
JIM KEATCH
Jim has had extensive experience working in the Emergency Services area over the last 21 years. As well as being an active firefighter, holding a number of leadership positions including as a Trainer/Assessor, with the South Australian Country Fire Service he has been heavily involved in assisting and supporting Emergency Services Personnel coping with grief, trauma and critical incident management, through the SAFECOM Stress Prevention and Management team within South Australia. This has involved working with people of varying ages and in many different contexts, both with small groups, families and individuals right across the state. Jim has recently retired after 19 years as the Chaplain at Pembroke School, an independent school consisting of 1600 students (ages 5-18) and 300 staff. His work both privately and publically has seen him involved in the areas of grief, trauma and critical incident support for many years. Jim is also a wedding and funeral celebrant.
Jim holds qualifications in Theology, Teaching as well as Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. He is associated with numerous professional organisations and committees including: Critical Incident Management Australia, Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement, the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Torrens University Ethics committee and the Ministry Professional Standards Committee within Churches of Christ in SA. Jim’s interests include tai chi, mindfulness, golf, model railways and his grandchildren. He works with the Sam Roberts Family Foundation raising money and awareness for the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in SA. He is an excellent communicator with a strong sense of care and compassion.
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Jim holds qualifications in Theology, Teaching as well as Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. He is associated with numerous professional organisations and committees including: Critical Incident Management Australia, Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement, the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Torrens University Ethics committee and the Ministry Professional Standards Committee within Churches of Christ in SA. Jim’s interests include tai chi, mindfulness, golf, model railways and his grandchildren. He works with the Sam Roberts Family Foundation raising money and awareness for the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in SA. He is an excellent communicator with a strong sense of care and compassion.