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Tanya Forster Psychologist

Tanya is a Psychologist and the CEO of Macquarie Health Collective

26/02/2026

I spy some familiar faces!! 👀

25/02/2026

Last week I joined .russell and on to discuss proposal to Government for extended paid parental leave.

Here is the full clip of the interview for those that missed it.

Y’all know I had to wait for Chicken Brooke to show me how to do it 💁‍♀️

A huge thanks again to the team for having me.

18/02/2026

This morning I joined team to discuss proposal to Government for extended paid parental leave.

We discussed the impact the proposal could have on parents, on attachment, and on the trajectory of our future generation of kids.

A huge thank you to .russell and for having me.

Full clip to come.

17/02/2026

When school is back and so are the meltdowns..🫠

Check out my latest blog to learn more about why these after school meltdowns occur, as well as strategies to support your child and survive term one ✨

16/02/2026

School is back for term one 2026, and our school refusal rates continue to soar.

I talk a lot about relationships and in lots of my recent school meetings, I have been asked the question - “how can I build a relationship if they aren’t even attending school?”

The good news is that there are lots of strategies we can use if we get creative.

Some examples include:
- Sending the child emails or messages talking about some of the fun things you are doing at school that you think they would enjoy, and how much you can’t wait to have them back soon so they can join in too.
- Making the child short videos with some of this messaging.
- Sending photos of activities that you think the child might enjoy (obviously without other kids in it where required)
- Using the school app to send photos and messages to the child about fun activities and how much you and their peers look forward to having them back.

I am sure there are lots of teachers out there with great strategies they use, or parents who have seen fantastic techniques work for their child.

I would love to learn from some of your ideas, so please share them in the comments below. We know school refusal is a big issue, so I am sure there are lots of people who would love to read your suggestions too!

04/02/2026

Over the last week, thousands of children across the country returned to school after their 6 week break at home.

For some kids, this would have been filled with excitement about seeing their friends, their new teacher and classroom, and using their new school supplies.

For others, the return to school would have been filled with a sense of dread, tummy aches, tears and even missed days.

After 6 weeks at home and all the changes that come with a new school year, it is no surprise that kids find this tricky. For some kids though, this return to school can be really difficult.

My latest blog is now available, filled with some of my top tips to support your child’s return to school if they haven’t exactly spent the first few days skipping off into the playground at drop off time.

If you find that you need a little more support, my on-demand workshop “When School Just Feels Too Tricky” dives deeper into understanding school refusal and gives you practical, connection-based tools to support your child.

Link in bio.

03/02/2026

The most beautiful 4 page spread in this month’s 🥰🥰

The most heartfelt thanks to the incredible for her beautiful words and for shining a light on issues that are so close to my heart and the hearts of so many others 🥹🥹

This article covers so many important topics including general practice, paediatrics, and the NDIS.

Please grab yourself a copy and check it out!

Thank you as always to the incredible team for their magic and for making sure rural healthcare receives the national attention it deserves!

Regional Australia is beautiful. Let’s celebrate it and show the world just how spectacular it is ✨

📷 the incredible

02/02/2026

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We are so excited to announce that our GP books are currently OPEN!

We know how strong the need has been across the community, so we are VERY excited to share that we have multiple new GPs with availability.

Contact our friendly reception team on 6882 7113 or book online via the MHC website to secure your spot today.

29/01/2026

Whether it is starting big school for the first time, transitioning to high school, or just starting the new school year, transitioning back to school after the holidays can be really tricky for so many kids.

I don’t know about you, but my head is currently a jumble of thoughts trying to ensure I have remembered everything and have everything organised for the new school year.

Have I got their shoes ready? Have I ordered enough school supplies in the Woolies order? Have I remembered everything off the checklist school sent home? Have I completed all the paperwork for after school care? The list goes on.

No wonder our kids feel overwhelmed. After 6 weeks at home, it is a big change to get back in the rhythm of school.

Here are a few of my top tips to help you transition your child back to school in 2026.

Want to know more? Check out my latest blog. Link in bio.

25/01/2026

Absolutely not!

Of course, I completely celebrate when they do, but my days are absolutely NOT filled with these moments. Especially in times like school holidays!

Sibling rivalry is very normal, and as much as I would love them to get on more often and have these fairytale-read-to-my-little-sister-and-be-so-divine moments a little more often, I also know that the moments of tension and conflict are natural and actually important!

Want to know more?

Head to my blog to check out the latest edition in my school holiday sibling rivalry mini-series.

Link in bio.

22/01/2026

If your kids seem to fight more when they’re home together all day, it doesn’t mean their relationship is broken.

It usually means:
• more time in close proximity
• fewer natural breaks
• more competition for tired parents
• nervous systems stretched by change

Sibling conflict often increases during holidays because children are spending more time together without the structure and space that usually protects them.

This is situational, not a reflection of your parenting or their bond.

You’re not doing anything wrong ❤️

Want to learn more? Check out my latest blog. Link in bio.

This is part one of a multi-part sibling rivalry series I am releasing this week. Make sure you are signed up to my newsletter so I can drop the next part straight into your inbox!

12/01/2026

Holidays can sometimes be harder for neurodivergent children, even when they’re enjoyable.

Holidays typically involve more noise, more people, more unpredictability, fewer routines, and fewer recovery breaks.

For many neurodivergent nervous systems, this level of stimulation is exhausting.

Big emotions, shutdowns, or increased meltdowns aren’t a failure to cope - they are signs that regulation is being pushed beyond capacity.

Nothing about this means your child is “too much”.
It means the environment is a lot.

You have a good kid having a hard time, and you are a good parent having a hard time ❤️

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