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Dandenong, Victoria

Dandenong

• Promote social inclusion and cohesion by connecting newly arrived residents with established community members over a shared meal in local homes• Develop and undertake community engagement, marketing and promotion strategies and activities to increase project awareness and uptake within the community • Input into the project’s communication and engagement strategy, based on deep understanding of the Dandenong community’s and partners’ needs • Build networks and partnerships between key project stakeholders, including local council and community organisations • Represent the project at Welcome Dinner events and community outreach activities About the WDP:The WDP assists local residents – both newly arrived and established Australians – in organising/hosting dinners in the comfort of their homes, and occasionally in community settings. Food is used as a vehicle to bring people from different walks of life together to share their traditional or favourite food and enjoy meaningful conversations. By doing so, the WDP connects people in Australian local communities; embraces diversity and promotes social cohesion. As a long-time resident, I definitely see a benefit in bringing our project to one of the most multicultural cities of Australia; with more than 50% of our population coming from non-English speaking communities,what better place is there to host these dinners and make people feel welcome!Please see the video to learn more about the project.Applied skills: • Project management • Project evaluation • Promotion • Community engagement • Community consultation

• Review client enquiries related to tracing missing individuals (family, friends or loved ones)• Provide administrative support, including communication and case note management • Liaise with world-wide Red Cross offices and external tracing networks to re-establish contact with loved ones and clarify the fate of missing people

• Support the critical food security needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged community members by assisting with collection and delivery of emergency food and essential items • Oversee the appropriate storage and presentation of the material aid and food items for easy and safe distribution Applied Skills: • Stock management • Emergency Management

Providing social and lifestyle support for clients with special needs by helping them live independently within their own homes.During this time, my main responsibilites have been:- providing personal care- social support- domestic assistance- meal preparation, and- respite care.This is a rewarding role because it truly makes a difference in the lives of the clients and their carers.

• Assist case managers with assessment and administration of asylum seeker applications• Contact clients to confirm appointment details and book face-to-face interpreters when required• Respond to emails, and perform data entry into client case management system • Provide language support to Arabic speaking clients Applied skills: • Administration • Communication • Case management • Arabic

Endeavour Hills

As the Centre Cook, my main role was to provide nutritious and high-quality meals, while promoting healthy eating habits for children aged 6 months - 5 years of age. This included:- weekly menu preparation- managing weekly food supply efficiently and within budget- daily meal preparation and cooking- maintaining impeccably hygienic environment in the kitchen- high-quality food service targeted for young children, and- meeting and exceeding audit requirements.

Provided accurate translation of research related to Archaeological Conservation from English into Arabic.

My main role was to teach children aged 8-10 years of age basic Arabic skills including writing, speaking and reading. I also endeavoured to keep them connected to their culture and heritage by organising class activities, such as cooking traditional meals and preparing crafts on special occasions.

Bachelor Of Health Sciences, Nutrition And Health Promotion

Graduated with Distinction

Certificate Iii In Aged Care

Diploma Of Health Sciences