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Tanzila Afrin

Wollongong,NSW

Summary

Driven social work student pursuing a Master of Social Work (Qualifying) at the University of Wollongong. Experience includes disability support, dementia care, community development, and case management. Expertise in person-centred support, trauma-informed practice, advocacy, and multidisciplinary collaboration, with over five years in community development and humanitarian services.

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years of post-secondary education
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years of professional experience

Work History

Social Worker Intern

Avina Therapy
Wollongong
08.2026 - Current
  • Facilitated client access to disability, allied health, and community services to enhance support.
  • • Participate in intake, assessment and referral processes.
  • • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote positive client outcomes.
  • • Apply strengths based, person centred and trauma informed approaches.
  • • Guided clients in achieving individual goals, fostering independence and overall wellbeing.
  • • Gained practical understanding of NDIS and disability support systems to better assist clients.

Disability Support Worker

Hire up
Wollongong
06.2026 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Implemented individualized support plans to promote client independence.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive client care.

Community development and planning

Wollongong city council
Wollongong
08.2025 - 12.2026

.Contributed to the Disability Inclusion Action Plan through community consultation and stakeholder engagement.

• Facilitated engagement with people living with disability and community organisations.

• Conducted community research and policy analysis.

• Supported inclusive community initiatives and local government projects.

• Worked collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to improve accessibility and inclusion.

Individual Support Worker

Private
Wollongong, NSW
08.2024 - 11.2025
  • One on one Dementia care
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Developed and maintained supportive relationships with clients and their families.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
  • Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for clients.

Education

Master of Arts - Master of Social Work

University of Willongong
Wollongong
02.2025 - 08.2026

Skills

  • NDIS Support
  • Disability Support
  • Dementia Care
  • Personal Care
  • Behavior Support
  • Crisis Response
  • Strengths Based Practice
  • Trauma Informed Practice
  • Case Management
  • Client Advocacy
  • Community Development
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Community Access
  • Risk Assessment
  • Documentation management
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Team Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Cultural Safety

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Certification

  • Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability)
    HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
    CPR Certification
    Manual Handling
    NDIS Worker Screening Check
    National Police Check
    Working With Children Check
    NDIS Worker Orientation Module
    Infection Prevention & Control Training

Timeline

Social Worker Intern

Avina Therapy
08.2026 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Hire up
06.2026 - Current

Community development and planning

Wollongong city council
08.2025 - 12.2026

Master of Arts - Master of Social Work

University of Willongong
02.2025 - 08.2026

Individual Support Worker

Private
08.2024 - 11.2025
Tanzila Afrin