Parsa Hosseini

My work at ISADD filled me with so much warmth and if things had been different I would have continued - unfortunately our family business desperately needed more help so I had to leave to help.

ISADD WA provides therapy & support services for Children, Adolescents & Adults living with Autism/ASD, including support for families as well.

At ISADD I had to undergo many procedures and training modules (both in person and digitally) to be registered as an NDIS worker. Training included Applied Behaviour Analysis and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approaches appropriate for working with children with Autism/ASD.

As part of my role I worked with children on pre-set therapy plans set out by a supervisor/case-worker who i would liaise with over the course of a clients' treatment. I collaborated with families and loved ones of children to develop actionable plans and understand their needs. Maintained confidential case notes to inform intervention strategies and work with other mental health professionals.

Responsible for clearly communicating and guiding test takers through correct procedure of IELTS tests, organising examination materials, maintaining detailed records and accounts, monitoring test-taker behaviour, conducting thorough checks of identification documents.

As part of of my McCuscker centre for citizenship unit I worked 100 hours at Cahoots as a workforce intern, Cahoots organises events for children with NDIS plans and ensures they have support workers and mentors present. During this internship I helped create an updated policy and procedures for support workers and mentors, as well as training modules, surveys to assess worker training satisfaction, and creating an event roster.

I took some clients under GameAware while consulting and working in Esports teams. Largely my role was to work with children and their families regarding psychoeducation relating to game-addiction and provide a more healthy approach to playing games (things such as quantity, consistency, and attitude).

I worked with the Kanga Esports League of Legends team for the first split of 2024 in the LCO. My role included one-on-one sessions with players addressing their concerns, goals, and performance related issues such as stress, anxiety, and burnout. I helped build a positive team culture using positive psychology in interventions and set-up many team-building activities to create a more cohesive team. As part of this role I was able to work with individuals struggling with neurodivergence and largely had responsibilities regarding conflict-resolution.

NMCADS Joondalup is an AOD Clinic in Joondalup which offers support for individuals seeking assistance with their AOD use, whether that be management or abstinence, as well as individuals who are effected by the AOD use of others in their life. The service includes group programs, one-on-one counselling, clinical psychologist, consultant-on-site doctor, and nurses.

As part of my role I was able to experience being a therapist, working with AOD issues, at-risk clients, co-facilitating a peer-support group, write case conceptualisations, liaise with other healthcare professionals, undergo supervision, and partake in meetings and clinical reviews.

As part of my time here I was able to witness and learn procedures relating to safety plans, AOD-related theory and practice, Acceptance and Commitment therapy approach techniques, Cognitive Behavioural therapy approach for AOD, Motivational Interviewing, Harm-reduction focus, and how to write accurate and professional case notes.

Floory is a family business that specialises on the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of Stone-Plastic-Composite flooring. My responsibilities include handling escalated customers and finding resolutions which are satisfactory for both parties, enhancing customer satisfaction, establishing trust with clients by resolving issues, developing rapport with customers, addressing complaints, monitor quality assurance, and respond to customer concerns and queries.