Mythili Ambati
Mount Waverley,VIC
Summary
Community services professional with over 13 years of experience in education, family support, and disability sectors. Expertise in program coordination and facilitation, with a focus on engaging multicultural communities. Proven ability to collaborate with local councils and health services to support new parents and promote gender equality. Committed to reducing gender-based violence and fostering respectful relationships through prevention-focused community initiatives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Program Facilitator
mecwacare Day Centre
Victoria
05.2024 - Current
- Design and facilitate inclusive group activities supporting social connection and emotional wellbeing among older adults and people with disabilities
- Create safe and culturally respectful spaces that foster trust, engagement, and participant empowerment
- Collaborate with families, case managers, and allied health professionals to ensure person-centred planning and support
- Support individuals with varying physical and cognitive needs using adaptive, trauma-informed approaches
- Maintain detailed documentation, observe progress, and contribute to continuous program improvement
Social Support Worker
Mable / Easy Life Home Care
Victoria
02.2022 - Current
- Shadowed co-facilitator during 'Baby Makes 3' postnatal workshops, observing delivery of gender equality and respectful relationship content
- Supported CALD and vulnerable clients through person-centred approaches, building trust and rapport across diverse family settings
- Advocated for gender equality and promoted community wellbeing by facilitating respectful conversations in inclusive environments
- Liaised with allied health professionals, family members, and community stakeholders to coordinate culturally safe support
- Maintained clear records, participant feedback, and supported service improvement through reflective practice
Student Placement
Cire Services
Chirnside Park, Melbourne
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Planned and delivered inclusive community programs, including 'Level Up' and 'Strokes,' targeting youth and family wellbeing
- Promoted respectful relationships and safety through gender-inclusive programming and culturally responsive communication
- Partnered with local services and councils to coordinate playgroups and markets, increasing community participation
- Advocated for clients accessing the hub, offering frontline support, referrals, and safety-focused service navigation
- Demonstrated adaptability, compassion, and strong values-based practice in daily service delivery
Education Support Officer / OSHC
Various Schools
, W.A, S.A, VIC
05.2013 - 01.2020
- Supported students from diverse backgrounds, including trauma-affected and vulnerable families, in both mainstream and specialist school settings
- Built respectful, trusting relationships with families and education teams to co-develop strategies for student wellbeing
- Promoted emotional regulation and positive relationships using behaviour support strategies aligned with child-safe practice
- Participated in team training and staff meetings to improve inclusive learning and classroom equity
- Advocated for students with additional needs through culturally responsive and family-sensitive engagement
Family Day Care / Childcare Worker
, Western Australia
10.2007 - 02.2009
- Created a nurturing, inclusive environment for children and families from diverse backgrounds
- Applied positive behaviour guidance and built early awareness of respect and empathy in young children
- Engaged parents in open dialogue about developmental progress, fostering shared responsibility in early education
- Supported child and family wellbeing through culturally sensitive and play-based learning
Education
Diploma of Community Services -
Box Hill Institute
01.2021
Certificate III in Micro Business Operations -
Advanced Business Specialist
WA01.2014
Certificate III in Children’s Services -
TAFE WA
01.2008
Graduate in Arts (Equivalent to Bachelor) -
Andhra University
India01.1995
Skills
- Program Facilitation
- Community Education
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Partnership Building
- Gender Equality
- Respectful Relationships
- Culturally Safe Practice
- Group Work
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Group Dynamics
- Participant Engagement
Timeline
Group Program Facilitator
mecwacare Day Centre
05.2024 - Current
Social Support Worker
Mable / Easy Life Home Care
02.2022 - Current
Student Placement
Cire Services
04.2021 - 04.2022
Education Support Officer / OSHC
Various Schools
05.2013 - 01.2020
Family Day Care / Childcare Worker
10.2007 - 02.2009
Diploma of Community Services -
Box Hill Institute
Certificate III in Micro Business Operations -
Advanced Business Specialist
Certificate III in Children’s Services -
TAFE WA
Graduate in Arts (Equivalent to Bachelor) -
Andhra University
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