Mel has over 10 years combined experience working as a social worker, counsellor, Specialist NDIS Support Coordinator / Case Manager and Manager of Disability Support teams, Melissa has worked with Children, Families, Adults and aged participants with a diverse range of clients living with Disabilities, mental health issues, drug and alcohol misuse, women experiencing domestic violence, childhood trauma, dementia, and with Aboriginal communities.

With extensive experience working with a range of other organization’s including but not limited to Bendigo Health Mental Health Units, BDAC Co-op, Child Protection, Department of Families Fairness and Housing Services, Psychologist, Behavior Specialist, Occupations Therapist, Victoria Justice, Corrections Services and Local Aged Care facilities and Services.

Me delivers individual and group art therapy sessions which offer relief and insight into an individual’s issues and has extensive experience in writing reports to assist with NDIS funding and support Care Teams around the capacity building groups.