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Founder

With a career spanning over 17 years in the weight management industry, Sonja has helped thousands of people to successfully regain their health and vitality using a multi-faceted and holistic approach to health and weight management.

Her passion for helping others is ultimately what led her to starting the Australian College of Weight Management & Allied Health and developing the nationally and internationally accredited 10698NAT Diploma of Weight Management and 10576NAT/10859NAT Certificate IV in Weight Management as she recognised the need for a platform within the industry which would teach, promote and encourage cross-pollination and collaboration of the many disciplines that make up the weight management industry.

Sonja strongly believes that in order to make an impact on world health and obesity, both academia and the different disciplines across multiple industries need to work together instead of operating in ‘stand-alone silos’ as is currently the case.

Our core commitment at the Australian College of  Weight Management & Allied Health is to continue to build on this foundation and, through collaborating with a vast network of experts to deliver courses (and through membership with our sister company Global Weight Management Federation), unite industries for the betterment of health outcomes, weight management and obesity prevention.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”5712″ img_size=”300 x 300″ alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1494995015223{margin-top: 50px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row 0=””][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#2aaae1″][vc_column_text]

MEET THE TEAM

We are made up of Tutors, Career Advisors and Student Support where many of us have varied roles and can support you at any stage of your journey.

All of our courses include personalised student support, which means upon enrolment you are assigned a Tutor who will be your direct point of contact if you need any help or support throughout your studies;

It’s all part of the service:

• Tutor Access – via email with a guaranteed 1 business day response
• Access to the Student Support Team via phone – with a guaranteed 1 business day response
• Assignments are marked and returned within 10 business days
• A welcome email from your Tutor to assist with commencing your studies
• The opportunity to book in regular support calls

Our friendly team of Career Advisors are here to help with whatever you need. They are all fully trained and available to:

• Help you choose the right course for your needs
• Allow you to make an informed decision
• Answer any questions you may have about our courses
• Suggest a payment option suitable for your budget
• Help you enrol into the course once you’re ready

You can call them on 1300 969 367 or email them on info@acwm.edu.au

Both these options are available within business hours (9am – 5pm Monday to Thursday and Friday 9am – 2pm AEST).

If you would prefer to send an online enquiry, please fill in the enquiry form by selecting the course of interest click here. You can expect a response within 1 business day.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row 0=””][vc_column 0=””][vc_row_inner 0=””][vc_column_inner 0=””][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#2aaae1″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner 0=””][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”10333″ img_size=”200×200″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text text_align=”center”]

Laura Thompson

RTO Manager

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Industry Experience

I have worked predominantly in face-to-face customer service environments but moved into Education in early 2012. I have been an integral part of the Australian College of Weight Management & Allied Health since 2014, I am very proud to be a part of ACWMAH and as to how much I have grown personally and professionally.

I have excelled in my roles and pride myself on the ability to support and manage the team and various departments in Training and Assessing, Sales, Student Support, Marketing, Compliance, Business Development and so much more. Now as the RTO Manager my portfolio of Graduates nears 150, from those who were self motivated to others with more unique learning styles. I enjoyed my time on the frontline but now I am able to pass on my unique skills and knowledge to the team to continue to deliver our high level and quality of educational services.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Weight Management
• Diploma of Commercial Arts (Graphic Design)
• Certificate IV  in Weight Management
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Certificate III in Health Administration
• Certificate III in Business

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Dr Neville Blomeley

Assessor / Student Support

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Industry Experience

I worked as a General Practitioner for over 30 years and Sports Medicine Doctor for 20 years. I worked with all range of patients in General Practice and a number of elite teams in Sports Medicine. When I left practice, I decided to pursue my passion for fitness by becoming a certified Personal Trainer specialising in over 40s,  post cancer and post- surgical clients. To complement the training, I realised the need to further my knowledge in Weight Management and nutrition and enrolled in the Diploma course at the Australian College of Weight Management. I had also completed a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment particularly to train and assess First Aid. It has lead to becoming part of the Training & Assessment Team for this College since I have seen the importance of weight management.  I am now a passionate Personal Trainer and Weight Management Practitioner and love helping students in their studies in these areas.

Qualifications

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Shilpa Smith

Assessor / Student Support

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Industry Experience

Health and wellbeing has always been a passion of mine and was the start of my fascination with the complexity of human body systems and how they adapt to situations. I pursued my Bachelor in Dental Surgery soon after year 12 and practiced as a dental surgeon. I left my practice to move to Australia and worked in Aged care, disability and allied health sectors for 15 years. I went on to complete postgraduate studies in Gerontology focusing on the impact of dementia and intersectionality on ageing Australians. I advocate for the basic rights of our elders currently receiving aged care, disability and allied health services leading to my appointment to a board position as a non-executive director for a leading multicultural NFP organisation. I have worked in training and assessment for the past 8 years and am currently pursuing my master’s in vocational education and training.

Qualifications

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Letisha Hill

Administration / Student Accounts

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Industry Experience

I have worked within the Childcare and Disability Sectors. I have always had a passion for the Education, Accounting, and the Healthcare Sectors. I have a fondness for being able to help and support people to grow and achieve greatness from within themselves. Within my role, I enjoy supporting Students with their Administration and Student Account needs.

Since starting with The Australian College of Weight Management & Allied Health in mid-2022, I have enjoyed working with our Team of Bright and Helpful Team Members and helping all our Brilliant Students and Wonderful Graduates.

Qualifications

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