Rameeza Barnes Email & Phone Number

Melbourne/Canberra

Melbourne/Canberra

Key policy development areas: prevention of gender-based and sexual violence; women's participation in higher education; mental health and wellbeing; and online safety

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Behavioural Risk Management-:- Perform intake, screening and initial triage for all Safer Community referrals- Investigate and collect case information- Undertake initial case assessment- Consult with relevant internal and external stakeholders as appropriate to the case- Prevent harm and injury to members of the Swinburne Community-Conduct welfare checks on students who are identified as potentially distressed-Be actively engaged in Primary Prevention as requested by the Primary Prevention Coordinator-Refer high risk individuals for psychological assessment-Presenter for the 19th International Mental Health Conference

Melbourne, Australia

Summary-: Swinburne University of Technology is an Australian public university based in Melbourne, Victoria. Duties-:-Responsible for the provision of accurate and timely information and advice to commencing and enrolled international students in relation to their transition and life at Swinburne.-Reviewed and updated the International Student Life's Child Safe Practices and Policies to ensure they comply with the Victorian Child Safe Standards and Practices.-Made day to day decisions concerning students, requiring evaluation of a range of options.-Managed critical incidents as they arose; involved notifying emergency contacts, visiting students in cases of hospitalization or injury, connecting them with external services as required, and ensuring regular updates were distributed to keep senior management informed on developments.-Organized the International Student Expo during Orientation week every semester; presented at the International Students Welcome Briefings for Higher Ed, PAVE, and ELICOS intakes.-Presented for the October 2017 Australian International Education Conference (AIEC) in Tasmania. The topic explores whether Swinburne's 2016 Cultural Diversity Strategic Framework (CDSF) can shift the stereotypical perspective of international students; and whether the CDSF can promote increased interaction between local and international students.

Melbourne, Australia

Summary-: Swinburne Student Life runs services and activities to support and engage students at Swinburne University of Technology. Advocacy and referral services are core components of the Swinburne Student Life.Duties-:-Provided independent advice and advocacy on behalf of students, and assisted students in the resolution of their educational and social concerns.-Provided advice on university policies and procedures, and provided students with realistic and accurate advice about matters for which they have sought assistance.-Undertook research on issues which affect students, and researched student services which are being provided by universities within Australia and overseas.-Developed Swinburne's 2016 Financial Inclusion Action Plan (FIAP) in collaboration with Good Shepard Micro finance, Centre for Social Impact, Ernst & Young, and the Australian Government, to create a more financially inclusive Swinburne community.-Led one of the 4 FIAP Working Groups to identify objectives for critical support services, and proposed action plans to achieve those objectives.-Reviewed the Cultural Diversity Strategic Framework (CDSF) for implementation in 2017. The CDSF was created to promote global collaboration across research and industry-based learning, and to promote a safe and inclusive culture within Swinburne.-Worked with Safer Community and Student Communications to promote the launch of the Respect.Now.Always campaign, to raise awareness and promote a zero tolerance approach to violence.

Melbourne, Australia

Summary-: SAI Global is a leading provider of settlement related services; company, personal and property information.Duties-:-Responsible for accurate record keeping, analyzing and amending errors in client matters, weekly file creation, and validating mortgage documents.

Adelaide, Australia

Summary-: Hutt St Centre is a multi-service, non-residential agency providing counselling, case management, advocacy and referral services to help the homeless and vulnerable residents of inner-city Adelaide achieve secure housing and social inclusion.Duties-:-Managed a caseload of clients affected by homelessness, domestic violence, mental illness, and drug and alcohol addiction.-Conducted intake & assessment of clients, referrals to external services, developed and evaluated case plans.-Implemented the Private Rental Clinic Project, with the Australian Red Cross and Housing SA to increase community safety by reducing the number of rough sleepers.

Adelaide, Australia

Summary-: The Australian Red Cross provides a range of services and programs including international aid across the Asia-Pacific region, international humanitarian law advocacy, migration support, emergency management, blood donation via the Australian Red Cross Blood Service, and community services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, youth, families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.Duties-:-Reviewed policy documents to identify elements of a community development (CD) framework, and produced a submission on utilizing culturally sensitive practices and strategies in programs to promote community participation and engagement.-Coordinated community development focus forums to discuss the benefits of incorporating a CD approach in all programs.-Planned the implementation of a community development newsletter; researched peer reviewed and scholarly articles on community development, reviewed layouts for the newsletter, and conducted a survey to ascertain the kind of information that would appeal to staff.-Worked with the Respect ED Program for Aboriginal Peoples and Communities to implement a family violence program in Cooper Pedi-: collaborated with Aboriginal organizations in South Australia to establish avenues for funding and sharing resources, and met with local Aboriginal Elders to foster community engagement.

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Summary-: Art Club Bangladesh (ACB) is a meeting place for buyers, sellers, and lovers of art and culture.Duties-:-Responsible for promoting ACB's image to the media and public through regular press releases of the company's activities and events.-Maintained the editorial section of the company's website through creative writing on art and culture.-Planned events such as art camps, workshops, and exhibitions of local and regional artists.

Chittagong, Bangladesh

Summary-: Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.Duties-:- Delivered workshops on women's rights, human rights violations, and access to education and employment to empower women.- Set up small businesses for victims of domestic violence through introducing a micro finance program.- Facilitated focus groups to discuss sources of support available to domestic violence victims.-Campaigned to eradicate violence and raise community awareness of domestic violence.

Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand

Summary-: UNESCO is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN). Its declared purpose is to contribute to peace and security by promoting international collaboration through educational, scientific, and cultural reforms in order to increase universal respect for justice, the rule of law, and human rights along with fundamental freedom proclaimed in the United Nations Charter.Duties-:-Researched education models used worldwide to design a unique model for public schools in South Asia-Produced a paper on how global education policies impact local policies in developing countries-: the submission was used to design an education program for public schools in South Asia.-Reviewed applications for the Asian Academy's Program to promote the conservation of cultural heritage sites in South East Asia.-Developed a training guide on project development and implementation to increase the capacity of local NGOs in South Asia.-Worked with the Division of Public Information (DPI) to develop an overview of programs UNESCO was operating.-Researched potential donors to sponsor the development and implementation of programs across the Culture, ICT, and Asia Pacific Program Education for All (APPEAL) departments.

Master Of Social Work - Msw

Research Proposal-: The Benefits of Using Narrative Therapy to Combat Family Violence in Aboriginal Communities.

Graduate Certificate In International Development

Master Of International Communications

Dissertation-: The Media's Representation of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.

Bachelor Of International Business Management

Bachelor Of International Relations (Hons)

Dissertation-: The Modern Muslim Woman in Today's Globalized World.

American High School Diploma