Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Community Service
Hobbies and Interests
PROFILE Details
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Louise Turner

Louise Turner

Quirindi,Australia

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in disability support at We Care Disability Services, excelling in activity planning, client engagement and support to access educational activities. Proven ability to enhance client engagement and foster community inclusion. Strong team collaboration skills complemented by a commitment to empowering individuals through tailored educational activities.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support worker

We Care Disability Services Quirindi NSW
Quirindi, NSW
10.2020 - Current
  • Disability Support worker for a small registered service provider. Have been involved in activity planning and risk assessments. Involved with all aspects of supporting people to live their best lives. Special interests in art and crafts. Also enjoy supporting people to stay active and be included in their community.

Assistant Manager

Goodwood Farm, Murrurundi NSW
Murrurundi, NSW
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Goodwood Farm is a medium sized broodmare farm. Producing many successful thoroughbreds to the yearling sales and racetrack.
  • I have been responsible for daily operations including all horse health requirements, training, education, feeding and movements of horses, as well as training and management of other staff.

Owner/Manager

Warranella, Willow Tree NSW
Willow Tree, NSW
11.2006 - 12.2016
  • My husband and I ran a successful thoroughbred Breaking In and Pre Training business.

Yearling Manager

Goodwood Farm, Murrurundi NSW
Murrurundi, NSW
07.2004 - 10.2006
  • Responsible for all the young horses, including all day to day management, medication and veterinary work.
  • Managed staff and liaised with clients.

Groom/Rider

Falcon Sporthorses of Australia, Peats Ridge NSW
Peats Ridge, NSW
12.1995 - 12.2003
  • Groom in charge of all competition horses. Responsible for daily care and exercise, feeding, watering and medications.
  • Travelled extensively within Australia with competition horses, including my own horses.
  • Liaised with clients on a daily basis.

Education

Cert 4 - Training and Assessment

TAFE NSW
NSW
06-2025

Cert 4 - Disability

Tafe NSW
NSW
11.2022

Working With Children Check -

Working With Children Check
NSW
02-2029

National Police Certificate -

NSW Police Force
NSW
07-2022

Cert - Foaling Night Watch

TAFE NSW Hunter and Central Coast
NSW
08.2018

Diploma of Applied Science - Systems Agriculture

University of Western Sydney
Hawkesbury, NSW
12.1995

NSW Year 12 -

Cherrybrook Technology High School
Cherrybrook, NSW
12.1993

Skills

  • Disability support
  • Activity planning
  • Risk assessment
  • Client relationship management
  • Team collaboration
  • Community engagement
  • Support clients with educational activities

References

  • Catherine Ham, Director, wecaredisabilityservices@gmail.com, 0429930622, We Care Disability Services Quirindi NSW.
  • Rebecca Wills, Disability Support worker, beccajwills@gmail.com, 0429749243

Community Service

  • St Heliers Heavy Horse Field Day, President, President and on going member of St Heliers Heavy Horse Field Days. Coordinated the annual Field day. Responsible for contacting all judges, stewards and volunteers, liaising with many community groups involved in the running of the event including the St Heliers Correctional Facility, SES, local clubs, radio stations, businesses and sponsors.
  • King of the Ranges Stockmans Challenge, Murrurundi NSW, Committee member, Murrurundi, NSW, 2007-01, Present, Involved as a volunteer and committee member for many years. Built and coordinated the cross country event every year. Assisted with secretary duties., Been the Bar Licensee and Manager numerous time.

Hobbies and Interests

Drawing/painting, Pottery, Swimming

PROFILE Details

  • 22 Stanley Cr, Quirindi, 2343, Australia, 0402800304
  • Lou.turner75@gmail.com
  • Date / Place of birth 1975-11-26 Christchurch NZ
  • Nationality New Zealand born permanent Australian resident
  • Driving license C

Timeline

Disability Support worker

We Care Disability Services Quirindi NSW
10.2020 - Current

Assistant Manager

Goodwood Farm, Murrurundi NSW
01.2017 - 01.2020

Owner/Manager

Warranella, Willow Tree NSW
11.2006 - 12.2016

Yearling Manager

Goodwood Farm, Murrurundi NSW
07.2004 - 10.2006

Groom/Rider

Falcon Sporthorses of Australia, Peats Ridge NSW
12.1995 - 12.2003

Cert 4 - Training and Assessment

TAFE NSW

Cert 4 - Disability

Tafe NSW

Working With Children Check -

Working With Children Check

National Police Certificate -

NSW Police Force

Cert - Foaling Night Watch

TAFE NSW Hunter and Central Coast

Diploma of Applied Science - Systems Agriculture

University of Western Sydney

NSW Year 12 -

Cherrybrook Technology High School
Louise Turner