Sophie
Central
Contact Information:
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- (08) 8217 7600
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About Sophie
Peer Support Program Manager
Qualifications and Experience:
Registered Nurse (Currently Practicing)
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Mental Health)
Bachelor of Nursing
Certificate VI in Training and Assessment (In progress)
Profile Biography:
Sophie has a lived experience as a person with a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Concussion Syndrome.
Sophie was initially a BISA participant of the Reconnect Transition Program in 2022, and then went on to become a Peer Mentor in 2023 and 2024.
Sophie is now Manager of the Peer Mentor Program and is responsible for onboarding Peer Mentors from the Brain Injury Community to provide mentorship to participants in need.
This program provides valuable paid employment opportunities for Peer Mentors as well as skill development for future employment opportunities.
Sophie is responsible for training and educating the Peer Mentors as well as collecting and analysing data from the program to constantly improve its outcomes.
She is proud to be a member of the BISA team and enjoys giving back to the community that provided her so much support.
Says of her role at Brain Injury SA:
“Nothing has been as impactful in my recovery as the peer mentorship I received as a BISA participant. I am so grateful to be able to now facilitate this journey for others on their path through brain injury recovery.”