Kathy Pickett

I have a rich and extensive employment history primarily focused on providing support and counseling within Aboriginal communities through a trauma informed and culturally appropriate lens. Here's a summary:

• 2021 – Current: Aboriginal Cultural Advisor at Yorgum Aboriginal Corporation.
• 2019 – 2021: Redress Counsellor at Yorgum Aboriginal Corporation, specializing in supporting victims and survivors of historical institutional child sexual abuse/assaults.
• 2019 - 2020: Clinical Counsellor at Yorgum Aboriginal Corporation, working in the Child Sexual Abuse and Family Violence Program.
• 2018 – 2019: Acting Clinical Manager at Yorgum Aboriginal Corporation.
• 2016 – 2018: Manager of the Link-Up Program at Yorgum Aboriginal Corporation.
• 2015 – 2016: Clinical Counsellor at Yorgum Aboriginal Corporation.
• 2014 – 2015: Administration and Healing Advisor at Sister Kate’s Home Kids’ Foundation.
• 2010 - 2014: Aboriginal Trauma and Recovery Worker at Ruah Community Services.
• 2009 – 2010: Manager at Anawim Aboriginal Women’s Service, Ruah Community Services.
• 2008 to 2009: Aboriginal Liaison Officer at the Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC).
• 1997 to 2005: Manager/Coordinator at Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council, Regional Centre for Social and Emotional Wellbeing & Health Promotion Unit.
• 1996 to 1997: Educator at Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council, School of Health Studies.
• 1994 to 1996: Aboriginal Mental Health Worker at Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council.
• 1993 to 1994: Medical Secretary at Kimberley Mental Health Project, Broome.
• 1990 to 1993: Medical Secretary at Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council.
• 1984 to 1990: Medical Receptionist & Secretary at Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Services.

My career spans various roles, from administrative positions to counseling and managerial roles, all dedicated to supporting Aboriginal communities, particularly in addressing trauma, abuse, and mental health issues.

• Presented research findings from the Kimberley Region to the Indigenous World Conference in Canada 2007
• Alumni’s of Year 2011 Gnibi College, Southern Cross University
• Outstanding Alumnus of Year 2011 Southern Cross University
• Nominated 20 years Outstanding Alumnus 2014 Southern Cross University (Finalist)
• Accepted to attend the 2014 United Nations Indigenous World Conference sponsored by the International Presentation Association Sisters
• Developed and produced the Nyoongar Word List Dictionary APP.
• Highlights
• Opening NAIDOC 2012 at Bandyup Women’s Prison
• Opening NAIDOC 2013 at Bandyup Women’s Prison
• Opening NAIDOC 2013 Anawim (now Kambarang) Aboriginal Women’s Refuge
• Participated as Elder on SBS podcase “Aboriginal Wellbeing” by host and organiser Ms. Brooke Collard
• New Learning
• Breakfast Broadcast Announcer at Nyoongar Radio – volunteer 2014 - 2015
• Developing and producing an app (application) - (2014)

On request.

ü Presented research findings from the Kimberley Region to the Indigenous World Conference in Canada 2007

ü Alumni’s of Year 2011 Gnibi College, Southern Cross University

ü Outstanding Alumnus of Year 2011 Southern Cross University

ü Nominated 20 years Outstanding Alumnus 2014 Southern Cross University (Finalist)

ü Accepted to attend the 2014 United Nations Indigenous World Conference sponsored by the International Presentation Association Sisters

ü Developed and produced the Nyoongar Word List Dictionary APP.

New Learning

Breakfast Broadcast Announcer at Nyoongar Radio – volunteer 2014 - 2015

Developing and producing an app (application) - (2014)

ü Highlights

o Opening NAIDOC 2012 at Bandyup Women’s Prison

o Opening NAIDOC 2013 at Bandyup Women’s Prison

o Opening NAIDOC 2013 Anawim (now Kambarang) Aboriginal Women’s Refuge

o Participated as Elder on SBS podcase “Aboriginal Wellbeing” by host and organiser Ms. Brooke Collard