Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine

Children’s Services

1992	Completed high school in New Zealand.
2000	Enrolled in double degree at Bond, attracted by small class sizes and fast-track schedule. Gained valuable work experience and employer contacts while studying through practicum placements arranged by Faculty at Gold Coast Hospital, Tweed Shire Family Day Care, Gold Coast Family Support Group and Musgrave Special Education Department.
2002	On graduating from Bond, was appointed Co-Director of Miami Community Children’s Centre on the Gold Coast.
2003	Approached by placement contacts at Tweed Shire Family Day Care to work as Child Development Officer.
2005	Appointed In-Home Childcare Coordinator for Gold Coast YMCA Child and Community Services. Gained further qualifications with Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training.
2006	Appointed as Coordinator for Gold Coast YMCA Child and Community Services, working with families providing care for disadvantaged and at-risk children.