Amanda is glad to be working with the WWH team and is currently completing her Bachelor of Social Work Degree with James Cook University. As both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Amanda is proud to work within this sector with our First Nations people.
Her family connections are to the Kuku-Yalanji, Girramay Tribe, Ugar Sam-Sep, Mariam- Peibre, Mbabaram,Gimuy-Walabarra Yidi Tribe Personally, having yarns and being an attentive listener is something she aims to continue as a mental health worker trainee; learning that the consumer has a story that she will relate to “Their story maybe my Story”. Another goal is training and providing the culturally appropriate tool that is required with the job.
For Amanda, helping others, camping, and spending time with her family is valuable, cooking and craftwork is another gift she draws from. Amanda is looking forward to 2024 and training in the Mental Health Sector in the Thursday Island Torres Strait Region.