Experience

Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN)
• Senior Policy & NACAP Project Officer

  • Oct 2020 - Present


Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA)

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Policy and Advocacy Officer

  • Jun 2019 - Oct 2020

  Policy lead for the aged care, NDIS and pain management portfolios. Policy lead for the aged care, NDIS and pain management portfolios.



Aged and Disability Advocacy Australia

• Australia
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Policy Officer

  • May 2017 - Jun 2019

   Research and analyse policy issues affecting older people and people with disability Provide strategic policy advice and support to ADA Australia and the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) Write policy submissions on behalf of ADA Australia, OPAN and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Disability Network of Queensland (ATSIDNQ) Monitor changes to policy, programs and legislation relevant to the provision of aged care advocacy support. Research and prepare other written materials including newsletter articles, funding submissions, annual reports, promotional materials, educational resources, website content and executive correspondence Represent ADA Australia at a range of networks, roundtable meetings and forums

• Advocate

  • Aug 2013 - May 2017

   Support Commonwealth funded aged care consumers to understand their rights and responsibilities under the Aged Care Act 1997 Provide advocacy support to Commonwealth funded aged care consumers to raise and address concerns relating to the quality of their aged care services Read and interpret aged care legislation and program guidelines and convey key information to consumers in an easy to understand format Provide advocacy support to older people seeking access to Commonwealth funded aged care services Deliver education and information to aged care staff and consumers on consumer rights and responsibilities Perform intake duties and provide information and referral to people seeking support from ADA Australia Represent ADA Australia at network meetings, forum and events



Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) Queensland

• Project Officer

  • Jan 2008 - Aug 2013

   Research and analyse new and emerging trends in the aged care industry  Prepare policy positions and submissions on behalf of the LASAQ membership  Provide LASAQ members with timely information on health reform agendas, amendments to legislation, funding opportunities and available education and training  Consult with the LASAQ membership regarding key health reforms  Research and prepare articles for the LASAQ bi-monthly industry journal and weekly newsletter  Provide support and advice to aged care service providers on operational issues and legislative requirements.  Develop and review member resources  Prepare reports, policy submissions, funding submissions, consultative documents and correspondence for internal and external stakeholders  Convene a range of LASAQ state wide networks including the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Network, Dementia Services Network, Young Professionals in Aged Care Network and the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Network  Represent LASAQ at a range of external reference groups  Coordinate workshops and forums updating LASAQ members on new and emerging trends in aged care service provision



Ipswich Community Aid

• Project Officer - Elder Abuse Prevention

  • Oct 2006 - Jan 2008

   Convene the West Moreton Elder Abuse Prevention Reference Group  Research and develop inter-agency resources and protocols for responding to suspected cases of elder abuse in the community  Plan and deliver community engagement activities to raise awareness of elder abuse in the community  Develop and deliver training on elder abuse prevention to health and community professionals  Project management including monitoring time frames and budget, grant administration, quarterly reporting and program evaluation  Prepare funding submissions