With extensive experience across Community Services, Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, and Youth Work, Robyn Horne-Herbig brings both expertise and empathy to her role as a Trainer at Hader Institute of Education. Her career is defined by a commitment to wellbeing-focused, person-centred, and inclusive education practices that empower learners to succeed.
At Hader, Robyn delivers training that blends professional knowledge with lived experience, ensuring learners meet industry standards while also feeling supported in their growth. She creates safe, inclusive learning environments that prioritise student wellbeing, while upholding the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Robyn’s professional journey spans roles in curriculum co-design, staff mentoring, learner support, and workforce development. She has worked with peer workforce teams, government stakeholders, and the Department of Health to co-develop curricula that respond to sector needs and recommendations of the Mental Health Royal Commission. Her leadership has included mentoring project teams, guiding professional development, and supporting scholarship and cadetship recipients, with a focus on strengthening the mental health and community services workforce.
Her academic qualifications reflect her investment in education and professional development. Robyn holds a Master of Professional Education and Training from Deakin University, a Diploma of Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs, a Diploma of Vocational Education and Training, and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, along with specialist certifications in peer support, supervision, wellbeing-focused approaches, youth work, and health and safety.
Robyn’s approach to education is practical and compassionate. She is skilled in developing curricula, facilitating group and one-to-one supervision, and implementing frameworks that align with compliance standards while addressing real-world challenges faced by learners. She has also designed and implemented staff onboarding, training needs analyses, and learning management systems that improved workforce engagement and retention.
Robyn’s vision is clear. To equip learners with the skills, confidence, and compassion to thrive in their chosen fields, while fostering resilience, inclusivity, and meaningful professional growth.
Educational Background:
- Master of Professional Education and Training, Deakin University
- Diploma of Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs, Holmesglen
- Diploma of Vocational Education and Training, Holmesglen
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, MBG RTO
- Professional Certificate of Adolescent Counselling, Monash University
- Certificate IV TESOL, MBG RTO
- Plus a range of specialist certifications including Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Mental Health First Aid, Intentional Peer Support Training, and Comorbidity training
Join Robyn as she continues to lead and inspire the next generation of community services professionals, combining deep sector knowledge with compassion, inclusion, and a strong commitment to learner success.