Emma is an accomplished social worker, wellbeing coach and rehabilitation counsellor with over 13 years experience providing case management, coordination and assessment within disability, Department of Veterans’ Affairs, workers compensation insurance and employment services both in Australia and the UK. Emma is committed to supporting people with complex needs to improve their wellbeing and resilience and make positive life
changes. Emma is also a passionate animal lover and has completed multiple canine myotherapy and dog training qualifications. She shares her life with three gorgeous Rhodesian Ridgebacks, a flock of 4 chickens and a rooster called Colin. She also raises Monarch butterflies to be released into the wild to help increase the dwindling population in South Australia.
University Education
- Master of Social Work
- Master of Social Science (Counselling)
- Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling
- Graduate Diploma in Career Guidance
- Bachelor of Management (HRM)
- Engaging in Positive Support Practices
Accredited Training
- Level 1 and 2 Complex Trauma Certification (current)
- Progressive Goal Attainment (PGAP) Practitioner
- Level 1 Narrative Therapy
- Diploma of Project Management
- Diploma of Employee Assistance Programs
- Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Certificate IV in Fitness
- Certificate III in Disability Work
- Resilience @ Work Coach Certification
- Certified Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator
- Master Practitioner and Trainer of NLP, Professional Coaching and Hypnotherapy
- Management of Actual and Potential Aggression (MAPA)
Professional Development
- Support Coordination Fundamentals
- Support Coordination
- Complex Support Coordination
- Support Coordination and Restrictive Practices
- Effective and Efficient CoS Reporting
- Advanced Plan Review
- Support Coordination Role Boundaries
- Support Coordination Practice Challenges
- Service Agreements
- Support Coordination Leadership
- NDIS Induction Module
Membership & Accreditation
- Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Registered Assessor on National Panel of Assessors
- Department of Veterans’ Affairs Accredited Rehabilitation Consultant
- Comcare Accredited
- Golden Key International Honour Society (top 15% of students)