Bonita Tyler

My interest are in creating initiatives based on models of service that work well for vulnerable people in the community. I especially have an interest in working in the youth and homelessness sector so that early intervention initiatives can take place to support them into independent living and not be reliant on welfare services. I have presented on current models of service at the following conferences: * Youth Affairs Network Queensland in Brisbane (2014) - Presentation/Workshop * National Homelessness Conference on the Gold Coast (2014) - Poster Presentation * Q-Shelter Conference in Brisbane (2014) - Presentation/Workshop * National Housing Conference in Perth (2015) - Presentation/Workshop I have been involved in a range of networks over the years including: * Gold Coast Local Level Alliance - Current Member * Gold Coast Homelessness Network (Local Group) - Previous Chairperson, current member * Gold Coast Youth Network (Local Group) - Current Member * Gold Coast Institute of TAFE - Community Services Reference Group * Coalition of Specialist Homelessness Services (COSH) * Gold Coast Homelessness Triage Service (GC HATS) Reference Group * Local Government Association QLD Conference Reference Group (Statewide) * Southern Downs Youth Network Group (Regional Group) - Coordinator * Warwick Indigenous Network Group (Local Group) * South West Youth Network (Regional Group) - Coordinator * Ipswich Domestic and Family Violence Action Group * Supported Accommodation Assistance Programs network group (Ipswich) I believe networking and collaboration are key to providing holistic approaches for vulnerable people.