Our directors have a combined 30 years’ experience working in the sector and supporting people in the Ballarat community.
Our team at AssistU are known for their vast experience and knowledge in the sector. AssistU is motivated to do things differently and to the highest of quality.
At AssistU we provide trauma informed training for all new staff joining our team. We believe this is vital in understanding how trauma impacts the brain, development and relationships. This information is key for support workers to understand unmet needs and provide an opportunity to heal.
Directors at AssistU provide this training and draw from practical and professional experience as well as the principles from the pioneers in trauma informed practice. We aim to support staff in their professional development so they can have positive and lasting impacts on Participants.
We have also held trauma informed training to develop the skills and understanding of other professionals in the sector. We want to share our expertise so the greater community can benefit.
Stay tuned for more training that will be soon available to U…
9 years experience working with high risk and complex Participants with disabilities and those who have experienced complex trauma. Experience managing and leading multiple teams who support children and young people in residential homes.
Qualifications include Diploma of Community Services and Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention.
7 years experience managing staff and working with high risk and complex Participants. Experience working with children and young people with a disability.
Qualifications include Bachelor of Psychological Science, Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention and Diploma of Leadership and Management.
15 years experience managing high risk programs and supporting staff working with young people with challenging and complex behaviours. 8 years experience as a foster carer. Extensive experience in disability.
Qualifications include Diploma of Community Services, Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention and Diploma in Leadership and Management.
9 years experience working with children and young people in the out of home care system and supporting families who have extensive trauma backgrounds and behavioral issues. Joanne has overseen multiple residential care homes in various roles but most recently as a consultant providing therapeutic supports to teams of staff, families and clients. Joanne also worked in a education program supporting disengaged youth from schools and providing them with learning opportunities.
Joanne has a interest in working collectively with families and clients to achieve their goals and ensure a focus on trauma is priority.
Qualification’s include Community Services and Child Youth and Family Intervention. Joanne is also trained in BSEM (Therapeutic Education Model)
6 Years Experience working with high-risk vulnerable children and young people who have extensive drug and alcohol concerns, severe trauma and disability. Abbey has worked with high-risk youth in Residential Care houses, Drug and Alcohol Detox facilities and Disability Support Work.
Abbey has an interest in working with people who have disability and trauma and how she can better work with them to ensure she can help achieve goals and make the intake experience smooth
Qualifications in Child, Youth and Family Intervention and Drug and Alcohol
8 years of experience working with vulnerable young people and adults’ who experienced trauma, mental health and disability. Jordan has a wide variety of experience from working in Mental Health Residential Care, Disability Support and Support Coordinator.
Jordan has a keen interest in how he can better support participants who are neurodivergent and have mental health concerns and trauma.
Qualifications include Community Services and Psychological and Social Science
At AssistU we work with a variety of stakeholders and members of the community here in Ballarat. We have a big focus attending community events and training as this can grow not only our knowledge but our team’s.
Have a look at some moments from our attendance at expos, networking lunches, business milestones, staff induction and trainings.
Make sure to keep an eye out on what AssistU is doing next!
We acknowledge the Traditional owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present.
