Brooke Kooymans

Qualifications: BA (Psychology/Sociology), BSW, MSW, Grad Cert Rehab Case Mgt, PhD Candidate

Registrations/Accreditations:

• Member AASW
• Accredited Social Worker (ASW)
• Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW)
• Accredited Disability Social Worker (ADSW)
• Certified Practicing Case Manager (CMSA)
• Register Behaviour Support Provider (NDIS)
• Registered i-care Case Manager
• Endorsed NIISQ Support Coordinator/Case Manager
• Registered TAC provider
• Registered DVA Provider

Brooke brings over 20 years’ experience working as a social worker in acquired disability, complex rehabilitation and catastrophic injury management working with Australia’s leading government and non-government agencies in both the public and private sectors. As the Director and founder of Rehability Australia, Brooke leads a team of professionals to deliver best practice, innovative clinical social work and specialist case management/support coordination with a proven track record for exceptional service delivery in line with ethical and professional standards of the Australian Association of Social Workers.  Brooke is committed to striving for excellence in the field of complex case management and has a special interest area in the field of acquired brain injury.  Brooke has demonstrated throughout her career that she has the expertise to assess, understand any individuals and families, build positive working relationships and guide them towards positive outcomes.

Well regarded in the Social Work Community, Brooke presents at local and national conferences on her work involving acquired disability management, social work and NDIS.  Brooke readily lends her knowledge and skill to both her team and also as a professional supervisor, university guest lecturer and Director on the Board of AASW.

Areas of Specialty:

• Acquired Disability
• Complex Rehabilitation
• Catastrophic Injury Management
• Mental health/Psychosocial Disability
• Behaviour Management