B. Design, Cert IV in Com. Services
Fiona has worked in the disability and mental health sector for nearly a decade, starting out as a Support Worker and working in various roles, supporting individuals with a range of needs.
She specialises in working with individuals who have a history or homelessness, addiction and complex trauma. Fiona works extensively in collaboration with the Health and Justice systems, working alongside stakeholders including a range of Allied Health Professionals to state appointed Guardians.
Since 2023, Fiona has been applying her extensive expertise in navigating support systems to the role of Support Coordination under NDIS, with her focus lying in supporting individuals with a mental health diagnosis.
Fiona finds her sweet spot in navigating complexity. Challenges energise her, and the collaborative process, from engaging with diverse perspectives to learning new things along the way, brings her immense satisfaction.
Fiona holds a Bachelor of Design with honours and a Certificate IV in Community Services.
Beyond the professional sphere, Fiona is undertaking a Diploma in Holistic Counselling, and loves being part of a path that fills her with hope and inspiration for mental health support.