- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Gardening
- Camping
- Swimming
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
Christine Bennett
Bairnsdale,VIC
Summary
Professional Practitioner with significant experience and readiness for impactful roles. Expertise in delivering high-quality outcomes and adapting to varied demands. Strong collaborator focused on achieving team goals and fostering supportive work environment. Skilled in problem-solving, client case management and effective communication. Reliable and flexible, ensuring consistent performance in dynamic settings.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapeutic Play Practitioner
Hallmark Integrated Health Group
2024 - Current
- Working with minimum of 3x clients a day.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, research findings, and advancements in medical technology to enhance clinical practice.
- Championed a positive work environment by fostering open communication channels among staff members and encouraging teamwork.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of clients play ability, emotional, social, and environmental factors to inform accurate treatment plans.
- Delivered exceptional care to diverse populations while respecting cultural differences and unique requirements of each patient group.
Integrated Family Support Worker
Gippsland Lakes Complete Health
10.2017 - Current
- Holding a client list of x8 client families at a time.
- Assess service needs of at-risk families developing case plans with child protection for reunification plans, and preservation.
- Access and provide information within the information sharing scheme.
- Complete risk assessments using MARAM.
- Goal setting using the Family STAR framework.
- Deliver a trauma informed support service and advocacy children and family members.
- Educate or access information to educate clients on any relevant issues the family is experiencing e.g., childhood development, trauma, domestic violence, disability etc.
- Connected families with community resources such as housing assistance, financial aid programs, and educational opportunities.
- Facilitating Tuning into Kids, Optimal Health Program
- Enhanced family stability by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
Child Protection Practitioner
Department of Health and Human Services
09.2013 - 10.2017
- Investigation and Response - Outer Gippsland
- Working with between 20-25 client children at a time, and approx. x150 agencies, family members calling to discuss clients, whilst working with them.
- Excelled in time management skills, enabling the completion of all daily tasks while providing exceptional care to patients.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners to facilitate effective collaboration on shared goals.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, research findings, and advancements in family violence prevention to enhance practice.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of clients physical, emotional, social, and environmental factors to inform accurate risk assessments and case planning.
Recovery Support Worker
SNAP Gippsland – PARC
02.2012 - 09.2013
- The centre had x10 clients at a time for up to 21 days recovery.
- Promoted an environment of mutual respect and empathy within group sessions, creating a safe space conducive to honest sharing and personal growth among participants engaged in recovery support activities.
- Educated family members on mental health issues and treatment approaches, facilitating greater understanding and support from loved ones throughout the recovery process.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication to facilitate progress in their recovery journey.
- Implemented motivational interviewing techniques to encourage active engagement in the recovery process by helping clients identify barriers or obstacles hindering progress toward their goals.
Area Sales Manager
Deco Glaze (UK) – Manufacturer, Glass Splashbacks
07.2011 - 11.2011
Sales Consultant/ Account management
Elizabeth Gage Ltd (UK) - Jewellery designer
10.2002 - 07.2011
Assistant Manager – Two concessions within Harrods
Cartier UK Ltd – Jewellery designer
10.2001 - 10.2002
Sales Representative
Espresso Education (UK) - Software Designer
06.2001 - 10.2001
- Travelling – April to June 2001
Marketing Assistant
Espresso Productions (UK)
02.2001 - 04.2001
Jewellery buyer and Manager of the Jewellery Department
DAVGAM trading as Bevilles Jewellers (AUS)
07.1995 - 12.2000
- Jewellery buyer and Manager of the Jewellery Department, 1999 - 2000
- Diamond and Gem Sorter, 1998 - 1999
- Duty Manager (flagship), 1996 - 1998
- Sales assistant, 1995 - 1996
Shop Assistant
Regal Jewellers – Traralgon (AUS)
07.1992 - 09.1995
Cleaner
State Electricity Commission – Moe (AUS)
01.1990 - 01.1991
Education
Masters of Play Therapy - Play Therapy
Deakin University
Geelong, VIC01-2028
Diploma - Community Service Work
Federation Training
Newborough Vic01.2013
Diploma - Mental Health, Drug And Alcohol
Federation Training
Newborough Vic01-2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Open University
London UK01-2010
Skills
- Highly organized and self-motivated
- The proven ability to work under pressure
- Management experience
- Working with high risk families, youth and children
- Therapeutic understanding of children
- Needs assessments
Affiliations
Australian Psychological Association
ANZMH
Certification
- Learn to Play License - qualified in 2023
- Working with Children Check
- Personal Indemnity Insurance
- Victorian Drivers License
Interests
Personal details
- Name: Christine Bennett
- Address: Unit 1, 34 Goold Street, Bairnsdale 3875, Victoria
- Telephone: (04) 7722 4646
- Date of birth: 1974-02-06
- Drivers Licence: Victorian
- Email: Christineb@glch.org.au
Training
- 2025 International Childhood Trauma Symposium
- 2024 FPRR training modules
- 2021 International Childhood Trauma Symposium
- 2021 Youth Meant Health First Aid
- 2021 The impact of trauma on the child
- 2021 Understanding child mental health and disability
- 2020 LGBTIQ – inclusive practice
- 2020 Elder Abuse prevention
- 2020 Hearing the voices of children and young people in research
- Best Interest Case Practice model
- 2018 Working with men who use violence
- 2019 Enhanced Family Violence Training
- 2019 MARAM comprehensive Family Violence Specialist – renewing practice from CRAF to MARAM
- 2019 MARAM Collaborative Practice
- 2019 eSafety Women
- 2019 Optimal health
- 2018 Yarning up on Trauma
Timeline
Integrated Family Support Worker
Gippsland Lakes Complete Health
10.2017 - Current
Child Protection Practitioner
Department of Health and Human Services
09.2013 - 10.2017
Recovery Support Worker
SNAP Gippsland – PARC
02.2012 - 09.2013
Area Sales Manager
Deco Glaze (UK) – Manufacturer, Glass Splashbacks
07.2011 - 11.2011
Sales Consultant/ Account management
Elizabeth Gage Ltd (UK) - Jewellery designer
10.2002 - 07.2011
Assistant Manager – Two concessions within Harrods
Cartier UK Ltd – Jewellery designer
10.2001 - 10.2002
Sales Representative
Espresso Education (UK) - Software Designer
06.2001 - 10.2001
Marketing Assistant
Espresso Productions (UK)
02.2001 - 04.2001
Jewellery buyer and Manager of the Jewellery Department
DAVGAM trading as Bevilles Jewellers (AUS)
07.1995 - 12.2000
Shop Assistant
Regal Jewellers – Traralgon (AUS)
07.1992 - 09.1995
Cleaner
State Electricity Commission – Moe (AUS)
01.1990 - 01.1991
Therapeutic Play Practitioner
Hallmark Integrated Health Group
2024 - Current
Masters of Play Therapy - Play Therapy
Deakin University
Diploma - Community Service Work
Federation Training
Diploma - Mental Health, Drug And Alcohol
Federation Training
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Open University