Young Industry Ambassador Andrew Gardiner Careers, Education and Training Officer headspace Knox

Who am I? Studied Bachelor Health Sciences at La Trobe University Majored in Public Health & Politics Completed honours in Public Health Currently employed at headspace Knox Youth Community Development/Group Worker (2015-2017) Careers, Education and Training Officer (2017 – Present)

What is Public Health – any ideas? headspace

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headspace Knox headspace Knox offers young people aged 12-25 confidential health advice, support and information. Our services include: General health services (GP Doctors) Mental health and counselling Education, employment, housing and other services Alcohol and other drug services. headspace Knox

Pathway During VCE I held a goal of studying nursing and entering the Australian Defence Forces. VCE Subjects: English Maths Health and Human Development Chemistry Biology VET Hospitality headspace

Bachelor of Biological Sciences Bachelor of Health Sciences VCE Bachelor of Biological Sciences Bachelor of Health Sciences Volunteering Outreach worker – Victorian AIDS council Office Volunteer (Research & Evaluation Project) – Starlight Children's Foundation Scout Leader Honours in Public Health & Diploma Community Services (AOD & Mental Health) Employment AOD counsellor – ISIS Primary Care AOD intake clinician – ISCHS Project roles – headspace Knox

My typical day There is no typical day! My role includes: Promoting the physical, social, mental, and emotional well- being of young people. Talking to young people about issues that are of concern to them Identifying barriers for young people that may prevent them from engaging in work or study Building relationships with stakeholders Supporting young people to re-engage in work or study Facilitating groups To sum it all up – my role is very diverse! headspace

Future? Enjoy numbers and statistics. Could undertake a PhD and pursue a career in research? The possibilities are endless – we are only limited by our own imagination. headspace

Careers, Education and Training Officer Andrew Gardiner Careers, Education and Training Officer Headspace Knox 9801 6088