Lana Scott
Shepparton,Vic
Summary
Proven track record at Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative, enhancing community well-being by innovatively reducing gambling harm through strategic planning and effective communication. Excelled in developing collaborative networks and delivering impactful education programs, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and professionalism. Achieved a significant increase in community engagement and awareness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Gamblers Awareness Engagement Officer
Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative
08.2020 - Current
Engaging with individuals and or affected family who are at risk or experiencing gambling harm.
Focusing on the physical, emotional and cultural safety and wellbeing of individuals or other affected family members.
Community engagement activities that work with local communities to increase knowledge and awareness of gambling harm, provide alternative social and recreational programs, develop and deliver harm minimisation strategies and promote help seeking.
Working with local networks, community groups and organisations to share knowledge, develop collaborative approaches and build referral pathways.
Support may include specialist counselling, basic financial literacy & budgeting assistance, advocacy and negotiation with agencies or creditors crisis resolution, case planning, group and community activities and education aimed at minimising gambling harm and developing early intervention and prevention strategies for community.
Education
No Degree - Financial Capability Worker
I Can Learn
Bendigo 08.2023
Skills
- Work Coordination
- Report Writing
- Strategic Planning
- Innovation and Creativity
- Budgeting and finance
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
Timeline
Gamblers Awareness Engagement Officer
Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative
08.2020 - Current
No Degree - Financial Capability Worker
I Can Learn
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