Azlan Martin
Melbourne
Summary
I am a dedicated Nunga Aboriginal woman with experience in trauma-informed psychosocial outreach, community mental health, and Aboriginal justice advocacy. Committed to providing support with integrity, empathy, and respect, while contributing to policy development. Skilled in direct support services and passionate about making a positive impact in the community.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Mental Health Practitioner
Mind Australia
07.2019 - Current
- Early Intervention Psychosocial Support Response Service, Mind Australia. Psycho-social community outreach support for consumers in the City of Yarra region.
- Purposefully engage with consumers using a person-centred approach to their individual needs and recovery goals. Coordinate with respective care teams, external providers and community organisations to advocate for consumer needs and goals.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary, ensuring consumer safety and appropriate support services.
Relief Worker, Community Mental Health Practitioner
Mind Australia
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Serviced consumers mental health during Covid-19 pandemic via time-limited counselling and advocacy.
- Conduct comprehensive intake assessments, risk assessments and timely referrals to long-term services.
Policy Officer, Legal Assistance Branch
Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Policy Officer in a small, agile team undertaking the project management for the reviews of the National Partnership for Legal Assistance Services 2015-2020 and the Indigenous Legal Assistance Program.
- Drafted briefs and submissions, coordinated Senate Estimates briefs, and coordinated thrice monthly national stakeholder meetings with legal assistance sector representatives.
- Facilitated communication and relationship development between different stakeholders.
Graduate (Policy and Programs)
Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Rotations in the Indigenous Legal Assistance Section, Emergency Management Australia, Employment Conditions, and a taskforce on proposed Commonwealth anti-corruption measures.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Provided support for policy development, including conducting research, liaising with internal and external stakeholders and drafted responses to briefing requests.
Mentor
Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME)
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Mentored Indigenous high-school students from years 9 – 11 within group setting.
- Utilised culturally responsive practices and structured play activities to discuss stressors affecting mentees studies and encourage their engagement with further study opportunities.
- Adapted mentorship style based on individual mentee needs, enabling tailored interventions that drove better results than one-size-fits-all approaches.
Chairperson
Francis Burt Law Education Program to Engage Aboriginal Youth
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Worked with the WA Law Society Steering Group to develop culturally appropriate legal education strategies for Aboriginal Youth.
- Chaired steering group meetings with high-ranking officials, engaged with new and existing stakeholder groups and reviewed grant applications to secure ongoing program funding.
President
ECU Student Guild
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Managed a dynamic team of 20 staff members to deliver program outcomes for student welfare.
- Implemented organisational governance and policy frameworks, including an updated constitution in line with a new organisational structure and relevant legislation.
- Managed and hosted the Network of Women Students Australia (NOWSA) national conference, including volunteer training and mentoring, budgetary expenditure and securing prestigious guest speakers.
Victim Support Officer
Midland Courthouse, Department of Justice WA
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Assisted clients of the magistrate’s court to complete violence restraining order application paperwork, including explaining the next steps for filing applications, possible police involvement and the clients’ rights during the application.
- Explained court processes and held space during court proceedings for clients from diverse backgrounds, with complex needs.
Founder and Chairperson
ECU Wellbeing Community for Peer Mental Health Support
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Founded a peer support network to discuss mental health issues in a safe, peer environment for students experiencing stress from university studies.
- Organised regular events to support positive student wellbeing, including yarning sessions with the university counselling service.
Education
Professional Certificate - Understanding Childhood Trauma
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA12-2024
Graduate Certificate of Counselling -
Swinburne University
Melbourne, VIC01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Psychology and Writing
Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Perth, WA01.2016
Skills
- Trauma-informed and person-centred support
- Culturally responsive communication and advocacy
- Suicide risk assessment
- Stakeholder collaboration and cross-sector coordination
- Digital systems: client management databases, phone/email triage systems
- Time management, attention to detail in fast paced situations
Timeline
Relief Worker, Community Mental Health Practitioner
Mind Australia
11.2021 - 02.2022
Community Mental Health Practitioner
Mind Australia
07.2019 - Current
Policy Officer, Legal Assistance Branch
Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department
01.2017 - 01.2019
Graduate (Policy and Programs)
Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department
01.2017 - 12.2017
Mentor
Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME)
01.2015 - 01.2016
President
ECU Student Guild
01.2014 - 12.2014
Chairperson
Francis Burt Law Education Program to Engage Aboriginal Youth
01.2013 - 01.2015
Victim Support Officer
Midland Courthouse, Department of Justice WA
01.2012 - 01.2013
Founder and Chairperson
ECU Wellbeing Community for Peer Mental Health Support
01.2012 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Psychology and Writing
Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Professional Certificate - Understanding Childhood Trauma
University of South Australia
Graduate Certificate of Counselling -
Swinburne University
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