Sally Jacobs
Born in Malaysia and raised in Australia, Sally Jacobs is a passionate and driven social entrepreneur, mental health advocate, Paramedic, speaker, coach, performer and creative. With a professional portfolio spanning over two decades, Sally has built her reputation on a foundation of human-centred design, and person-centred care, fostering collaborative partnerships and building communities that focus on nurturing individual potential and wellbeing.
From demonstrating an unwavering commitment to excellence in coaching, mentoring and program leadership, to independently publishing a national gymnastics magazine, today, Sally's extensive skill set, training and life experiences have led her to her role as a qualified advanced care Paramedic with a special interest in person-centred care and recovery-orientated practice in the area of mental health.
Beyond her professional portfolio, Sally also holds an impressive resume in the performing arts across musical and live theatre, dance, film and television. She has performed in front of an audience of thousands at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre, at QPAC in Jospeh and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and recently, was cast in the hero role for the UniSQ Go Beyond TVC/Print Campaign.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Leadership in Coaching & Program Management
Over fifteen years of professional experience in coaching roles, including excellence in leadership of programs and service delivery. After establishing and coordinating her first junior development program at the age of nineteen, Sally quickly earned a reputation for her commitment to excellence in person-centred service design, innovative approach to program design and nurturing nature towards the holistic development of young athletes.
After being selected in 2008 to attend the Gymnastics Australia National Junior International Coaches Conference, in 2009, Sally was offered a position as the sub-junior elite coach at the Gymnastics Queensland Women's High Performance Program. In 2012, she then launched a Specialised Coaching Program for talented female gymnasts with a focus on preparing athletes and their parents for the International Development Program. Over twelve years, nine of Sally's athletes were selected into High Performance Programs in Brisbane and Melbourne, many going on to represent Australia at an international level.
“My daughter gained a permanent place in the National Centre of Excellence and is continually complimented by so many on her basic shaping. I solely credit this to the initial training, compassion and care that Sally put into my daughter. She not only taught her technique and basic shaping, but showed a belief in her that taught her that she can achieve and that anything is possible. communication with parents.”
— Michelle T, Mother of Remy (8) in the Specialised Coaching Program
“I would have no hesitation in recommending Sally to work with young women. She will expect their best in a nurturing and caring, but challenging way that fosters excellence.
— Michelle T, Mother of Remy (8) in the Specialised Coaching Program
“Thank you very much for your amazing efforts. Ivy is a very lucky girl to be exposed to such quality coaching."
— Kristen S, Mother of Ivy (7) in the Specialised Coaching Program
“It's awesome that you give feedback. Sophia was definitely tired but what she learnt with you was amazing."
— Vicki N, Mother of Sophia (7) in the Specialised Coaching Program
Talent Development: Factor 1 Models Australia
Between 2015 - 2018, Sally expanded on her extensive background in coaching and mentoring to establish Factor 1 Models Australia. With the sole purpose being to serve as a mother agency and develop junior models, men and women, Sally developed a tailored program focusing on deportment and grooming, etiquette, runway technique, photographic and fashion modelling, positive body image, mindset and portfolio development.
Under her guidance and leadership, her models went on to walk for major fashion events including New Zealand Fashion Week, the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival, Sunshine Coast Fashion Festival, International Kidz Fashion Week & BFashionCo.
Publishing: Stick It! The Australian Gymnastics Magazine
With Sally's extensive understanding of the Women's Artistic Gymnastics community in Australia, between 2013-2014, Sally independently designed and published Australia's only gymnastics magazine, selling hundreds of copies in Australia, New Zealand and the USA. With a natural disposition towards finding opportunities for improvement, Sally recognised the extensive range of publications that were available internationally in the dance and gymnastics space. The gap in the Australian market inspired Sally to singularly establish Stick It! The National Gymnastics Magazine, which was positively received by gymnasts, parents and clubs alike.
Project and Event Management
Sally's professional experience in project and event management spans over twelve years across every sector that she has worked in.
2003-2005:
Kids on Broadway, a holiday performing arts program for young performers 4-18 years
2005-2014:
Independent leadership and coordination of the individual progress, assessment and reporting of hundreds of athletes (including bi-annual parent interviews)
2014-2015:
Leadership and coordination of the fashion division (including model assessment, development and marketing), Agency 888, Brisbane
Contracted as the Fashion Coordinator and Choreographer for Eatons Hill Hotel and Function Centre Melbourne Cup Fashion Parade
2016-2018:
Founder and coordinator of Factor 1 Models, Australia (singularly responsible for overall planning of model assessment, development and marketing)
2019:
Co-design and delivery of the first annual simulated Multi-Trauma Day for the University of Southern Queensland School of Paramedicine
2019-2023:
Independent design and delivery of Lived Experience Speaker Days for the University of Southern Queensland School of Paramedicine
Stage & Screen
From performing in front of audiences of up to 10,000 to being cast in several productions across musical theatre, live theatre, film and television, Sally has built an impressive performance resume with her formal training through the Young Australian Talent Company, full-time training at Davidia Lind Dance Centre and intensives through the Queensland University of Technology and Artists' Lab.
Her professional highlights include peforming in the Man from Snowy River Arena Spectacular and Goodwill Games Opening Ceremony at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat at QPAC, Stefan Hair Awards, being cast in the hero role for the University of Southern Queensland Go Beyond Print/TVC Campaign and working for international companies including Nickelodeon and Disney Pixar.
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