Agnes Ara
Napranum,QLD
Summary
Cultural Practice Advisor with a proven track record at the Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs. Expert in cultural safety and community engagement, mentoring Child Safety Officers to enhance service delivery. Skilled in program planning and proficient in Microsoft Office, ensuring effective communication and project success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3986
3986
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cultural Practice Advisor
Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs
Weipa, QLD
10.2020 - 08.2022
Cultural Leadership & Advice: Provide high-quality advice to Child Safety Officers (CSOs) regarding complex cases involving Indigenous children.
Case Support & Planning: Participate in assessments and planning, ensuring family connection, cultural needs, and community context are considered.
Building Capability: Mentor and train CSOs and CSSOs to strengthen the workforce's understanding of cultural safety.
Engagement: Actively engage with families, children, and communities to support reunification or family-based care options.
Connection to Country: Assist with identifying kinship care options and supporting children's connection to their culture, community, and country.
Foster and Kinship Support Worker
Cape York RAATSICC Advisory Association INC
Napranum, QLD
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Assisted in community program planning and execution for local initiatives.
- Coordinated logistics for workshops and events in remote areas.
- Supported communication efforts with stakeholders and community members.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance service delivery methods.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to improve program effectiveness and reach.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding progress of projects and completed tasks.
Education
Certificate IV in Education (Aboriginal And TSI) CNAIC006
Cairns, QLDWeipa North Secondary High School
Weipa, QLDSkills
- Cultural safety
- Program planning
- Community engagement
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), data entry, scheduling software, database management, video conferencing tools, and basic website maintenance
- Organizational Skills: Diary management, filing system maintenance, workflow coordination, and task tracking
- Communication Skills: Professional verbal/written communication, email handling, and taking meeting minutes
- Attention to detail, multitasking, problem-solving, time management, and adaptability
Affiliations
- P.A.L ( Parents and Learning)
- Scouts
- Napranum Shire Council
- P.C.Y.C
- N.A.I.D.O.C
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cultural Practice Advisor
Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs
10.2020 - 08.2022
Foster and Kinship Support Worker
Cape York RAATSICC Advisory Association INC
08.2019 - 09.2020
Certificate IV in Education (Aboriginal And TSI) CNAIC006
Weipa North Secondary High School