Abina Gurung

A compassionate and dedicated emerging social worker with practical experience supporting individuals and families in healthcare and community settings. Skilled in psychosocial assessment, trauma-informed care, and advocacy for vulnerable populations. Passionate about empowering children, families, and culturally diverse communities through respectful engagement, inclusive practice, and strength-based approaches. Brings strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to ethical, client-centered practice. Eager to contribute to a supportive team environment and make a meaningful impact on those experiencing social and emotional challenges.

• Coercive Control Workshop, 12/03/2025, Mudgee

- This workshop enhanced my understanding of how non-physical abuses such as emotional manipulation, financial control, and isolation can be used to dominate and harm victims. I learned to identify these subtle signs and gained insight into their long-term psychological impact on both adults and children. The workshop also emphasised the importance of trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice and highlighted the social worker’s role in risk assessment, safety planning, and multidisciplinary collaboration. This learning has strengthened my ability to support clients experiencing coercive control.

• Grief & Loss in the context of hospital social work practice, 20/03/2025, Dubbo

- In this workshop, I gained a deeper understanding of the diverse and non-linear nature of grief, recognising that it extends beyond death to include losses such as identity, health, relationships, and culture. I learned the importance of a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach, acknowledging that grief is experienced differently across cultures and can be compounded by past trauma. The workshop emphasised the power of presence—holding space through active listening and empathy without rushing to fix or advise. It also highlighted the need for self-awareness and emotional resilience as a social worker, reminding me to maintain boundaries and practice self-care to sustainably support others through their grief.

Certificate IV in Ageing Support

St.Vincent's Aged Care, Heathcote

• Assisted elderly residents in daily activities, personal grooming, meal preparation, and light housekeeping
• Facilitated meaningful conversations and offered emotional support to residents
• Accompanied residents during recreational activities
• Assisted in organising and facilitating social events for residents
• First Aid and CPR Certification
• Learned how to recognise an emergency situation
• Received ideas on seeking assistance from emergency services
• Ways to report details of the incident to the workplace
• Importance of maintaining the confidentiality of records and information