Kayla Dickeson
Disability Advocate at Disability Rights Advocacy Service Inc- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Cultural Awareness Training
Tjindu FoundationMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Social and Community Service Series: Mental Health in the Workplace for Practitioners
Australian Services Union (ASU)Oct, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Social and Community Services Series: Understanding and Responding To Vicarious Trauma
Australian Services Union (ASU)Sep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Cultural Intelligence
Multicultural Communities Council of SAJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Penelope Database Training
BonterraJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Domestic Violence Response Training (DV-alert)
Lifeline AustraliaMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Accidental Counsellor Training
Lifeline AustraliaMar, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Excel Advanced Course
Teacher Learning NetworkOct, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
NDAP Disability Business Training
First Peoples Disability NetworkOct, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Global IQ Connect
University of AdelaideSep, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
UniSA+ LEAD Program
University of South AustraliaDec, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Recognise and Respond Training (Sexual and Domestic Violence)
Yarrow Place Sexual Assault Service (SA Health)Apr, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Full-time driver's licence
South Australian governmentJan, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid® AustraliaSep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect (Children and Young People)
Gowrie SANov, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Provide First Aid & CPR
First Aid ProNov, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Disability Rights Advocacy Service Inc
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Australia
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Disability Advocate
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Aug 2021 - Present
Systemic Advocacy: In this role I am responsible for identifying systemic issues facing the disability community in South Australia and advocating for systemic change across a range of areas including education, employment, social security, housing, the justice system, and disability supports, among other things. Individual Advocacy: In this role I provide advocacy support for clients with disability in the greater Adelaide area. I assist with the client intake process, provide direct assistance, and manage case files. I provide advocacy support for clients regarding income support, NDIS, housing, education, guardianship, administration or community treatment orders, among other matters. Show less
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SACOSS (South Australian Council of Social Service)
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Australia
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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SACOSS Policy Council Member
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Dec 2022 - Present
Elected member of the SACOSS Policy Council. Elected member of the SACOSS Policy Council.
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Equal Opportunity Commission Legal Advice Service
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Australia
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Advisor
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Jan 2022 - Mar 2022
In this role I was a Law Student Advisor under the supervision of a practicing solicitor at the University of Adelaide. I advised clients on equal opportunity and anti-discrimination matters, which included in particular sexual harassment, racial discrimination, disability discrimination, victimisation, and the issue of pets in residential tenancies. I managed client case files, interviewed clients and drafted letters of advice. As part of the placement, we had weekly seminars where we engaged in reflective learning and practice. We also wrote blogs and journals to reflect and develop our learning about the importance of the client-centred approach in our future careers as lawyers. I achieved a High Distinction in this placement. Show less
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United Workers Union
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Australia
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Civic and Social Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Call Center Operator
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Oct 2020 - Dec 2021
• Calling union members and constituents • Interviewing members and constituents about the issues important to them • Logging data in U-Link • Calling union members and constituents • Interviewing members and constituents about the issues important to them • Logging data in U-Link
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PLEA Participant
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Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
The Progressive Labour Education Association conducts an annual program for young people interested in the labour movement, unionism, social justice, labour law and left politics. The program aims to develop participants understanding of the role of progressive organisations in SA, including unions, social services and advocacy groups, the history of the progressive movement, politics, political theory and campaigning, and the workings of the labour movement and broader progressive movements. During my time in PLEA I developed a project to promote and protect renter’s rights in South Australia through legislative and policy reform. I took part in a group project to plan and map out an election campaign. I attended workshops with politicians, union organisers, lawyers and members of the media to broaden my knowledge of progressive history and policy reform. I gained practical skills and education including campaign planning and development, political theories of change, media training, ballot-counting and scrutineering, and developing a personal statement. Show less
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Parliament of South Australia
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Adelaide, Australia
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Electorate Officer (Casual)
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Aug 2017 - Jun 2020
Casual relief work for various members of SA Parliament undertaking the following duties: • Responding to constituent enquiries relating to housing, transport and neighbourhood issues • Writing letters and emails, and making calls, to constituents, councils and social support services to advocate on behalf of constituent issues • Phone-polling and door-knocking constituents about neighbourhood grants, covid welfare check-ins and general issues Casual relief work for various members of SA Parliament undertaking the following duties: • Responding to constituent enquiries relating to housing, transport and neighbourhood issues • Writing letters and emails, and making calls, to constituents, councils and social support services to advocate on behalf of constituent issues • Phone-polling and door-knocking constituents about neighbourhood grants, covid welfare check-ins and general issues
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Parliament of Australia
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Government Administration
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300 - 400 Employee
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Electorate Officer (Casual)
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Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
Casual relief work undertaking the following duties: • Assisting with confidential constituent enquiries relating to Centrelink, NDIS, Aged Care, Veteran’s Affairs and Immigration matters • Liaising with government departments on behalf of constituents to assist them to get the support they need • Answering the phones, responding to constituent calls and walk-ins • Processing and filing constituent and electorate paperwork • Organising, managing data and doing clerical work for electorate events and matters • Processing and picking up mail • Writing up media transcripts Show less
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National Disabilities Officer
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Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
• Participating in and reporting to National Executive • Running the national ‘Join the Fight, Demand Disability Rights’ campaign • Organising and co-chairing the inaugural NUS Disability and Accessibility Conference • Writing reports based on student consultation • Policy development and motion-writing • Running workshops at NUS and NOWSA conferences • Participating in media training and releasing media releases • Designated Grievance Officer at NUS conferences • Participating in and reporting to National Executive • Running the national ‘Join the Fight, Demand Disability Rights’ campaign • Organising and co-chairing the inaugural NUS Disability and Accessibility Conference • Writing reports based on student consultation • Policy development and motion-writing • Running workshops at NUS and NOWSA conferences • Participating in media training and releasing media releases • Designated Grievance Officer at NUS conferences
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USASA - University of South Australia Student Association
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Australia
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
• Organising campaigns and student advocacy • Setting agendas and presiding over meetings of the Board and executive committees • Undertaking media training and being the media spokesperson for USASA• Participating in all sub-committees of the Board• Monitoring the performance of Board Members and their projects • Meeting regularly with senior staff and advising the University on student issues • Participating in Formal Inquiries and Academic Review Meetings• Participating in the Sexual Assault and Harassment Policy Review Committee • Participating on Academic Board as a member • Sitting on the Education, Arts and Social Sciences Division Executive • Participating as a member of University Council • Sitting on the Governance Committee and Student Appeals Committee• Sitting on hiring panels for university staff Show less
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Magill Representative
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Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
Student Representative on the University of South Australia Student Association Board. • Attending and contributing to monthly Board meetings • Writing monthly activity reports • Liaising with students, academic and professional staff • Convening the Education, Welfare and Women’s Committees • Minuting committee meetings • Attending Formal Inquiries and Academic Reviews • Participating on Academic Board as a member • Sitting on the Education, Arts and Social Sciences Division Executive Show less
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Console Operator
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Feb 2013 - Dec 2013
• Managing the Point of Sale desk • Stocktaking and re-stocking inventory • Cleaning the store • Preparing coffees as a barista and serving food • Monitoring the security of the store and petrol pumps • Managing the Point of Sale desk • Stocktaking and re-stocking inventory • Cleaning the store • Preparing coffees as a barista and serving food • Monitoring the security of the store and petrol pumps
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KFC
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Team Member
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Jan 2012 - Feb 2013
• Managing the Point of Sale desk, serving food and beverages • Stocktaking and re-stocking inventory • Cleaning the store • Managing the Point of Sale desk, serving food and beverages • Stocktaking and re-stocking inventory • Cleaning the store
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Education
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2023 - 2023
The College of Law Australia
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP), Law -
2019 - 2022
University of Adelaide
Bachelor's degree (Graduate Entry), Law -
2018 - 2018
University of Adelaide
Cross-Institutional Study: International Relations Internship, International Relations and Affairs -
2013 - 2018
University of South Australia
Bachelor of Journalism and International Relations -
2012 - 2012
TAFE SA
Certificate, Corporate Writing
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