Senali Welgama
Canadian,VIC
Summary
Child wellbeing practitioner with expertise in risk assessment and case management. Proven ability to support vulnerable populations through advocacy and intervention strategies. Committed to promoting family safety and social justice while thriving in collaborative and independent settings. Seeking to leverage skills to drive meaningful change in social work practice and policy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
The Orange Door Practitioner -Child Wellbeing & FV
Child and Family Services (CAFS)
, VIC
07.2025 - Current
- Undertake comprehensive family violence risk assessments and child wellbeing assessments to identify, analyse, and respond to complex risk
- Apply structured professional judgment to assess risk level, urgency, and protective factors, including high-risk and escalating situations
- Conduct comprehensive intake, screening, and triage for families experiencing family/Domestic violence and child wellbeing concerns.
- Develop and implement safety plans to support victim-survivors and children
- Engaged individuals/families through trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally safe approach, fostering rapport in crisis and high-stress situations
- Work collaboratively with parents to identify needs and support pathways to improve child safety, wellbeing, and family functioning
- Coordinated and facilitated referrals to family support, housing, mental health, AOD, and specialist family violence services to ensure comprehensive support
- Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure integrated and coordinated responses for families with complex needs
- Participate in case consultations, joint assessments, and information sharing in line with legislative frameworks
- Maintain accurate and timely case notes, reports, and documentation, including clear recording of risk assessment and professional rationale
- Monitor and reassess dynamic risk factors, adjusting responses and escalating concerns where required
- Supported families in navigating complex service systems, enhancing engagement and access to necessary resources
- Engage effectively with diverse communities, including Aboriginal families, with a commitment to culturally responsive practice
- Contribute to a safe, collaborative, and reflective team environment, participating in supervision and ongoing professional development
Social Work Student Placement
Delacombe Primary School
, VIC
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Supported students with behavioral and wellbeing concerns through targeted interventions and effective case management.
- Facilitated emotional regulation, social skills, and resilience building for students through tailored support strategies.
- Worked collaboratively with the wellbeing team to improve child safety and support strategies in alignment with AASW and school policies and procedures.
- Contributed to child safety initiatives with the wellbeing team.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for clients.
- Learned and conducted assessments, support plans, and referrals.
- Developed educational materials on mental health topics for clinic use, enhancing awareness and understanding among clients.
Suicide Support Coordinator
Wellways Australia
, VIC
07.2022 - 07.2023
- The HOPE program is a suicide prevention program that delivers personalized support for the participants up to three months following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis.
- Delivered crisis intervention services during critical situations.
- Assessed risk factors associated with a variety of mental health issues and developed strategies for managing them effectively.
- Provided psychosocial assistance by creating and maintaining therapy goals and support plans, employing a person-centered approach to support individuals with mental health issues, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders.
- Developed individualized support plans tailored to client requirements.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted support strategies as necessary.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery effectiveness.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and support activities.
- Established and nurtured partnerships with external service providers to enhance client support.
- Acted as an advocate on behalf of clients when appropriate and necessary.
- Completed assessments of client needs and preferences.
- Conducted home visits to ensure safety of clients in their environment.
- Guided clients in navigating community resources and programs to facilitate access to necessary services.
Crisis Intervention Agent
Concentrix Services Pty Ltd
, VIC
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Provided safe space for help seekers across Australia experiencing personal crises, contemplating suicide, or supporting someone in crisis.
- Worked with help seekers to explore interventions, frameworks, and options for support.
- Provided support at Lifeline - Concentrix Services Pty Ltd
- Collaborated with team members to improve service delivery.
- Interacted with all Shift Supervisors throughout the shift.
Legal Trainee
S.M.S Jayawardena Lawyer Office
, Sri Lanka
01.2021
- Focused on labour law, emphasizing workplace safety, family law, and social justice advocacy.
- Conducted legal research in Sri Lanka, supporting case preparation and legal strategy development.
- Filed cases and observed court proceedings, gaining insights into practical applications of labour law.
Education
Master of Social work (Qualifying) - Professional Social work practice, Social work practice with groups and communities, Foundations of social work theory, Social policy: Development and impact, Social work filed education 1, Social work practice in diverse contexts, Contemporary social work theories and practice, Social work practice with children, young people and families, Law and ethics in social work practice, Integrative social work practice, Social work research, Social work field education 2
Federation University
Mount Helen, VIC, Australia03-2025
General Certificate in Social and Community Services - Health and Behavior Change, Theoretical Models of Practice, Historical and contemporary issues, Ethics for Professional Practice
Federation University
Mount Helen, VIC06-2021
Bachelor of Law (Hons) (LLB) - Property Law and Application, European Union Law, Business Law and Commercial Awareness, English Legal System and Legal Skills, Tort Law and Civil Remedies, Contract and Problem Solving, Administrative Law and Human Rights, Criminal Law, Law and Society, Constitutional Law, Sri Lankan Labour Law, Intellectual Property Law, Law of Trusts and Equitable Remedies
Staffordshire University
United Kingdom01-2018
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Trauma-informed care
- Case management
- Safety planning
- Adaptability skills
- Needs assessments
- Coordinating referrals
- Documentation accuracy
- Crisis management
- Trauma care
- Team collaboration
- Collaborative teamwork
- Interpersonal Communication
- Accurate documentation
- Problem solving
- Referral coordination
- Needs analysis
- Positive demeanor
Certification
- MARAM training (Intermediate & Comprehensive levels) - MARAM sets out the responsibilities of different workforces in identifying, assessing and managing family violence risk across the family violence and broader service system. Best Interests Case Practice Model Training. Trauma-informed practice Training. LivingWorks ASIST Training (suicide intervention skills training program). Cultural Safety training (CALD/Aboriginal communities). Information sharing Schemes Training (FVISS/CISS).
References
Available on request.
Timeline
The Orange Door Practitioner -Child Wellbeing & FV
Child and Family Services (CAFS)
07.2025 - Current
Social Work Student Placement
Delacombe Primary School
09.2024 - 03.2025
Suicide Support Coordinator
Wellways Australia
07.2022 - 07.2023
Crisis Intervention Agent
Concentrix Services Pty Ltd
01.2022 - 04.2022
Legal Trainee
S.M.S Jayawardena Lawyer Office
01.2021
Master of Social work (Qualifying) - Professional Social work practice, Social work practice with groups and communities, Foundations of social work theory, Social policy: Development and impact, Social work filed education 1, Social work practice in diverse contexts, Contemporary social work theories and practice, Social work practice with children, young people and families, Law and ethics in social work practice, Integrative social work practice, Social work research, Social work field education 2
Federation University
General Certificate in Social and Community Services - Health and Behavior Change, Theoretical Models of Practice, Historical and contemporary issues, Ethics for Professional Practice
Federation University
Bachelor of Law (Hons) (LLB) - Property Law and Application, European Union Law, Business Law and Commercial Awareness, English Legal System and Legal Skills, Tort Law and Civil Remedies, Contract and Problem Solving, Administrative Law and Human Rights, Criminal Law, Law and Society, Constitutional Law, Sri Lankan Labour Law, Intellectual Property Law, Law of Trusts and Equitable Remedies
Staffordshire University