Michael’s previous work experience and background include the following:
Youth Worker – Individual and group recreation programs – SA
Street Youth Worker – SA
Community Development Worker and Neighbourhood Centre Coordinator
Actor and Performing Artist in schools – SA
Custodial Youth Worker in a youth detention centre – QLD
Child Protection Worker – NSW and VIC
Program Coordinator for mentoring programs – NSW and VIC
ESL Teacher – Vic and Italy
NAPLAN Writing Test Marker and Test Invigilator – SA
SSO – School Services Officer in primary schools – SA
Volunteer in prisons – Dept for Correctional Services – SA
In his spare time Michael enjoys the gym, beach walks, hiking, venetian rowing, historical documetaries, singing. Michael also identifies as Aboriginal with Italian-Australian descent through his father, he can also play the didgeridoo.
Qualifications
Assoc. Dip. Community Work/Youth – Uni SA
Bach. Social Sciences (Psychology) – QUT, Qld
Masters Applied Science (Social Ecology) – UWS, NSW
Cert IV Business (Small Business Management) – Kangan Institute, VIC
Cert IV Training and Assessment – Infoexchange, VIC
CELTA Level 5 Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults – Cambridge University, UK
White Card – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry – Access Training Centre, SA