Project Reference Group members

Patricia Berrutti: Patricia has been a resident of Tweed Council for 4.5 years and has been retired for nearly 15 years. During her retirement, she has volunteered in various roles to support the community. Patricia holds a Certificate in Counselling & Communication and a Certificate in Clinical Supervision. In her professional life, she has had a diverse career, including providing education for families supporting individuals with mental health issues as a volunteer. She also worked as a company secretary for 10 years, sold teaching aids to schools and served as a Patient Liaison Officer at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Patricia's experience extends to roles such as Regional Coordinator for a three-year Mental Health Project with Carers NSW and Carer Support Officer and Coordinator for SWSAHS and the Australian Foundation for Disability.