Alex grew up in Adelaide and became an advocate for injustice from her teenage years, actively participating in rallies and protests related to causes she was passionate about.
She initially attended Adelaide University but later switched to Macquarie University, where Alex graduated with a Bachelor of Health after relocating to Sydney. Alex is currently studying her Masters of Social Work.
In her twenties, Alex lived in New South Wales for four years and worked in child protection in south-west Sydney. During this time, she collaborated with various Indigenous communities and families, gaining valuable insights into the significance of family strengths and the importance of keeping children at home whenever feasible.
Returning to Adelaide, Alex joined the Department for Child Protection for a decade, serving as a Supervisor for three years. She dedicated efforts to support new social workers in understanding Family Led Decision making, a tool successfully implemented by Indigenous families for several years. Alex was also involved in the pilot program for Family Group Conferencing, promoting the practice of Family Led Decision Making.
Alex is a qualified Marte Meo Practitioner and is currently training to become a Marte Meo Therapist. Alex is also currently training in Child Parent Psychotherapy.
Alex is able to provide the Circle of Security Program, Bringing up Great Kids Program and the Shark Cage Program to families.
Alex has a passion about helping to stop the cycle of sexual abuse and has a focus and experience in supporting all members of families who have experienced sexual abuse. Alex has completed the Safe Care model and the Staying Safe Programme training. Alex is able to provide therapeutic support to children and all non-offending family members who have experienced sexual harm within their family. Alex is also able to complete therapeutic work with people who have caused sexual harm.
Having presented at Flinders University on the subject of child protection and the importance of collaborative work with families, Alex has a genuine passion for advocating for the voice of the child. She possesses a deep understanding of past and present system failures, motivating her to assist families in acting in the best interests of their children and advocating for the means to make this possible.