OLIVER HOBDAY

Oliver has completed a Bachelor of Psychology, a Graduate Diploma of Psychology and a Graduate Diploma of Counselling. He has over 20 years of experience in social welfare in Commonwealth and State Government. This includes 15 years of experience in statutory child protection in the Department of Communities and Justice working in a number of areas in child protection and out-of-home care supporting vulnerable children and families from the prenatal period to leaving care.

Oliver’s background in Psychology and Counselling and has been central in his ability to understand and support his clients. Oliver’s particular areas of interest and expertise are in mental health, drug and alcohol and trauma.

Oliver has extensive experience in assessing children, young people, their families and carers including safety and risk assessments, parenting capacity, emergency kinship, carer authorisation and carer reviews.

Oliver is passionate about ensuring children and young people have safe, stable and consistent care of the highest standards which provides them with every opportunity to grow and develop and reach their potential.