Kim Huckerby

• Kim Huckerby is a leading mental health speaker in Australia, inspiring workplaces and communities with thought-provoking insights and practical strategies to prioritise mental wellbeing
• She founded The Wellbeing Affect, a leading provider of mental health and wellbeing training for corporate organisations, schools, and community sectors
• Kim specialises in the development and delivery of tailored programs, including accredited Mental Health First Aid courses and workplace mental health initiatives, to equip leaders and teams with practical strategies for fostering resilience, psychological safety, and a culture of wellbeing
• Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
• She is responsible for strategic direction, program development, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring measurable impact across diverse industries – www.thewellbeingaffect.com.au

• Part-time teaching role (evenings and online teaching outside of other roles) at ACAP University College (previously known as the Australian College of Applied Psychology) in the VET, Social Work and Counselling Departments, teaching courses in: Social Work and Counselling, Diploma of Counselling; Community services (Case Management); Youth Work

• This contract role focused on the development and roll out of Raise Foundation’s National Youth Mentoring package
• This role saw the development and integration of an online eLearning platform, as well as a face-to-face component for National youth mentor training

Director (2014-2018)

• Kim was appointed Director in 2014 after being at Raise Foundation for two years in the Bump Up Program Counsellor position
• In the Executive Leadership Team at Raise Foundation, this role was inclusive of the overall management and strategic direction of programs at Raise Foundation
• Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
• The role consisted of: Staff management and supervision, Organisational strategic planning, Management of corporate partnerships, Relationship building with key stakeholders, Volunteer recruitment, training and supervision, Mentor training course development and implementation, Group facilitation and team building, Development of Policies and Procedures

Bump Up Program Counsellor (2012-2015)

• Coordination and overall management of one of Raise Foundation’s young mother’s programs
• The role consisted of: Case Management of young mother’s, Group facilitation and team building, Volunteer/mentor management and supervision, Program development, implementation, evaluation, Development and management of community partnerships

• While working at Raise Foundation and ACAP, Kim joined TAFE NSW in a part-time teaching role, working within the Youth Connection program (teaching a Certificate II in Skills for Work and Training)
• This teaching role was delivered at two TAFE campuses

KHC was created in 2010 to consult to various organisations, schools and Government, creating sustainable youth programs in local communities

Consultation history includes:

• Pittwater Council, 2year contract – (1) consultant for the 2012-2016 Social Plan process including community consultations, reports and youth focus groups (2) contract with the Community Development team, focusing on youth/ families in the Pittwater area
• Jewish House, 9month contract – (1) Coordination / development / implementation of a 12-week Crisis Line training program (2) Supervision of UNSW Social Work students
• Educational programs – KHC provided psycho-educational programs on various youth issues such as cyber bullying/safety, safe partying, alcohol and other drugs and sexual health / healthy relationships in Secondary Schools to students, teachers and parents
• Reach, 3year contract – Wellbeing and Support role of young people at Reach - attended workshops / camps, overseeing the wellbeing of the participants/youth leaders
• Batyr: Support worker, 1 year – this role involved attending ‘Being Herd’ Batyr training workshops, overseeing the wellbeing of the participants/leader of the workshops

• Management, implementation, and administration of all Point Zero programs
• Research, planning & development of new initiatives/programs/services
• Liaise and network with the Board, Stakeholders, and other relevant bodies
• Coordination, development, and facilitation of psycho-educational workshops for young people, parents, school staff and community members on youth issues such as alcohol and other drugs, sexual health, and bullying
• Youth Outreach – coordination of van service, as well as frontline youth work, assisting and supporting youth on the streets
• Coordination/supervision of casual staff, volunteers, and students
• Recruitment and training of all casual staff and volunteers