Role: Alanna is responsible for the delivery and management of SU Australia’s nationally accredited training.  As a social worker, Alanna has worked with young people and their families for nearly 20 years in organisations including Teen Challenge Qld, The Smith Family and the Department of Families.  Alanna is passionate about equipping people to work with young people and has been involved in training youth and community workers for over 15 years.

Qualifications: Master of Arts (Theology), Master of Forensic Mental Health, Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Diploma of Management, Diploma of Vocational Education & Training, Diploma of Training Design & Development, Cert IV in Youth Work, Cert IV in Pastoral Care, Cert IV in Training & Assessment

Role: Narelle is responsible for the Cert IV in Youth Work students who commence their journey in a July intake.  She is also the Placements Co-ordinator for all qualifications and is responsible for students engaged in our Individual Units.  A proud graduate of our Cert IV in Youth Work, Narelle has worked in a range of youth work roles as well as business / administrative positions.

Qualifications: Diploma of Business, Cert IV in Youth Work, Cert IV in Training & Assessment

Role: Ronel is responsible for training students completing the Cert IV in Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care.  As a counsellor in private practice for many years, Ronel has provided counselling to children and young people as well as adults.  She has also worked in youth work, disability care and aged care.

Qualifications: Master of Guidance and Counselling, Advanced Diploma of Counselling and Family Therapy, Cert IV in Disability, Cert IV in Training & Assessment

Role: Tom is responsible for the Cert IV in Youth Work students who commence their journey in a February intake.  Tom has worked in a range of faith-based youth work roles at a local, state and national level including as a church-based youth worker, consultant and coordinator. Tom brings these experiences, along with a background in education, to his role as a trainer. Tom always seeks innovative learning approaches including opportunities to use the arts or action-based learning as he trains, these qualities are an asset to the whole training team.

Qualifications: Graduate Diploma in Religious Education, Graduate Diploma of Ministry, Diploma of Youth Work, Diploma of Teaching, Cert IV in Training & Assessment