About Marilyn

Hi, I'm Marilyn

I am a registered member of ACATA and my qualification is recognized within

the Australian Qualifications Framework. These qualifications and Codes of Practice set the standards of accountability I have to my clients to provide a safe, confidential and ethical practice.

As a ‘mature aged’ lady, I have a wealth of personal, life and work experience.

 

My work experience in South Africa as a Social Worker included working in:

  • the Children’s, Magistrate’s and Supreme Courts, Industrial Schools, Prisons, as a Parole Officer, and in Children’s Homes;

  • an organization for people suffering with Epilepsy;

  • a large Aged Care facility.

 

As a Volunteer in Australia I have:

  • provided my expertise as a Telephone Counsellor;

  • offered my services at an Asylum Seekers’ Centre;

  • worked at a Hospital offering personal care to patients, and assistance to staff;

  • worked as a Spiritual Care practitioner in a hospital.

 

My employment in Australia has included working:

  • in the Insurance Industry;

  • in Radiology Departments;

  • for a Forensic Psychiatrist;

  • as an Art Therapist with young children and also with adults with Intellectual and Physical Disabilities.

  • I am also an Artist.