Social Worker . Support Coordinator
Qualifications: Bachelor Social Work
Registrations/Accreditations:
- Member AASW
- DVA Social Worker
Passionate about fostering a more inclusive society, Jo is committed to empowering people with disabilities and their families to work towards their goals. Jo is a recent graduate who completed her Social Work degree at the Queensland University of Technology in 2023 and is a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers. Her first university placement was with Wesley Mission Queensland in psychological services and wellbeing. Following her second placement with Queensland Health at The Prince Charles Hospital, Jo secured a position as an acute social worker, gaining experience in oncology, surgical services, and palliative care. Jo has also worked as a disability support worker for nearly five years and believes in the importance of focusing on individual strengths. Jo also volunteers with Clique Brisbane, an organization dedicated to providing fun social events for young adults with intellectual disabilities and special needs. In her free time, Jo loves going to the beach and Pilates.
Areas of Specialisation
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Complex Case Management
- Catastrophic injury management
- Adjustment counselling
