Job: Mental Health Advocate
Industry/Sector: Health Awareness
Tom grew up just south of Hobart, in a family that loved the outdoors. He spent his childhood camping, fishing, surfing, boating, and bushwalking. “I definitely didn’t appreciate that it was different, how special that was,” he says now
Job: School Psychologist
Industry/Sector: Allied Health
Having kids has helped me as a psychologist. And being a psychologist has helped me as a parent. Once I had kids and I was working as a psych, I began thinking ‘now I get it!’ with some of the parenting stuff.
Job: Child Safety Officer
Industry/Sector: Allied Health
I think it’s a really great career if you’re wanting variety. No two families you’re working with are the same. You’ll learn a lot about people, and hear so many life stories.
Job: Senior Occupational Therapist
Industry/Sector: Allied Health
I like the variety of working with different people. I get to know people and develop a holistic picture of their life. Plus, there is a bit of problem-solving, and creative thinking involved to help people return to daily tasks and get home.
