Our Team

Qualifications

Cert III in Aged Care - RTO Assist (2009)

Bachelor of Nursing - University of Notre Dame (2013)

Mental Health Post Graduate Program - WA Health (2014)

Professional Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Areas of experience + interest

Donna has extensive knowledge and experience in the mental health sector. She brings with her a comprehensive skill set associated with acute inpatient, high dependency inpatient and community mental health settings. She has worked intensively with clients with complex psychosocial needs, supporting them to remain in the community, avoid hospital admissions and reduce episodes of crisis. Donna's areas of expertise include: trauma informed care, early episode psychosis, individualised community living strategies, psycho-education, assessment, triage, case management and coordination of services. 

Strengths & Passion

Donna is passionate about breaking the stigma around mental illness and advocating for her clients and their individual needs. Donna's overarching aim is to help reduce the impact of psychosocial illness on an individual, their families and community alike so that they can live a happy, healthy and safe life. Her holistic approach can help to build positive, lasting relationships in their lives in a way that is meaningful to them.

Away from work

Donna enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She enjoys cooking, eating out, listening to music and watching tv. She is a dedicated mum of two, with two fur babies also. Her sense of humour and optimism shine bright. She practices mindfulness by creating gratitude lists,  taking time to be present in the moment and going for walks.

Favorite Quote

"Wellbeing is an outfit that looks different on everybody."

Qualifications

Bachelor of Nursing - University of Notre Dame (2013)

Master of Social Work - University of West Australia (2021)

Cert IV in Mental Health (Due for completion 2024)

Professional Registration

Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Areas of Experience + Interest

Starting her career as a Registered Nurse and later re-training to become a Social Worker places Amanda in unique position to understand complex health and disability need from a medical, social and environmental prespective. Prior to co-founding Dynamic Ability, Amanda was a team leader in the disability sector where she worked intensively with individuals living with intellectual disabilities, ADHD, autism, FASD, schizoaffective disorder and challenging behaviours. Amanda also has widespread experience in the areas of palliative care, childhood trauma, domestic violence & addictions.

Strengths & Passion

Amanda has exceptional skills in supporting people to achieve their goals and a passion for empowering individuals to build the confidence and skills required to overcome barriers in their lives. Drawing on her own lived experience of mental health and trauma Amanda understands that it is the "simple" things in life that often add the most value. She approaches her work with a true sense of compassion, understanding and hope ♡

Away from work

Amanda enjoys eating out, travelling and taking part in aerial fitness classes. Spending time with friends and family is also important to her. She is a step-mum to one teenager and in the early stages of planning a wedding. Listening to music, walking and being creative are her favourite ways to practice mindfulness.

Favorite Quote

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive, and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humour, and some style - Maya Angelou