Melissa Puertollano
Program Manager, Cultural Supervision
Headspace
Melissa is a Noongar and Gija professional based on Yawuru Country, in Rubibi (Broome WA). As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Counsellor, Melissa brings a wealth of experience across youth mental health counselling, mediation, tertiary education, and in family and community services. Melissa is passionate about services for mob that are shaped and supported by culturally informed supervision and brings this to her work at headspace National as Program Manager, Cultural Supervision.
SESSIONS
Day 1
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Informing therapeutic practice with culture: "It’s Never Been Done Before” Cultural Supervision Project
Join Melissa Puertollano as she unpacks the innovative pilot program "It’s Never Been Done Before”. Hear insights on the impact the pilot has had with both non-Indigenous clinicians and staff and how the program is being shaped to support cultural and clinical care for First Nations young people and communities.
Melissa Puertollano, Program Manager, Cultural Supervision, Headspace