23/03/2026
Mel is one of our specialist support coordinators who has left a bit of wiggle room in her week for some social work participants. You can learn a bit more about her here 👇
I am a qualified Social Worker with 10+ years’ experience working in various areas including Specialised
Primary Health Care (health, recovery and trauma safety services), Family Violence, Housing, and working
with vulnerable children.
I have experience supporting people and their families from a range of backgrounds including individuals
living with a disability, under the Guardianship of the Chief Executive (GOCE), Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander, those experiencing high risk Domestic and Family Violence, people involved with the Justice
system and LGBTQIA+ identifying. Using a trauma-informed, culturally safe, and strengths-based
approach, I focus on building trust, empowerment, and capacity building skills whilst providing a deep
understanding of risk, safety planning, and harm minimisation strategies.
I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to my role. I have extensive experience in complex consultations with government and private providers.
I’m passionate about working alongside all participants, in particular youth, and I take pride in being someone they can count on—whether during a crisis, a breakthrough, or just to listen and laugh with along
the journey.
