Advanced Social Worker, Queensland Paediatric Sepsis Program, Queensland Health; Australia

Alana English (BSW, BA (Psych) has worked as a Clinical Social Worker for 30 years, with the last 13 years being with Qld Paediatric Rehabilitation Ser- vice, at Mater Children’s Hospital and Queensland Children’s Hospital. Cur- rently, in addition to her own private practice, in which she offers organisa- tional training and clinical supervision, Alana works with the Queensland Paediatric Sepsis Program. This role focuses on development and implemen- tation of a family support structure, including a post sepsis model of care for families with a child diagnosed with sepsis. Alana has worked in a variety of clinical and program positions, including hospital based Social Work, paediatric rehabilitation, child and youth mental health, and organisational psychology. Across her career, she has remained passionate about supporting children, young people and families with their experience of grief and loss, using a strengths-based approach which validates their individual experience and promotes resilience.