Dedicated professional with a passion for community welfare and personal development. Committed to improving therapeutic and problem-solving skills to support lifelong learning and skill development. Seeking fulfilling employment opportunities to collaborate with individuals on their path to healing and growth.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Support Worker
Recovery Alliance Care
02.2025 - Current
Provided compassionate support to clients living in the community and residing in the Secure Extended Care Unit managing mental health challenges.
Assisted in implementing individualized care plans tailored to client need.
Monitored client progress, documenting observations and feedback for treatment adjustments.
Psychosocial Recovery Coach
One Good Day
01.2024 - 01.2024
Supported individuals with psychosocial disabilities by helping them build skills, connect with services, and develop strategies to manage their mental health and achieve personal recovery goals
Mental Health Support Worker
Skylight Mental Health
2022 - 01.2024
Utilized recovery oriented principles to work alongside participants experiencing psychosocial disability to achieve individual goals outlined in their support plans.
Commended for my ability to take initiative and problem solve.
Recognised for my sensitive approach and ability to build rapport.
Therapeutic Case Manager
Lifestyle Solutions
01.2019 - 2022
Managed case planning for young people in care with complex disabilities, developmental needs, and trauma background.
Coordinated with residential care teams to provide best practice and strengths-based interventions, utilizing a person-centered approach to support clients in relationships, community participation, and life skills development.
Reported to government departments and stakeholders and referred clients to allied services and external programs such as NDIS and post-care living supports.
Achieved recognition for rapport-building, conflict-diffusion skills, leadership in inter-team networking, and sensitive handling of a child disclosure.
Graduate Researcher
La Trobe University
01.2015 - 2019
Managed a small qualitative research project within the Department of Social Inquiry at Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Designed research questions, conducted interviews and fieldwork, collated and interpreting data, managed research grant funding and ethics clearance.
Presented at conferences, held various roles within the department, and received positive feedback from participants.
Published in a peer-reviewed academic article in the Journal of Refugee Studies.
Senior Case Worker
Catholic Care Migration Service
01.2012 - 2015
Conducted comprehensive orientation of the community and residential program with Unaccompanied Humanitarian Minor clients.
Responsible for their direct care, support, role modelling and supervision as well as building and maintaining effective relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Produced care plans and monthly reports for the Department of Immigration.
Commended by clients for my advocacy and promotion of social justice on their behalf.
Recognized for promoting social inclusion and community participation through organized activities.
Acknowledged by supervisors for my nurturing and sensitive approach.
Education
Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy -
ACAP
Melbourne
01.2025
Master of Anthropology - Research
Australian National University
Canberra
01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Macquarie University
Sydney
01.2011
Skills
Building rapport
Developing relationships
Social skills training
Skill building
Client advocacy
Conflict de-escalation
Recovery planning
Crisis intervention
Case documentation
Medication monitoring
Mental health counselling
Safety and risk assessments
Biopsychosocial assessments
Case management
Psychoeducation
Certification
Unrestricted Driving License
Victorian Working with Children Check
NDIS Worker Check
Safe Environments for Children and Young People Certificate
Senior First Aid Certificate
Mental Health First Aid Certificate
'Quality, Safety and You' - NDIS Worker Orientation Certificate.
Publications
Building a life in Australia: Young Hazara men and the journey to 'adulthood'. Journal of Refugee Studies. Neve, A., 2021.
An exploration of the renegotiated and performed identities among Hazara men in Australia. Masters Thesis. Neve, A.E., 2014.
Mediating a mobile identity: the role of social media in the lives of Hazara youth in Australia. TASA 2017 Conference. Neve, A., 2017.
Crisis Line Worker at Community Health Alliance (Sojourner Recovery Services)Crisis Line Worker at Community Health Alliance (Sojourner Recovery Services)