Lucy is licenced Mental Health First Aid trainer and has a passion for delivering this training to individuals and organisations in southern Tasmania. With an academic and professional background in Law and Psychology, Lucy has spent close to 20 years working or supervising in those areas in government and non-government agencies.
Lucy’s work has been focused on mental health and the impacts of acute and intergenerational trauma in both statuary and non-statuary settings in varying capacities. This experience has provided insight into how unsupported Mental Health Issues impact the individual, workplace and community. This has subsequently driven Lucy’s motivation to work alongside individuals and communities in understanding, accepting and navigating these adverse experiences. Additionally, Lucy is passionate about improving mental health awareness in corporations and businesses in the hope to minimise the prevalence and impact of mental Ill health in these areas, as well as at home and in the community.
Lucy is also a qualified Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Trainer and Assessor, and is currently coordinating a mental health program at the Australian Red Cross.