Collect research data through Zoom meetings, surveys and leading focus groups with participants.
Perform literature search, synthesise, and organise journal articles to create comprehensive review of academic findings and qualitative data.
Co-authored a report for the Lord Mayor titled 'Deconstructing Negative Mental Health Perception through Stories of Hope and Survivors among CALD Women'.
Research Assistant
Australian Pain Management Association
03.2023 - 06.2023
Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create summaries of key findings and research methods.
Collaborated with other researchers to develop successful research strategies on the issue of persistent pain
Collating and developing support resources for patients with persistent paint
Lifeline Crisis Supporter Text Message
Lifeline
11.2021 - 03.2023
Delivered individualised counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
Identified suicidal behaviours that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified supervisors to complete intervention.
Vice President
Bendigo International Students' Club
02.2018 - 11.2019
Support international students' academic progress, mental health, and well-being.
Work with professionals and university staff to delivery well-being and entertainment activities.
Weekly Tutoring Program for Karen Children
Volunteer Tutor
08.2016 - 02.2017
Provide English language support and assistance with homework and for Karen children.
Assist Karen families with finding continuing support for their mental health and well-being in regional Australia.
Education
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) - Psychology
Deakin University
04.2001 -
Graduate Diploma - Psychology
The University of Adelaide
Online
09.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Special Education
La Trobe University
Bendigo
03.2016 - 12.2019
Professional Development and Certificates
Mental Health First Aid (completed 01/2022)
ASIST Training (completed 06/2022)
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Working with Children Check - Employee
VIT Registration - Registration number: 616448
Referees
Ms. Kathryn Ridgway
Action Research Centre
Project Administrator
(m) 0491 200 739
Dr. Elizabeth Clancy
Deakin University
Psychology Lecturer/ Thesis Supervisor
(e) elizabeth.clancy@deakin.edu.au
Timeline
Research Assistant
Australian Pain Management Association
03.2023 - 06.2023
Research Administration Assistant
Action Research Centre
03.2022 - 09.2024
Lifeline Crisis Supporter Text Message
Lifeline
11.2021 - 03.2023
Graduate Diploma - Psychology
The University of Adelaide
09.2020 - 04.2022
Vice President
Bendigo International Students' Club
02.2018 - 11.2019
Weekly Tutoring Program for Karen Children
Volunteer Tutor
08.2016 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Special Education
La Trobe University
03.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) - Psychology
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