Professional and Lived Expertise to transform your work
Hi, I would love to talk to you about how we can work together in transformative ways
I am a proud LGBTIQA+, Tasmanian Aboriginal (Trawlwoolway) person who has a broad and extensive skill set developed from over a decade working in policy, projects and research in the areas of disability, family, sexual and systemic violence, health, LGBTIQA+ rights and promoting self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. I am known as a leader in embedding lived experience in policy and projects. For the past ten years I have worked in direct employment in the community/NFP sector/academia alongside my work as an independent consultant.
My professional experience is complemented by my diverse lived experience (LGBTIQA+, person with disability, carer, living in rural and remote area, growing up in a low socio-economic family) and gives me a unique lens for bringing real change in policy, project, advocacy and communications roles. My past careers in professional counselling (registered with ACA), human resources, executive support, legal, and workplace safety compliments my practice in policy, projects, research, community education and advocacy. All of my work has strong foundations in the principles of human rights, strengths-based practice, trauma-informed practice, capability building and cultural sensitivity.
I have extensive experience in working in media, including mainstream media, social media, public speaking, writing, conferences and panel presentations.
How can I work with you?
There are many ways I can work with you.
All of my work is informed by an intersectional and trauma-informed framework. Ask me how I may be able to work with you. My services include, but not limited to:
Community engagement
I am available for community engagement, conducting research interviews, creating surveys, group & individual consultations, coordination and facilitation of lived experience forums.
Lived experience programs
I have extensive experience in creating, recruiting, managing and supporting lived experience advisory groups and systemic advocacy programs in the NGO sector, government agencies and academia in a trauma informed and strengths based way.
Project work
I am an experienced project coordination professional, including past and current projects in the LGBTIQA+, family and sexual violence and disability sector.
Policy & systemic reform
Policy analysis, submission writing, establishing and facilitating advisory groups, reference groups, content writing, social media and systemic advocacy.
Public speaking/media
With extensive experience in public speaking, panel presentations and media, I can also train and coach individuals one-on-one in media advocacy and public speaking.
Training, Debriefing, Mentoring, Coaching
With my background in professional counselling and trauma informed practice I can provide debriefing, mentoring or training for professionals in the social service or government sector working with lived experience, or individuals engaging in lived experience or advisory work.