Career Summary

Corey Rischitelli is a compassionate individual who has a dedicated interest in supporting and advocating for children and families impacted by family violence. With a strong academic foundation and hands-on experience, Corey is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals.

Having completed a Bachelor of Criminology in 2021, Corey possesses a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding crime and its impact on individuals and communities. Corey's ongoing pursuit of knowledge and skill development is evident through his current studies for a graduate certificate in family violence, underscoring his commitment to addressing this critical social issue.

Corey currently works as a Family Connections Practitioner for Family Life, where he plays a vital role in facilitating safe and supportive contact between children and their families. In addition, for the past five years, he has volunteered with Lord Somers Camp and Power House to help create a stronger, more inclusive society through service to others.

Career Pathway

2023 - Present - Family Connections Practitioner, Family Life
2021 - 2022 - Children’s Contact Service Contact Worker
2018 - Present - Community Volunteer, Lord Somers Camp and Power House
2017 - 2021 - Longlife Team Member, Woolworths Supermarkets
2021 - Bachelor of Criminology, Monash University
2020 - 2021 - Disability Support, Self-employed
2017 - 2021 - Party Host, Kid Factory Play Centre and Cafe

How was your Monash experience?

My time at Monash was pretty great. I made lots of friends. I joined clubs here and there, including the Italian club and the Criminology club. I attended student events, Wednesday session free concerts, and so much more. I’d advise any student to go to those sorts of things and get involved with uni life, because they’re really a lot of fun and you make a lot of friends.

What was the most valuable thing you gained from your degree?

One of the most valuable things I learned in my studies was my passion for family violence. I didn't know what I wanted to do after high school. I got to my first year of uni and thought I might want to be a detective, but soon realised I didn’t. Then I started leaning towards being a liaison officer between the LGBT+ community and the police, so I spoke to someone in that role and it still wasn't quite the right fit. So it took a while for me to figure out what I was passionate about and that eventually ended up being Family Domestic and Sexual Violence.

I'm now studying for a Graduate Certificate in Family Violence. I didn't think I was going to go back to studying so soon, if at all, but my passion for family violence really drove me towards it.

Tell us about your current roles.

I work with Family Life, which is a family violence organisation. I'm a Family Connections Practitioner, in the children's contact space, so when parents separate and there's family violence involved and the children don't see one of their parents, we facilitate that safe space for them to see each other again and build a healthy relationship. I also volunteer with

Lord Somers Camp and Power House, we run camps for different target groups in the community.

What was a highlight of your course?

Where Monash really helped was that I didn't feel like I was stuck pursuing one strict criminology route. I didn't feel like I had to stick to one particular area. I felt like I had options and that I could try different things and specialise in what I really wanted to do, rather than what I felt I had to to get the degree.