Seryn Adams
Young,NSW
Summary
Highly motivated and passionate, with six years in the Suicide Prevention sector. My passion for began with my own lived experience of suicidality. Starting my journey in mental health support and progressing to working specifically in suicide prevention when I began my role with the Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network as project officer for LifeSpan high fidelity trial. From then I have been dedicated to building my knowledge and expertise by working alongside reputable organisations and gaining invaluable insights from colleagues.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Suicide Prevention Regional Response Coordinator
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network
09.2019 - Current
- Coordinator of the Murrumbidgee Suicide Prevention and Aftercare Collaborative and Local Response Group.
- Coordinating postvention support for communities impacted by a suicide.
- Responsible for progressing activity on the Murrumbidgee Suicide Prevention and Aftercare Priority Action Plan.
- Assisting with budgeting and expenditure of Targeted Regional Initiatives to Suicide Prevention funding.
- Providing secretariat and admin support, including creating agendas, organising meetings, minute taking and other correspondence.
- Implementing a number of projects including LifeSpan, Menatl Health Literacy and Inland Rail.
Project Officer
LifeSpan Suicide Prevention Trial
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Project Officer for LifeSpan High Fidelity Murrumbidgee trial.
- Responsible for implementing nine evidence based suicide prevention strategies simultaneously across the Murrumbidgee region.
- Focus on promotion of free Suicide Prevention Training for community.
Community Ambassador
R U OK?
06.2020 - Current
- Presenting at community events to promote the R U OK message.
- Assisting with media enquiries around R U OK day.
Ambassador
Mates4Harness
05.2020 - Current
- Supporting Harness Racing Participants experiencing Mental Health challenges or adversity.
- Promoting Mental Wellbeing to industry participants.
Mental Health Support Worker
Harness Hope
Young
06.2020 - 12.2023
- Supporting individuals on the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
- Assisting clients to progress toward meeting goals outlined in their plan.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to clients in crisis situations.
Personal Helpers and Mentors Case Worker/Support Coordinator
LFE Community Supports
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Assisted clients with daily self care activities.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in social and recreational activities, to promote connection and build capacity.
Media Scholar, Producer and Presenter
Sky Racing
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Oversaw daily operations on set including scheduling, problem solving and creative decisions, in studio and on set.
- Provided feedback to editors regarding edits during post-production process.
- Generated original ideas for magazine shows.
- Senior Producer for networks flagship show.
- Prepared scripts for live shows and studio recordings.
- Provided commentary for live raceday.
- Edited video footage.
Education
Bachelor in Media and Communications, majoring in Public Relations -
Swinburne University
01-2028
Your Voice In Action -
Roses In The Ocean
01-2021
Applied Project Management -
AIM
01-2020
Advanced Communication -
AIM
01-2020
Effective Communication -
The Colin James Method
01-2016
Skills
- Highly developed communication skills, both verbal and written
- Exceptional secretariat and admin skills, including developing minutes and note taking
- Confidence in advocating for and communicating needs of lived and living experience
- Building and managing positive relationships with stakeholders
- Project Management including, planning, budgets, implementation, report writing and evaluation
- Developing well informed, tangible, and easily accessible resources and communication material
- Advance skills in Microsoft office, word, PowerPoint, excel and outlook
- Utilising numerous forms of communication to play a key role in effecting change and promoting core message
Accomplishments
- 2022 Cootamundra Electorate Woman of the Year
- Producer of ‘STOP’ MPHN's Suicide Prevention Lived Experience campaign
- Presenting to the Hon. David Coleman MP to inform decision making for the federal budget announcement 2020
References
- Maja Asmus, Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Manager (Former Suicide Prevention Manager), Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network, 0416 540 692, maja.asmus@mphn.org.au
- Carrie Lumby, Lived Experience Consultant, Troubled Dog, 0410 246 868, carrie@troubleddog.com
- Michael Cowley, Former Senior Production Manager, Sky Racing, 0408 485 056, cowleymick@gmail.com
- Michael Cook, Director, National Suicide Prevention Office, 0422 479 331, michael.cook87@gmail.com
Certification
- Certificate in Autocue Skills, Media Skills, Advance Media Skills for TV Presenters, Speechwriting and Media Interview Skills: The Voice Business, 2016
- Mental Health First Aid for the Suicide Person: RAMHP 2017
- Trauma Informed Care and Practice: Blue Knot Foundation, 2017
- A Three Phased Approach - Working Therapeutically with Complex Trauma Clients: Blue Knot Foundation, 2018
- Accidental Counselling: Lifeline, 2019
- ASIST: Livingworks, 2020
- Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention: Black Dog Institute, 2024
- safeTALK: Livingworks, 2024
Timeline
Community Ambassador
R U OK?
06.2020 - Current
Mental Health Support Worker
Harness Hope
06.2020 - 12.2023
Ambassador
Mates4Harness
05.2020 - Current
Suicide Prevention Regional Response Coordinator
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network
09.2019 - Current
Project Officer
LifeSpan Suicide Prevention Trial
03.2018 - 04.2019
Personal Helpers and Mentors Case Worker/Support Coordinator
LFE Community Supports
03.2017 - 05.2018
Media Scholar, Producer and Presenter
Sky Racing
01.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor in Media and Communications, majoring in Public Relations -
Swinburne University
Your Voice In Action -
Roses In The Ocean
Applied Project Management -
AIM
Advanced Communication -
AIM
Effective Communication -
The Colin James Method
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