Professional Experience:
- Over 25 years' experience across community services, employment services, insurance, financial counselling, advocacy, leadership and case management.
- Regional Program Manager overseeing government-funded programs across South East Queensland.
- Manager of insurance teams within the insurance industry.
- Senior Bankruptcy Consultant managing complex client matters and insolvency applications.
- Tertiary Educator delivering Diploma-level Business and Community Welfare qualifications.
- Operations & Logistics Manager overseeing teams of 50+ staff.
- Emergency Disaster Management experience coordinating large volunteer workforces during disaster response operations overseeing teams of 1500+ people.
Areas of Expertise:
- Workers' Compensation matters
- Workplace disputes
- Unfair dismissal
- Workplace bullying
- Discrimination matters
- Employment mediation support
- Government complaints processes
- Social welfare support
- Financial hardship and bankruptcy support
- Program development and stakeholder engagement
Qualifications & Professional Development:
• Advanced Diploma of Accounting & Finance
• Diploma of Community Welfare Services
• Diploma of Commercial & Small Business Management
• Diploma in Management, Events, Staff Training & Mentoring
• Diploma in International Life Coaching
• Certificate IV Trainer & Assessor
• Certificate IV Mentoring, Tutoring & Supervision
• Graduate Certificate in Drug & Alcohol Addiction Counselling
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Additional qualifications in crisis management, program design, relationship counselling, domestic violence, cultural diversity, leadership, training, and community services.
Throughout her career she has successfully accomplished:
• Managed government-funded employment and community service programs across Queensland
• Led multidisciplinary teams, case managers, administration staff, trainers, and volunteers
• Managed large caseloads and complex client situations
• Developed and implemented programs, systems, reporting frameworks, and compliance processes
• Provided advocacy, case management, mentoring, coaching, and support services
• Worked extensively with individuals facing social, financial, employment, and personal challenges
• Built collaborative relationships between organisations, government agencies, community services, employers, and stakeholders
I understand that many advocacy matters are not resolved quickly. Some situations can take months or even years to achieve an outcome. During this time, clients often experience frustration, stress, uncertainty, and emotional exhaustion. My approach focuses on helping clients become organised, informed, and empowered throughout the process.
This includes assisting with documentation, correspondence, information gathering, planning, referral pathways, and access to appropriate professional supports where required.I believe every person deserves to be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect. Integrity, accountability, transparency, and ethical practice are the foundations of my work.
While I do not provide legal advice or legal representation, I work alongside clients to help them better understand their situation, prepare information, and engage effectively with appropriate professional services when required.
My commitment is simple:
To support people through complex systems with professionalism, compassion, fairness, and practical guidance every step of the way. I simplify everything for the client to easily understand, create a safe space and calming environment, we move at the pace the client is ready to and it's my job to see you through to your happiest outcome.