Victoria Winsall
Independent Living Manager
Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative
Independent Living Manager at Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative, a community-based, not-for-profit Aboriginal organisation founded in 1979. Providing holistic health and social support services, focusing on the Aboriginal community. The principle of Aboriginal community control ensures programs are culturally appropriate and effective.
With over 15 years of experience in home and community care and a Diploma in Leadership and Management, I lead the Independent Living team to support Elders, people with disabilities, and their carers to stay connected to community, country, and culture. As a non-Indigenous person working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, I am dedicated to understanding and respecting Aboriginal culture while ensuring our services meet the community's needs.
SESSIONS
Day 2
1:50
Panel: What can be done to support good mental health practice for staff in high stress environments
Addressing the emotional toll that aged care workers face daily, including grief, high stress, and burnout
Equip staff with the right mental health support programs, trauma-informed care and stress reduction techniques to foster resilience and keep providing high-quality care.
Moderator: Mark Green, National Director Mission & People, Calvary Health
Victoria Winsall, Independent Living Manager, Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative
Sharon Blackburn, Executive Director, BallyCara
Mason Gismondi, Head of Psychosocial Safety, Bupa