Overview
Work History
Timeline
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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
Mata Havea