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AILUN GUAN

Auckland

Summary

I am a registered social worker with experience in mental health, crisis intervention, and early childhood education. Skilled in brief interventions using ACT, risk assessment, and trauma-informed, culturally responsive support. Committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, cross-sector collaboration, and empowering individuals and whānau toward wellbeing and independence.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Health Improvement Practitioner

Comprehensive Care
03.2025 - Current

Provided brief, evidence-based interventions to support individuals with mild to moderate mental health concerns within a primary care setting. Collaborated closely with GPs, nurses, and other health professionals to promote wellbeing, deliver mental health education, and empower clients with tools for self-management. Maintained accurate clinical records and contributed to a holistic, patient-centred approach to care.

Crisis Support Worker

Family Action
03.2025 - Current

Provided immediate, empathetic support to individuals affected by sexual harm and family violence through a 24/7 crisis helpline. Assessed risk, ensured client safety, and offered emotional support, information, and referrals to appropriate services, including safe housing and medical or legal assistance. Worked in collaboration with police, healthcare providers, and advocacy services to support survivors and uphold their rights in a trauma-informed, culturally responsive manner.

Crisis Social Worker

Family Action
04.2024 - 07.2024

As a frontline crisis social worker within the Sexual Harm team, I provide comprehensive social support for survivors of sexual harm, regardless of cultural background. Key responsibilities included developing safety and intervention plans, conducting risk assessments, implementing and reviewing interventions, writing detailed reports, and fostering a robust support network by collaborating closely with various agencies such as Oranga Tamariki, IRD, WINZ, the Police, Family Court, Pohutukawa Clinic, schools, and others.

Education

Master of Applied Social Work -

Massey University
Auckland, NZ
12-2024

Graduate Diploma in ECE (teaching) -

New Zealand Tertiary College
Auckland, NZ
01-2019

Skills

  • Risk assessment and safety planning
  • Trauma-informed practice
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy interventions
  • Crisis intervention and de-escalation
  • Client-centred and strengths-based approach
  • Advocacy and empowerment

Languages

English
Full Professional
Chinese
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Limited Working
Maori
Limited Working

Timeline

Health Improvement Practitioner

Comprehensive Care
03.2025 - Current

Crisis Support Worker

Family Action
03.2025 - Current

Crisis Social Worker

Family Action
04.2024 - 07.2024

Master of Applied Social Work -

Massey University

Graduate Diploma in ECE (teaching) -

New Zealand Tertiary College
AILUN GUAN