Erin is a highly experienced professional in the human services field, with over 25 years of experience.

Throughout her career, she has held senior positions in government at the local, state, and federal levels, and has extensive experience in community development across education, health, and public services in both Australia and Canada.

Erin migrated to Australia in 2004 and has since worked for several organizations, including the Australian Health Ministers Council, the Department of Health WA, the Shire of Augusta Margaret River, and the Department of Communities.

During her tenure, she has worked on a wide range of issues such as family and domestic violence, health policy, women’s health, First Nations health, human resources, community development, disability services, mental health, research, and program development, implementation, and evaluation.

Erin has been living and working on Wadandi Noongar Boodjar since 2010. For the past 14 years, she has been working with individuals and organizations in the Margaret River community to build capacity and connection to the community.

Erin is a migrant and a mother who has firsthand experience with the challenges of accessing support systems in rural areas. She has developed a deep understanding of these difficulties through both her personal and professional experiences. 

Her work in the mental health sector is motivated by her belief in the importance of mental health literacy, early intervention, and open discussion about the need for support.