Corey Wanganeen
1/11 Oulton Crescent, Reservoir,Australia
Summary
My name is Corey Wanganeen, been working in Aboriginal programs and identified roles for the past 15+ years in all different roles and areas.
I've completed my Cert 3-4 and Diploma of Community Services.
My main work area is Aboriginal Justice within the Courts/ Corrections, Department of Educations as a KESO, stakeholder engagement and Case management and overseeing Aboriginal clients.
Very confident to working within the ACO's and also mainstream office area
Have a strong knowledge of Aboriginal support services within Melbourne and also a very active member of the Aboriginal both with my work and also my sporting abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Koori Engagement Support Officer
Dept of Education
NW NEMA, Victoria
2024.02 - Current
- Supporting 26 schools in the Banyule/Nillumbik area.
- Engagement with leadership groups within schools.
- Supporting and engaging with the community with different supports, like enrollment, SSG, IEP, issues around racism, disability support, and referrals to ACOs.
- Complete the number of CATs, and also introduce different cultural events, such as smoking ceremonies, Welcome to Country, and NAIDOC events.
- Engage in community services for referral to schools and community members.
- Collect data on student absentees and issues that arise within the schools.
- Engage closely with Wellbeing teams around SEWB of Aboriginal support and provide positive outcomes
Family Violence Case Manager
Boorndawan Aboriginal Healing Centre
Lilydale, Victoria
2023.01 - Current
- Case Manage Family Violence Perpetrator
- Support Victims of Family Violence and Families
- Attended Care Team Meeting
- Referral Clients to other services
- Working with Stakeholders and supporting Care Teams Agencies
- Advocating on Behalf of clients with different agencies both mainstream and ACO'S
Project Officer
Department Of Corrections and Community Safety
Melbourne , Vic
2021.08 - 2022.11
- Approving Funeral Application for Offenders
- Contract Management for ACO’s programs
- Organising Aboriginal Programs to be delivered within the Prisons
- Chairing and minute taking for Meetings
- Overseeing and supporting ALO/AWO within the prisons with and issue and supports
Koori Court Officer
Koori Court Unit/CSV
Broadmeadows, Victoria
2018.08 - 2021.08
- Organizing Koori Court Seating Days
- Assisting Elders for Koori Court ect. Material, Wellbeing, Complains
- Supporting Aboriginal Offenders with Referrals pathways
- Engaging with Aboriginal/Mainstream stakeholders
- Supporting Corrections, CAPS, CISP and Youth Justice with Aboriginal Offenders
- Attend RAJAC, CMRM, Community Meetings
- Attended visits with Offended that are in Custody
- Refer clients to law firms
- Referred offenders to ACO’s
- Engaged with lawyers to support Aboriginal offenders
- Engage with VICPOL for positive outcomes
- Engaged with Magistrate for other alternatives outcomes
- Attended KSN within Courts Victoria
Aboriginal Justice Worker
Njernda Aboriginal Corporation
Echuca , Vic
2017.02 - 2018.08
- Supporting Aboriginal with any Justice issue
- Building Relationships between VicPol and the community
- Overseeing Aboriginal Offenders with CCO orders
- Working closely with Fines Victoria
- Chairing RAJAC and LAJAC
- Organising Justice Days for stakeholders and Aboriginal Community programs
Support Worker
Njernda
Echuca , Vic
2015.02 - 2017.01
- Overnight Stand Up
- Worked with Aboriginal Male Youth that are at risk of AOD issue
- Transport Clients to appointment
- Completed innocent reports
Aboriginal Mental Health and Homelessness Worker
VIctorian Aboriginal Health Services
Melbourne , Vic
2013.06 - 2015.12
- Case Manage Aboriginal client with Mental Health and at risk Homelessness
- Transported Clients to Appointments
- Attended Care Team meetings
- Worked in a Team setting with different skills and knowledge
- Refer clients to ACO programs
- Outreach
Youth Justice Worker
VACSAL Bert Williams Aboriginal Hostel
Thornbury , Vic
- Worked with at risk Aboriginal Teens
- Worked Collaborative with YJ
- Transported clients to Appointments
- Referral to other Services
- Attended Care Team Meetings YJ
- Case Management
- Outreach
Education
MARAM Training
Safe And Equal
Family Violence Victoria 12.2023
Diploma of Community Services - Community Services
VACSAL
Northcote11.2021
Case Management Writing Training
DHHS
Bendigo06.2017
First Aid Training
Echuca Regional Health
Echuca 03.2017
Loss And Grief/ Trauma Training
VACCHO
Fitzroy06.2016
Cert 3-4 Community Services
BRIT
Echuca10.2014
Suicide Prevention Training -
NEAMI
Fairfield03.2013
Skills
- Quick Learner
- Think outside the box
- Good communication
- Work good with others
- Problem Solver
- Honest
- Respect
- Understanding
- Strong present in the Aboriginal Community across the state
- Connect with all different ages
Reference
Katie Downing
KEC for NEMA, NW
Katie.downing@education.vic.gov.au
0413 165 062
Ashley Morris
Executive Director, First Nations Services, VLA
Ashley.Morris@vla.vic.gov.au
0447 293 498
Personal Reference
Wade Austin
NW Marrung Facilitator, VAEAI
0477 823 247
wade@vaeai.org.au
Timeline
Koori Engagement Support Officer
Dept of Education
2024.02 - Current
Family Violence Case Manager
Boorndawan Aboriginal Healing Centre
2023.01 - Current
Project Officer
Department Of Corrections and Community Safety
2021.08 - 2022.11
Koori Court Officer
Koori Court Unit/CSV
2018.08 - 2021.08
Aboriginal Justice Worker
Njernda Aboriginal Corporation
2017.02 - 2018.08
Support Worker
Njernda
2015.02 - 2017.01
Aboriginal Mental Health and Homelessness Worker
VIctorian Aboriginal Health Services
2013.06 - 2015.12
Youth Justice Worker
VACSAL Bert Williams Aboriginal Hostel
MARAM Training
Safe And Equal
Diploma of Community Services - Community Services
VACSAL
Case Management Writing Training
DHHS
First Aid Training
Echuca Regional Health
Loss And Grief/ Trauma Training
VACCHO
Cert 3-4 Community Services
BRIT
Suicide Prevention Training -
NEAMI