Henrique Van-Dunem
About me
This supervisor has been approved to provide supervision under the ACCESS TO SUPERVISION PROJECT.
I come from a Culturally diverse background and I am passionate about leadership and leading change for recovery. I am proud to have pioneered some of the first consumer-led groups on in-patient units and in the community, where I have worked for over 10 years as a peer support worker. My key interests include dual diagnosis, music, mentoring and training of the mental health workforce.
This supervisor has been approved to provide supervision under the ACCESS TO SUPERVISION PROJECT. If you are a supervisee who has received an approval email/letter from the CMHL you may contact this supervisor for supervision for this project, then follow the stated processes for supervision payment.
My experience
10 years experience working in adult acute psychiatric units across North Western Mental Health.
Experience co-designing and co-delivering training for the mental health workforce.
Mentoring and providing consumer perspective supervision.
Familiar with most aspects of the Victorian mental health system, both federal and state funded.
Familiar with organisational structures, such as governance and policies.
I also have experience working as a Consumer Consultant.
My current role/work
Teacher/Educator-Mental health programs at Swinburne University.
My training
Cert IV in Mental Health Peer Work
Cert IV in Training, Designing and Assessment
Diploma of Community Development
Consumer Perspective Supervision
Clinical Supervision
Intentional Peer Support
Emotional CPR
My approach to supervision
My supervision practice is grounded in the Intentional Peer Support (IPS) model, creating a collaborative and safe space for mutual learning, reflective practice, and growth. I support supervisees to strengthen their professional capability—clarifying their role, developing skills, navigating multidisciplinary systems, and engaging in ethical, values-driven practice—while also fostering personal development through building self-awareness, confidence, resilience, and sustainable wellbeing strategies. I aim to empower supervisees to develop a strong, authentic lived experience identity in their work and to feel confident advocating for themselves, their role, and the consumer perspective.