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Josie DrewMLearninnovEd, GradCertEd, BSocWk, CertIVProjMgt, CertIVTAA
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Statement of Support
"Never have I been more aware of the need for a Christian University on the Sunshine Coast. As our society and our local community undergoes significant cultural, political and philosophical shifts in response to an increasingly secular agenda, which is being rapidly and forcefully projected upon one and all, we – the devoted followers of Christ - must rise to the call of ensuring our young people have alternative options for education and training in our community. I am inspired by the potential of a this vision to provide a place where students can develop, not just in expanding their knowledge and skills, but holistically – a place where mind, body, soul and spirit can grow and develop in accordance with sound Biblical principles. It is a true privilege to join along side others in the quest to see this vision become a reality for the benefit of the broader community, and potentially to the ‘ends of the earth'."
Professional Biography
Josie has an extensive background in psychological counselling with extensive experience in both the government and private sector; working with adolescents, adults and young children.
After graduating from university with a Bachelor of Social Work in 1988, Josie worked in child protection for two years and then in clinical social work (Queensland Health) for a further 12 years. From there she took on the role of full time lecturer and then program coordinator at Queensland TAFE (Yeronga and Sunshine Coast) in the Faculty of Community Services for 6 years, delivering adult training in Counselling and Communication, Mental Health Care, Groupwork Skills, Crisis Intervention and Case Management.
During this time Josie continued on with further post-graduate studies and has completed her Masters in Learning Innovation (Education) and Cert IV in Education as well as a Cert IV in Training and Assessment. Josie then accepted the position of Senior Student Counsellor at a large independent High school on the Sunshine Coast, where she worked with young people and families experiencing personal difficulties including mental health issues, family breakdown, bereavement and relationship issues etc., for a further three years.
In 2013 Josie founded a psychology and counselling practice called Life Enrichment Centre where she works full time as a psychotherapist alongside a team of other psychologists and clinical social workers. Josie is an accredited mental health social worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
After graduating from university with a Bachelor of Social Work in 1988, Josie worked in child protection for two years and then in clinical social work (Queensland Health) for a further 12 years. From there she took on the role of full time lecturer and then program coordinator at Queensland TAFE (Yeronga and Sunshine Coast) in the Faculty of Community Services for 6 years, delivering adult training in Counselling and Communication, Mental Health Care, Groupwork Skills, Crisis Intervention and Case Management.
During this time Josie continued on with further post-graduate studies and has completed her Masters in Learning Innovation (Education) and Cert IV in Education as well as a Cert IV in Training and Assessment. Josie then accepted the position of Senior Student Counsellor at a large independent High school on the Sunshine Coast, where she worked with young people and families experiencing personal difficulties including mental health issues, family breakdown, bereavement and relationship issues etc., for a further three years.
In 2013 Josie founded a psychology and counselling practice called Life Enrichment Centre where she works full time as a psychotherapist alongside a team of other psychologists and clinical social workers. Josie is an accredited mental health social worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers.