Senior Social Worker . Case Manager . Support Coordinator
Qualifications: BSocWk, Dip Comm Services - Case Management
Registrations/Accreditations:
- Member AASW
- Member Yoga Australia
Villia holds a Bachelor of Social Work from James Cook University and a Diploma of Community Services (Case Management). She is an experienced and passionate social worker with over 15 years' experience across the community sector, including housing and homelessness, severe and complex mental health, primary health, youth mental health, and disability services.
Throughout her career, Villia has developed extensive expertise in assessment, crisis intervention, case management, psychosocial support, counselling, coaching, project management, and multidisciplinary team collaboration. Her practice is grounded in a strengths-based and person-centred approach, advocating for the dignity, rights, and self-determination of every individual.
With a particular interest in trauma-informed practice and holistic models of health and wellbeing, Villia has undertaken additional training in trauma-sensitive yoga and mindfulness-based approaches. These skills enhance her ability to support recovery, resilience, and empowerment in diverse client groups. She remains passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable populations and contributing to systemic change through both direct practice and sector development initiatives.
Areas of Specialty:
- (Acquired) Disability
- Complex Mental Health
- Families and young people
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Psychosocial Support
- Case Management
- Community Development
