Ruby Susan Mountford Email & Phone Number

Australia

Available to speak on LGBTIQA+ and Disability issues

Melbourne, Australia

I provide administrative support, served on the LGBTIQA+ Disability Advisory Committee, and represent Pride Foundation at conferences both locally and internationally

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

I represent MBN at conferences, government and community consultations and community events.• I develop and present workshops on the experiences of Bi+ people to businesses and service providers, including presentations for Inclusion Melbourne, State Government, and the LGBTI Health Alliance’s MindOut network.Prior to being elected to this role, I served as President until Oct 2019, and inaugural Vice President of MBN from July 2017 – March 2018.

Oceania

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Australia

Supporting Your Community Health in increasing the organisation’s capability in LGBTIQA+ health and to develop and implement strategies to improve inclusion for LGBTIQA+ service users, staff and volunteers. Working in collaboration with other internal and external stakeholders, and coordinating efforts to improve broader inclusion.

Melbourne, Australia

Presenter and producer of current affairs on The InformerHost and Commentator on Triple Bi Pass

Melbourne, Australia

This role involved coordinating the development and delivery of a series of self-advocacy resources, activities, and peer-led forums for LGBTIQ+ people with disabilities. Inclusion DesignLabs collaborated to create a co-design process as well as engage in broader community consultation. The project was acquitted in June 2020.I developed an Accessibility and Inclusion Action Plan for Thorne Harbour Health, and facilitated meetings across the organisation to implement strategies to… Show more This role involved coordinating the development and delivery of a series of self-advocacy resources, activities, and peer-led forums for LGBTIQ+ people with disabilities. Inclusion DesignLabs collaborated to create a co-design process as well as engage in broader community consultation. The project was acquitted in June 2020.I developed an Accessibility and Inclusion Action Plan for Thorne Harbour Health, and facilitated meetings across the organisation to implement strategies to improve disability access, inclusion and safety for its staff, volunteers, and service users. Show less

Melbourne

Host of 'We Need To Talk', brought to you by the Australian charity R U OK? in collaboration with Australia’s LGBTIQA+ community media organisation JOY. 'We Need To Talk' is a podcast for LGBTIQA+ people that explores mental health, peer support and how to check in on the LGBTIQA+ people in your life. Experts and advocates share their stories - sometimes confronting but always inspiring you with helpful insights and tips so you can start a conversation that could change a life.

Melbourne, Australia

Working on Deakin University's project on Lived Experiences of LGBTIQA+ people with Disabilities. Work involved project planning, communications, designing and facilitating focus groups, data collection and analysis. Contributed outputs including resource development, hosting a Q & A as part of a virtual launch event, and publication of its findings in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

Melbourne, Australia

I completed a placement with the communications department at AMAZE, to build their understanding of the LGBTIQA+ communities, focusing on transgender and gender diversity. I developed resources for trans and gender diverse autistic young people and their parents, and provided information for the phone support line operators.

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Communicating with candidates from a wide variety of cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds. Conducting one-on-one interviews in person and via phone.Conducting and coordinating group assessments and practical scenarios.Identifying candidates and assessing individual suitability for specific employment specifications from a database of 10,000+ Achievements:Improved assessment and interview procedures to better identify desired attributes during… Show more Communicating with candidates from a wide variety of cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds. Conducting one-on-one interviews in person and via phone.Conducting and coordinating group assessments and practical scenarios.Identifying candidates and assessing individual suitability for specific employment specifications from a database of 10,000+ Achievements:Improved assessment and interview procedures to better identify desired attributes during interviews.Collaborated on publicity projects to raise awareness and respect for the vital contribution of immigrants in the support sectors.Overhauled and updated physical filing system to improve ease-of-access to candidate documentation.Established procedures and scripts for email communication with candidates. Show less

As an Interviewer, conducted studies on behalf of government and academic institutions. The position required strong interpersonal and communication skills, and confidence in using a computer.

Brunswick, Melbourne

Worked in two production seasons visiting high schools to perform VCE assigned texts.Played Witch III in Macbeth by ShakespearePlayed Julie in Cosi by Louis Nowrahttp://www.eaglesnesttheatre.com/

Bachelor’S Degree, Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Activities and Societies: RMIT Theatre Group Included a semester exchange in Tecnológico de Monterre in Mexico City, Mexico. Relevant.

Lgbti Leadership Program, Community Organization And Advocacy

I was one of 22 LGBTI emerging community leaders to receive a scholarship for the first LGBTI Leadership Program, run out of Leadership.

Bachelor Of Communications, Film, Script Writing And Cultural Studies

Semester exchange program in Mexico City, Mexico. Completed the following courses: Introduction to Film Script Writing Cultural Industries.