Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Achievements
Voluntary Commitments
Referees
Timeline
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Rick Inman

Summary

I am looking for a new challenging career as a AVS Operations Officer within the Department of Corrective Services. My working career has been largely dedication to helping Noongar clients, recently in Mental Health Support. I am skilled in providing one on one support and working as part of a large possessional Mental Health Team to achieve positive outcomes I have a deep understanding of the support required for indigenous people and ability to utilize knowledge to assist individuals in managing challenges that Indigenous people face whilst incarcerated and upon release from the Prison System.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Aboriginal Mental Health Worker

WA Country Health Service
07.2015 - Current
  • Overall support of my clients in their everyday lives including finance, medications, appointment, housing, legal/ Criminal issues and transport.
  • Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, resulting in increased safety for both clients and staff.
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Monitored patient progress through regular assessments and documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of treatment effectiveness.
  • Promoted a positive therapeutic environment through clear communication and consistent reinforcement of established boundaries within treatment settings.

Aboriginal Men's Health Worker

Southern Aboriginal Corporation
07.2012 - 06.2015
    • Support Aboriginal men to live healthier lives by providing programs of engagement.
    • Support in obtaining education, training employment opportunities.
    • Organize and facilitate Men's Cultural Camps & Bush Classrooms

GP Liaison Officer

Great Southern Aboriginal Health
04.2010 - 06.2012

Supported Clients and Patients with ongoing health issue.

  • Assisted in arrangement of appointments and specialist referrals.
  • Organized Travel & Accommodation for clients unable to navigate the system.
  • Liaised between GP / Specialist and Patient.
  • Promoted a positive therapeutic environment through clear communication and consistent reinforcement of proactive participation in own health journey.
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Monitored patient progress through regular assessments and documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of treatment effectiveness.

Painter & Decorator - Sole Trader

R N INMAN Painting & Decorating
01.1995 - 06.2010
  • Sole trader
  • Responsible for all areas including on tools, quoting & client negotiation.

Brush Hand

Monadelphous Group
02.1993 - 12.1994
  • Mining Construction - Brush Hand

Aboriginal Islander Education Officer

Department of Education
01.1992 - 12.1992
  • General Classroom Support & Mentoring.
  • Strengthened relationships between school and parents, through active participation and outreach support for attendance.
  • Boosted student engagement by encouraging involvement in extracurricular activities eg Sport, & Music Programs.
  • Increased student retention by implementing targeted tutoring programs and academic support services for struggling learners.

Education

Mental Health - Certificate IV -

Marr Mooditj Training
Perth WA
02.2017

Qualified Registered Painter and Decorator -

Great Southern Regional Tafe
Albany WA
01.1995

Achievement Certificate -

Albany Senior High School
Albany, WA
12.1983

Skills

  • Client Support
  • Conflict De-escalation
  • Mental Health Mentoring
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Building Rapport
  • Client Advocacy
  • Behavioural Management
  • Anger Management Strategies
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Client Evaluations
  • Developing Relationships
  • Motivational Engagement

Achievements

Life Member Educatee - For Service

2010 - Great Southern Junior Football Association

2010 - Manypeaks Cricket Club

2007 - North Albany Football & Sporting Club

Voluntary Commitments

Denmark Football and Sporting Club

2020 - Current  - Reserves Coach & Player

2020 - Current  - Senior Coaching Team Member


Emerging Leaders Committee Member - Great Southern

2010 - Current


Personal Fitness Activities Coordinator

2010- Current

Referees

Stuart Robert

IMPACT SERVICES - Manager 

Contact 0458273441


Spiros Woods

GREAT SOUTHERN ABORIGINAL HEALTH  - Aboriginal Health Worker

Contact: 0426725569


Rod Ogilvie

CURTIN UNIVERSITY  - Associate Lecturer 

Contact: 0423002488

Timeline

Aboriginal Mental Health Worker

WA Country Health Service
07.2015 - Current

Aboriginal Men's Health Worker

Southern Aboriginal Corporation
07.2012 - 06.2015

GP Liaison Officer

Great Southern Aboriginal Health
04.2010 - 06.2012

Painter & Decorator - Sole Trader

R N INMAN Painting & Decorating
01.1995 - 06.2010

Brush Hand

Monadelphous Group
02.1993 - 12.1994

Aboriginal Islander Education Officer

Department of Education
01.1992 - 12.1992

Mental Health - Certificate IV -

Marr Mooditj Training

Qualified Registered Painter and Decorator -

Great Southern Regional Tafe

Achievement Certificate -

Albany Senior High School
Rick Inman