Muhammad Ahsan Arshad
Keiraville
Summary
Experienced DVM with 10 years in livestock farm management and poultry production. Proven track record in ensuring animal health, disease prevention, and optimizing production processes. Committed to contributing veterinary expertise to enhance the success and sustainability of agricultural operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Master’s of Social Work Student on Placement
Talanoa (Gamble Aware, Pacifika Men’s Time, Youth Mental Health Group work activities, Mental Health and Well-being Session at PCYC Shalvey, Street Uni and Emerton Youth Center)
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Facilitated group-based Talanoa sessions with Pasifika and Aboriginal young people (ages 6–16) on wellbeing topics such as emotional regulation, mindfulness, self-care, and healthy relationships.
- Organised and facilitated Pacifika Men’s time workshop, where discussed issues like Gambling harm, Drug and Alcohol and Domestic Violence.
- Co-designed and delivered interactive activities (role-play, art therapy, games, reflective exercises) to build self-awareness and resilience.
- Supported safe and culturally respectful spaces through Acknowledgment of Country, storytelling, and ice-breakers.
- Applied strengths-based practice by encouraging participants to identify coping skills and personal strengths.
- Monitored group dynamics and assisted in managing triggers and emotional safety, linking participants with support if needed.
- Skills demonstrated: group facilitation, cultural safety, communication with children/youth, activity planning, trauma-informed practice, reflective listening, teamwork.
- GambleAware – Campbelltown Project (Community Engagement)
- Assisted in planning and delivery of community workshops on gambling awareness for Pasifika families.
- Engaged participants in dialogue-based learning (Talanoa), encouraging open conversations about gambling harms and resilience.
- Supported creation of culturally tailored resources to reduce stigma and increase awareness of support services.
- Collaborated with elders, cultural leaders, and service providers to ensure sessions reflected community values and traditions.
Project research officer (Masters placement, 400 Hours)
Social Work Research and Collaboration (SWRPRC)
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Literature review: Literature review For Habri Grant Project. Research on potential Impacts of Human-Animal bond.
- Scooping Review: Social work and Animals. Impact of animals, especially pets on an individual's emotional wellbeing and mental health.
- Grant application proposal: Applying for grants to teach Social Workers, Teachers and Veterinarians so that they can support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who had lost their Therapy animals for bereavement purposes.
Veterinary Officer
Asia Poultry Feeds pvt.ltd and AL Rehan Dairy Farm
08.2012 - 02.2023
- Experienced DVM with 10 years in livestock farm management and poultry production.
- Proven track record in ensuring animal health, disease prevention, and optimizing production processes.
- Committed to contributing veterinary expertise to enhance the success and sustainability of agricultural operations.
Education
Master's - Social Work (Qualifying)
Western Sydney University
10.2025
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore
02.2023
Skills
- Communication skills
- Programme Planning and Development
- Organizing
- Problem solving
- Ethical decision making
- Documentation
- Crisis management
- Group facilitation skills
- Cross cultural and community engagement
- End-of-life and bereavement support
Timeline
Master’s of Social Work Student on Placement
Talanoa (Gamble Aware, Pacifika Men’s Time, Youth Mental Health Group work activities, Mental Health and Well-being Session at PCYC Shalvey, Street Uni and Emerton Youth Center)
01.2025 - 01.2025
Project research officer (Masters placement, 400 Hours)
Social Work Research and Collaboration (SWRPRC)
01.2024 - 12.2024
Veterinary Officer
Asia Poultry Feeds pvt.ltd and AL Rehan Dairy Farm
08.2012 - 02.2023
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore
Master's - Social Work (Qualifying)
Western Sydney University