PETER MCGHIE
Toowong,QLD
Summary
Experienced community engagement professional with a proven track record of managing and executing impactful community programs that drive engagement and yield positive outcomes. Recognized for a collaborative approach and achieving results through adaptable strategies. Skilled in building strong relationships and effectively communicating to ensure reliable support for community needs. Currently pursuing studies in Counselling and keen on transitioning into the Alcohol and Other Drugs field, leveraging a passion for making a difference in people's lives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Independent Contractor
07.2024 - Current
- Community access for clients with Mental Health issues and Acquired Brain Injury
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, adjusting support strategies as needed to maximize outcomes.
- Advocated fiercely on behalf of clients when necessary to ensure their rights were respected in various settings such as education or healthcare environments.
Group Mentor
Autism Queensland
01.2024 - Current
- Mentoring young adults on the Autism Spectrum, providing support for ongoing learning and social interaction
- Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.
- Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support.
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Guided mentees in overcoming challenges by sharing personal experiences and offering practical advice.
Disability Support Worker
Aruma
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Support Worker for a range of Customers for both SIL and CAS
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
Social and Community Engagement Coordinator
Mamre Association Inc
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Designing meaningful, purposeful, and engaging group programs and events, co-design, liaising with clients, families and carers, NDIS administration
- Developed comprehensive reports for senior management detailing project progress, achievements, challenges faced, and recommendations for future improvements.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current engagement strategies by analyzing data, gathering feedback from stakeholders, and making necessary adjustments to improve outcomes.
- Managed budgets for community engagement projects, ensuring optimal allocation of funds to maximize impact on target audiences.
Disability Support Worker
Nextt
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Support Worker for Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down Syndrome clients in Supported Independent Living accommodation and community support for Mental Health clients
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
Mental Health Carer Support Worker
Wellways Carer Gateway
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Assessing Carers with Mental Health issues or Carers looking after someone with a Mental Health issue
- Organising, coordinating, and providing funding and resources for Carers
Disability Support Worker
Nextt
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Support Worker for Autism Spectrum Disorder clients in Supported Independent Living accommodation and community support for Mental Health clients
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
Consumer Representative
Inner North Hospital and Health Service, Inner North Mental Health
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Consumer Representative INMH Redcliffe Caboolture Recovery Committee
- INHHS Standard 2 Working with Consumers Committee
- INHHS Written Information Review Committee
- INMH Assessment and Brief Intervention Clinic Design and Evaluation
- INHHS BBC Formulations
- Stayed abreast of industry developments through continuous learning opportunities, attending relevant seminars or workshops as needed.
Group Facilitator
Art from The Margins (Wesley Mission Queensland)
01.2017 - 02.2022
- Plan, deliver and evaluate group programs
- Facilitating groups - working with physically or intellectually disabled people, people with a mental health condition or people who are otherwise marginalised
- Created a supportive environment by fostering trust, empathy, and mutual respect among participants.
Exhibitions and Marketing Assistant
Art from The Margins (Wesley Mission Queensland)
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Administration
- Designing and promoting exhibitions and events
- Facilitating groups - working with physically or intellectually disabled people, people with a mental health condition or people who are otherwise marginalised
Photographer
Peter McGhie Photography
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Commercial photography
- Running a small business
Education
Diploma - Counselling
TAFE Queensland
Ipswich, QLD12.2025
Certificate IV - Mental Health
TAFE Queensland
2021
Skills
- Lived experience and ability to apply learnings
- Workplace health and safety knowledge
- Person-centred and Recovery Orientated
- Co-design and Supported Decision Making
- Duty of care and Privacy and Confidentiality practices
- Strong work ethic
- Mature and empathetic interpersonal skills
- Adaptable written and oral communication skills
- Loyal and productive
- Effective in a team or working autonomously
Certification
· Current Queensland Blue Card - 294942 / 5
· Current NDIS Workers Screening - 30768204
· Current C class Drivers Licence
· Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
· Current Mental Health First Aid Certificate
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Independent Contractor
07.2024 - Current
Group Mentor
Autism Queensland
01.2024 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Aruma
12.2023 - 07.2024
Social and Community Engagement Coordinator
Mamre Association Inc
07.2023 - 11.2023
Disability Support Worker
Nextt
12.2022 - 07.2023
Mental Health Carer Support Worker
Wellways Carer Gateway
05.2022 - 10.2022
Disability Support Worker
Nextt
12.2021 - 05.2022
Consumer Representative
Inner North Hospital and Health Service, Inner North Mental Health
01.2020 - 05.2022
Exhibitions and Marketing Assistant
Art from The Margins (Wesley Mission Queensland)
01.2018 - 12.2019
Group Facilitator
Art from The Margins (Wesley Mission Queensland)
01.2017 - 02.2022
Photographer
Peter McGhie Photography
01.2011 - 01.2019
Diploma - Counselling
TAFE Queensland
Certificate IV - Mental Health
TAFE Queensland
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