Shabnam is a current participant in The Observership Program with Refuge Victoria in 2025. With over 10 years of experience as a social worker, Shabnam has worked across various sectors including family violence, health promotion, gambling and mental health. Before migrating to Australia in 2011, Shabnam voluntarily supported vulnerable women and children in Iran. She is passionate about advocating for sustainable structural change and strongly believes in the principles of social justice. Throughout her career, Shabnam has been a dedicated advocate for women’s and children’s health, emphasising the importance of individual equal rights to wellbeing, self-fulfilment, and self-determination. Her commitment to making a meaningful impact reflects her deep belief in equality for marginalised women and children ensuring they receive equal and fair resources, are respected, empowered, safe and thriving. Shabnam holds a Master of Arts-French Language and Literature from Iran, a Master of Social Work, and a Graduate Diploma of Interpreting from RMIT.