Yue Zhang
Summary
Master of Social Work (Qualifying) student graduating in 2025 with over 500 hours of placement and paid experience across mental health, psychosocial disability support, and school wellbeing. Skilled in evidence-based assessment, recovery planning, and counselling under supervision, with experience in both residential and community mental health settings. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, engage with families and carers, and deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and recovery-oriented care. Committed to ongoing professional development and aligned with Austin Health’s values of care, excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Work Student Placement
Activ8 Mind (Mental Health & NDIS Provider)
08.2025 - Current
- Initiated weekly 1:1 therapeutic support for a client with heightened anxiety; applied grounding and breathing strategies, leading to a measurable reduction in distress and improved emotional regulation.
- Administered the Visual Identification of Settings & Triggers Assessment (VISTA) to identify personal triggers, using findings to co-develop coping strategies with clients.
- Collaborated in multidisciplinary care team meetings with psychologists, PBS practitioners, and coordinators, strengthening recovery planning and continuity of care.
- Published a blog on emotional regulation tools, translating clinical knowledge into practical, parent-friendly strategies, increasing engagement with families.
- Maintained accurate case notes and participated in reflective supervision, demonstrating accountability and commitment to professional growth.
Mental Health Support Worker
Everyday Care
02.2025 - Current
- Supported clients during panic attacks, applying grounding and breathing techniques that reduced hyperventilation and enabled quicker recovery.
- Facilitated exposure-based activities to reduce avoidance behaviours, increasing community participation and client independence.
- Advocated for neurodivergent clients by coordinating with health and therapy providers, improving access to essential services and reducing barriers.
- Delivered capacity-building interventions, fostering daily living skills and confidence in managing symptoms.
Social Work Student Placement
Pennington Primary School
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Designed and implemented emotion regulation activities (e.g., cooking-based interventions) with children, strengthening self-regulation and engagement in class.
- Supported children with trauma and family violence histories using child development theory and trauma-informed practice, resulting in improved classroom participation.
- Partnered with SA Health staff and teachers to provide resources for families, improving parent confidence in managing challenging behaviours.
Education
Master of Social Work - Qualifying
Flinders University
Adelaide, South Australia12-2025
Skills
- Psychosocial assessment & recovery planning
- Counselling & crisis support (under supervision)
- Suicide risk assessment & intervention
- Family & carer engagement
- Multidisciplinary teamwork & collaboration
- Trauma-informed & culturally responsive practice
- Mental health service system & Mental Health Act knowledge
Certification
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid & CPR
- National Criminal Records Check
- Working with Children Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Full Driver's License
- Certificate of Completion – Trauma-Informed Practice (AASW CPD, 2025)
- Certificate of Completion – Suicide Prevention for Social Workers (AASW CPD, 2025)
Timeline
Social Work Student Placement
Activ8 Mind (Mental Health & NDIS Provider)
08.2025 - Current
Mental Health Support Worker
Everyday Care
02.2025 - Current
Social Work Student Placement
Pennington Primary School
07.2024 - 12.2024
Master of Social Work - Qualifying
Flinders University