10/02/2026
What a year!! January for me is not a time for big reflections. It’s more of a social detox. A chance to unplug, be with my people 🙂 be outside, and reconnect before the year properly begins. I’ve learnt that February is when I have the headspace to look back on what’s been, and gently think about what’s ahead.
Last year was full in both good and stretching ways. Integrate OT continued to grow, and with that came lots of learning, frustrations, connection, and behind-the-scenes work, including developing new programs. I also had the privilege of presenting two DIR 101 workshops one at Sunshine Coast University and another here in our local Northern Beaches community - something I feel deeply grateful to be part of.
I’m especially thankful to Megan from Meg Ability, who supported several families during this time. Her care and willingness to step in made it possible for this work to unfold.
Outside of work, life felt exciting and grounding and at times exhausting!. I began volunteering with Ocean Heroes, started sessions at Allambie Scout Hall, kids became certified scuba warriors of the sea, we became a family of 9 with our five new chickens (!) and we celebrated my husband’s parents both turning 80 - a beautiful reminder of how much family (and friends) matters. My own parents, my two sisters, and our growing little humans of nieces and nephews. And somewhere in the middle of it all, our son turned 14 and daughter soon to be 12- still wrapping my head around that one.
So much gratitude for the people who show up, the work that feels meaningful, and the reminder to keep choosing connection with family, with friends, with clients that feel like family, with nature, and with each other.
Excited for all the adventures to come.
