Amaze
Rachael McCarthy is an experienced professional with a strong background in psychology and interior design. Currently serving as Team Leader and Autism Advisor & Triage Coordinator at Amaze since February 2023, Rachael previously held various roles at Bates Smart from October 2005 to November 2023, including Studio Director and Associate Director. Earlier career experiences include positions at Pringle Brandon, Watermark Architecture & Interiors, HBO+EMTB, and DAVENPORT CAMPBELL & PARTNERS PTY LIMITED, where Rachael contributed as a Senior Interior Designer and Associate Partner. Rachael's educational achievements encompass a Master of Professional Psychology from the University of Melbourne, a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) from Deakin University, a Graduate Diploma of Psychology from the University of Adelaide, and a Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Hons) from UNSW.
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Amaze
Amaze is a leading autism organisation driving change so that Autistic people and their families can live their best lives. For over 50 years Amaze has been supporting Autistic people and their families. Based in Victoria, Amaze has a national reach and is the home of Australia’s national autism helpline – Autism Connect. Amaze is here for all Autistic people of all ages and works together with the autism community and a broad range of supporters to create a more autism inclusive Australia. As well as working to increase broader community understanding and acceptance of autism and providing high quality advice and support, we translate autism community experiences into broader policy needs. A key focus for Amaze is to assist employers to be autism friendly and create inclusive, sustainable support for Autistic employees. Company Overview Amaze carries out many activities: • Practical support, advice and information to individuals, parents and families who have had a diagnosis of autism • Information and advice on government support and assistance • Advocating to government on behalf of families and individuals for improved services and supports • Advice and support to professionals about treatment and services • Raising community awareness and understanding about autism Amaze acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.