Hello! I am a social worker, mental health leader, and educator with over 15 years of experience across clinical and non-clinical mental health services. My professional journey has spanned community, rural, and residential settings, focusing on trauma-informed care, culturally responsive practices, and system-level improvements. I am passionate about fostering resilience, inclusion, and human rights within mental health services and have contributed to service innovation, consultation, and workforce development. My lived experience as a carer for family members with complex mental health challenges further enriches my practice, offering a unique perspective to the supervisory relationship.

I have extensive experience in the mental health sector, spanning clinical, community, and non-clinical roles across diverse settings, including rural and urban contexts. Over the past 15 years, I have worked in leadership, service delivery, and workforce development capacities, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

My roles have included managing large portfolios, overseeing mental health programs, and supporting teams to implement trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based practices. I have significant experience in mentoring and coaching professionals, fostering their growth and resilience, and ensuring alignment with best practices.

Throughout my career, I have prioritised collaboration, reflective practice, and continuous improvement, contributing to service innovation and the development of robust support systems for both consumers and professionals in the mental health field.

Currently, I am the founder of Lived Experience Solutions (LExs), a consultancy focused on embedding lived experience leadership, fostering culturally responsive practices, and supporting mental health systems to deliver trauma-informed, person-centred care. In this capacity, I collaborate with organisations to co-design programs, develop training, and implement strategies that promote inclusion and equity.

In addition, I am a community educator with the WA Recovery College, where I design and deliver mental health training programs that empower participants through reflective learning, skill-building, and collaboration. My work prioritises creating safe spaces for individuals and teams to grow professionally and personally while aligning with best practices in mental health care.

I actively contribute to mental health reform as a board member of ASeTTS (Association for Services to Torture and Trauma Survivors), where I advocate for the needs of culturally diverse communities. I am also a member of the WA State Committee for Suicide Prevention Australia, the Sustainable Health Review (SHR) Recommendation 4 Steering Group, and the Lived Experience Advisory Group with the WA Mental Health Commission. These roles allow me to shape policy and systemic improvements that centre the voices of lived experience and marginalised populations.

Through these roles, I remain committed to advancing lived experience leadership and influencing mental health systems to be more inclusive, compassionate, and effective for all.

My academic and professional training reflects a strong commitment to excellence in mental health care, supervision, and leadership. My qualifications include: PhD Candidate in Mental Health (current): Research focus on lived experience leadership and culturally inclusive mental health systems. Master of Social Work (2020): Advanced knowledge and practice in social work, with a focus on mental health and trauma-informed care. Graduate Certificate in Mental Health (2023): Specialised in person-centred, recovery-oriented mental health care. Master of Business Administration (Distinction, 2014): Expertise in leadership, strategic planning, and operational management within complex systems. MicroMasters in Business Leadership (2021): Deep understanding of organisational leadership and team development. MicroMasters in Organisational Psychology (2023): Skills in applying psychological principles to foster individual and team resilience. Diploma in Psychology: Foundational knowledge of psychological theories and their application to mental health practice.

Beyond formal qualifications, I have completed: Clinical Supervision Training: Focused on reflective practice, supervision frameworks, and mentoring to support professional growth. Trauma-Informed Practice Training: Equipping me to integrate trauma-informed approaches into supervision and service delivery. Culturally Responsive Care Training: Preparing me to support diverse supervisees and consumers through culturally safe and inclusive practices. Co-Design and Facilitation Training: Skills to collaboratively develop programs and policies that reflect lived experience and stakeholder needs. Solution-Focused and Strengths-Based Training: Techniques to empower supervisees, focusing on strengths and fostering resilience in clinical practice.

In addition to formal training, I regularly participate in professional development opportunities, conferences, and reflective supervision to refine my practice and stay aligned with emerging trends in mental health care. I have also designed and delivered training on topics such as supervision best practices, resilience-building, and cultural humility, sharing my expertise with peers and stakeholders.

This dedication to lifelong learning ensures I provide supervision that is not only informed by best practices but also adaptable to the unique needs of each supervisee and the evolving demands of the mental health sector.

I view supervision as a collaborative, strengths-based process that provides a safe and reflective space for growth. My approach is grounded in empathy, cultural sensitivity, and professional development, with a focus on building supervisees' confidence, resilience, and skills. I use a mix of trauma-informed frameworks, solution-focused techniques, and strengths-based strategies, tailoring supervision to meet the unique needs of each individual.

My motivation to provide supervision stems from my passion for developing a skilled and supported mental health workforce. I aim to create an environment where supervisees feel valued, supported, and empowered to deliver person-centred, high-quality care while prioritising their own wellbeing.