D meetings and its associated HR processes (2022).Staff Ambassador - SALHN Strategic Plan 2023-2027 (2023) -
Disc Jockey And Master Of CeremoniesFunk Bros Djs Jan 2015 - PresentResponsibilities-Providing high quality DJ entertainment and Master of Ceremonies duties at weddings, birthdays, events, and venues-Operating a small business: including clientele liaison, website management and content creation, and financial management.Major achievements-Operating a growing, profitable small business for 9 years-Receiving regular feedback from clients regarding excellent communication and professionalism -
Social Work Placement - Community Connections OfficerCity Of Onkaparinga Feb 2024 - May 2024This 500 hour social work industry placement was in community development in the City of Onkaparinga, working with their Community Connections team. I worked with the community to identify strengths, opportunities, and problems, then helped them develop solutions and implement strategies that addressed community needs and priorities.My two main tasks were to:1) Create a webpage on the council website about Domestic and Family Violence. This involved researching examples from other councils; collaborating with team members regarding what information to include and page design; and, consulting with services regarding how they wanted to be represented. I then consulted community stakeholders for feedback, including people with lived experience, which improved the design and information presented, as well as building professional relationships.2) Partner with the CALD community at Noarlunga TAFE. I met with students to build relationships and understand their strengths and needs. Many students asked for opportunities to connect with community members to share their culture and practice their English. Teachers also indicated an opportunity to enhance students’ digital technology skills. Combining these ideas, I designed an interactive lesson for students to navigate the City of Onkaparinga website so that they could identify local opportunities to strengthen their community connections.I also participated in: the Onkaparinga Compassionate Communities Collaborative and engaged in their work to build a community where people feel supported to live and die well in accordance with their wishes; Community Disaster Resilience planning; Onkaparinga Collaborative Approach meetings (for ending domestic and family violence); Community BBQs at Niipu-Niipu Wama; engagements with Adult Migrant English Program students at Noarlunga TAFE; Onkaparinga Youth Council meetings; community development workshops; community centre annual planning days; and many more. -
Project OfficerSa Ambulance Service Nov 2018 - May 2022ResponsibilitiesHR support for volunteer management (1500 volunteers statewide). Specialising in onboarding new volunteers. Project support for National Volunteer Week, New Zealand Volunteer Exchange, and Volunteer Conference.Major achievementsImproving the volunteer medical assessment document and creating a medical risk assessment procedure (2019).Project support (team of two) for 6 days of volunteer training in a centralised location including management of transport, accommodation, catering and venue (2019).Project support (team of two) for volunteer dinner (150 guests), attended by the state Minister for Health and Wellbeing (2019 and 2021).Project support (solo) for New Zealand Volunteer Exchange - organising 4 volunteers travel to New Zealand, including recruitment, vetting, and logistic organisation (2019) -
Medical Records ClerkCentral Adelaide Jan 2017 - Nov 2018ResponsibilitiesEnsure that all relevant information (both electronic and hard copy) is processed in an accurate and appropriate manner to support patient care. Working effectively with other hospital departments.Major achievementsCreated several procedures to streamline the Archive ordering process and improve record-keeping. Reorganised storage areas to improve timely and accurate access to records. -
Junior Primary TeacherDepartment For Education, South Australia Jul 2010 - Dec 2016ResponsibilitiesEstablish and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders – students, staff and parents. Managing daily teaching and administrative tasks.Major achievementsParticipated in the Aspiring Leaders program – developed and completed an Action Research project (2016). Assumed a lead role in improving mathematics curriculum delivery (2013-15).Mentored pre-service teachers (2011-2015).
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