ABOUT LK INITIATIVES
LK Initiatives is a remotely based Social Work consulting service offering professional supervision, support and guidance to Social Workers and other professionals.
At LK Initiatives I am dedicated to providing a service that meets your needs and offers an emotionally supportive and safe space for self-reflection and can facilitate open discussions about practice related issues, a professional challenge or ethical dilemma.
My service is designed to ensure your wellbeing and self-care needs are always being considered whilst ensuring you receive a highly professional and confidential service that is person-centred and tailored to your individual needs and requirements.
My approach is always centered around being respectful, compassionate and ethically sound whilst focusing on the importance of
forming a connection.
ABOUT ME
I am Louise Kay, a qualified Social Worker based in Victoria with over 22 years' experience in the field of children and families work. I have practised in both the UK and Australia (VIC) having worked across government and independent sectors, not for profit fostering agencies and for an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO).
I am a trained Clinical Supervisor through The Bouverie Centre; a qualified Family Therapist holding a Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy: First Nations (La Trobe University and The Bouverie Centre); a qualified foster carer Assessor and Reviewer (Shared Lives and Step by Step (2019/2020 ACWA upgrades)) and a Trainer and Assessor (Chisholm TAFE).
As a Social Worker I have predominantly worked in senior supervisory and leadership roles both within Child Protection, fostering services and for an ACCO as a Statewide Practice Lead. I also provide mentoring support and supervision to students and am part of La Trobe University’s Industry Mentoring Program.
I have direct experience in working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities always ensuring I practice in a respectful and culturally safe manner.
From my practice experiences within different workplace settings, I have gained valuable insight into what makes for good supervision and support. It is from these experiences that I value the importance of ensuring as Social Workers and professionals we have a right to have access to these supervisory supports.
SERVICES AND FEES
Single Session Social Work Consult
One hour online session to discuss your presenting issue.
These sessions are designed to be offered as a single session consultation using a solution focused and person-centred approach. The session will provide a supportive and confidential space to openly discuss your presenting issue or concern.
Should you then require further follow up sessions these can be booked at a reduced rate.
Follow Up Social Work Consultations
One hour online session to follow on from your Single Session Social Work Consult.
These sessions are designed as a follow on from your initial consult where it has been identified that more sessions are required to continue discussing your presenting issue alongside other concerns or practice related matters should they arise.
These sessions will continue to provide you with a supportive and confidential space in which to facilitate open and meaningful discussions with a focus on working towards realistic goals and achievable outcomes.
Clinical Supervision
One hour online session to discuss your presenting issue.
These sessions are designed to focus on providing a safe space for critical reflection and emotional support whilst ensuring compliance with professional and organisational standards.
Clinical supervision sessions can also assist with ethical dilemmas, skills-based discussion, professional development and enhance confidence and competence in your day-to-day practice.
Fees
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Single Session Consult $180
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Follow Up Consults $170 (reduced rate)
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Clinical Supervision $190
All consults and supervision sessions are based on an hourly rate with payments being made at the time of booking through the banking online payment system PayID. Alternative payment methods can also be considered if needed.
All consults and supervision sessions are done remotely via Teams.
LK Initiatives acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands and waterways on which my services are located, the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nations.
I’d especially like to pay my respects to Elders past and present who hold the memories and traditions and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
"Always Was, Always Will Be Aboriginal Land"
LK Initiatives is committed to providing an inclusive service and is committed to the fair and equitable treatment of everyone.
