1. Young Industry Ambassador
Andrew Gardiner
Careers, Education and Training Officer
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2. 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 ( )
Careers, Education and Training Officer (2017 – Present)

3. What is Public Health – any ideas?
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4. headspace

5. headspace Knox
headspace Knox offers young people aged 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.
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6. 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
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8. 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

9. 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!
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10. 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.
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12. Careers, Education and Training Officer
Andrew Gardiner
Careers, Education and Training Officer
Headspace Knox