BRYDIE SHACKLEFORD
Merricks,Victoria
Summary
With a passion for social justice, my educational background encompasses public policy, international development, and social work. Proficient in relationship building, I believe in fostering connections across various levels to facilitate collaboration and drive meaningful change. Additionally, my advocacy skills empower me to effectuate systemic change from within the system.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
SOCIAL POLICY LEAD - COMMUNITY WELLBEING
CITY OF BOROONDARA
07.2023 - Current
- Successfully advocated for Council implementation of various initiatives, including MABELS family violence program, which involved engaging with Boroondara Mayor and other key leadership figures.
- Managed and coordinated multi-departmental projects within Council, including the establishment of pop-up libraries across Boroondara, in collaboration with Arts and Culture, Libraries, Capital Works, and Active Aging departments.
- Managed Council's Child Safe Policy portfolio, ensuring compliance with Child Safe standards and identifying opportunities for improvement. Worked collaboratively with the Child Safe Standards Project Working Group to advocate for the rights, wellbeing, and safety of children in the community.
- Supported team building and cohesion within the Community Wellbeing department by facilitating the development and implementation of a team vision statement, which involved extensive consultation with a diverse staff base including policy staff, maternal and child health nurses, and immunisation nurses.
- Coordinated multi-departmental grant applications, notably securing a $150,000 federal grant for the restoration of the historically and politically significant St. James Park War Memorial in Hawthorn. Developed the grant application in collaboration with community organizations and local politicians.
SCHOOL FOCUSED YOUTH SERVICES COORDINATOR
CITY OF BOROONDARA
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with schools, community providers, and state government entities to assess school wellbeing trends, identifying, planning, and implementing interventions to bolster student engagement in education.
- Managed the delivery of funded interventions, evaluated their efficacy, and generated reports for submission to Department of Education.
- Facilitated community networking and professional development initiatives, such as the Student Wellbeing Coordinator Network, Boroondara Youth Providers Network, and Austin CYMHS Secondary Consult Meeting.
- Coordination and delivery of the Boroondara Youth Advisory Committee "Youth Voice." Under my leadership, the program excelled with a doubling in applications and achieving historically high member retention rates. Additionally, spearheaded groundbreaking meetings with the Boroondara CEO and the Mayor, providing unique opportunities for direct engagement between young people and civic leaders. Additionally, orchestrated meetings with the Boroondara CEO and the Mayor, a first of their kind, providing unique opportunities for direct engagement between young people and civic leaders.
- Assumed additional responsibilities including contributing to the design and execution of youth programs, overseeing the Boroondara Youth grants portfolio, and actively engaging with young individuals accessing the Boroondara Youth Hub.
COMMUNITY REHABILITATION SUPPORT WORKER & OPERATIONAL SUPPORT OFFICER
NEAMI YOUTH RESIDENTIAL REHAB
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Providing case management to young people experiencing complex mental health issues within a therapeutic environment
- Liaising with clinical case managers and community partners to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to consumers
- Working within a youth friendly, recovery and trauma-informed model to encourage young people to achieve their personal goals
- Building relationships with young people with a range of background and identities; including LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse and CALD identifying young people, home based care leavers and young people who have experienced homelessness
- Maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date case notes on all consumer engagement
GRANTS OFFICER
HAMPTON PARK COMMUNITY HOUSE
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Secured over $250,000 in government funding to initiate new projects and services tailored to address the distinctive needs of the multicultural and migrant population within the growth corridor community.
- Researched and identified suitable grant opportunities, adeptly developing and submitting applications to relevant granting agencies.
- Collaborated closely with community stakeholders and members of the public to design projects that effectively respond to the unique needs of the community.
- Maintained meticulous tracking of grant opportunities and approved project timelines, utilising comprehensive and up-to-date Excel spreadsheets to ensure efficient project management and successful implementation.
TRAINING CO-FACILITATOR & COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER
BERRY STREET FAMILY SERVICES HOME BASED CARE
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Supporting with th coordination and delivery of foster care training sessions, and advising the foster care recruitment team on the suitability of new carers.
- Delivering consumer-centric and trauma-informed support to children and young people placed in home-based care and residential care.
- Building relationships with children and young people with a range of backgrounds and identities; including LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse and CALD identifying young people, refugee migrants and Indigenous Australians.
STUDENT PLACEMENT, RESEARCH & EVALUATION LEAD
MONASH HEALTH ELDER ABUSE LIASION SERVICE
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Completed a quality assurance research report into the efficacy of the Elder Abuse Liaison Officer role
- Managed the research process from start to finish; including developing research methods, gathering and analysing data and appealing to the Monash Health Ethics Department for research approval
- Supported the delivery of Elder Abuse Training by developing engaging written material and PowerPoint presentations
STUDENT PLACEMENT, CASE MANAGER
BERRY STREAT GOALS PROGRAM
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Provided trauma-informed and consumer-centric case management to young people at risk of homelessness within a residential environment
- Liaised with clinical case managers and community partners to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to consumers
- Building relationships with children and young people with a range of backgrounds and identities; including LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse and CALD identifying young people, refugee migrants and Aboriginal Australians
- Reviewed and amended service policy based on changing consumer needs
- Liaising with philanthropic partners to ensure program outcomes met donor expectations
INTERNSHIP, POLICY & ADVOCACY RESEARCH ASISSTANT
VOLUNTEERING VICTORIA
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Supported with the Policy and Advocacy Officer with the research and development of the upcoming state budget submission
- Developed and distributed a consultation paper to Volunteering Victoria members to track challenges and opportunities in the volunteer space
- Supported in the planning and delivery of Volunteering Victoria's 2018 AGM event
- Supported the marketing team to advertise memberships and renew member subscriptions
Education
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK -
MONASH UNIVERSITY, CAUFIELD
01.2020
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT -
MONASH UNIVERSITY, CLAYTON
01.2018
BACHELOR OF POLITICS AND PUBLIC POLICY -
SWINURNE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, HAWTORN
01.2016
Timeline
SOCIAL POLICY LEAD - COMMUNITY WELLBEING
CITY OF BOROONDARA
07.2023 - Current
SCHOOL FOCUSED YOUTH SERVICES COORDINATOR
CITY OF BOROONDARA
01.2022 - 07.2023
COMMUNITY REHABILITATION SUPPORT WORKER & OPERATIONAL SUPPORT OFFICER
NEAMI YOUTH RESIDENTIAL REHAB
11.2020 - 01.2022
STUDENT PLACEMENT, RESEARCH & EVALUATION LEAD
MONASH HEALTH ELDER ABUSE LIASION SERVICE
06.2020 - 08.2020
GRANTS OFFICER
HAMPTON PARK COMMUNITY HOUSE
01.2020 - 01.2022
STUDENT PLACEMENT, CASE MANAGER
BERRY STREAT GOALS PROGRAM
09.2019 - 11.2019
TRAINING CO-FACILITATOR & COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER
BERRY STREET FAMILY SERVICES HOME BASED CARE
11.2018 - 11.2020
INTERNSHIP, POLICY & ADVOCACY RESEARCH ASISSTANT
VOLUNTEERING VICTORIA
08.2017 - 01.2018
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK -
MONASH UNIVERSITY, CAUFIELD
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT -
MONASH UNIVERSITY, CLAYTON
BACHELOR OF POLITICS AND PUBLIC POLICY -
SWINURNE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, HAWTORN
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