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Alan Harrison

Alan has extensive experience working in private industry as a Senior Human Resource Business Manager operating in a dynamic manufacturing environment. He has demonstrated leadership by managing a number of HR disciplines with proven expertise in Cultural Change, Strategic Planning, Major Restructuring, Change Management, and Project Management.

Alan gained his Mental Health First Aid accreditation in August 2009 and his qualifications include.
•    Mental Health First Aid Instructor
•    Certificate IV Training and Assessment
•    Certificate IV Mental Health (current)
•    Lifeline Telephone Counsellor
•    Advanced Diploma Business (Human Resources)
•    Advanced Diploma Project Management
•    Associate Diploma Management
•    Senior First Aid Certificate
•    Child Protection (Mandatory Notification)
•    Current Police Check

During his extensive career, Alan has witnessed firsthand the impact mental disorders have on business and the effect mental illnesses have on the worker.  He now brings his wealth of experience to the mental health sector with a vision to increase the awareness of mental health disorders in the community and in particular within the workplace and demonstrate that a workplace that promotes good mental health achieves more through greater morale and productivity.