Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Lachlan Benedetti

South Plympton,SA

Summary

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.

Overview

1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

SSO 1

Kalaya Children's Centre
Queenstown, SA
02.2025 - Current

● 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.

Warehouse Worker

Drakes Supermarket
Beverly, SA
11.2024 - 01.2025

● 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.

Education

Certificate IV - Youth Work

Strategix
Elizabeth, SA
05-2026

High School Certificate -

Seaton High School
Seaton, SA
11-2024

Skills

  • Youth support
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Emotional regulation
  • Trauma awareness
  • Goal setting
  • Behavior management
  • Restorative Practice
  • Cultural competence
  • Case Notes & Documenting

Certification

  • Certificate IV Youth Work
  • RRHAN-EC
  • First Aid & CPR
  • Work With Children Check
  • P2's Driver License

References

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

Timeline

SSO 1

Kalaya Children's Centre
02.2025 - Current

Warehouse Worker

Drakes Supermarket
11.2024 - 01.2025

Certificate IV - Youth Work

Strategix

High School Certificate -

Seaton High School
Lachlan Benedetti