ANGUS LEWIS
Cairns
Summary
Compassionate Peer Worker with lived experience of mental health recovery and current volunteering experience within Cairns Base Hospital Mental Health Unit. Skilled in providing peer-based emotional support, active listening, and recovery-oriented encouragement. Reliable, empathetic, and able to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Peer Support Worker
Cairns Base Hospital – Mental Health Unit
01.2023 - Current
- Provide peer-based support using lived experience to promote recovery and hope.
- Engage peers through active listening and non-judgemental support
- Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and ethical conduct while working with peers.
- Work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical staff
Stay at Home Parent
Self-Employed Farm Operator
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Managed and operated a small-scale farm, overseeing daily operations and planning - Primary caregiver for children, demonstrating patience, responsibility, and reliability - Developed strong organisation, resilience, and problem-solving skills -
Volunteer
St.Vinnies
09.2019 - 11.2020
Assisted at the shop,moving stuff like furniture,cleaning and organizing the store.
Plant Operator
Fraser Coast Regional Council, Tiaro
01.2006 - 01.2012
Mobile Sawmiller
Gootchie Earthmoving, Gootchie
01.2005 - 01.2006
Farm Hand
TCP Macadamia Farm, Bauple
01.2004 - 01.2005
Labourer
Dale & Meyers Sawmill, Tiaro
01.2001 - 01.2004
Labourer
Wai’s Bobcat Service, Bauple
01.1999 - 01.2000
Kitchenhand / All-rounder
Restaurants Adler & Matterhorn, Switzerland
01.1997 - 01.1998
Labourer
Aspen Timbers, Maryborough
01.1996 - 01.1997
Paving and Landscaping
Pro-Pave, Sydney
01.1995 - 01.1996
Labourer
Tiaro Sawmill, Tiaro
01.1991 - 01.1994
Education
Mental Health
TAFE Queensland
QLD04-2024
Skills
- Lived experience of mental health recovery
- Peer support & recovery-oriented practice
- Empathy and active listening
- Community engagement and support
- Reliable and punctual
- Teamwork and communication
Certification
HR Truck Licence | Forklift | Backhoe | Roller | Chainsaw
Timeline
Volunteer Peer Support Worker
Cairns Base Hospital – Mental Health Unit
01.2023 - Current
Volunteer
St.Vinnies
09.2019 - 11.2020
Stay at Home Parent
Self-Employed Farm Operator
01.2012 - 01.2021
Plant Operator
Fraser Coast Regional Council, Tiaro
01.2006 - 01.2012
Mobile Sawmiller
Gootchie Earthmoving, Gootchie
01.2005 - 01.2006
Farm Hand
TCP Macadamia Farm, Bauple
01.2004 - 01.2005
Labourer
Dale & Meyers Sawmill, Tiaro
01.2001 - 01.2004
Labourer
Wai’s Bobcat Service, Bauple
01.1999 - 01.2000
Kitchenhand / All-rounder
Restaurants Adler & Matterhorn, Switzerland
01.1997 - 01.1998
Labourer
Aspen Timbers, Maryborough
01.1996 - 01.1997
Paving and Landscaping
Pro-Pave, Sydney
01.1995 - 01.1996
Labourer
Tiaro Sawmill, Tiaro
01.1991 - 01.1994
Mental Health
TAFE Queensland