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
2023.01 - 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
2012.01 - 2021.01
- 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
2019.09 - 2020.11
Assisted at the shop,moving stuff like furniture,cleaning and organizing the store.
Plant Operator
Fraser Coast Regional Council, Tiaro
2006.01 - 2012.01
Mobile Sawmiller
Gootchie Earthmoving, Gootchie
2005.01 - 2006.01
Farm Hand
TCP Macadamia Farm, Bauple
2004.01 - 2005.01
Labourer
Dale & Meyers Sawmill, Tiaro
2001.01 - 2004.01
Labourer
Wai’s Bobcat Service, Bauple
1999.01 - 2000.01
Kitchenhand / All-rounder
Restaurants Adler & Matterhorn, Switzerland
1997.01 - 1998.01
Labourer
Aspen Timbers, Maryborough
1996.01 - 1997.01
Paving and Landscaping
Pro-Pave, Sydney
1995.01 - 1996.01
Labourer
Tiaro Sawmill, Tiaro
1991.01 - 1994.01
Education
Mental Health
TAFE Queensland
QLD2024-04
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
2023.01 - Current
Volunteer
St.Vinnies
2019.09 - 2020.11
Stay at Home Parent
Self-Employed Farm Operator
2012.01 - 2021.01
Plant Operator
Fraser Coast Regional Council, Tiaro
2006.01 - 2012.01
Mobile Sawmiller
Gootchie Earthmoving, Gootchie
2005.01 - 2006.01
Farm Hand
TCP Macadamia Farm, Bauple
2004.01 - 2005.01
Labourer
Dale & Meyers Sawmill, Tiaro
2001.01 - 2004.01
Labourer
Wai’s Bobcat Service, Bauple
1999.01 - 2000.01
Kitchenhand / All-rounder
Restaurants Adler & Matterhorn, Switzerland
1997.01 - 1998.01
Labourer
Aspen Timbers, Maryborough
1996.01 - 1997.01
Paving and Landscaping
Pro-Pave, Sydney
1995.01 - 1996.01
Labourer
Tiaro Sawmill, Tiaro
1991.01 - 1994.01
Mental Health
TAFE Queensland