Action Forward Rebalance Life Mentoring

27/10/2025

Who am I and what am I doing??

Well, that’s the big question, isn’t it (for me and everyone)?

I’m a mum of two amazing (and sometimes slightly chaotic!) boys who keep me grounded, entertained, and constantly learning.
I’m also a very proud wife to my incredible husband — the calm to my storm and my biggest supporter.

I’m a business owner, Occupational Therapist, and someone always striving for that ever-elusive balance between family, work, and the curveballs life throws (because let’s be honest — teenagers and blended families can make life interesting!).

And while “Occupational Therapist” is how I explain what I do, I’m also someone who’s seen first-hand how undervalued and tricky some systems can be — and that’s part of why I’m so excited about what’s ahead.

What’s next?
There are some exciting shifts planned and evolving that will allow me to do more of what I love — supporting people in ways that truly make a difference.
I’ll be creating spaces and embracing opportunities to share the knowledge I’ve gathered from over 20 years in clinical practice — in trauma, emotions, psychology, processing, and functional living — and translating all the stock standard theory into practical, everyday strategies that actually work to improve peoples lives.

My passion is be that link between the science and the human experience — helping individuals, families, and workplaces understand and support neurodiversity, emotional wellbeing, and real-life function in meaningful, calm and effective ways.

So, as things evolve, I can’t wait to meet new people and share to even more communities — helpful details, ideas, insights, and conversations that make life feel a little more doable, a little more connected, and a lot more understood.

Here’s to the next chapter and connecting with many of you in person or online to grow and thrive.

23/10/2025

“Finally, I've found someone who gets it.”

That’s the feeling I want every family, person to have.
I see you.
I see the challenges you’re facing, the constant explaining, the adapting, the frustration of trying to make it all work when it feels like no one understands.

You deserve that “aha” moment, the one where everything clicks, where you feel seen and heard, and where the pieces start to fall into place. I’m here to help make that happen.

Together, we’ll break down what’s going on, find the strategies that actually work, and build confidence in managing the day to day. You’re not alone in the journey of understanding neurodiversity in your life.
I’m here to support you and your family every step of the way. 💛

Ready to feel understood and empowered?
Feel free to flick me a DM so we can chat.

13/10/2025

Magic is real!!!

What a break, getting away is hard to plan, hard to achieve.

BUT

When we get clear “I’m on leave, il be back on …”
No if it’s urgent option, I don’t do reactive work so actually I can work on things when I get back.

Actually NOT answering emails or calls for the whole break time!!!

Magic of a break is REAL.
I have felt so much better, less gut problems, less exhaustion, more patience.

And to top it off I then had the privilege of a magical business retreat to come home SSSSOOOO clear on what and where I am going to go fly in my work ahead.

Things that are hard to achieve, most often are worth even more than things that are quick and easy.

Be sure to build into your planning, diary juggling procrastination (I do it so much) a good break to detach and recharge!!!!

10/10/2025

“It’s all about the right time”
When I went on my first business retreat I was sure it was not the right time and my family as a whole were not ready.
I got pressured and told it would be fine.

It Wasn’t fine
It was rough
It was too long

It’s all about trusting your gut, knowing you know your self and your family the best.

Things will happen at the right time for the right reason.

Today I head off for a 4 day business planning retreat and ooohhhh my gosh it feels right.
My three boys are on the way home with an 11 hr drive ahead of them.
It might be tough but I know they all will fine too.

We have all had an amazing week at the beach riding until our legs and bottom bones hurt.
We are much less stressed, much browner and feeling loved, relaxed and connected.

So the weekend ahead is the right time to plan what I can do to shift my work, change my stress levels and do what I love all while fitting it around what is most important for our family.

Follow your gut, trust your self and you know what’s RIGHT.

17/07/2025

What’s your recharge and reset?

What’s your families reset and recharge?

Holidays can be great and challenging.
Term can be busy and very routine.

Despite what the stage and situation your in.
What do you get drawn to for a reset and recharge?

For myself and my family.
It’s getting out and being active.
Today is find adventure during our staycation in Sydney.

The weekend I think is going to include a bike ride.

Hoping as fleeting or small you get a chance to find time for some reset and recharge time to end the holidays and start the term. 👊🙏❤️

28/06/2025

Such a great kids day of racing.

We are not a family who race in the front of any class.
However the skills, resilience, community, connections and joy that is found in the Amcross race community is why we travel the state.

Finding a place and people who you connect with, who support and encourage all with a laugh, fun and banter.
Makes such a wonderful time and worth all the time and km travelled.

Finding a supportive place and people can make this journey of parenting, family and the stages of growing kids.
All the difference of surviving or thriving through the life roller coaster.

Enjoy your wkend time ahead, doing something you and your family enjoy and treasure. ❤️

22/06/2025

How grand to be facing fresh and crispy starts but sunny days and DRY weekend woot woot

Also don’t forget rego closes tonight. Only two rounds to go, how is that possible the year is flying by.

Time fly’s when you’re having fun and doing what you love!!!!

The weather gods have delivered big time for the weekend.
Entries close tonight so don’t miss out!
Enter via Ridernet https://ridernet.com.au/eventView/?e=2351828
Wagga Motorcycle Sports Club Inc Cooma Off-Road Club Macarthur Motorcycle Club Farsouthcoast Motorcycleclub Goulburn Motor Cycle Club

06/06/2025

It’s race day Amcross Macarthur Motorcycle Club

Enjoy the day riding and doing what you love kiddos.

Your super stars to all the parents who have packed, prepared and are spending the wkend at the track.

Look forward to catching up when we cross paths at the track.

10/05/2025

Kids day is done for us. What a great day, he even achieved what he set out for today!!!

Small steps he said to us at one point today (he’s heard me say it enough 🤣), he’s making progress and we are practicing the impact of mindset 😳

Hope all the kids have had a great day racing and riding, see you at Appin for Round 3 Amcross

08/05/2025

It’s that time of the month again!!!!!

🤣🤦‍♀️😂🏍️

Are you all packed or is that a tomorrow job.
I feel like a broken record:
“is all your gear in your bag?”
“Can you get this done we are away for the wkend racing mate.”

The packing clothes, the food shop arrives at 6am to go in the van, then the last bits.

Oh work that needs to be done between and school events too. 😳👍

BUT it’s Round 2 of Amcross this weekend, we all love our weekends supporting the kids snd adults and each other in the outdoors.
See you soon and look forward to chatting to anyone else heading to

01/05/2025

What’s Happening at Action Forward?

I don’t think I’ll ever not think with my OT brain—just ask my boys (they love it…and sometimes hate it, haha!).

OT is simply part of who I am.

At Action Forward, I continue my work in complex disability Occupational Therapy, now expanding to include outreach to the Western parts of NSW.

But to practice what I preach about work-life balance, I’ve also developed a broader range of supports available to individuals and families.

Right now, my focus is on supporting families and kids who are navigating the challenges of school, home, and life.

This includes parent and individual mentoring, where we work together to:

✨ Review what’s working and what’s not — building knowledge about how we all process the world differently, and why sometimes it can feel like a volcano is ready to erupt at home.

✨ Build awareness of sensory and environmental processing — developing practical, real-world strategies that reduce chaos, frustration, and emotional explosions.

If you, someone you know, or someone you work with has been talking about:
• Needing someone to explain why things feel so hard
• Wanting more calm and less arguing at home
• Supporting kids who are really struggling at school or with activities and nothing seems to help.
Please reach out.

I often hear from families, “Why didn’t I know this years ago?” or “I wish my child’s teacher understood this sooner.”

There’s no need to wait anymore.

I’m available for one-on-one online sessions (making it easy and flexible) or even group sessions if you have a few people in mind—or a workplace team looking to build their understanding.

Sharing my knowledge and experience is the best part of my work.

After all these years, helping families find ease and confidence in daily life is what keeps my passion for OT burning bright.

Let’s connect whenever you’re ready.

30/04/2025

Real Life Isn’t Always Glossy — and That’s Okay

There’s so much hype out there—about being positive, embracing life, finding inspiration in every moment.
And honestly, I agree with a lot of it.

But I also know that when life feels stressful, overwhelming, and exhausting…
those messages can be hard to feel connected to. Sometimes, they feel totally unreasonable and even infuriate.

So today, I’m reminding myself—and you—that there’s power in just doing what you can, when you can.

Being present in the moment. Slowing down enough to notice what actually matters to you.

Last week, we soaked up hours of sunshine at the beach—my boys in the water until they couldn’t move another muscle.
Then came the rain (150mm in 24 hours while camping—thank goodness for a watertight caravan!).
We pivoted—indoor climbing for them, shopping and wandering for me.

Now today, it’s still raining, but I’m home, in my long Ugg boots, warm and cosy. And honestly? That feels just right.

Life is a roller coaster.
We often push ourselves to do all the things we think we should.

But sometimes, the real magic is in accepting where we are, noticing the moment, and responding gently to what we need now.

That’s not just surviving..
That’s living life and thriving in the now.