Thank you all for welcoming me at Fairburn School! I am excited to get to know everyone and become part of the amazing community here at Fairburn. 

A little bit about me… 

• I was born in England and moved to New Zealand at the age of 3. For 10 years, I was raised in Mt Wellington, Auckland and then moved to Taupō to complete my high school years.  
• I studied at the University of Auckland and graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work.          
• I have worked in Otāhuhu as a Social Worker in School for the last year and am excited to continue this journey here at Fairburn School. 
• I love meeting new people so please drop in and say hello!

SOCIAL WORKERS IN SCHOOLS CAN: 

• Work with individuals and also with their whānau or extended whānau 
• Work with teachers, public health nurses and other school staff 
• Assist with housing/benefits and access to community support and networks 
• Offer parenting support
• Discuss legal advice 
• Support referrals to community-based services such as counsellors
• Provide group programmes to support students at school 
• Offer advocacy support to young people and families   Our social workers can help with issues including bullying, peer pressure and relationships, family relationships, pregnancy, domestic violence, drug and