Makakhiwey25 Masuku
Brunswick West,Australia
Summary
Energetic and enthusiastic practitioner eager to tackle new adventures! Brimming with a vibrant work ethic, flexibility, and a heart full of compassion. A master of creating connections, I thrive on supporting my community, delivering top-notch care, and bringing a fun and culturally responsive approach to therapy. Let's make a difference together
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Multicultural/ MultiFaith AVITH Family Practitioner
Drummond Street Services
Carlton, Australia
06.2024 - Current
- Providing whole of family specialist counselling and case management and cultural responsive work for families where a young person using AVITH
Cultural Therapeutic Practitioner
Spectrum in Partnership with Baptcare
Melbourne, Australia
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided Cultural Therapeutic Counselling to individuals, families, and children recovering from Family Violence
Central Intake Caseworker
Uniting Vic. Tas.
Melbourne, Australia
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Conducted timely Intimate partner Violence assessments and intakes
Carer Assistant Program
Foster Care Association Victoria
Abbotsford, Australia
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided counselling and support to carers and foster parents
Youth and Family AOD Counsellor
Anglicare Victoria
Frankston, Australia
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Delivered AOD counselling to youth and families through a 12-session treatment program
Family Therapist (Locum Contract)
Headspace
Bondi, Australia
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Provided individual, couples, and family counselling sessions focusing on relational communication and psychoeducation
Child, Youth and Family Practitioner
The Benevolent Society
Hurstville, Australia
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Provided intensive family support and case management to families experiencing various challenges
Functional Family Therapist
Uniting
Cabramatta, Australia
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Provided intensive therapeutic support to CALD and Indigenous families involved with Child Protection
Family Counsellor
UnitingCare | QLD
Brisbane, Australia
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Provided early intervention and reunification services to families working with child safety
Therapeutic Youth Worker
IFYS ltd QLD
Ipswich, Australia
10.2018 - 07.2019
Behavioural Skills Coach TFCO
OzChild
Brisbane, Australia
09.2018 - 07.2019
Residential Youth Worker/Locum Contractor
ProCare Australia
Brisbane, Australia
02.2017 - 07.2019
Domestic Violence Support Worker
Save the Children
Brisbane, Australia
07.2018 - 09.2018
Care Facilitator
Youth Care Support Services
Brisbane, Australia
11.2016 - 05.2017
Education
Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy -
Australian College of Applied Professions
Melbourne07-2025
Graduate Diploma of Counselling -
University of Southern Queensland
Ipswich11-2018
Bachelor of Psychological Sciences and Criminology and Criminal Justice -
Griffith University
Mount Gravatt11-2016
Skills
- Trauma Informed Practice
- Family Systems Counselling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Cultural Responsive Practice
- MARAM Risk Assessment
- Solution Focused and Strengthen-based Counselling
- Interpersonal Counselling
- Psychodynamic & Somatic therapeutic Practice
- Brief Intensive Counselling
- Groupwork and Facilitation
- Treatment Planning & Case Formulation
- Suicide Prevention
- Grief & Loss Counselling
- Case Management &Crisis Intervention
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Pronouns
They/Them
Languages
- English
- IsiZulu
Certification
- Working with Children Check
- ACA Level 2 eligibility
- Suicide Alert and SafeTALKS
Timeline
Multicultural/ MultiFaith AVITH Family Practitioner
Drummond Street Services
06.2024 - Current
Cultural Therapeutic Practitioner
Spectrum in Partnership with Baptcare
07.2023 - 06.2024
Central Intake Caseworker
Uniting Vic. Tas.
02.2023 - 07.2023
Carer Assistant Program
Foster Care Association Victoria
06.2022 - 06.2023
Youth and Family AOD Counsellor
Anglicare Victoria
05.2022 - 02.2023
Family Therapist (Locum Contract)
Headspace
02.2022 - 05.2022
Child, Youth and Family Practitioner
The Benevolent Society
11.2020 - 05.2022
Functional Family Therapist
Uniting
08.2019 - 10.2020
Family Counsellor
UnitingCare | QLD
03.2019 - 07.2019
Therapeutic Youth Worker
IFYS ltd QLD
10.2018 - 07.2019
Behavioural Skills Coach TFCO
OzChild
09.2018 - 07.2019
Domestic Violence Support Worker
Save the Children
07.2018 - 09.2018
Residential Youth Worker/Locum Contractor
ProCare Australia
02.2017 - 07.2019
Care Facilitator
Youth Care Support Services
11.2016 - 05.2017
Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy -
Australian College of Applied Professions
Graduate Diploma of Counselling -
University of Southern Queensland
Bachelor of Psychological Sciences and Criminology and Criminal Justice -
Griffith University
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