Mata Havea
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
KOORIE OUTREACH WORKER
Degaris Kindergarten
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Case-managed at-risk First Nations families and their children
- Linked families and their children with Sunraysia organisations for a holistic approach
- Ensured a culturally safe environment for families
- Data collection and reporting for 118 First Nations children in kindergarten
- Built and maintained strong, positive relationships with children and families
- Advocated and liaised for kindergarten families
- Managed 2022 enrollments and provided support to families during this process
- Improved literacy and numeracy meeting centre and family goals
- Supported successful transitions to primary education and work
- Provided food assistance for struggling families weekly
- Engaged with local organisations
- Assisted in implementing and reporting on the reconciliation action plan covering eight centres
- Provided outreach and support to families during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Built and maintained strong, positive relationships with children and families
- Complied with the National Quality Standards and Degaris policies and procedures
BUILDING CAPACITY FACILITATOR
Mallee District Aboriginal Services
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Supported families to give children a good start in life through improved early childhood development care, education, and school readiness
- Managed and facilitated two Community-led playgroups per week, with an average of 40 participants per group
- Facilitated Circle of Security sessions of up to eight participants per week, working alongside the Department of Human Services
- Facilitated family well-being and Circle of security sessions at Chaffey Secondary College and Dulka Yuppata Centred
- Co-facilitated Core of Life at Zoe Young Mums support group
- Improved literacy and numeracy for participants
- Supported successful transitions to further education and work
- Ensured a culturally safe approach and environment for families
- Modelled safe base and secure attachment theories
- Assisted team leaders in interim performance reports and final performance reports
- Ensured healthy meals were provided
ROOM LEADER
Good Start Learning - Matthew Flinders Drive
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Actively contributed to the education program
- Engaged and supervised children
- Maintained a safe environment for children, families and team members
- Built and maintained strong, positive relationships with children and families
- Complied with National Quality Standards and Good start policies and procedures
- Supported a culture of reflective practice and ongoing continuous improvement
- Documented children's learning and development
- Applied strong interpersonal and social skills
- Demonstrated decision-making and instructional skills
- Proven ability to work independently and within a team
- Sensitive and adaptable to varied cultures, religions, and backgrounds
Timeline
KOORIE OUTREACH WORKER
Degaris Kindergarten
03.2020 - 03.2021
BUILDING CAPACITY FACILITATOR
Mallee District Aboriginal Services
01.2017 - 12.2019
ROOM LEADER
Good Start Learning - Matthew Flinders Drive
01.2015 - 01.2017