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About Melinda

Throughout my career, I specialised in mental health, trauma and relationships, working in various roles as a clinician, clinical supervisor, couples therapist, manager, project manager, caseworker, trainer and leadership coach. I am committed to life-long leaning and hold degrees in social work, couple and family therapy, public service management, and qualifications in workplace coaching, and training. I am accredited as an AASW mental health social worker and a member of the Australian Clinical Supervisors Association.

Melinda Austen

I enjoy supporting and guiding professionals to develop knowledge, skills and confidence in your role as a social worker, mental health practitioner, lawyer and/or leader.

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I have provided supervision for professionals working in the following organisations:

  • Asylum Seekers Resource Centre Vic
  • Asylum Seekers Centre NSW
  • Australian Red Cross
  • Cabrini Health
  • Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA)
  • Foundation House
  • Headspace
  • Knowmore Legal Services
  • Legal Aid
  • Mercy Palliative Care Bereavement Service
  • Youth Pathways
  • Open Arms – Dept. Veterans Affairs
  • River Nile School
  • River Nile Learning Centre
  • STARTTS
  • The Orange Door
  • Uniting – Asylum Seeker Project
  • Very Special Kids
  • Victorian Trades Hall
  • Women’s Health West