ELEANOR POPHAM

I am a highly driven, self-motivated, and compassionate individual displayed through my professional and academic achievements. My desire to advocate for human rights and social justice has attracted me to the public sector and prompted my decision to attain my Master of Social Work. Previously working in Account Management in global media agencies post completion of my Undergraduate degree I decided that despite having extensive experience in negotiation, pitching and project management I was drawn to work in a more direct capacity with vulnerable populations and no longer in the corporate sector instead due to my desire to make a difference to the social wellbeing of others. My strong personal value base is driven my feminist ideals and through course work and research projects have developed a deep insight into the power of adopting an intersectional lens towards systemic issues.

• Member of Australian Association of Social Work
• Victorian Driver's License
• WWC Check
• Police Check
• First Aid / CPR Certified
• Infection Control Training
• CERT III & CERT IV in Personal Training

• Department of Fairness, Families & Housing Child Protection Case Contracting, 2022, Attended Family Court and assisted team with administrative process of preparing for court understanding model litigancy and developing understanding of statutory context, Developed strong understanding of team's case load through internal physical file audit learning about DFFH best practice for record keeping, case transfer and file archives, Redacted reporter identity from case notes for court and familiarity with forms (Affidavit, Subpoenas) as well as exposure to variety of hearings and CPLO consults, Completed referrals for service and drafted support letters, Attended home visits for home assessment and supervised parent contacts, Care Team and Case planning meetings recording minutes and sending out case plans, Uploaded Birth Certificates onto CRIS, Professional Development in Investigations and Response
• Western Health, Footscray Hospital, Clinical Social Worker, 2021, Clinical experience on Acute Ward working within Multidisciplinary team, Demonstrated ability to triage and prioritise referrals, conduct bio-psychosocial assessments of patients assessing risk factors which presented barriers to discharge, Documented case notes using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for dissemination amongst medical and Allied Health staff in timely manner with relevant terminology, Practice setting allowed for breath of case exposure requiring social work intervention due to concerns regarding Elder Abuse, Family Violence, Mental Health, Child Wellbeing, Application of relevant legislation to public service in hospital setting through participation in VCAT hearings (Guardianship & Administration Act, Mental Health Act), Attained positive outcomes for patients through interactions requiring general therapeutic support, mediating family meetings or referrals to external services, Case management of social work referrals communicating psychosocial concerns with patients, family members, Allied Health practitioners, medical staff and external systems, Highly cultural and linguistically diverse catchment therefore worked with interpreters and Indigenous Liaison Officers to ensure cultural sensitivity and safety for patients