Sarah Eldridge Email & Phone Number

Croydon, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Heading up the Care programs (Health & Mental Health) in Future Skills at Monash College. We aim to train people in using cutting edge technology, AI, digital skills and all other future skills they will need in the health and mental health sector. Established multiple relationships with key stakeholders in the Mental Health and Health sectors. Oversee 8 accredited versions of courses, and 2 non-accredited courses. Wrote and deliver bespoke training in our Trauma Informed Insights series, as… Show more Heading up the Care programs (Health & Mental Health) in Future Skills at Monash College. We aim to train people in using cutting edge technology, AI, digital skills and all other future skills they will need in the health and mental health sector. Established multiple relationships with key stakeholders in the Mental Health and Health sectors. Oversee 8 accredited versions of courses, and 2 non-accredited courses. Wrote and deliver bespoke training in our Trauma Informed Insights series, as well as our Preventing Burnout workshops. Manage an incredible team of professional educators who teach from a trauma informed perspective. Worked closely with People & Culture and Educational Development to establish relevant internal workshops including Psychosocial Recovery and Trauma Informed Pedagogy. Show less

Sit on the Board of Holy Fools Inc. a charity serving Yarra Valley’s homeless, vulnerable and disenfranchised community members.

Box Hill, Victoria, Australia

As one of the initial teachers of the Certificate IV Mental Health at Box Hill Institute, I have worked with industry, students and other professionals to ensure that our teaching is current industry best practice. I focus on a narrative approach to teaching, providing students with real-life scenarios and client case studies in order to teach them the appropriate skills to work with people experiencing mental health crisis or mental illness recovery. Recently I have been engaged to write new… Show more As one of the initial teachers of the Certificate IV Mental Health at Box Hill Institute, I have worked with industry, students and other professionals to ensure that our teaching is current industry best practice. I focus on a narrative approach to teaching, providing students with real-life scenarios and client case studies in order to teach them the appropriate skills to work with people experiencing mental health crisis or mental illness recovery. Recently I have been engaged to write new units for upcoming courses to be offered at Box Hill Institute and am enjoying working with sector leaders to ensure these units meet industry requirements. I was also named the 2019 Box Hill Institute Teacher of the Year in my first year of teaching, an honour I found particularly moving due to the nominations from my incredible students. I taught the Diploma of Community Services, Certificate IV Mental Health and Certificate IV Youth Work during my time at Box Hill Institute, ensuring all students were taught current best practice standards. Show less

Collingwood, Victoria, Australia

Assist the Client Services Team at the Neighbourhood Justice Centre with clients who present with complex needs. I also worked closely with the Family Violence Hearing Day response team, including stepping in to assist with its coordination when required.

Healesville

During my time at The Salvation Army Healesville, I oversaw significant change management from a dying traditional church to a vibrant youth centre that assisted over 150 young people weekly. As Officer in charge at Healesville I oversaw the spiritual, financial and strategic development of The Salvation Army within the town and surrounding area. I was responsible for management over staff (youth worker) and volunteers (both within a growing Thrift Shop and in our youth programmes) which… Show more During my time at The Salvation Army Healesville, I oversaw significant change management from a dying traditional church to a vibrant youth centre that assisted over 150 young people weekly. As Officer in charge at Healesville I oversaw the spiritual, financial and strategic development of The Salvation Army within the town and surrounding area. I was responsible for management over staff (youth worker) and volunteers (both within a growing Thrift Shop and in our youth programmes) which involved regular professional supervision and the development of strategic plans. Due to the nature of the young people engaged in our services, I worked closely with local services to provide adolescent mental health support at a best practice, trauma-informed level. Show less

Rowville

As the Associate Corps Officer at Rowville, my role included the establishment of a welfare/community support program, mainly music, youth group and music group in addition to regular church activities, teaching and pastoral care.

Geelong

Engaged in various welfare worker roles including:Delivery of Emergency ReliefOverseeing of front desk supportBasic Case-managementDelivery of homelessness supportAssistance in finding emergency accommodation for homeless people

Torquay, Australia

Established all Salvation Army youth and children's programmes for the town. Provided pastoral care, preaching and teaching for Church families. Established strong relationships with local primary school and other youth agencies.

Collingwood

Managed staff and volunteers in the Steps Outreach Program (a program established to provide outreach support to homeless young people on the Steps of Flinders Street Station and surrounding CBD areas) and the Livewires Children's Program (an after-school program for Primary School aged children in the Collingwood Housing Estate - program provided homework support, personal support, fun activities, games and healthy meals to children). Also established a strong relationship with The Smith… Show more Managed staff and volunteers in the Steps Outreach Program (a program established to provide outreach support to homeless young people on the Steps of Flinders Street Station and surrounding CBD areas) and the Livewires Children's Program (an after-school program for Primary School aged children in the Collingwood Housing Estate - program provided homework support, personal support, fun activities, games and healthy meals to children). Also established a strong relationship with The Smith Family and worked with them on providing an after-school computer club for children to do their homework and learn new skills.Throughout my time with Concern Australia I was also engaged with the Values 4 Life Schools Program as a presenter. With V4L I presented in many primary and high schools throughout Victoria on issues such as femaleness & identity, bullying, self-worth, healthy relationships and drugs & alcohol. Show less

Melbourne Project 614

During my time as a Life Centre Worker at Project 614 in Melbourne my duties included:Providing support and advocacy for long-term homeless, drug affected and mentally ill peopleShort-term crisis intervention supportSupport for victims of Domestic ViolenceSupport for women who had been victims of sexual, emotional or physical abuseOngoing case-management for at-risk clientsAdministrative supportFundraising supportSpiritual and pastoral supportHouse-parent for… Show more During my time as a Life Centre Worker at Project 614 in Melbourne my duties included:Providing support and advocacy for long-term homeless, drug affected and mentally ill peopleShort-term crisis intervention supportSupport for victims of Domestic ViolenceSupport for women who had been victims of sexual, emotional or physical abuseOngoing case-management for at-risk clientsAdministrative supportFundraising supportSpiritual and pastoral supportHouse-parent for interns in the Order 614 programMentoring and support of Order 614 interns Show less

Brunswick, Victoria, Australia

Provided ongoing advocacy, support and case-management to homeless and at-risk young people through the successful JPET (Job Placement, Education & Training) program at The Salvation Army Brunswick. The role involved working with homeless and at-risk young people on issues surrounding their engagement in employment, education and training and assisting them in finding next-step options in these areas. The role also involved providing support to the teachers and students in the alternative… Show more Provided ongoing advocacy, support and case-management to homeless and at-risk young people through the successful JPET (Job Placement, Education & Training) program at The Salvation Army Brunswick. The role involved working with homeless and at-risk young people on issues surrounding their engagement in employment, education and training and assisting them in finding next-step options in these areas. The role also involved providing support to the teachers and students in the alternative education program operating from the building. Some of my most successful initiatives throughout this time were Dream-building days and ACT UP which engaged people in the entertainment industry to provide workshops with our clients. Show less

Brunswick, Victoria, Australia

As youth worker for The Salvation Army Brunswick I assisted in the development and ongoing running of youth groups, bible studies, youth mentoring programmes, a mission house and drop in centre, pastoral care programmes and a leadership development program that engaged our youth in the running of Kids Church. I also assisted in the running of the Children's programmes, in fundraising and in serving at Sunday Nite Live (in the music team, hospitality team and at times assisting in the leading… Show more As youth worker for The Salvation Army Brunswick I assisted in the development and ongoing running of youth groups, bible studies, youth mentoring programmes, a mission house and drop in centre, pastoral care programmes and a leadership development program that engaged our youth in the running of Kids Church. I also assisted in the running of the Children's programmes, in fundraising and in serving at Sunday Nite Live (in the music team, hospitality team and at times assisting in the leading and preaching) which was a church service for people engaged in The Salvation Army's social services and provided a weekly meal. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Provided all administrative support and other roles performed by a Personal Assistant to firstly The Territorial Social Programmes Secretary and then later to the Territorial Director of Drug & Alcohol Services. During my time in these roles I assisted in the establishment of The Bridge Detox Unit (overseeing all the administrative needs, and the purchase of all furniture and IT requirements) and assisted in ensuring State and Federal Tenders were delivered to potential funding bodies in a… Show more Provided all administrative support and other roles performed by a Personal Assistant to firstly The Territorial Social Programmes Secretary and then later to the Territorial Director of Drug & Alcohol Services. During my time in these roles I assisted in the establishment of The Bridge Detox Unit (overseeing all the administrative needs, and the purchase of all furniture and IT requirements) and assisted in ensuring State and Federal Tenders were delivered to potential funding bodies in a timely manner in addition to ensuring the policies and procedures of our programmes were up-to-date and at a current industry standard. Show less

Preston, Victoria, Australia

As a casual support worker I worked in the following roles:Sleepover worker - ensuring the women were cared for overnight and responding to needs as required.Administration Support - ensuring phones were answered and file-notes and data up to date.Childcare worker - assisting in the development of programmes and the running of the child care centre, children's excursions and general support of the children living with their mothers at the Centre.General client support -… Show more As a casual support worker I worked in the following roles:Sleepover worker - ensuring the women were cared for overnight and responding to needs as required.Administration Support - ensuring phones were answered and file-notes and data up to date.Childcare worker - assisting in the development of programmes and the running of the child care centre, children's excursions and general support of the children living with their mothers at the Centre.General client support - including running support groups (such as chapel, meditation, self-care), speaking with clients experiencing difficulty, dispensing medication, assisting in the preparation of meals and in advocating for the women within the centre. Show less

Graduate Certificate, Adult Vocational Education & Training

Graduate Diploma Of Adolescent Health & Wellbeing, Mental And Social Health Services And Allied Professions, Graduate Diploma

Certificate Iv Training & Assessment, Education

Graduate Certificate Adolescent Wellbeing, Adolescent Health And Wellbeing, Graduate Certificate

Advanced Diploma, Divinity/Ministry

Bachelor'S Degree (Incomplete), Youth Work

Two years completed of a Bachelor of Youth Work before securing full time employment in the field

High School