Specialised Programs And Community Endeavours
s.p.a.c.e People
s.p.a.c.e people
CONTENT ALISSA PHILLIPS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DAVID WALDIE S.P.A.C.E AMBASSADOR VOLUNTEERS
Alissa Phillips, Social Innovator and Founder of s.p.a.c.e., holds a Bachelor’s Degree of Creative Industries and a Masters in Music Therapy. Her very successful Music Therapy private practice was followed by the formation of her not for profit organisation s.p.a.c.e Alissa applies her skills specifically to disability services, however, her reach of influence flows into volunteerism, the department of communities and education, social enterprise and the not for profit landscape. Alissa believes that inclusive communities can be embraced through the education, positive experiences and community collaboration. “We can improve attitudes and relationships amongst diverse communities by engaging all parties in dynamic discussions and meaningful experiences surrounding difference, social responsibility and what it would take to create an inclusive community.” - Alissa Phillips Alissa skills are in interpersonal relations as well as project management and paradigm shifts. She is eager to share her unique experiences with other not for profit, community and corporate organisations through facilitation of task forces, reference groups and professional speaking engagements. Alissa regularly shares her learnings at conferences, schools and universities, networking breakfasts and community events and forums. Education University of Queensland, Masters of Music Therapy Queensland University of Technology, Bachelor of Creative Industries
2006 - 2007 2004 - 2006
Work History Founding and Executive Director of Specialised Programs And Community Endeavours National Disability Services Project Officer Music Therapist at The Glenleighden School for Children with Speech Language Impairments Private Practice Music Therapist
2008 - now 2009 - 2009 2007 - 2008 2006 - 2008
Acknowledgments Madison Woman for Reshaping Austalia - Catagory of Society and change. Queensland Finalist, Young Australian of the Year 2010 Queensland Young Volunteer of the Year- Category Young Entrepreneurs Young Social Pioneer of Australia Weekend Australian and Microsoft Top Emerging Leader - Category “Society” University of Queensland Young Alumni of the Year Australia Day, Brisbane, Lord Mayors Youth Citizen of the Year
March 2010 Oct 2009 July 2009 July 2009 June 2009 Oct 2008 Jan 2007
Alissa Phillips
Social Innovator and Founder and Executive Director of s.p.a.c.e
“I dare you, while you still can, to have a magnificent obsession. s.p.a.c.e is my magnificent obsession.� - Alissa Phillips
The Board of Directors
Young professionals making a contribution to their community Chaired by Alissa, the s.p.a.c.e Board of Directors are a team of young professionals looking to make a contribution to their community. Nicole Border Nicole has been with s.p.a.c.e. since the days when Alissa was running her first music therapy programs out of the Kenmore High Drama Block. As a result of this long time commitment to the initial s.p.a.c.e. concept it is no wonder that Nicole now facilitates her own program Activate. Through her passion for sport and healthy living Nicole works with her clients to improve their quality of life. If you were to ask any of Nicole’s clients what she does at s.p.a.c.e. they would tell you that she ‘takes big kids for sport and makes them a reasonable size’. As a s.p.a.c.e. Director though Nicole represents the needs of the clients who participate in s.p.a.c.e. programs with an emphasis on bringing the s.p.a.c.e. clinic to fruition. Geof Alexander Geof describes himself as monotone, but to the team at s.p.a.c.e.he is the man behind the plan. Geof’s forward thinking business brain and commitment to making s.p.a.c.e. a socially responsible not for profit company lead to the creation of our unique business model of service. As s.p.a.c.e. director Geof develops policies that will be the basis of the financial operations of s.p.a.c.e. making us a sustainable and successful organisation. Krista Dislers Krista inspired the s.p.a.c.e. 'V' for volunteering campaign. She has a strong history of community involvement, with several years of volunteering for numerous organiations, which is why she was the obvious choice to take the role of our volunteer co-ordinator. Her skills and experience tick all the boxes but it is her exuberance and enthusiasm for life that makes her our volunteering role model. As s.p.a.c.e. Director Krista is responsible for rallying the troops and assisting with event organisation and co-ordination.
“Each of us wants to be treated as a unique and valuable individual, but we each have a simultaneous need to belong to something greater than ourselves, something more than one alone can do or be.� -Building Community
David Waldie is the s.p.a.c.e Ambassador. His role involves public speaking, social media development, working with the Board, supervision students and assisting the Executive Director with stakeholder relations. David writes his own newsletter for s.p.a.c.e and enjoys blogging on his facebook page. Dave has been a keen and active s.p.a.c.e participant over many years. One of David’s life goals is to be a leader and role model to his peers, to tell and show others, “You can do it. Believe in yourself”. He articulates this well in his involvement in s.p.a.c.e as the s.p.a.c.e Ambassador. His passion for music and the telling of his life and experiences through his song writing and public performances is an inspiration to all who listen to him. He is as active in his online community through social networking sites as Facebook and Youtube as he is in his community in Kenmore. Through the opportunity to co-facilitate the s.p.a.c.e R.E.P Program with Alissa Dave helps mentor participants by encouraging and challenging them to ‘speak out’ on themselves, others and issues. As s.p.a.c.e volunteer David embraces the s.p.a.c.e community with his abundant enthusiasm by facilitating online communication and discussions in the online s.p.a.c.e community forums.
David Waldie
s.p.a.c.e Ambassador
“Each of us wants to be treated as a unique and valuable individual, but we each have a simultaneous need to belong to something greater than ourselves, something more than one alone can do or be.� -Building Community
The Volunteers
People getting together and getting on with it. s.p.a.c.e is a volunteer run organisation. We are a small business who thinks like a big business and therefore enlist the skills and expertise that any developing enterprise would require. Thanks to our team of devoted, committed and innovative volunteers we can truly say we are a collaborative, consultative and learned organisation. Become a member of the Volunteer team today. To register just visit our website. www.thespace.org.au
“I genuinely want to help them. I am genuinely passionate about wanting to enrich their lives and make it a better place for them. I do it for them.� -Krista Dislers, s.p.a.c.e Volunteer and Board member, when asked to comment on why she gives her time to s.p.a.c.e
s.p.a.c.e People Get involved today! www.thespace.org.au
Alissa Phillips alissa@thespace.org.au 0403 747 228