1997-2002 @ Colo High School                                                                 

High School Graduate (UAI = 80.85)

Ancient History (88)

Music (87)

Advanced English (82)

Business Studies (82)

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Hospitality Operations (78)

2005-2009 @ University of Western Sydney                                           

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The application of TCM theory to clinical disciplines of Traditional Chinese Medicine modalities such as acupuncture, Chinese Herbology, cupping and Moxabustion.

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TCM specialised disciplines including Pediatrics, Dermatology, Gynecology and Orthopedics

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Western Medicine knowledge including physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, pharmacognosy, western diagnosis, pathophysiology, research techniques, health communication, ethics and law in the health industry.

500 clinical hours at the University Clinic, at ‘external’ clinics

2010-2011 @ University of Sydney                                                          

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The influence of social, economic, political, cultural and the built environment on heatlh and development at a population level including the prevention and promotion of health.

Knowledge in specialised disciplines such as medical anthropology, nutrition, mental health, health systems and health promotion at an international level.

Facilitation, discussion and communication skills.

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Fundamentals of both qualitative and quantitative research principles (i.e. of biostatistics, epidemiology and ethnography).

2014 @ Granville TAFE                                                  

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Practical application of communication skills and cultural competence in the community sector

Policy and procedure, particularly in association with communication, supervision and conflict resolution in an attempt to conduct performance management and action plans

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) (2016) @ Living Works

Dealing with Difficult and Aggressive Behavior (2016) @ Fighting Fair

Transition Support Project (2016) @ Uniting Recovery including modules on recovery principles, CANSAS needs assessments, action planning, NDIS transitioning etc.

Consumer Representation Training (2015) @ The ACT Mental Health Consumer Network (Canberra, ACT)

Consumer Representative Training (2015) @ Health Consumers NSW including consumer representation training and training on Standard 2 – Partnering With Consumers

Mental Health First Aid Training (2015) @ Mental Health First Aid Australia

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Introduction to Peer Work Training (2015) @ Mental Health Coordinating Council

Level 3 Responsible services of Alcohol

Bar and Wine Service

Poker Machine Bookwork and Repairs

Responsible Conduct of Gambling

2016-2017 @ (Partners in Recovery – Uniting Recovery) Richmond, NSW

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I had a workload of 20 + mental health consumers with severe and persistent mental illness who I built a strong relationship with. I acted as an advocate, organised case conferences, took them to important meetings and appointments as well as performed a number of different assessments with including CANSAS needs assessments.

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I performed a great degree of paperwork including risk assessments, needs assessments and action plans, often in consultation with other providers and agencies

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I helped numerous consumers attain Disability Support Pensions (DSP) and National Disability Insurance Agencies (NDIS), as well initiated referrals to various organisations and agencies.

2016 @ Partners in Recovery     

Worked part time in a multidisciplinary team at the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network.

Designed the Mental Health Navigation Tool in collaboration with consumers, carers and the community. It is a website that can be accessed on a computer, smart phone and tablet.

Mapped all the mental health programs, services and consumer and carer networks in the Nepean Blue Mountains Region.

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Conducted ongoing plans including a promotion strategy.

Launched the product at the Mental Health Commission of NSW event at the Blue Mountains Theatre of Community Hub.

1996-2002 - Turtle Music Studio

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Teacher of beginner to moderate piano students. I learnt to plan lessons so that students could both read music, prepare for pianoforte exams and enjoy playing the piano.

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Small business skills and session planning.

2009-Present @ Turtle Acupuncture                                                           

Operation of a clinic in Kurrajong NSW before joining a health team at the Hawkesbury Herbs and Healing Centre in Richmond NSW

Skills of setting up a Sole Trader Enterprise (e.g business number and name etc.) and developing skills on how to be professional in my outlook

Application of acupuncture knowledge through treating a diverse range of patients with various ailments and challenges.

Former accredited acupuncturist and herbologist by the Australian Health and Practitioner Association (AHPRA) and member of Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA)

First Aid Certificate

2013-2017 @ Hawkesbury District Health Service of the Hawkesbury (Hospital Windsor)                                                                                    

Participate in monthly meetings.

Representative at the Hawkesbury District Community Forum and Hawkesbury Youth Interagency (HYI).

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Formulated report and powerpoints for presentations.

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Participated in community forums with community groups.

Mental Health Advisory Committee (2017) @ Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network (NBMPHN)

Mental Health Consumer and Carer Advisory Committee (2016-2017) @ Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network (NBMPHN)

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Psychosocial Representative on the Joint Advisory Committee (JAC) (2016-2017) @ NSW Ombudsman

Consumer Representative on the Consumer and Carer Advisory Committee (CACAC) (2015-2016) @ Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD)

Consumer Representative of the Consumer Partnership Advisory Committee (CPAC) (2015-2016) @ St John of God (Richmond Hospital)

Consumer Representative of the Mental Health Consumer Regional Development Team (RDT) (2016-2017) @ Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network (NBMPHN)

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Consumer Representative on the Navigation Tool Project Working Group (2015-2016) @ Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network  

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Volunteer Receptionist (2014-2017) @ Richmond Community Services Inc. including data entry for statistics as well as a community consultation project, including data analysis and dissemination of information

Committee Member (2015-2017) @ Hawkesbury Skills Inc.                                                              

Volunteer Support Worker for RAGE Workshop program (2015) @ Richmond Community Services Inc. An 8 week course for young people (year 7-10) with anger issues

Junior Vice President at the North Richmond Cricket Club (NRCC)

1990-1997 @ Turtle Music Studio Kurrajong, NSW

AMEB 6th Grade Pianoforte

AMEB 2nd Grade Theory

AMEB 2nd Grade Clarinet

Songwriting (Certificate III) @ Nirimba TAFE

Cancer Council Volunteer

40 Hour Famine

Relay for Life

The Red Shield Appeal

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Participant Observer Project at Hawkesbury District Health Service Training (2014)

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Junior Cricket Coach (2001-2014)

1.      Assistant coordinator of the Milo In2 Cricket program @ North Richmond Cricket Club (2012)

2.      Premiership winning under 11s junior cricket coach (2014) @ North Richmond Cricket Club (2014)

3.      Under 13’s and 15’s Coach North Richmond Cricket Club (NRCC) (2014-2017)

4.      Representative Cricket Coach for the Hawkesbury District Cricket Association (HDCA) (Under 11’s 2012, Under 12’s 2013)

Member of multiple sporting teams throughout my lifetime which has enhanced my team work, leadership, organisation and social skills

Junior Vice President at the North Richmond Cricket Club (NRCC)

1994/1995 - Hawkesbury District Cricket Association - Under 10s A - Batting Average - 86.75

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1994/1995 - North Richmond Cricket Club - Under 10s Gold - Batting Award - 350 runs @ 70.00

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1994/1995 - North Richmond Cricket Club - Under 10s Gold - Junior Batting Average - 350 runs @ 70.00

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1995/1996 - North Richmond Cricket Club - Under 11s Gold - Junior Batting Average - 317 runs @ 79.25

1995/1996 - North Richmond Cricket Club - Under 11 Gold - Batting Award - 317 runs @ 79.25

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1995/1996 - Hawkesbury District Cricket Association - Under 11 Gold - Bowling Average - 6.12

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1997/1998 - Hawkesbury District Cricket Association - Under 14s B - Batting Average - 535 Runs @ 89.17

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1997/1998 - North Richmond Cricket Club - Under 14s B - Batting Award - 535 Runs @ 89.17

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1999/2000 - Hawkesbury District Cricket Association - Under 16s - Batting Aggregate - 369 Runs

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1999/2000 - North Richmond Cricket Club - Under 16s Gold - Pointscore Award - 463 Points

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1999 - Kurrajong Bilpin Little Athletics - Fun Run - 1st Mens 4km Run

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1999/2000 - North Richmond Cricket Club - 6th Grade - Batting Average - 319 @ 26.38

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2000/2001 - North Richmond Cricket Club - Under 16s Gold - Pointscore Award - 609 Points                                                                                                                           

2002 - Nor-West Jets - Under 18s - Best and Fairest

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2001-2002 - Windsor Leagues Cricket Club - 3rd Grade - Point Score - 558 Points

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2001-2002 - Windsor Leagues Cricket Club - 3rd Grade - Players Player

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2007-2008 - Pitt Town Sports Club - 2nd Grade - Players Choice Award

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2010/2011 - North Richmond Cricket Club - Under 10s Coach - Mr Courageous

2011/2012 - North Richmond Cricket Club  - 3rd Grade - L Shepherd and M Crane Trophy (Highest Score on Turnbull Oval) - 73 runs

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2011/2012 - North Richmond Cricket Club - 3rd Grade - Captains Choice

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2016/2017 - Hawkesbury District Cricket Association - 4th Grade - Batting Average @ 66.66

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2016/2017 - North Richmond Cricket Club - 4th Grade - Mr Courageous Award

1993/1994 - North Richmond Cricket Club - Under 10s A

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1994/1995 - North Richmond Cricket Club - Under 10s A

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1996/1997 - North Richmond Cricket Club - Under 11s

2007/2008 - Pitt Town Sports Cricket Club - 2nd Grade

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2008/2009 - Pitt Town Sports Cricket Club - 4th Grade

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2011/2012 - North Richmond Cricket Club - 3rd Grade

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2013/2014 - North Richmond Cricket Club - 2nd Grade

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2013/2014 - North Richmond Cricket Club - Under 11s (Coach)

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2013/2014 - North Richmond Cricket Club - Under 12s (Coach)

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2015/2016 - North Richmond Cricket Club - 2nd Grade

1994/1995 - North Richmond vs Freemans Reach - Under 10s A - Hatrick

1996/1997 - North Richmond vs Windsor Leagues - Under 12s - Hatrick

1997 - Under 12s Lismore Carnival - Under 12s - Pool Winners

1997/1998 - North Richmond Vs Richmond Exsericemans - Under 13s - 109 Not Out

1998/1999- NSW District Cricket Association - Moore Shield - Finalist

1998/1999 - Colo High School - Davidson shield - Semi-Finalist

1998/1999 - North Richmond Vs Glossodia - Under 14s A - 154 Not Out

2001/2002- Colo High School - Davidson Shield - Semi-Finalist

2013 - Richmond Indoor Sports Centre - A Grade - Winners

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2014 - Richmond Indoor Sports Centre - B Grade Grade - Grand-Finalist

Community Conversations Presentation for AGM @ Richmond Community Services Inc.

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CBOA Community Forums Report @ St John of God Hawkesbury District Health Services

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Mental Health Navigation Tool @ Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network

Chantronics - Year 11 Preliminary Major Business Studies Assignment

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Music Checklist

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The Piano

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Dog Food Assignment

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• Mechanisms Responsible For The Effects Of Acupuncture : Literature Review

• The Response of Microcirculatory Mechanism and Oxygen Metabolism to Acupuncture Stimulation

• A Comparison Between Chinese And Arabic Languages

• Cirrhosis

• Li Dong Yuan

• Vasodilatory Effects Of Hawthorn (Shan Zha)

• Schools and Works of TCM History

• Thirsting and Wasting

• Cardiovascular Disease

• Pediatric Enuresis

• Lower Back Pain

• Stroke

• Gastroenterology

• Global Health Governance

• TRY IT, USE IT, REFER IT: A Campaign Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour to Change Medical Student’s Behaviour towards Acupuncture

• The Role of Parents In the Development of Schizophrenia (Questionnaire)

• Diarrhoeal Diseases and A Proposed Public Health Response in India
• Out-migration of health workers in low and middle income countries: what can be done?

• The Millennium Development Goals: Poverty Reduction in Papua New Guinea

• An Overview of the Health Situation in Gaza: Fundamentally a Service Delivery and Water Crisis

• ABC Health Promotion Strategy in Uganda to Reduce Transmission of HIV

• Childhood Stunting in Peru

• Epidemiology Assignment

• A Cross-Sectional Study Comparing the Causes of Out-Migration of Health Workers in Low and Middle Income Countries

• The Community Board of Advice of the Hawkesbury District Health Service (Hawkesbury Hospital)

• Volunteers and Hawkesbury Skills Youth Advisory Committee @ Hawkesbury Skills (HSYAC)

• Leadership Styles

• Developing and Reporting on a Budget

• Work, Health & Safety

• Human Relations Management

• Performance Management Plan

• Managing Underperformance and Termination of Employment Best Practice Guide

• Policies and Procedures for Unsatisfactory Employee Performance

• Discipline and Termination

• Action Plan

• Risk Management

• Code of Conduct