During the pursuit of a Master's degree in Social Ecology, I focused on excelling in various human services. I possess excellent skills in collaboration, case management, research, and the development of good practices. I have worked across the government and non-government sectors in the Nepean, Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains LGAs for over twenty years. My approach to social action entails a rigorous and compassionate personal commitment to service; empowering individuals and communities to take responsibility for the protection of their well-being; changes in the value systems of service providers so that the participation of people and communities assumes greater importance; the fostering of collaboration between services and workers; the promotion of bottom-up planning and the delegation of power; and changes in policy and decision-making that reflect greater concern for social justice.
Need a Tutor provides online literacy and numeracy support to Indigenous students. The Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education assists Indigenous students at Western Sydney University
Legacy supports war widows and their dependents (including those who have a disability) and the families of veterans who gave their health
CRN is a sub-regional peak NGO
Kirinari provides a range of care to people with intellectual and other disabilities
MA is a national corporate charity providing community and vocational services
NFIP was part of Penrith Youth Refuge and part of the National Youth Homelessness Pilot Program
The School provided education for children and young people with intellectual and other disabilities
The Community Health Centre was a primary healthcare component of Wentworth Area Health Service
Gunedoo provides child protection and related therapeutic services to children, young people and families
Oasis is part of Salvation Army Youth Services and provides "street level" support to "at risk" young people
Corrective Services provides custodial and other care for inmates with complex needs
RAPS was part of Relationships Australia and provided therapeutic services to “at-risk” young people and their families
The Community Health Centre was a primary healthcare component of Wentworth Area Health Service
Cobham provides custodial care for young offenders with complex needs who are on remand
The Annex was a residential care facility for young ex-offenders
COPE provided open, competitive employment for people with an intellectual disability and was attached to Blue Mountains Handicapped Centre