I bring a deeply grounded and authentic perspective to the mental health sector, shaped by both lived and living ability and professional experience. Over a decade ago, I began my journey as a carer representative, informed by my personal experience supporting family and loved ones through mental health challenges. This early advocacy work led to my role as the first Carer Peer Worker on the Gold Coast, where I helped pioneer and shape what carer peer support could look like in our local services.

I hold a Certificate IV in Mental Health (Carer Peer Worker stream), which has strengthened my practice with a solid foundation in trauma-informed care, communication, and carer advocacy. My passion lies in elevating the voices of carers, families, kin, and natural supports, and ensuring they are meaningfully engaged and empowered within mental health systems.

My experience spans frontline support, leadership, and higher duties across Queensland Health. I have provided supervision, professional development, and wellbeing support to staff, while also delivering direct, compassionate support to families and kin navigating complex mental health systems.

I have worked closely with suicide prevention and recovery services, bringing an elevated level of emotional intelligence, sensitivity, and systems awareness to my practice. These experiences have positioned me strongly to step into the role of Carer Peer Practice Supervisor, where I can continue to strengthen, guide, and empower the carer peer workforce.

Senior Carer Peer Coordinator

Queensland Mental Health and Specialist Services (MHSS) Queensland Health

Training & Qualifications

• QC4 Supervisor – Queensland Centre for Mental Health Learning
• QC8 Best Practice Models of Supervision – QCMHL
• Certificate of Completion – Training in Mentoring Peer Workers and Lived Experience Practice Expertise, Liz Asser Consultancy (2024)
• Certificate IV in Mental Health – Carer Peer Worker Stream

I prioritise: • Safety and wellbeing of all participants • Clear, reliable processes that reduce confusion and prevent harm • Confidentiality and ethical practice • A supportive, non-judgemental environment where individuals can reflect, grow, and strengthen their practice

I view supervision as essential—not only for the practitioner but also for the wellbeing of their families, colleagues, and the broader workforce. Effective supervision supports resilience, capability, and high-quality service delivery, ensuring that lived living experience workers can practice with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.