Jody Clayton is the District Child Protection and Child Wellbeing Co-ordinator on the MNCLHD. Jody supports health workers and services in preventing abuse and neglect and responding early, whenever a child safety, welfare or wellbeing concern is raised. She is available to advise health workers about Child Wellbeing Units (CWU) and have a detailed understanding of entry points into local health services. She responds to complex cases involving vulnerable families, children and young people within the LHD, as referred to by the CWU. She also works closely with other Government departments and agencies, providing advice about referral pathways and information sharing. Jody has previously worked as a family support worker, providing care and improving the life experiences of vulnerable children, young people and families.
