Finding HOPE to move forward
Bio
Dr Ann O’Neill is considered an inspiration by many. Her story of triumph over severe hardship and her commitment to improving the lives of others by sharing her wisdom, be it attained via academic, practice or personal means, is matched by few.
Ann delivers funny, engaging and well-structured presentations that will not only inspire but educate people, equipping them with knowledge, tools and strategies to overcome and thrive personally and professionally.
Ann fills a variety of positions - government, non-government and commercial - which see her active in advisory, teaching, research, supervisory, and clinical roles.
Ann has an innate ability to engage with any audience in various formats and her intelligent presentations are a potent mix of humour, experience, frankness and meaningful information.
Accredited Social Worker
Awards
Officer Order of Australia 2021
Women's Hall of Fame 2018
John Curtin Medalist 2016
Founder & Patron angelhands Inc.
Our Watch Ambassador
Australia Day Ambassador
Paul Harris Fellow 2013
John Simpson Kirkpatrick “Standing for Something” Award 2012
Leading the Way Award WA Social Worker of the Year Awards 2012
Nominee Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Awards 2012
Nominee Australian of the Year 2012
Finalist WA Australian of the Year 2011
CBA Local Hero 2011
Honoured Nominee Westpac Kookaburra Awards 2011
Momento Inspirational Woman of the Year 2010
Publications
2010, Principal Researcher, A Retrospective Exploration of the Formal and Social Support Received: Experiences of Secondary Victims of Homicide in England and Australia, PhD Thesis, Curtin University of Technology, Bentley, Western Australia,
2010, Principal Researcher, The Lighthouse Project, Chrysalis Support Service, Geraldton, Western Australian
2002, Principal Researcher, Karratha Landscapes Project, for Karratha Women’s Refuge, Department of Community Development, Western Australia
2002, Principal Researcher, Listening To Little Ones Voyages To Explore And Enhance Them (LOVE), Project, for Karratha Women’s Refuge and Roebourne Safe house, Department of Community Development, Western Australia
2000, Principal Researcher, Honouring Survival: Is there a Rulebook? Curtin University, Social Work Degree Honours Component.