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PH: 0434 151 864
PO Box 357, Broadbeach QLD 4218
Suite 2A, Level 1, 15 Victoria Avenue, Broadbeach QLD 4218
WELCOME TO AWEN COUNSELLING & ADVOCACY, BROADBEACH
Supporting children, adolescents, adults and families across the Gold Coast.
BOUTIQUE SUPPORT COORDINATION
We are here to support, listen and care.
Your voice, your choice, our support.
Accepting plan managed and self managed clients only.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NOT A CRISIS CENTRE
Emergency 000
Lifeline 13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
MensLine 1300 78 99 78
SPECIALIST SUPPORT COORDINATION
Support coordination helps you to make the best use of supports in your plan. Support coordination is a capacity building support which helps you to:
Understand and use you NDIS plan to pursue your goals
Connect you with NDIS providers, community, mainstream and other government services
Build your confidence and skills to use and coordinate your supports.
The Social Work Profession
The social work profession is committed to maximising the wellbeing of individuals, families, groups, communities and society. Social Workers are highly educated, university qualified practitioners. We follow strict ethics and standards and are accredited with the Australia Association of Social Workers.
We consider that individual and societal wellbeing is underpinned by socially inclusive communities that emphasise principles of social justice and respect for human dignity and human rights. Drawing on theories of social work, social sciences, humanities and Indigenous knowledges, social workers focus on the interface between the individual and the environment and recognise the impact of social, political, economic and cultural factors on the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Accordingly, social workers maintain a dual focus in both assisting with and improving human wellbeing; and addressing any external and structural issues that may be negatively affecting it, such as inequality, injustice and discrimination (AASW).
ABOUT ME
Amanda Hicks
Accredited Social Worker
Master Social Work
Master Philosophy Education (research)
Master Mental Health (current)
Master Educational Studies
BA, GradDipEd, GradCertTESOL,
Welcome to Awen Counselling & Advocacy. My name is Amanda Hicks and I am an Accredited Social Worker, Educator, Lecturer and Advocate. My passion is in working with children and adolescents who are experiencing the challenges of life, be it due to learning difficulties, trauma, anxiety or behaviour. As an extension, I am passionate about family relationships and supporting women through pregnancy and motherhood.
Central to the work I conduct with children and adolescents is the relationship within the family unit. I therefore offer family support and adult support across areas such as anxiety, marriage counselling, attachment and relationships.
Having worked for over 26 years in numerous roles where I have supported 10,000 + young people I continue to admire the strength and openness of those I care for.
My approach to counselling as a Social Worker is built on relationships. For me, the relationship I build with those I care for is central to offering hope and recovery.
I love to study and have completed 6 university degrees, including a Master of Social Work, 5 university degrees in education and I have recently started my 7th degree, a Master of Mental Health.
Over 26 years in Education in Primary, Secondary and Tertiary settings.
Social Worker
University Supervisor
University Lecturer
Educational Consultant
Reading Specialist
Learning Specialist
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."
Ghandi
