Chamadi Dadallage
Brisbane,Australia
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Social Worker with significant experience working with vulnerable populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and families. Specializing in trauma-informed care, client-centered case management, and community engagement. Adept at providing holistic, culturally safe support for individuals, children, young people, and their families, promoting resilience, emotional wellbeing, and connection to culture. Skilled in working with multidisciplinary teams, advocating for clients, and ensuring access to essential services. Eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and committed to fostering culturally responsive, evidence-based social work practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intake and Assessment Worker
Kyabra Community Association Inc.
05.2025 - Current
- Initial needs identification and assessment of individuals, families and carers who wish to access Kyabra services.
- Provision of information for those who are seeking services.
- Appropriate referral of individuals, families and carers to internal Kyabra services or to external services, as relevant to their needs.
- Organizing and carrying out Single Sessions with people for whom that is an appropriate response.
- Contributing to the development and maintenance of recruitment strategies to ensure a pool of Foster Carers who have the potential to provide.
- Quality out of home placements for children and young people.
- Utilizing a range of established practices and procedures to assess potential Foster Carers who can accept referrals from the Department of Child Safety.
- Administering, maintaining and developing several existing agencies managed community finance initiatives accessible to people living on low incomes in our geographic area.
- Supporting people accessing the community finance initiatives in identifying and articulating their needs, aspirations and abilities.
- Maintaining comprehensive information and updating referral protocols for relevant external services.
- Maintaining intake related data collection to ensure accuracy & timely responses.
Casual Case Manager
Agape Outreach Inc.
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Delivered culturally sensitive case management to clients experiencing homelessness, addressing complex needs such as mental health and disability challenges.
- Engaged with vulnerable individuals, conducted assessments, and connected them to essential services, including housing and community resources.
- Implemented trauma-informed care approaches, advocating for the emotional and psychological wellbeing of clients in crisis situations.
- Strengthened partnerships with community organizations to ensure culturally responsive support for clients.
- Provided timely case documentation and participated in service development to ensure client needs were met effectively.
- Experience in outreach services, engaging with vulnerable individuals on the streets to provide support, assess needs, and connect them with essential services.
Social Worker Intern
Lives Lived Mirikai
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Conducted psychosocial assessments, delivering individualized support plans to clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use issues, with a focus on trauma-informed care.
- Assisted clients in building emotional resilience, improving coping skills, and navigating community and cultural resources.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care, ensuring culturally safe practices in service delivery.
- Contributed to case documentation and tracked client progress, ensuring alignment with holistic, community-led support frameworks.
Social Work Intern
Agape Outreach Inc.
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided case management to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, including those with complex emotional, social, and cultural needs.
- Advocated for clients in multi-agency meetings, ensuring access to housing, health, and community services that prioritized cultural safety.
- Engaged with clients in outreach services, ensuring the development of culturally competent support plans tailored to individual needs.
Children's Services Support Worker
Riversdale Early Learning Centre
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Provided Worked with children impacted by trauma, providing emotional and developmental support within a culturally sensitive framework.
- Collaborated with families and external professionals to address developmental and behavioral needs in a safe and supportive environment.
- Promoted cultural awareness in children’s activities and care plans, fostering a connection to their cultural identity.
Trainee Legal Assistant
Serandib Technologies Asia (Pvt) Ltd
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Assisted in managing legal cases related to technology contracts, intellectual property, and compliance, ensuring that documentation was accurate and aligned with industry standards.
- Conducted legal research on technology-related laws, focusing on data privacy, intellectual property protection, and digital rights, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, contracts, and agreements, supporting seamless communication between stakeholders and legal teams.
- Supported senior legal staff in case management, coordinating resources and ensuring timely submission of critical legal documents.
Education
Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) -
Southern Cross University
10-2024
Bachelor of Laws (Hons) -
Buckinghamshire New University
08-2020
Diploma in International Relations -
Bandaranaike Centre For International Studies
09-2019
Foundation Program -
American College of Higher Education
02-2017
Skills
Case Management
Trauma-Informed Practice
Crisis Intervention
Client Advocacy
Collaboration & Teamwork
Cultural Competence
Report Writing & Documentation
Community Engagement
Empathy & Active Listening
Data Management
Advanced IT Skills
Certification
· Indigenous Cultural awareness.
· Multicultural Awareness Training
· Understanding Abuse and Neglect
· Introduction to the QLD Human Rights Act (2019)
· NDIS Worker Orientation Module
· Strength-Based Practice Training-
· Domestic and Family Violence Response Training (DV Alert)
· Accredited Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aider
· First Aid & CPR
· Moot Court Training Workshop
Timeline
Intake and Assessment Worker
Kyabra Community Association Inc.
05.2025 - Current
Casual Case Manager
Agape Outreach Inc.
08.2024 - 05.2025
Social Worker Intern
Lives Lived Mirikai
02.2024 - 07.2024
Social Work Intern
Agape Outreach Inc.
09.2023 - 01.2024
Children's Services Support Worker
Riversdale Early Learning Centre
01.2023 - 03.2023
Trainee Legal Assistant
Serandib Technologies Asia (Pvt) Ltd
09.2020 - 03.2022
Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) -
Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Laws (Hons) -
Buckinghamshire New University
Diploma in International Relations -
Bandaranaike Centre For International Studies
Foundation Program -
American College of Higher Education
REFERENCES
References available upon request
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