
Indigenous Australian youth worker with experience supporting children with behavioural,
developmental, and learning needs in early‐learning and community settings. Skilled in
trauma‐aware practice, rapport building, restorative approaches, and culturally safe support.
Completed Certificate IV in Youth Work with outstanding placement performance at
Hopestreet. Committed to helping children and young people build confidence, independence, and wellbeing.
● Delivered one-on-one support to children with behavioural and developmental needs, fostering individual growth and progress.
● Established strong rapport and served as a trusted adult for children requiring additional support, enhancing their emotional well-being.
● Use trauma‐aware and restorative practices to help children regulate emotions and
build confidence.
● Support daily routines, transitions, wellbeing activities, and learning.
● Set SMART goals and maintain daily documentation.
● Facilitated respectful and culturally appropriate communication with Aboriginal families, strengthening community connections.
● Pick and sort orders with accuracy and attention to detail.
● Showed commitment to work responsibilities, ensuring tasks were completed effectively.
● Managed part-time job alongside full-time academic responsibilities to maintain performance.
Mandy Dempsey
Mobile: 0408 087 179
Email: Mandy.Dempsey508@schools.sa.edu.au
Ben Cailler
Mobile: 0477 695 069
Email: Ben.cailler979@schools.sa.edu.au