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Shane Murdoch

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National Practice Lead at VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai
📍 Collingwood, Victoria, Australia

With over 25 years of experience, Shane is a relational child and youth care practitioner currently serving as the National Practice Lead for VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai. He is dedicated to advocating for children in statutory care, leveraging a background that includes nursing and a Master of Science in Child and Youth Care Studies.

Of Scottish and Norwegian descent, Shane is an active participant in his local Waka Ama (outrigger canoe) club, Kaingaru. He uses this passion to connect with and educate young people about Māori culture and navigation, combining his community involvement with his professional mission.

Following the 2011 Christchurch earthquakes, he co-designed the rebuilding of a childrens home alongside the children and young people themselves.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
National Practice Lead
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Collingwood, Victoria, Australia
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Youth Advocacy
Serves as National Practice Lead for VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai, an independent non-government organization established to advocate for children and young people in the Aotearoa statutory care system.
Waka Ama Paddling
He is involved with his local Waka Ama club, Kaingaru, and supports events for young people to connect with the sport and its cultural significance.
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Career

Work history

1-2023
National Practice Lead
VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai
5-2019 - 1-2023
Kaiwhakahaere/Southern Regional Manager- Te Waipounamu
VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai
2-2018
Director
TransformAction Outcomes Ltd
7-2017 - 5-2019
General Manager-Residential Services
Laura Fergusson Trust
1-2015 - 9-2017
Chair-National Executive
Social Service Providers Aotearoa Children Family Community Inc (SSPA)
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Education
Master of Science in Child and Youth Care Studies
University of Strathclyde
1993 - 1996
Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Counselling
CIT-Welling
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