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Toni Cope

Geraldton,WA

Summary

Mental health professional with expertise in client rapport, cultural competence, and holistic treatment planning. Committed to empowering clients and facilitating the achievement of therapeutic objectives. Licensed with a clean record and reliable transportation. Holds a valid Working with Children Check and can obtain Police clearance without issues.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental health wellbeing worker

Neami National
Geraldton, WA
12.2023 - Current
  • Documented client progress and maintained accurate case notes regularly.
  • Participated in ongoing training to enhance skills in mental health support.
  • Assisted clients in navigating social services and accessing community resources.
  • Developed positive relationships with clients by providing compassionate care and support.
  • Promote independence by assisting and supervising clients while completing daily living activities.
  • Coordinated with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care for clients.

Community Support Worker

Geraldton Streetwork Aboriginal Corporation
Geraldton, WA
10.2024 - 08.2025
  • Coordinated community resources and support services for clients.
  • Communicated effectively with families regarding client progress and needs.
  • Facilitated group activities to promote social interaction among clients.
  • Advocated for clients' rights and access to necessary services within the community.
  • Provided emotional support and encouragement throughout process.
  • Provided transportation for clients to various appointments or activities as required.

Mental Health Worker-2nd Work Placement

Sister Kates Home Kids Aboriginal Corporation
Queens Park, WA
09.2020 - 11.2020
  • Facilitated client expression of emotions and life events to foster self-insight and relationship understanding.
  • Developed treatment plans tailored to individual assessments and goals.
  • Delivered client-centered care to promote personal growth and well-being.
  • Crafted culturally safe treatment plans aligning with client backgrounds and needs.
  • Integrated holistic approaches and flower essences into counseling services to enhance therapeutic outcomes.

Mental Health Counselor- 1st Work Placement

LiFE Academy
Wangara, WA
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions.
  • Gained complete knowledge of relevant statutes, case laws, ethical codes and regulations to adhere to best practice standards for professional practice.
  • Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans.
  • Provide culturally safe counseling for Aboriginal women.
  • Provide clients with alternative therapies - flower essence treatments.
  • Built rapport and trust with client.
  • Documented service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.

Event Manager

Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation
Dunwich, North Stradbroke Island, QLD
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Maintained adherence to event requirements through delegation, prioritizing and management of production phases from concept to execution.
  • Reserved space, equipment and personnel needed to facilitate events.
  • Organized venues,budgets, guest lists, catering and event timelines.
  • Culturally appropriate community liaison, engagement and inclusion of community members and small independent businesses.
  • Handled client questions and concerns via different communication channels to deliver exceptional customer service.
  • Mentorship- Hired and trained local youth for cross-functional assignments and verified employee knowledge of specific procedures related to each event type.

Assistant Event Manager

Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation
North Stradbroke Island, QLD
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Managed safe and smooth food delivery at festival events for Elders tent.
  • Managed market stall site map, space allocation, all communication to stall holders and retrieved payments.
  • Organized guest support services for guests to meet accommodation, transportation and service needs.
  • Oversaw advanced event registration and day-of check-in to handle high volume of guests.
  • Recruited sponsors for events and planned scope of involvement, financial tie-ins and promotional aspects for mutual benefit.
  • Selected catering services for different types of events, balancing cost, menu and term options against client demands.

Youth Activities Coordinator

Various
North Stradbroke Island, QLD
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Prepared equipment and organized supplies to facilitate learning.
  • Initiated creative ideas and kept recreation programs entertaining and refreshing.
  • Supervised material acquisition, setup and teardown for periodic and special events.
  • Monitored and controlled expenses according to budgetary guidelines.
  • Mostly nature themed activities using natural resources and/or recycling.

Organisations include: Island Vibe Festival, Lines in the sand festival, Youth Link, Dunwich State Primary school, Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation.

Co- Coordinator of Pop up Cinema Events

Quandamooka Festival, QYAC
North Stradbroke Island, QLD
03.2015 - 09.2015
  • Oversaw event logistics, venue scheduling and accommodations.
  • Organized event facility, food and beverage selections and audio-visual arrangements.
  • Site walk-through and meetings prior to event to go over checklists and delegate assignments to staff.
  • Public speaking to introduce films and content shared.
  • Worked in tandem with department head to coordinate logistics of all calendar events.
  • Worked together as a team with others.

Education

Diploma of Counselling - Community Service And Mental Health

Marr Mooditj Training
WA
12.2023

Certificate IV in Mental Health - Mental Health

LiFE Academy
WA
12.2021

Certificate IV in Holistic Counselling And Mind-body Medicine - Mental Health

LiFE Academy
WA
09.2020

Skills

  • Safety and Risk Assessments
  • Developing Rapport
  • Client Goal Planning
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Communication skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Community Support Worker

Geraldton Streetwork Aboriginal Corporation
10.2024 - 08.2025

Mental health wellbeing worker

Neami National
12.2023 - Current

Mental Health Worker-2nd Work Placement

Sister Kates Home Kids Aboriginal Corporation
09.2020 - 11.2020

Mental Health Counselor- 1st Work Placement

LiFE Academy
06.2020 - 09.2020

Event Manager

Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation
01.2018 - 12.2018

Assistant Event Manager

Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation
01.2016 - 12.2016

Co- Coordinator of Pop up Cinema Events

Quandamooka Festival, QYAC
03.2015 - 09.2015

Youth Activities Coordinator

Various
01.2015 - 01.2016

Diploma of Counselling - Community Service And Mental Health

Marr Mooditj Training

Certificate IV in Mental Health - Mental Health

LiFE Academy

Certificate IV in Holistic Counselling And Mind-body Medicine - Mental Health

LiFE Academy
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