Bibiana Campal
Gold Coast
Summary
Empathetic and compassionate, with deep understanding of child and youth development and psychology. Familiar with case management and family support services, combined with strong communication skills. Committed to improving lives of children, youth and their families through dedicated support and advocacy. Strong focus on self-care and maintaining healthy work boundaries. Committed to reflection and meaningful dialogue as keys to personal and professional development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child and Family Practitioner
Act for Kids
04.2024 - Current
- Deliver supported playgroups, case management and home visits as part of the Pathways for Early Learning and Development (PELD) team
- Guide CALD families through early childhood development and transition to primary school
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to implement parenting strategies and child behavior support aligned with developmental milestones
Mentoring. Volunteer
Heartprint, Australian Charity and Cambodian NGO
08.2023 - Current
- Design and facilitate online workshops
- Provide mentoring support to youth and staff
Family Support Worker
Lives Lived Well, Logan Family Recovery
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Led and co-facilitated therapeutic groups, providing one-on-one interventions tailored to individual goals.
- Offered daily support to residents and their children, addressing immediate needs with empathy and care.
- Work in collaboration with The Department of Child Safety.
Nanny/Babysitter
Self-Employed / Coastal Babysitters
08.2016 - 12.2023
- Adapted to diverse parenting styles and cultural backgrounds while supporting family-specific goals
- Provided care for children in out-of-home care settings.
Volunteer / University Student Placement
The Benevolent Society
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Assisted the intake team by gathering initial client information and supporting service referrals
- Participated in case allocation meetings to ensure families were matched with appropriate support services
- Supported families through Volunteer Home Visiting (VHV), assisted the program coordinator with case management.
- Facilitated the English Talking Circle and co-facilitated Jellybeans Multicultural Playgroup. Fostering parent-child interaction and social connections in CALD families.
University Student Placement
The Family Centre
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Conducted checks to ensure alignment with the National Principles for Child Safe Organizations
- Led risk assessments and redesigned enrolment forms to enhance playgroup operations and safety
Family Day Care Provider
YMCA
09.2015 - 07.2016
Lead Educator / Inclusion Support Worker
Little Hands Early Learning Centre
08.2012 - 09.2015
Education
Graduate Certificate in Education (Trauma-Aware) -
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Brisbane, QLD12-2025
Bachelor of Counselling -
Griffith University
01.2023
Certificate III - Children Services
Inspire Education
01.2012
Early Childhood Education - undefined
Profesorado de Educación Inicial
01.2006
ACT For Grief And Loss - Psychwire
01-2025
Australian Childhood Foundation.
11-2024
Skills
- Empathy and active listening
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Cultural competence and diversity awareness
- Exceptional verbal and written communication
- Fluency in English and Spanish (bilingual proficiency)
- Trauma-informed practice
- Relationship building and client rapport
- Reflective practice and continuous learning
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Professional boundaries
Certification
- First Aid and CPR
- Blue card
- 3a Practitioner
- Trauma Transformative Practice with Children. Australian Childhood Foundation.
Timeline
Child and Family Practitioner
Act for Kids
04.2024 - Current
Family Support Worker
Lives Lived Well, Logan Family Recovery
11.2023 - 03.2024
Mentoring. Volunteer
Heartprint, Australian Charity and Cambodian NGO
08.2023 - Current
University Student Placement
The Family Centre
07.2022 - 10.2022
Volunteer / University Student Placement
The Benevolent Society
03.2021 - 10.2023
Nanny/Babysitter
Self-Employed / Coastal Babysitters
08.2016 - 12.2023
Family Day Care Provider
YMCA
09.2015 - 07.2016
Lead Educator / Inclusion Support Worker
Little Hands Early Learning Centre
08.2012 - 09.2015
Certificate III - Children Services
Inspire Education
Early Childhood Education - undefined
Profesorado de Educación Inicial
Graduate Certificate in Education (Trauma-Aware) -
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Bachelor of Counselling -
Griffith University
ACT For Grief And Loss - Psychwire
Australian Childhood Foundation.
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