Kirsten Kennington

Policy & Project Officer, Tackling Indigenous Smoking at NUNKUWARRIN YUNTI OF SA INC
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Adelaide Area, AU
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Credentials

  • Livingworks SafeTALK suicide alertness training
    LivingWorks Australia
    Jun, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid
    Mental Health First Aid® Australia
    Sep, 2023
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • NUNKUWARRIN YUNTI OF SA INC
    • Australia
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Policy & Project Officer, Tackling Indigenous Smoking
      • Sep 2023 - Present

      Plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate culturally appropriate workshops, community activities and events that deliver key messages and strategies that promote quitting, smoke-free environments, and encourage attitudinal and behavioural change. Plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate culturally appropriate workshops, community activities and events that deliver key messages and strategies that promote quitting, smoke-free environments, and encourage attitudinal and behavioural change.

  • Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia
    • Australia
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • COVID-19 Pandemic Coordinator
      • May 2022 - Aug 2022

      Manage and lead the AHCSA COVID -19 Team and drive the COVID-19 Working Group and related activities Provide high level advice, local expertise, and advocacy for SA ACCHS Sector as required Ensure AHCSA and ACCHSs systems support best practice in response to COVID-19 Work collaboratively with ACCHSs with COVID projects Provide support to ensure AHCSA and health clinics are ready to respond to suspected and confirmed cases of COVID-19 and have the required policies and processes in place to prevent or control transmission when a positive case is diagnosed Show less

  • SA Health
    • Australia
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Project Officer (COVID Operations)
      • Jan 2021 - May 2022

      Epidemiology Team > Provides services in health service settings specific to the public health response to COVID-19. > Will be required to provide health information and advice to members of the public, health professionals, government agencies and special interest groups. > May be required to move between teams within the broader COVID-19 Response Team or the Disease Surveillance and Investigation team and undertake any other duties as required. > Exercises powers as appointed, as an authorised officer under the Emergency Management Act 2004 to give directions to persons to prevent the spread of COVID-19. > Participates in the Health Rapid Response Team including (optional) onsite investigations, support, advice, and direction for outbreak investigations. Show less

  • NUNKUWARRIN YUNTI OF SA INC
    • Australia
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Tobacco Care Coordinator
      • Sep 2017 - Jun 2021

      Support clients using motivational interviewing on their journey to reduce or cease tobacco use. WH&S Committee member. Logistics, eg setting up events. Support clients using motivational interviewing on their journey to reduce or cease tobacco use. WH&S Committee member. Logistics, eg setting up events.

  • Cancer Council SA
    • Australia
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Officer
      • Nov 2012 - Jun 2014

      Working with The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cancer Prevention Team. Updating and developing learning guides for smoking cessation competencies using InDesign. Developing and updating on-line learning modules. Developing evaluation plans. Evaluating delivery of training courses. Assisting with development of new competencies for nationally accredited qualifications. Working with The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cancer Prevention Team. Updating and developing learning guides for smoking cessation competencies using InDesign. Developing and updating on-line learning modules. Developing evaluation plans. Evaluating delivery of training courses. Assisting with development of new competencies for nationally accredited qualifications.

Education

  • Flinders University
    Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health Practice
    2023 - 2025
  • University of Adelaide
    Master of Public Health
  • University of Adelaide
    Bachelor of Science, Microbiology & Immunology
  • University of Adelaide
    Bachelor of Psychological Science
    2020 - 2025

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