Joleicia Baird
Point Lonsdale
Summary
Knowledgeable Art Therapist with solid foundations in therapeutic practices, offering proven ability to foster emotional healing and personal growth. Successfully developed and led creative therapy sessions, emphasizing individual client needs and progress. Demonstrated profound empathy and effective communication skills in diverse clinical settings.
Experienced Arts and Design Educator in secondary, tertiary and primary settings.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Therapist
Bellarine Secondary College
09.2025 - Current
• Clinical Art Therapist / Counsellor
Ceramic Art/Textiles Teacher
Bellarine Secondary College
06.2023 - Current
- Welfare Support
Clinical Art Therapy Placement
Barwon Health – PARC/CRF Mental Health Community Rehabilitation Facility
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Mental Health – Allied Health
Clinical Art Therapy Placement
Royal Children’s Hospital (Cancer Care Centre)
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Psycho – Oncology Unit
Art Teacher
MoPA – Museum of Art and Play (Geelong)
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Preschool - Early Years
- Play Coordinator – (Art & Play Based Learning)
Ful Time Mother x3
Parental Leave
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Early Learning Educator, Domestic Engineer and Wellbeing Coordinator
Visual Arts Teacher
Victory Lutheran College Wodonga (VIC)
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Foundation – 10
- Textiles Teacher (7 – 10)
Visual Arts Teacher
St Augustine’s Primary School Wodonga (VIC)
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Foundation – 6
Program Area Leader & Teacher
Wodonga TAFE (VIC)
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Visual Arts & Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
Youth Outreach / Leaving Care Support Worker
Wimmera Uniting Care (VIC)
01.2008 - 12.2008
Early Intervention Worker
Noah’s Ark (VIC)
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Special Needs
Program Co-Coordinator - Northern Territory
Starlight Children’s Foundation (National)
06.2004 - 12.2007
- Hospitals, Rural Health Clinics & Health Education
- Diversional Therapist (Captain Starlight)
- Arts Program Facilitator - Hospital Starlight Express Rooms (VIC), Starlight Express Van Program (VIC, NSW & SA), Special Schools and Disability Services, Stepping Stones - Adolescent Mental Health Program (VIC), Wish Granting, Escapes, Starlight Charity Events, Media Representative, Commissioned Artist – Starlight Sponsors
Diversional Therapist - Adolescent Creative Recreation Program
Royal Children’s Hospital (VIC)
08.2003 - 06.2004
- Young Peoples Art Exhibition Coordinator 2004
- Deputy Coordinator of creative recreation projects
- Public artwork designer at the Royal Children’s Hospital
Head Sculptor, Costume Designer, Set Designer
Animal & Oddbod Creators (Melbourne)
08.2003 - 06.2003
Interior Designer and Decorator
McGilp Furnishings (Melbourne)
02.2001 - 08.2001
Education
Master of Art Therapy -
Latrobe University
11-2024
Certificate IV in Training & Assessment -
Wodonga TAFE
06-2010
Graduate Diploma in Education - Secondary – Visual Arts
Wollongong University
09-2009
Bachelor of Visual Arts - Fine Arts
Monash University
12-2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts - undefined
Victorian College of the Arts
01.2004
Diploma of Arts - Visual Arts
Swinburne University
01.2003
Diploma of Arts - Interior Design & Decoration
RMIT University
10-2000
VCE -
Horsham College
12-1998
Skills
- Allied Health Clinician
- Mental Health Practitioner
- Trauma Informed Practitioner
- Professional Artist
- Arts Educator
Accomplishments
- 2010 Corrections Victoria Community Partnership Awards
- 2003 Distinction of Excellence for Outstanding Achievements in the Arts - Swinburne University
- Winner of Best Education Program in Region (VIC)
- Runner up Best Education Program/ Education Institution (VIC)
Timeline
Art Therapist
Bellarine Secondary College
09.2025 - Current
Ceramic Art/Textiles Teacher
Bellarine Secondary College
06.2023 - Current
Clinical Art Therapy Placement
Barwon Health – PARC/CRF Mental Health Community Rehabilitation Facility
01.2023 - 12.2023
Clinical Art Therapy Placement
Royal Children’s Hospital (Cancer Care Centre)
06.2021 - 11.2021
Art Teacher
MoPA – Museum of Art and Play (Geelong)
01.2020 - 12.2020
Ful Time Mother x3
Parental Leave
01.2016 - 01.2020
Visual Arts Teacher
Victory Lutheran College Wodonga (VIC)
01.2012 - 01.2016
Visual Arts Teacher
St Augustine’s Primary School Wodonga (VIC)
01.2011 - 12.2011
Program Area Leader & Teacher
Wodonga TAFE (VIC)
01.2010 - 01.2011
Youth Outreach / Leaving Care Support Worker
Wimmera Uniting Care (VIC)
01.2008 - 12.2008
Early Intervention Worker
Noah’s Ark (VIC)
01.2008 - 12.2008
Program Co-Coordinator - Northern Territory
Starlight Children’s Foundation (National)
06.2004 - 12.2007
Diversional Therapist - Adolescent Creative Recreation Program
Royal Children’s Hospital (VIC)
08.2003 - 06.2004
Head Sculptor, Costume Designer, Set Designer
Animal & Oddbod Creators (Melbourne)
08.2003 - 06.2003
Interior Designer and Decorator
McGilp Furnishings (Melbourne)
02.2001 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts - undefined
Victorian College of the Arts
Diploma of Arts - Visual Arts
Swinburne University
Master of Art Therapy -
Latrobe University
Certificate IV in Training & Assessment -
Wodonga TAFE
Graduate Diploma in Education - Secondary – Visual Arts
Wollongong University
Bachelor of Visual Arts - Fine Arts
Monash University
Diploma of Arts - Interior Design & Decoration
RMIT University
VCE -
Horsham College