Erin Johnson
Since graduating from Social Work, I have spent over 20 years working in a diverse range of community settings. When I look back, it is forming connections and trusted relationships with people that has been a consistent source of joy over my career. I enjoy connecting with people from all backgrounds, experiences and ages.
In my recent work as a Community Arts Facilitator, I have created opportunities with community and government funding bodies, to deliver programs which I design, implement and evaluate. Creative practices feature in all the work I do to embed learning and to embrace playfulness.
I have successfully facilitated groups in many settings including people experiencing homelessness, with young people, international students and policy driven consultations. I find facilitating group work to be highly rewarding and have recently been delivering Self Care and Wellbeing workshops for organisations and community groups. I have spent several years working with parents delivering the Tuning in to Kids program to build emotion coaching parenting skills and have recently qualified as a Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor. I enjoy bringing people together and creating opportunities for meaningful connection and learning.
A majority of my community building experience has been in the Youth and Early Years sectors in a variety of roles that have encompassed policy development, project management, civic participation and partnership facilitation. My strength is to listen to communities and empower them to make positive change.
