Juliet Allen
Activities co-ordinator
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Juliet Allen has worked in the community sector for more than thirteen years in local government, state departments and non-government organisations. Working in a variety of roles has given her a thorough understanding of community processes, an ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with young people and the surrounding community.
Juliet has completed studies in Community Development, Legal Studies and Indigenous studies. She has considerable knowledge and experience of working with disadvantaged groups, in particular ʻat riskʼ young people and people of diverse cultural backgrounds, including Indigenous Australian communities.
Juliet has developed and managed educational and mentoring programs addressing the barriers to work, education and training experienced by early school leavers. These programs focused on developing interpersonal skills, confidence and self-esteem, often providing family liaison and support to young people and their carers.
Juliet has a strong grounding in community development and is passionate about involvement in challenging projects that benefit communities. She is resourceful and creative with a desire to support and generate community action in the most strategic and positive way.