Peta Blood

Bachelor of Applied Social Science
Completed: 2004

Specialisation:
Counselling And Communication
People Management And Leadership

Study mode(s): Sydney Campus

State: NSW

Other academic qualifications: 

Professional membership(s):
International Centre for Restorative Practices and Peace Building (ICRPPB)
Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers

Fieldwork placement:
NSW Department of Education
Gaining Ground
NSW Department of Education Itinerant Behaviour Support Team - working with the team to support students with behavioural difficulties to be maintained in school.

Experience at ACAP:
I loved the flexibility of studying with ACAP.  I had the option of studying face to face; distance and in the shorter more intensive Summer School format.  Personally, distance and Summer School worked best with my hectic and changing work schedule.

All the educators I worked with were experienced and knowledgable in their field of expertise and always open to discussing issues.

Classes are small and generally quite lively in participation and interaction.

How has study at ACAP benefitted you personally or professionally?
With each module of learning I undertook, I was challenged both personally and professionally to extend myself.  I found it easy to integrate the material into my work/life at the time and to draw on those examples for my assessment work.

How have you used your ACAP qualification?
Since being awarded the Bachelor of Applied Social Science, I have been offered higher teaching positions and it adds credibility to the work I do - helping to reform organisations and build effective working relationships.

In private practice:
Yes

Business details:
Name: Circle Speak
Location: National (Sydney based)
Phone: (02) 9402 1273
Website: www.circlespeak.com.au
Email: circlespeak@optusnet.com.au

Description of services:
Circle Speak works with schools and workplaces to effectively deal with conflict and disruption.  Working with restorative practices we identify problems and difficulties, provide processes to deal with harm and repair relationships; and then work with the organisation to change behaviour. Our work is internationally regarded.

We offer training, consultancy and facilitation.  For more information visit our website.