Vanja is a Registered Nurse who has worked in the health continuum since 2007, holding various clinical, non-clinical and operational roles. Her experience in front line service delivery, team management, quality improvement and teaching has allowed her to develop exceptional skills; a comprehensive knowledge of program delivery frameworks and considerable experience supporting management outcomes.

She is passionate about seeing others thrive and look after their mental health and wellbeing. A Licensed Mental Health First Aid Instructor, she understands the key principles around what is required as a first responder, to assist when there are clear symptoms of mental distress. The Lift Project takes a preventative approach, teaching others evidence-based ways to lift their mood and their life.

At the heart of her work is a passion for helping connect with themselves and others, driving lasting change that embodies key principles focusing around resilience.