Amanda is a Certified Child Life Specialist and has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis on Child Life in Hospitals and Early Childhood Education.
Amanda Zaffino
Project Officer
MA, BSc, CCLS
amanda.zaffino@thekids.org.au
Amanda is a Certified Child Life Specialist and has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis on Child Life in Hospitals and Early Childhood Education. She has a passion for supporting children, youth, and families in health and medical settings. Amanda’s work particularly focuses on empowering kids and families in healthcare environments, reducing the stress and trauma of medical experiences, and supporting the healing journey during and after hospitalisation.
Amanda also works for The Kids' Community Engagement Team.
Understanding children and families' hospital experiences
Our research focuses on identifying practical ways to provide trauma-informed care for children and families visiting the hospital.
Certified Child Life Specialist 2015 - present
Bachelor of Science Psychology 2013
Master of Arts Education with an emphasis on Child Life in Hospitals and Early Childhood Education 2015