I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 17 years of experience. My experiences have involved offering mental health service to people from varied age groups and variety of backgrounds (CALD, LGBTIQ+ and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander). Being a migrant of Indian and Chinese descent, I have a strong sense of equity and inclusion for those from a diverse background. I believe in the humanistic approach that prioritises the recognition of the individual.I have worked in the Homeless Sector, Drug and Alcohol Sector, team leading the 2008 Gambling Awareness Week, working with 10+ community groups within South Australia LGBTIQ+ community and currently within the Defence and veteran community sector. The approach allows me to continue to recognise the individual while understanding the community needs and how that dynamic is important in developing a community program.Through my professional work I have gained thorough experience in effective interpersonal communication with people of all ages, ranging from young children through to the elderly. I am competent and comfortable working individually or as part of a team. Additionally, I regularly participate in professional development training to maintain and enhance my professional skills. KEY EXPERTISE• 15+ years of experience in developing and maintaining strategic stakeholder relationships.• Experienced in developing Statewide strategic plans to assist organizational leadership team.• Experienced in working with Local Government Areas within Metro Adelaide and Regional/Rural SA.• 4+ years of experience of working in the Defence sector within Army, RAAF, Navy (HMAS Encounter) and wider South Australia veteran communities and their families.• Experience working with community groups/organization from the CALD, LGBTIQ+ and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. • Have a current Baseline Security Pass until 2027.• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.