About Me
Welcome to my world.
As a single mum to a young person who has faced his own challenges with mental health and neurodivergence I deeply understand the importance of support and empowerment. I am a lifelong learner with a diverse skill set, dedicated to helping others find their unique paths to success. Whether through music, fitness, or wellness advocacy, my mission is to inspire and uplift those around me.
I am a musician, alongside some colleagues, we run a community string orchestra once per week who perform once per term. I also play in the occasional wedding, event or show. My love for music has supported me to learn and investigate the impacts that music making has on our brain function, such an interesting space!
I am passionate about exercise and I train six days per week with various activities; including Crossfit, personal training, Pilates, swimming, walking or just enjoying a sauna. I am a strong believer than exercise improves wellness and overall mental heath.
When people ask me what I do, I often refer to myself as a helper. I believe I support those around me in various ways and am proud to offer services to all types of people in a way that they need. I am here to listen.
I am a solution focused person and I lead all endeavors in this way, searching for solutions and working on them. I live my life working actively on my wellness, helping my son grow into a good human and pride myself on my ability to help others feel success.
Some areas of expertise I can offer are listed below, I am open to supporting you in other ways if you don't see your area of need listed below!
Education
2025
Certificate III and Certificate IV in Fitness
Australian Fitness Academy
My most recent study had to involve fitness. I fell in love with fitness a number of years ago. After a lifestyle change to improve my own mental health and wellness, I knew quickly how important exercise is for our overall health. I am passionate about sharing this love for movement with everyone and strongly believe it is a key to positive mental health.
2021
Master in Education, Guidance and Counselling
Univeristy of Southern Queensland
When you have completed on Masters, why not two. Guidance and Counselling allowed me to hone my skills in delivering support to a wider range of individuals, including families, staff and students. Wellness and positive mental health are core competencies in this space along with assessment and reporting to provide expert knowledge in behaviour and academic interventions.
2019
Master of Education, Special Education
Univeristy of Southern Queensland
After working some years in the special education departments across various schools, I decided it was time to be a leader in this field and begin to show and teach others best practices and support models that had proven to be effective and successful. Engaging in a Masters degree allowed me to dive more deeply into my understanding of inclusive practices and develop my leadership skills in this space.
- Understanding the Function of Behaviour
- Investigating the Function of Behaviour
- Providing plans to promote behaviour change
- Providing advice to support wellbeing of parents
- Providing advice to support wellbeing of children
- Understanding Brain Basics
- Supports for Anxiety
- Supports for Autism
- Supports for ADHD
- Supports for Functional Communication Skills
- Providing practical advice on inclusive practices for teachers
- Providing Case Management
- Providing Evidence Based Practices to support a range of contexts
- Advocating for belonging and connectedness
- Advocating for Inclusion
- Assessment for Learning challenges
- Assessment for diagnostic information
- Assessment for behavioural challenges
Other areas of expertise:
- String Instrument Tuition - Violin, Cello, Viola, Double Bass
- Group Fitness Training
- Personal Training
- Nutrition advice
Do you have another idea that you would like support with? Enquire today!
2012
Graduate Diploma in Special Education
University of Central Queensland
Following the birth of my son, my music position was no longer available, I had been privy to working one day a week in the special education program at one of my schools and I discovered quickly my passion for supporting students to success. I engaged in this learning to further develop my skills to ensure I was able to provide each and every person with the best support for them.
2010
Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning
Univeristy of Sourthen Queensland
Following my music degree, I engaged teaching and learning to further my career in education. I engaged in a number of positions through Independent and Catholic Education and worked as a classroom music teacher within the Department of Education. Teaching music gave me a great skillset for understanding the relationship between music and our brain function.
2008
Bachelor of Music
Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music
My first passion was music, I began playing the violin when I was eight years old and knew that it was something I would always love. I taught and tutored Violin and other string instruments from 2007 through to 2012 when my son was born. I continue to run a community string orchestra and tutor strings at various times. If you are seeking music lessons or wish to join our group, please be in touch.