Alissa Phillips Resume
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Profile Alissa Phillips, Social Entrepreneur and Founder of s.p.a.c.e., holds a Bachelor’s Degree of Creative Industries and a Masters in Music Therapy. She applies her qualifications specifically to disability services through her innovative programs, public speaking, consulting and inclusive communities development. Alissa has won numerous awards for her work in improving the quality of life for people affected by a disability, including 2007 Lord Mayor’s Youth Citizen of the Year; University of Queensland’s Young Alumni 2008; and most recently she was named as the top Emerging Leader in the category of Society for the Weekend Australian. Alissa has been invited to be part of the Social Pioneers Program for the next year and recognised as the Young Queensland Volunteer for 2009. Alissa believes that disability and difference in our communities can be em- braced through the education and positive experiences of youth and commu- nity. We can improve attitudes and relationships between those members of the community who have a disability and those members of the community who do not by engaging people in dynamic discussions and meaningful experiences surrounding disability, social responsibility and what it would take to create an inclusive community. Alissa is eager to share her unique experiences and skills with other not for profit, community and corporate organisations through professional speaking engagements. Alissa regularly speaks at conferences, for schools and universi- ties, networking breakfasts and community events and forums. 15 Mondra St, Kenmore Brisbane, QLD 4069 T 0403 747 228 E [email protected] W www.thespace.org.au Alissa Phillips
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ProfileAlissa Phillips, Social Entrepreneur and Founder of s.p.a.c.e., holds a Bachelor’s
Degree of Creative Industries and a Masters in Music Therapy. She applies her
qualifications specifically to disability services through her innovative programs,
public speaking, consulting and inclusive communities development.
Alissa has won numerous awards for her work in improving the quality of life for
people affected by a disability, including 2007 Lord Mayor’s Youth Citizen of the
Year; University of Queensland’s Young Alumni 2008; and most recently she
was named as the top Emerging Leader in the category of Society for the
Weekend Australian. Alissa has been invited to be part of the Social Pioneers
Program for the next year and recognised as the Young Queensland Volunteer
for 2009.
Alissa believes that disability and difference in our communities can be em-
braced through the education and positive experiences of youth and commu-
nity. We can improve attitudes and relationships between those members of the
community who have a disability and those members of the community who do
not by engaging people in dynamic discussions and meaningful experiences
surrounding disability, social responsibility and what it would take to create an
inclusive community.
Alissa is eager to share her unique experiences and skills with other not for
profit, community and corporate organisations through professional speaking
engagements. Alissa regularly speaks at conferences, for schools and universi-
ties, networking breakfasts and community events and forums.
15 Mondra St, KenmoreBrisbane, QLD 4069
T 0403 747 228E [email protected]
W www.thespace.org.au
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Experience2007 - CURRENT
FOUNDING AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF S.P.A.C.E
2009
NATIONAL DISABILITY SERVICES PROJECT OFFICER
2007 - 2008
MUSIC THERAPIST AT THE GLENLEIGHDEN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH
SPEECH LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENTS
2006 - 2008
PRIVATE PRACTICE MUSIC THERAPIST
Education2006 - 2007 University of Queensland, Masters of Music Therapy
2004 - 20006 Queensland University of TechnologyBachelor of Creative Industries
AwardsMay 2010Madison Magazine Female Re-shaping Australia
November 2009Queensland Finalist Young Australian of the Year
October 2009Queensland Young Volunteer of the Year
July 2009Young Social Pioneer of Australia July 2009Weekend Australian and Microsoft Emerging Leader - Category “Society” October 2008University of Queensland Young Alumni of the Year January 2007Australia Day, Brisbane, Lord Mayors Youth Citizen of the Year
15 Mondra St, KenmoreBrisbane, QLD 4069
T 0403 747 228E [email protected]
W www.thespace.org.au
Reflection on skillsMy area of expertise is disability. My area of special interest is innovation. My area of skill
is interpersonal, that is, working with people. Everyday I am motivated by the opportuni-
ties and overwhelming belief that people are willing to invest both emotionally and eco-
nomically in my big ideas, in particular, s.p.a.c.e. s.p.a.c.e is an idea, (basically.) It is not
a product but rather a paradigm. It extends perceptions – a way of thinking and a dra-
matic shift in how society views marginalized members of the community. I look forward
to translating my skills into many facets of our communities seeking innovate solutions to
old problems.
15 Mondra St, KenmoreBrisbane, QLD 4069
T 0403 747 228E [email protected]
W www.thespace.org.au
