Our Trainers

Tulika manages our domestic violence support service and delivers training on:

• Bystander intervention
• Domestic and family violence awareness for ACT Public Service, community services practitioners and employers
• Workplace equality and respect
• Teaching Respect Ed, a primary prevention program for young people and school teachers.

Tulika is fluent in English, Hindi and Urdu and has a fair knowledge of Bangla and Punjabi. 

Daisy has a rare ability to truly connect with her students in a deep, meaningful way both in regard to understanding any difficulties they are having within their studies but also supporting them as a whole person.

Within the team, Daisy has an excellent eye for where we could improve our procedures and the ability to determine how to implement change in a positive way. She has led several large-scale changes that have resulted in a more efficient service delivery. Daisy is fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi, Saraiki and Punjabi.

Throughout her six years in the sector, Mariah has worked in all types of services including running play groups aimed at supporting young Aboriginal mothers, long day care services and school-age care services.  She has worked in various roles within a service, most recently as an assistant director where she shared her knowledge and passion with others.

Mariah enjoyed collaborating with other educators so decided to complete Certificate IV in Training and Assessment in order to become a trainer and assessor of Early Childhood Education and Care.

Pip holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy), a Diploma of Leadership and Management, and a Cert IV in Training and Assessment. Her teaching style creates inclusive, trauma-informed learning environments that foster confidence, collaboration, and practical leadership skills, ensuring students can lead with integrity and make a meaningful impact in their careers and communities.

Throughout her career, Pip has led teams and services across various sectors, aligning with strategic goals and cultivating collaborative work environments. She has mentored high-performing teams, focusing on professional development and helping individuals reach their full potential. Pip’s leadership emphasizes relationship-building, open communication, and innovation, while managing complex projects and delivering impactful outcomes.

Pip is passionate about creating learning environments where students feel supported and encouraged to grow. Leading with humility, kindness, and integrity, she inspires students to become resilient, empathetic leaders who drive positive change in their communities and beyond.

Vicki commenced her career as a hairdresser and since joining YWCA Canberra has mastered a range of diverse roles including finance administration, program coordination, and now leads our team of trainers and assessors. 

When she isn’t managing the team, responding to student enquiries, or supporting our reporting and compliance processes, Vicki can be found in her garden or running half marathons. 

As Quality and Compliance Officer, Daniel ensures we maintain a high quality of delivery and compliance according to the VET Quality Framework, Australian Skills Quality Authority, ACT VET Standards and relevant legislative requirements. 

Daniel is fluent in English and Vietnamese.