ABOUT AMRITA HOBBS (B.Ed. Hons)  

RESUME

SKILLS & ABILITIES SUMMARY

• Author and publisher
• Facilitator of residential and non-residential camps and workshops
• Group work and individual counselling
• Inspirational speaker and seminar presenter
• Design of specialised programs for schools and organisations
• Story Writing and Telling
• Publicity - flyers, promotion, networking and media
• Effective communication, conflict resolution and problem-solving
• Administration, computer skills and small business management

BOOKS AND ARTICLES PUBLISHED

2003 GETTING REAL… about growing up! A resource book for life
1998 SISTERWEB STORIES – for mothers to read to their daughters
1991 IT COULD BE DIFFERENT – A self-help book for teenagers

Articles regularly featured in BYRON CHILD and WAY OF THE HEART, LIVING NOW

MEDIA INTERACTION

Television Appearances:
2005 Radio National - FINDING THE HERMIT WITHIN
1997 ABC Compass - featured in FREEDOM OR MADNESS
1994 Good Morning Australia 1993 ABC Rockhampton
1993 - 1992 7.30 Report, Melissa’s People, Sunshine Coast TV News and NRTV Radio Interviews:
1995 ABC National - FIRST BLOOD - a documentary about girls at puberty 1995 – 1993 ABC - Lismore, Bundaberg, Rockhampton and Brisbane LIFE MATTERS with Geraldine Dooge, Sydney
1994 3AW Melbourne
1993 - 92 Local Radio - Triple B – Bellingen, 2LM, 2NCR FM, Bay FM

SELF-EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

2007 - 2005 Travelling to US, Canada, UK, Europe and Turkey
Presenting workshops in schools and in-service courses for teachers and parents. Private workshops, inspirational talks and counselling.
Skills Used: Facilitation, program design, networking.
2005 - 2004 Schools Programs on Gender and Teenage Relationships
Presenting seminars for men and women in Australia, Belgium, Italy, UK and Estonia
2004 – 2002 Northern New South Wales Main Focus: Author of GETTING REAL… about growing up! Writing and Publishing.
Skills Used: Writing, research and editing. Photography, layout and design. Publishing and promotion
2002 – 1994 Main Focus: Girls Growing Up! and Reclaiming Our Rites Skills Used: Designing and facilitating workshops for girls and women. Researching materials and developing appropriate processes. Liaising with parents, schools and promotion. Presented Australia, South Africa and U.K.
1995 - 1996 Around the World Tour - England, USA, South Africa and Australia Main Focus: Facilitating programs for women, girls and specialised groups
1998 - 2000 Main Focus: Wise Woman Healing – a one month residential programs Skills Used: Designing program contents – processes, initiation and rituals. Researching and preparing manuals and follow-up material. Individualised session material, one-to-one counselling and support. Teaching group facilitation skills.
1995 – 1992 Main Focus: Rites of Passage - ten-day residential camps for teens. Skills Used: Researching and experience of other cultures Initiation processes. Preparing a program within the context of Rites of Passage. Designing processes which prepare young people for adulthood. Developing personal challenges for young people. Teaching youth about personal responsibility, consequence, accountability, effective communication. Organising and supporting a team of assistants
1993 – 1991 Main Focus: IT COULD BE DIFFERENT – A self-help book for teenagers Skills Used: Writing, editing, designing, self-publishing and promotion
1992 – 1994 Main Focus: Skills Development for Youth Workers
Skills Used: Designing and implementing training sessions. Providing information, resources and materials. Teaching group facilitation skills. Engendering self-confidence, intuition, trust and courage
1991 – 1986 Main Focus: Harmony Holiday residential camps for teenagers Skills Used: Designing residential programs to suit 12 – 15 year olds. Teaching conflict resolution skills. Encouraging self-esteem, self-expression and awareness. Developing processes which help to resolve childhood wounds. Liaising with parents, teachers, police, health-care professionals. Compiling a Harmony Holiday Newsletter

OTHER PROGRAMS DEVELOPED
See workshops on this site for details.

CONSULTANT, SEMINAR PRESENTER, GUEST SPEAKER Go here

FURTHER EDUCATION

1998 – 1997 Accepted into Ph.D Research WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY - School of Social Ecology
1978 Bachelor of Education (Hons) THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS.
1977 - 1974 Certificate in Education - CITY OF LEEDS AND CARNEGIE COLLEGE, U.K.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

2000 – 1998 Earth Domes Retreat Maleny, Queensland and also The Centre at Bullaburra, Blue Mountains. Managed, promoted and implemented programs
1994 Consultant - Breaking the Cycle, Melbourne, Victoria. Facilitated groups and offered follow-up support for youth. Provided assessment on programs
1993 Consultant - Division of Employment and Training, Queensland. Liaised with staff. Design a program for long-term unemployed youth. Implemented and facilitated a ten day residential program.
1990 – 1989 Part-Time Teacher -- Nimbin Central School. Taught English, Personal Development, Drama and Geography. Formulated curriculum, assessed students’ performance and marked assignments. Identified students’ individual needs. Staged drama and dance performances
1986 – 1984 Project Officer - Community Youth Support Scheme, Kyogle. Developed and implemented work skills and self-esteem programs and courses for short and long-term unemployed youth. Designed and produced theatrical performances
1993 – 1980 Casual Teacher - Department of Education, Sydney. Worked with kindergarten to year 10 students in all subject areas
1993 – 1980 Casual Youth Worker - Department of Community Services Provided support and assistance to young people in youth refuges, remand and rehabilitation centres. Designed programs for young people with mental disabilities
1993 – 1980 Part-time Youth Worker, Y.M.C.A., Leeds, England Supervised young people and organise excursions ß Implemented drama programs as research for B.Ed (Hons) Thesis
1973 – 1967 Secretary, Leeds University Union General office duties - typed correspondence, reports and answered phone. Assisted Student Union Representatives prepare written material