About YDAT

Belinda Paul

Youth Development and Training (YDAT) has been delivering quality training since 2009 in schools, community-based organisations, and the private sector in Toowoomba, the Darling Downs area, the Gold Coast, and throughout Australia.

YDAT was founded by Belinda Paul in response to a clear need for a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) dedicated to supporting young people and creating opportunities for those who need a helping hand the most.

Belinda brings extensive experience working in secondary schools, delivering career counselling, and providing early intervention mental health programs. She has a strong background supporting at-risk and disengaged young people.

As Owner and Manager, Belinda oversees all YDAT projects and is responsible for reporting and compliance. YDAT’s core objective is to deliver high-quality training, supported by a skilled and committed team carefully selected to ensure the best outcomes for learners.

YDAT Team

Emma Campbell (Trainer)

My professional career began with working for a youth-focused not-for-profit organisation for more than 7 years, where I started as a full-time Business trainee. From there, I expanded my role to support disengaged young people and later worked with an Australian Apprenticeship company as a mentor, focusing on improving apprenticeship engagement and completion rates. I also gained experience as an Industry Training Consultant, managing training contracts and supporting learners through to completion. Alongside my professional work, I am actively involved in local sporting clubs as a volunteer coach and supervisor, inspired by my young children’s participation in sport. I currently work with YDAT delivering Certificate III in Business, Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation, Certificate II and III in Sport Coaching, and Certificate I in Basic Financial Literacy. In addition, I manage YDAT’s social media platforms and online training portal.

Michael Paul (Trainer)

I have been working with Youth Development and Training (YDAT) for seven years, delivering the Certificate II in Animal Care to students across Queensland. Before joining YDAT, I worked as a PE teacher and taught Science and Marine Studies, with experience teaching in secondary schools throughout Queensland and New South Wales. My professional background also includes completing a degree in National Parks and Wildlife, working with AQIS (Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service) alongside detector dogs, and serving as a Senior Wildlife Ranger. I am a passionate advocate for Australian native flora and fauna and have a particular love of dogs. I am also a WIRES (Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service) carer and have cared for orphaned and injured wildlife, particularly wombats and birds.

Lorena Wooderson (Trainer)

I have 25 years of education and experience in business administration/management, training, and assessment. My training background includes extensive and diverse experience delivering Business and Communication qualifications as well as tutoring English to migrants at Toowoomba TAFE. In 2023, I joined the YDAT team and have had the pleasure of delivering Certificate II in Animal Studies to school students in Toowoomba and the surrounding areas. I am also a trained WIRES animal carer and have experience working with a dog rehoming organisation. I currently work with students participating in Skilling Queenslanders for Work projects, delivering Certificate I in Workplace Skills and Certificate I in Retail Services. In addition, I now deliver Certificate III in Business through school-based traineeships. I believe in incorporating emotional intelligence into student learning, as it builds self-awareness and encourages a proactive, engaged approach to learning.

David Fraser (Trainer)

My professional background combines government, corporate and small business experience. I am very involved in supporting communities to promote their strengths, engage with their young people and help create jobs, especially those focused on entrepreneurial pursuits. I am a Google Certified Associate with well-developed IT skills and hands-on experience across a wide range of digital tools and systems. This includes coordinating the setup and ongoing management of YDAT’s website and Google Workspace. I have worked with YDAT since 2017, previously delivering Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation and Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways. I am currently delivering Certificate III in Business.

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