Janelle Reyes

Janelle Reyes is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in social work and law, currently serving as a Senior Project and Policy Officer at the Victorian Department of Health since August 2021. Janelle has held various roles in policy and program advisory within the department, and previously worked as a Volunteer Lawyer at Maharaj Lawyers and a Volunteer Legal Case Worker at both the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre and Migrante Filipino Community Organisation. Additional experience includes positions as a Senior Resolution Officer at the Mental Health Complaints Commissioner and a Grade 2 Social Worker at Western Health, where Janelle delivered multidisciplinary care and maintained high-quality client service. Janelle’s academic credentials include a Juris Doctor from RMIT University, a Master of Social Work from RMIT University, a Bachelor of Arts from the University of the Philippines, and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from Leo Cussen Institute.