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I have been working in the disability sector since I was a teenager and have a passion for supporting young people living with disability to build their skills and confidence. Alongside my work, I am also studying Journalism and have experience in writing, podcasting, and community radio. I’m a motivated and enthusiastic communicator who enjoys building relationships with stakeholders and clients.
My professional journey includes support work, project management, and freelance journalism. I love helping others and sharing stories that highlight the lived experiences of people with disabilities. Through various roles, I have developed strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills that allow me to connect and collaborate effectively with diverse groups.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Employment Assistant/ NDIS Support Worker at Community Bridging Services (CBS)
January 1, 2024 - July 25, 2025Provided one-to-one support to young people living with disability to reach their goals. Facilitated work readiness groups and individual sessions to prepare clients for entering the workforce. Supported literacy and numeracy during group sessions. Led art and recreation activities to engage young people with disabilities.
Project Reference Member at Community Bridging Services (CBS)
July 31, 2022 - July 25, 2025Assisted the project leader with academic paper writing. Collaborated with design groups and university students to develop course content relevant to disability support and inclusion.
Enabled Youth Network Administration Officer at JFA Purple Orange
January 1, 2021 - PresentManaged board meetings and led the Peer Support Network program to build skills and confidence in young people with disabilities across regional areas. Applied for grants, communicated with volunteers and stakeholders, and coordinated workshops and co-design projects supporting disability advocacy and youth engagement.
Free Lance Journalist
January 1, 2022 - PresentAuthored articles and reviews, particularly covering events for the Adelaide Fringe. Conducted interviews and produced stories for publication and social media. Managed self-publication through Substack and established relationships with interviewees and media outlets.
Executive Officer (Youth) at JFA Purple Orange
January 31, 2021 - July 25, 2025Oversaw the Enabled Youth Disability Network board meetings including the network’s transition to an incorporated organisation. Ran peer support programs, successfully applied for grants, recruited young people with disabilities, and conducted storytelling workshops using podcasts and audio media.
Research Assistant at Dulwich Centre Foundation
January 31, 2019 - July 25, 2025Compiled and summarized primary and secondary sources. Built relationships with library archives and sourced documentation from interstate libraries. Contributed to research leading to a published book on Australian histories.
Marketing and Administrative Assistant at Don Dunstan Foundation
August 31, 2018 - July 25, 2025Assisted in creating a new website and edited internal documents and policies. Reviewed scripts for Admental and prepared materials including the Social Justice Guide. Supported general administrative duties and contributed to successful website launch and event execution.
Social Worker and Administrative Assistant at Epilepsy Centre
July 31, 2017 - July 25, 2025Handled enquiries, managed appointments, applied for state government grants, and worked with youth participants to re-establish a youth group. Networked with national epilepsy youth boards.
Participant Support Officer at Lifetime Support Authority (LSA)
August 31, 2015 - July 25, 2025Linked participants with community rehabilitation services and managed administrative tasks including data entry and record keeping via Salesforce. Participated in training and staff meetings. Proposed and wrote board papers for participant meetings.
Presenter and Journalist at Radio Adelaide
January 31, 2019 - July 25, 2025Produced and co-presented social issues programs focused on disability topics. Created news stories and current affairs content highlighting challenges and achievements in disability representation and accessibility.
Camp Support Worker at Care and Respite Agency (CARA)
December 31, 2017 - July 25, 2025Assisted children with disabilities at camps with daily living tasks and emotional support. Co-ran camp activities with annual themes.
Employment Assistant/ NDIS Support Worker at Community Bridging Services (CBS)
January 1, 2024 - July 25, 2025Provided one-to-one support to young people living with disability to help them achieve their goals. Supported workforce entry preparation through work readiness groups and individual sessions. Offered literacy and numeracy support during group activities. Facilitated art and recreation sessions empowering young people with disabilities.
Project Reference Member at Community Bridging Services (CBS)
July 31, 2022 - July 25, 2025Assisted project leader in writing academic papers and collaborated with codesign group, project leader, and Flinders University students to design course content.
Enabled Youth Disability Network Administration Officer at JFA Purple Orange
January 1, 2021 - PresentOversaw EYDN board meetings and ran the Peer Support Network program building skills and confidence of young people with disabilities, including those in regional areas. Applied for grants, communicated with stakeholders, and supported co-design workshops alongside NDIA and Flinders University.
Freelance Journalist
January 1, 2022 - PresentAttended events such as Adelaide Fringe to write and publish reviews. Conducted interviews, wrote pitches, and self-published via Substack. Produced stories linked to disability awareness for SA Weekend and managed social media communications.
Executive Officer (Youth) at JFA Purple Orange
January 1, 2021 - July 25, 2025Oversaw Enabled Youth Disability Network meetings and its incorporation. Led peer support programs, successfully obtained youth grants, and recruited young people with disabilities. Ran storytelling workshops focusing on podcasts and audio media use for lived experiences.
Research Assistant at Dulwich Centre Foundation
January 31, 2019 - July 25, 2025Compiled and summarized research information from primary and secondary sources, built library archive relationships, and contributed to documentation sourcing leading to a published book.
Marketing and Administrative Assistant at Don Dunstan Foundation
August 31, 2018 - July 25, 2025Assisted with website creation, wrote and edited documents and policies, reviewed scripts, prepared social justice guides, and carried out general administrative tasks.
Social Worker and Administrative Assistant at Epilepsy Centre
July 31, 2017 - July 25, 2025Handled enquiries, scheduled appointments, applied for government grants, re-established a youth group, and networked with youth boards of Epilepsy Centres.
Participant Support Officer at Lifetime Support Authority (LSA)
August 31, 2015 - July 25, 2025Linked participants with rehabilitation services post discharge, managed administrative work and data, engaged in service meetings, scheduled services, and drafted board papers.
Employment Assistant/ NDIS Support Worker at Community Bridging Services (CBS)
January 1, 2024 - July 25, 2025Provided one-to-one support to young people living with disability to reach their goals. Supported young people in work readiness groups and one-to-one sessions, focusing on literacy and numeracy during group sessions. Facilitated art and recreation sessions.
Project Reference Member at Community Bridging Services (CBS)
July 1, 2022 - July 25, 2025Assisted the project leader with writing academic papers. Collaborated with codesign groups, project leaders, and university students in designing course content.
Enabled Youth Disability Network Administration Officer at JFA Purple Orange
January 1, 2021 - PresentOversaw board meetings, ran peer support programs in various regions, applied for grants, communicated with volunteers and stakeholders, supported Youth Program projects and codesign workshops.
Freelance Journalist
January 1, 2022 - PresentWrote and published media reviews and interviews for Substack and other publications including Adelaide Advertiser. Produced content for social media and built relationships with interviewees. Conducted research and managed interview processes.
Executive Officer (Youth) at JFA Purple Orange
January 1, 2021 - July 25, 2025Oversaw Enabled Youth Disability Network board meetings and program incorporation. Ran peer support network programs, applied for grants, recruited young people with disabilities, and ran storytelling workshops to use podcasts and audio media.
Research Assistant at Dulwich Centre Foundation
January 1, 2019 - July 25, 2025Compiled and summarised information from archives, built relationships with libraries, and gathered documentation that contributed to a published book.
Marketing and Administrative Assistant at Don Dunstan Foundation
August 1, 2018 - July 25, 2025Supported creation of a new website, wrote and edited internal documents and policies, reviewed scripts, assisted with social justice guide preparation, and general admin.
Social Worker and Administrative Assistant at Epilepsy Centre
July 1, 2017 - July 25, 2025Handled enquiries, managed appointments, applied for government grants, worked with youth to re-establish a youth group, and networked with other youth boards.
Participant Support Officer at Lifetime Support Authority (LSA)
August 1, 2015 - July 25, 2025Linked participants with community rehabilitation services after discharge, managed data entry and records, attended intake and staff meetings, scheduled services, and wrote board papers.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work & Social Planning at University of South Australia
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013Year 12 SACE at St Peter’s College
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2009Bachelor of Social Work & Social Planning at University of South Australia
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013Year 12 SACE at St Peter’s College
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2009Bachelor of Social Work & Social Planning at University of South Australia
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013Year 12 SACE at St Peter’s College
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2009Qualifications
First Aid HLTA001, HLTA002 and HLTA003
May 14, 2022 - May 14, 2022South Australia ADHD Conference Attendance
August 26, 2023 - August 26, 2023WEA Expert Editing
November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022Child Safe Environments Reporting Abuse and Neglect Training
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022NDIS Worker Orientation
May 22, 2022 - May 22, 2022Working With Children Check
May 18, 2022 - May 18, 2022NDIS Worker Check
May 10, 2022 - May 10, 2022Mental Health First Aid Training
March 3, 2022 - March 3, 2022NDIS Supporting Effective Communication Training
January 16, 2022 - January 16, 2022First Aid HLTA001, HLTA002 and HLTA003
May 14, 2022 - May 14, 2022South Australia ADHD Conference Attendance WEA Expert Editing
August 26, 2023 - August 26, 2023Child Safe Environments Reporting Abuse and Neglect Training
November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022NDIS Worker Orientation
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022Working With Children Check
May 18, 2022 - May 18, 2022NDIS Worker Check
May 10, 2022 - May 10, 2022Mental Health First Aid Training
March 3, 2022 - March 3, 2022NDIS Supporting Effective Communication Training
January 16, 2022 - January 16, 2022First Aid HLTA001, HLTA002 and HLTA003
May 14, 2022 - May 14, 2022South Australia ADHD Conference Attendance
August 26, 2023 - August 26, 2023WEA Expert Editing
November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022Child Safe Environments Reporting Abuse and Neglect Training
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022NDIS Worker Orientation
May 22, 2022 - May 22, 2022Working With Children Check
May 18, 2022 - May 18, 2022NDIS Worker Check
May 10, 2022 - May 10, 2022Mental Health First Aid Training
March 3, 2022 - March 3, 2022NDIS Supporting Effective Communication Training
January 16, 2022 - January 16, 2022Industry Experience
Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare, Education, Media & Entertainment, Government
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