The Youth and Education Team

Mindi Smart

Mindi is a strong community and social services professional, an experienced manager who has a broad knowledge of businesses employment needs and management.

After spending close to 2 very successful years with Enterprise Plus as a Program Coordinator for our program “Get Back in the Game” Mindi Smart has now taken on the position of Work Placement Program Lead. As well as leading the program, she will continue to have her boots on the ground and will also be looking after the work placements in the Snowy region including Cooma, Jindabyne and Bombala.

Mindi has a long and successful history of working with businesses to create training and employment opportunities for a diverse range of young people, and she is thrilled to now be leading our work placement team to ensure students have the skills, and workplace experience, so they can complete their qualifications and transition into personalised employment pathways.

Mindi is an Accredited Mental Health First Aider, she also holds certifications in safe guarding children, management development, Mentoring Youth, Cert III Business Administration and has recently completed several Aboriginal Cultural education courses to stay up to date and ensure she is part of a culturally responsive and inclusive workforce.

Charne Moorby

Charne has been providing work placements for the local students of our region for over 5 years.

With an extensive background in Real Estate, Charne has utilized her networking and relationship skills to foster many school and industry partnerships successfully.

As a mother, an active volunteer of local junior sports and a former Rotarian overseeing the Youth Exchange Program in her patch, Charne has a passion to see young people succeed.

Carissa Mills

Carissa Mills attended Macleay College in Sydney, where she studied hospitality and management.

She has 15 years of experience in retail, including retail management.

Carissa also gained small business experience by owning a successful restaurant for 5 years.

Amie Baard

Amie lives on the beautiful NSW South Coast with her young family.

She has worked in the Community Sector for 15 years, with half that time spent helping young people reach their employment and education goals.

She has developed strong relationships within the sector and with the young people she supports.

Amie is passionate about supporting her local community and is experienced in facilitating groups to help young people find meaningful work.

Amie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social and Community Studies and is currently studying for her Master’s in Counselling.

She also holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Megan Edwards

Megan is passionately committed to achieving education, communication, and continual improvement outcomes. She is naturally creative and enjoys utilising empathy and compassion to build internal and external working relationships for a business.

Megan has more than 20 years of experience in administration and more than 4 years of experience running her own training business. Coordination of marketing materials and events has been a core part of her work across industry sectors. She has training experience, including software programs and business-based Diplomas.

Megan believes in continual self and professional development. She has completed courses including project management, adult education, business administration, software packages, and leadership.

Carrie Halpin

Carrie has worked as an Employment Consultant with DES, SLES, Early School Leavers Transition to Work and further education for the past 5 years . She has worked successfully with people with disabilities and mental health and also in youth work for over 25 years.

Carrie has a Cert IV in Disability Service. Her passion is to have people with disadvantages, disabilities and our youth treated equally in the wider community and to be given the best opportunities for employment and further education to enable them to live happy healthy lives.