Alannah Wakeling
Botanic Ridge,VIC
Summary
After graduating from my Bachelor of Psychological Science in 2023, I commenced a Master of Social Work at the University of Melbourne, concluding this December. As a passionate advocate with experience in Healthcare, Disability and Child Protection, I’m passionate about delivering evidence-based, person-centered care to individuals experiencing psychoocial challenges. I have a strong interest in public health and the empowerment of health and well-being in women, children and young people. I aspire to work with vulnerable and disadvantaged women and young people within the public health sector.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Allied Health Assistant
Peninsula Health
06.2021 - Current
- Assisting with administrative and practical tasks relevant to patient discharge planning, including liaising with HARP, ACAS, TCP & My Aged Care, navigating NDIS and home care supports.
- Sourcing and maintaining resources for families as well as assisting with referrals, liaising with external agencies, service providers and other faculties of the multidisciplinary team.
- Strong understanding of hospital processes, discharge planning, services and psychosocial assessment developed in this role.
- Navigating conflicting goals of care within MDT.
Youth Mental Health Student Placement
Peninsula Health
09.2025 - 12.2025
Ward Clerk
Peninsula Health
01.2022 - 12.2025
- Providing clerical support for the Associate Nurse Unit Manager and other clinical staff.
- Maintaining both paper based systems and digital software on in patient manager systems (iPM) and first-net.
- Key role in registering, admitting and discharging patients who attend the ED.
- Maintaining customer relations with patients, visitors and hospital staff, both in person and via phone.
Case management/Investigation and Response Student Placement
DFFH Child Protection
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Student placement within South Metro Area (SMA) Child Protection Case Management and Investigation and Response Team (+ 1 week surge response team).
- Extensive learnings in risk assessment, information sharing schemes, CYFA, interviewing/engaging with reluctance.
- Cross section of large variety of social issues (MH, AOD, FV, housing instability + more) and matched services within large care teams.
- Part of my student role involved referring clients to a breadth of services and liaising with these services for engagement updates to inform court reporting.
- Accessed all available PD opportunities including reflective practice, suicide intervention training, mental health training and child focused approach training.
- Observed use of MARAM/safety planning.
- Conducted age/understanding matched child interviewing.
Teddy Bear Hospital Fundraiser
Royal Children’s Hospital
04.2023 - 04.2023
Disability Support Worker
Living Life Support Services
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Working with children aged 5-18 assisting with personal hygiene, mobility, shopping tasks, food preparation, social skills and more.
- Providing support for clients both in home, sleepover and in respite conditions. Also working in group settings through the LLSS day program and camps.
- Supporting clients to achieve ADLs and promoting self-determination.
Volunteer Phone Counsellor
Grief line
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Volunteering to provide phone counselling sessions once a fortnight to callers experiencing grief, loss, trauma and the many associated feelings.
- Providing compassion and support while utilising trained support tools and coping strategies.
- Use of active, empathetic and reflective listening techniques.
Student Intern
Melbourne Children’s Psychology Clinic
01.2021 - 12.2021
Education
Master of Social Work -
The University of Melbourne
Parkville12.2025
Bachelor of Psychological Science - Child/Family Psychology
Deakin University
Burwood02.2023
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) -
12.2020
VCE -
Flinders Christian Community College
11-2019
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Discharge planning
- Service navigation
- Excellent communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth Mental Health Student Placement
Peninsula Health
09.2025 - 12.2025
Case management/Investigation and Response Student Placement
DFFH Child Protection
05.2024 - 08.2024
Teddy Bear Hospital Fundraiser
Royal Children’s Hospital
04.2023 - 04.2023
Ward Clerk
Peninsula Health
01.2022 - 12.2025
Allied Health Assistant
Peninsula Health
06.2021 - Current
Volunteer Phone Counsellor
Grief line
02.2021 - 12.2021
Student Intern
Melbourne Children’s Psychology Clinic
01.2021 - 12.2021
Disability Support Worker
Living Life Support Services
03.2020 - 03.2023
Master of Social Work -
The University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Psychological Science - Child/Family Psychology
Deakin University
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) -
VCE -
Flinders Christian Community College
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