Hayley Dry

Hayley is a neurodivergent social worker with fourteen years of direct practice experience in culturally and linguistically diverse communities, including nine years of experience as a counsellor for torture and trauma survivors from refugee backgrounds. Prior to practicing as a social worker, Hayley was a youth worker for six years. She has also undertaken community development and disaster relief project work in India and Sri Lanka.

Hayley's experience in diverse settings has enriched her strengths-based and trauma-informed practice. She is strongly motivated by social justice, the power of cultural wisdom and knowing the transformative strength of community, connection, nature and lived-experience expertise for healing and growth. Hayley aims to provide a warm and caring space for students to share their story and find a sense of hope, belonging and increased self-awareness. She uses a range of evidence-based interventions to support students in learning holistic ways to manage stress. 

In her spare time, Hayley enjoys nature walks with her family, learning Sinhala, indoor plants, meditation and spending time with her horse. 

Qualifications

• Master of Arts University of South Australia

• Bachelor of Arts The Flinders University of South Australia

• Bachelor of Social Work The Flinders University of South Australia