Annaliese's psychosocial services are built upon over thirty-two years of accredited experience in Social Work, Counselling, and Management, equipping her with a broad and diverse skill set. Her extensive background includes roles as a lecturer, a Registered Clinical Social Worker in both medical and mental health settings, and a School Counsellor. She has also provided support at an LGBTQ organisation and has experience working with neurodivergent individuals. Furthermore, as the Director of a Counselling Centre, she honed her expertise in counselling, therapy, and business management, ensuring a comprehensive approach to her practice.
Annaliese's professional journey ... in a nutshell
Some Career Highlights
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Annaliese provided professional representation of Injecting Drug Users as a Key Population at a “Centers for Disease Control and Prevention” (CDC) and “President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief” (PEPFAR) workshop. The workshop focused on advising on a National Plan for Key Populations at Risk for HIV, where Annaliese contributed expertise to address the specific needs and challenges faced by this vulnerable group and succeeded in MMT/OST (Methadone Maintenance Treatment/ Opioid Substitution Treatment) being recognised in South Africa.
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She contributed to the drafting of the South African National Strategic Plan for HIV, STIs, and TB for the 2012–2017 period.
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As a member of the Technical Work Group of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), she represented People Who Inject Drugs (PWID) as a key population. She also participated as a field researcher in the Rapid Assessment and Response (RAR) on HIV and injecting drug users in three South African provinces.
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She was invited to participate in the National Conference of the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC).
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She was also invited to do Poster presentations at the IHRA conference in Beirut, Lebanon.
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Another notable career highlight for Annaliese is her ongoing collaboration with PODS, a Management development consultancy. Together, they enhance the ability of teams to identify areas for improvement and optimisation, delivering sustainable value not only to individuals and teams but also to the broader organisation. This partnership also drives employee engagement and productivity, ensuring a holistic approach to talent management and organisational development.