Bernie Lastro’s back ground is in teaching at primary, secondary, special development schools and as a training consultant. Previously to this he was living & working overseas in Bosnia, Croatia & Germany volunteering for Church Services from age 17. He has worked with child welfare with the cultural integration of various groups, assisting and supporting different adult & youth in programs like disengaged youth, building relationships / resilience, and understanding differences in cultures.
Bernie Lastro
Education & Training Qualifications
- Level IV Assessment and Workplace Training Certificate
- Level One & Two First Aid Course (St Johns)
- Training in Functional Behaviour Assessment with Eastern Health
- Training on the Effects of Trauma in Children & Young People with Eastern Health
- Training on Dual Diagnosis with Eastern Health
- Training on Psychosis Explored with Eastern Health
Professional Experience & Achievements
- Cultural awareness training for Centre of Excellence
- Training Consultant to the Department of Human Services – Disability Accommodation Services, Child Protection
- Training Consultant to Villa Maria Disability & Aged Care services
- Training Consultant to Mind Australia Mental Health Services
- Consultant to the indigenous community groups of country Victoria
- Consultant to the Scope Victoria
- Training consultant to Reconnect Youth
- Training Consultant to Matt Program
- Training Consultant to Operation New Start
- Training Consultant to LEEP (Local Education & Employment Program)
- Training Consultant to the Education Department (VIC)