Tiffany Idle Email & Phone Number

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Adelaide, Australia

I spent 6 weeks with a social worker who acts as a trainer and assessor for a foster care agency. During this short placement, I attended 4 applicant foster carer home visits, which involved assessing a single applicant foster carer across 5 carer competencies. Under supervision, I interviewed and wrote up the report for two sections of the Step by Step Foster Carer Assessment Tool: B4 Cultural respect and understanding, and C3 Dealing with stress. I also completed an eco-map and genogram, and with the support wrote up section B1 Motivation to be foster carer and B2 Support networks. I also supported the social worker in delivering a 2 full-day Shared Lives Training Course. During these 2 days, I took the lead for a number of activities including: activity cards icebreaker, strings exercise (impacts of insecure attachments on children in care), hand model of the brain, and PACE demonstration scripted role-play).

Adelaide, Australia

I am the first student across all fields to attend the Western Child and Family Investigation Service (CFIS) and participate in fortnightly Western District Family Safety Meetings. I gained a deep understanding of the roles Child and Family Investigation Sections (CFIS) play in supporting individuals and families experiencing violence. I focused on child protection and supporting female victims of domestic violence. I had access to case files and recorded interviews with victims and alleged perpetrators, providing me with exposure to a wide variety of incidents and responses from SAPOL. I attended numerous child forensic interviews and worked individually with one young female to provide therapeutic support following her disclosure and before/after attending a forensic medical assessment. I attended fortnightly Family Safety meetings to develop collaborative strategies for services to engage with high risk victims. I conducted numerous home visits and welfare checks both in person and over the phone.I also attended the cells and court hearings to gain a deeper understanding of the criminal law system in South Australia.

Women'S And Children'S Hospital, Adelaide

I shadowed and supported the lead social worker in the Paediatric Rehabilitation Unit. I worked in partnership with clients in the context of their environments; physical, social, family and cultural systems; past/current lived experiences and cultural/belief systems. This informs their worldview; how they perceive and make sense of their world. Social Work upholds a commitment to human rights, dignity and social justice; that is, equal access and opportunities for all.The aim of Social Work in Rehabilitation is to support patients and their families towards increasing their capacity to achieve their identified rehabilitation goals.Social Work in Rehabilitation has four main categories of support, including: Assessment/evaluation – information gathering and evidence to support practice Counselling and education/information – crisis management, grief and loss Case management/discharge planning – service coordination, liaison, referrals, resourcing Advocacy – guardianship, conflict resolutionUnder supervision of the leading Social Worker, I was able to provide psycho-social support and used my creativity to make social work concepts meaningful for young people. I was recognised by the Allied Health team for my kindness and positive approach in managing challenging behaviours, re-framing negative thoughts and drawing upon patient strengths after recovery setbacks.

Women'S And Children'S Health Network

At WCHN I had the pleasure of working with Allan Ball (Director, Consumer and Community Engagement), who was a true inspiration in the field of partnering creatively and meaningfully with consumers, carers, and community. Over 6 months I was able to develop, research and publish a mixed method evaluation on the effectiveness of consumer engagement across the Women’s and Children’s Health Network from 2015-2018. I aimed to find the most meaningful tools and methods to ensure the stories and needs of consumers of all ages, cultures and levels of health literacy were extracted so they could be translated into positive action to improve health care service delivery and outcomes.Through my research, I was able to identify six key principles and enablers of person-centred care throughout the network:1) WCHN executive leadership to take accountability2) Allocate a director of consumer and community engagement3) Build trust that ideas and decisions are meaningfully shared4) Consumer training and skill development5) Develop a strategy or framework to provide a reference point for the organisation and workforce6) Develop a person and family centred care charter I also identified seven themes for maturing consumer and community engagement:1) Aboriginal voice2) Individual staff performance measures3) Better promotion of activities and strong ties with WCHN community teams4) Create a lived experience workforce5) Sustainable resourcing6) Staff support7) Changes in workflows and models of careI am very passionate about empowering consumers to:- have accessible information made readily available in their preferred style, that is meaningful and cuts out the jargon, so they can make informed choices.- be active decision makers rather than passive recipients of care.- have access to developmentally and culturally appropriate training and skills necessary to increase health literacy and influential communication skills

Women'S And Children'S Health Network

I demonstrated strong leadership and organisational skills through managing a Cultural Diversity Expo to creatively educate WCHN staff and build a culturally responsive health service for children, young people, women and families. This involved: - Contacting numerous local services- Creating an independently designed passport stamp system for the Expo- Promoting the event to hospital staff, volunteers, and consumer representatives- Coordinating the event on the day- Conducting an independently developed feedback survey at the event to report back to staff, community and service providersI was also the lead facilitator of an event held at the Zoo for defence families. This involved:- Representing the entire network and their diverse range of services- Providing families with information regarding services within their community- Providing and summarising a number of SA Health Easy Parenting Guides- Networking with the other service providers at the event to encourage future community engagement

Adelaide, Australia

Prior to beginning my placements, I worked as a Community Rehabilitation Support Worker and Case Manager at Life without Barriers. My role involved supporting adults living with complex needs (including physical/intellectual disabilities and mental health diagnoses) in the community. I practised from a person-centred approach to connect with clients, understand and respect their perspectives on health and emotional well-being, and work collaboratively to develop meaningful and achievable goals that met client’s needs.Both roles required a high level of flexibility and initiative of which I have proven myself. I have been exposed to numerous, and sometimes difficult situations where I have handled myself with confidence and certainty. On occasion I have accompanied clients to medical appointments and the emergency department for various reasons, sometimes under heightened situations. Whilst my first priority is to reassure and settle my client, I have proven myself to be calm and focused while communicating with, and taking direction from health professionals. My willingness to take direction, but to also use my own initiative where appropriate, has established me as a confident and reliable team member.Sadly I was unable to continue this role, as it requires on-call duties and therefore a high level of flexibility which I was unable to achieve whilst completing 2x500hr full-time placements in 2018.

Salisbury, South Australia

Adelaide, Australia

 Build rapport with Newfocus project managers and key stakeholders at Anglicare SA. Assist in the recruitment, delivery, and data collection for Anglicare SA client focus groups. Facilitate consumer consultations on reviewing the 5 key principles of service delivery for healthcare providers. Skills in building trust and facilitating group discussions. Approaches to dealing with sensitive topics. Identifying and addressing issues around group tension and opposing values or opinions. Engaging with youth to keep topics relevant and interesting.

Adelaide, Australia

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Social Work

Bachelor Of Psychological Science, Psychology

Activities and Societies: - Volunteer for Lifeline Australia - Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society

Certificate Iii In Tourism, Tourism And Travel Services Management

Activities and Societies: - Travel Consultant at Flight Centre Ltd

Certificate In Animal Studies, Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General