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Lachlan O'Brien

Lachlan O'Brien

Newcastle,NSW

Summary

I am a young and active 24-year-old male who is currently working and studying in the disability/youth industry. I am a passionate and energetic person who is deeply committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others. My work in disability support has allowed me to develop a strong sense of empathy and compassion, and I am always looking for new ways to improve the lives of those I work with. In my free time, I enjoy staying active by participating in sports such as surfing, soccer, and camping. I believe that staying active is an important part of maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle, and I am always looking for new challenges to take on.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Learning Assistant

NSW Government
Newcastle, NSW
02.2025 - Current
  • Helped create an inviting learning environment by providing positive reinforcement and encouragement to students.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and communicated with teacher/carers to create strategies and resources to best support the student.

Therapeutic Youth Worker

Kids Out West
Hunter Region
01.2023 - Current
  • Experience working in the Child Protection and Out of Home Care sector with children and families, providing trauma informed care and delivering therapeutic services in a strengths based practice model.
  • Provided support in crisis intervention and conflict resolution for at-risk youth.
  • Developed positive relationships with clients by providing encouragement and support.

Disability Support Worker

Accomplished Choice Solutions
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Experience working as a disability support worker. I'm this job I worked with participants with different needs such as mobility support, personal care and manual handling, behaviour management, supported independent living, community access.
  • I have shown strong skills in providing person centred care, and helping participants reach their goals.

Education

Online -

Certificate 4 Disability
01-2025

Year 12 - English, Maths, IT, Software, geography

Jesmond Senior Campus
12.2019

Skills

  • Team Work
  • Crisis intervention
  • Child protection
  • Person-centred care
  • Manual handling
  • Behaviour management
  • Verbal & Written Communication

Timeline

Student Learning Assistant

NSW Government
02.2025 - Current

Therapeutic Youth Worker

Kids Out West
01.2023 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Accomplished Choice Solutions
01.2022 - 01.2023

Online -

Certificate 4 Disability

Year 12 - English, Maths, IT, Software, geography

Jesmond Senior Campus
Lachlan O'Brien