Raina Courtenay
Coordinator
Phone: (08) 9193 6222
Email: headspace@kamsc.org.au
What is your role at headspace?
Coordinator, responsible for the day to day operation of the
service, supporting headspace staff, report writing, budgeting,
workingwith other agengies and ensuring a safe and professional
service for young people.
Where are you from?
I grew up in Broome for the age of five and spent almos all of
my school life in Broome going to Broome Primary and then Broome
Senior High School.
Where have you been?
I left Broome when I finnished year 12 and lived in Perth,
Sydney, Canberra and the South Australian Dessert before
returningto Broome after living away for about nine years. i went
overseas for the first time about three years ago and have visited
Indonesia, New Zealand and Thailand. Im planning for lots more
overseas adventures.
What have you studied / how long
for?
I have completyed a Bachelor of Community Development at the
University of Canberra, within this degree i majored in Human
Resource Development and Advocacy. During this degree I undertook a
major final year project at a community organisation in canberra
where i secured casual emplotyment at the Youth Centre and persued
employment in Youth Services following this experience.
What do you love about what you do / what are the
challenges?
I love working to help young people get through the challenges
of life. The biggest challenge of my job is all the paperwork, i
spend a lot of time on my computer and it's always awesome to get
out in the community and out of my office.
Rosie Love
Adminstrative Officer
Phone: (08) 9193 6222
Email: headspaceadmin@kamsc.org.au
What is your role at headspace?
I welcome young people to our lovely relaxed waiting roome and
helping to make them feel as comfortable as possible. i try and
answer any questions and find out any answers if i do not know the
solution. I lso make appointments for young people to see the
doctors and the nurses at the clinics and answer all telephone
enquiries and help to enable young people to talk to someone.
Where are you from?
I am originally from England but i hae lived in Broome for
almost 30 years including 9 as a medical receptionist. i have also
workedat the post office and enjoyed 10 years as an
observerfor customs coastwatch flying around in planes large an
small.
What have you studied / how long
for?
My educational backgrund is mixed. i have a degree in Civil
Engineering and a Graduate Diploma of teaching with my main subject
being mathematics. i ran a university residential college in Perth
for 10 years so i particularly enjoy the contact with young people
that i experience at headspace.
What do you love about what you do / whats the
biggest challenge?
I joined heaspace in September 2009 and love being a part of the
team. I look forward to welcoming many more young people to
headspace Kimberley.
Karli Orazi
Youth Engagement Project Officer
Phone: (08) 9193 6222
Email: headspaceyouth@kamsc.org.au
What is your role at headspace?
My role is the Youth Engagement Project Officer, but basically
what i do at headspace is help to encourage young people to look
after themselves, and to look out for their mates. It's ok to not
be ok sometimes, but it's important to do something about it.
Whether it be going to the beach, listening to music or talking to
someone you trust. I'm very lucky because i get to do heaps of fun
stuff and hang with some very cool and inspirational young
people. I love that i get to know so many young people
in the Kimberley through some of the work that i do in
schools and in the community.
Where are you from?
I was born in Kalgoorlie Boulder and lived there until i
finnished school, then i took off to Perth to go to Uni which
was amazing. It was a challenge living so far from home but i
was really lucky to have some family and friends around me to
support me and get me through that transition. I loved being
able to be independant and do what i wanted to do.
Where have you been?
Well i've only ever lived in WA (Kalgoorlie, Perth and now
Broome), however i have been lucky enough to travel through Bali,
Borneo, Thailand & Papua New Guinea. i have
also got to see some of the most remote parts of the Kimberley
both in my role at headspace and when working for the True North,
which was amaaaazing! For me the Kimberley is a magical place and i
consider myself very lucky to be able to call it home. I hope to do
lots more travel in the future.
What have you studied / for how
long?
I have completed a Bachelor of Communications at Edith Cowan
University (3 years) and i am very close to finishing a
Graduate Diploma in Counselling at Notre Dame University which
was an additional year on top of my first degree.
What do tyou love about what you do / what are the
biggest challenges?
Where to start.... Well i love all the amazing people i get to
spend time with, especially all the young crew because
they always make me smile. its also great to be able to work with
some really strong, smart and supportive people. Biggest challenge
would be sometimes having to say no to things, which i dont like
doing, and also wanting to support young people throughout the
Kimberley but it's hard because it's such a BIG place.
Clint Dixon
Youth Social and Emotiobnal Wellbeing
Worker
Phone: (08) 9193 6222
Where are you from?
My name is clint and i'm a local Broome boy, i've lived her all
my life an this is where my family comes from.
Where have you been before?
Before working here at headspace, i've been working at a
local television and radio broadcast station in Broome (Goolarri
Media Enterprises). I first started at Goolarri in 2007 as a
trainee Camera Operator for about 18 months whilst along the wayhad
been also learning how to become an editor for television
commercials for training purposes and corporate agencies in
education and health departments. By 2007 - 2008 I joined a non
profit organisation called FORM. FORM is an art and culture
organisation that put together a project called the Caning Stock
Route, Back to Country. The ptoject has been a big success with the
opening at the national museum of Australia (NMA) in July 2010. In
2009 - 2010 I have now been known as an emerging film maker from
being a part of the Canning Stock Route Project and since have been
making short skits and writing my own scripts for short films.
What are your interests?
My interests are to help, support and share my experiences and
knowledge with youth. And to also let them know that there's a
whole world out there to experience and learn from and not be
afraid, and don't hold back, just share your talents and creativity
to gain confidence and know that there's a lot of support out
there.
Sarah Hurren
Youth Mental Health Clinician
Phone: (08) 9193 6222
What is your role at headspace?
Talking with young people who are having a difficult time and
need help to get to a better spot. Supporting young people to
uncover their strengths.
Where are you from?
I grew up in Gippsland (South East) Victoria and went to school
there. When i was 18 i moved to Melbourne which was a big shock for
me arriving in the big city. i have lived in Melbourne on and off
for the last 13 years and moved to Broome earlier this year to
escape the cool weather. I am loving the beaches, laid back
lifestyle and the beautiful boab trees of Broome.
Where have you been?
I have been really lucky and got to go on a few adventures
overseas in the past ten years. i have been on some challenging
trips and one of my favourites was catching the Trans Mongolian
railway which is a train trip that begins in Russia, goes through
Mongolia and into Beijing in China. It was a really long journey.
Other favourite countries ive visitued include: Brazil, Israel,
India, Egypt and Spain. At the moment I'm excited to be exploring
the Kimberley.
What have you studied / for how
long?
I studied a Bachelor in Social Work at Latrobe University
in Melbourne which took 4 years to complete.
What do you love about what you do / what's the
biggest challenge?
It is a real privelage to have young people share stories about
their lives and see them draw on their own strengths and be able to
get through tough times. I also love that young people tend to
"tell it how it is" and come with a lot of honesty. The biggest
challenge for me in this job is learning about a different way of
life in the Kimberley and being able to tap into the young people
who need a hand most.
Darren Grassick
Youth Mental Health Clinician
Phone: (08) 9193 6222
What is your role at headspace?
The fancy term is Youth Mental Health Professional, but what
that really means is i am here to talk and chat with young people
to help support them through their challenges and help them sort
things out so they can leqad happier, healthier, more balanced
lives.
Where are you from?
I hail from Canada, i grew up in a small northern Alberta town
on a farm next to the Rockie Mountains, and so i am a long way from
home. i moved to australia in March 2010 to be with my Aussie
partner and have lived in Adelaide and Melbourne since then. i have
been in Broome since July 2011 and love evry minute of it.
Where have you been?
I have pretty much travelled over most of my home country.
my favourite places back home are montreal, Vancouver and ofcourse
Banff and Jasper, but my most favourite place is being back home on
the farm. i have travelled much of the west coast of the united
states as well as Florida. i have now visited all four of the major
oceans. i am looking forward to exploring more of Australia
and am hoping to visit India, Asia, Africa and Europe.
What have you studied / for how
long?
I first studied cullinary arts and becae a chef when i was
younger and decided on a career change and went back to school.
Sue Hodgson
Youth Mental Health Clinician
Phone: (08) 9193 6222
What is your role at headspace?
Meet with young people who want to talk and get help with
struggles in their life.
Where are you from?
I was born in Wiltshire, England.
Where have you been?
I left England when i was young and lived in Cyprus for a
while. I've also lived in Aotearoa, New Zealand. I have travelled
around the world, a bit to Europe, USA, South America, Asia and
North Africa doing volunteer work in animal and land conservation
and working with children.
What have you studied / for how
long?
I studied at Bournemouth Uni in England for a Diploma in General
Nursing (3 yrs) & an Honours Degree in Mental Health Nursing
(18 months)
What do you love about what you do and what is the
biggest challenge?
My favourite part of the work is helping people get to know
their abilities and being trusted by them and their families to do
this. i think the biggest challenge is knowing how much work there
is to do in the Kimberley to support young people.
Mary Jane McNamara
Community Health Nurse
What is your role at headspace?
Community Health Nurse (Wednesday afternoons)
Where are you from?
Originally Sydney, came to the Kimberley in 1986 as a remote area
nurse and stayed!
What do you love about what you do / What is the
biggest challenge?
I love my job as a community midwife and womens health nurse, and i
hope to make a difference to maternal and child health in the
kimberley. The biggest challenge is that we are always under
resourced and over worked!
Jackie Tooley
Psychologist
What is your role at headspace?
Visiting Psychologist, i also work at Boab Health and provide
support to people in Broome and the Dampier Peninsular.
Where are you from?
Bundaberg in Queensland, but mainly grew up in Brisbane.
What do you love about what you do/ what's your biggest
challenge?
I love listening to people's stories of strength and determination.
My biggest challenge is when things don't go according to plan.
Lisa Moore
Dietitian
What is your role at headspace?
Consultant Dietitian (Which is like a food Doctor - instead of
medication i prescribe food that can help make you healthy!)
Where are you from?
Boab Health Services (Based in Broome but also work in the Fitzroy
Valley and Dampier Peninsular)
What do you love about what you do / what is the
biggest challenge?
I love that I can teach people of all ages how to enjoy eating
healthy food and what a difference it can make to their health and
wellbeing. We all love eating and love food, so nutrition can be a
really positive areato work in. The biggest challenge I face is
trying to convince people that healthy eating doesn't have to be
boring. But once people come to see me and I teach them that
healthy eating is not all about carrot and cellery sticks, my job
can be one of the most fun and rewarding jobs in he world!
Kaz Fitzpatrick
Counsellor
What is your role at headspace?
Yarning to people who experience trauma or problems in their
life.
Where are you from?
Aotearoa - The land of the long white cloud, New Zealand
What do you love about what you do / what is the
biggest challenge?
My job is the best! i get to spend time with strong people who may
need a little support in dealing with life situations.