Ujowal Bhattarai
Qualifications / Professional Associations:
Bachelor of humanitarian and community studies
Certificate III in Individual care
Summary Professional Experience:
Ujowal is a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker with extensive experience in child protection, residential support, and disability services. Previously serving as a Child Protection Practitioner with the Department of Territory Families, Housing, and Communities since June 2020, Ujowal demonstrated a strong commitment to safeguarding the well-being of vulnerable children and families. In this role, Ujowal executed statutory responsibilities in accordance with the Care and Protection of Children Act, conducts thorough assessments of individual, family, and community issues, and implements evidence-based interventions. Ujowal also ensures accurate documentation and actively contributes to the development and implementation of community welfare programs.
Ujowal’s experience also includes roles as a Disability Support Worker with Edmen Community Services and a Youth Worker with Safe Pathway, where they provided care, support, and skill development to children and young people with complex needs and challenging behaviors. Ujowal has a proven ability to build nurturing relationships, support family and peer relationships, and deliver high-quality documentation and information to case managers.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Humanitarian and Community Studies from Charles Darwin University and a range of relevant certifications, including Mental Health First Aid and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Ujowal is well-equipped to make a positive and lasting impact in the field of social work.
