Aunty Ali

18/09/2025

✨ Welcome to our new(ish) team member, Liz! ✨

Now… I tried to keep this part quiet, but some of you may notice a resemblance. Liz is actually my sister! After 5 years of gentle persuasion, she finally joined the Aunty Ali team.

Liz works mostly in our Hoarding & Squalor team, bringing her upbeat personality, kind heart, sense of humour, and—most importantly—her completely non-judgemental approach. She’s already making a huge difference for people who may have felt too scared or embarrassed to seek help and let someone into their homes.

We’re so lucky to have her on board.

20/07/2025

At Aunty Ali, we’re all about bringing back the village—the kind of community where good neighbours look out for each other, share a laugh, and lend a hand when needed.

To celebrate that spirit, I just hosted a Christmas in July party in the driveway of our little community. I was thrilled when everyone was able to come!

Despite our regular waves and hellos, this night was something special. We shared delicious food, listened to music, sat around a cosy fire, and had real, heartwarming conversations that helped us truly get to know each other.

It was one of those simple but magical evenings—and we all agreed it shouldn’t be the last.

Here’s to community, connection, and more nights like this one. 💛

13/06/2025

🌍✈️ Woohoo! I'm off on a European adventure! 🇪🇸🇵🇹🇬🇧🇹🇷

After a big week of packing, planning and prepping, it's time to take a breath and prepare myself for the mother of all flights (3 actually 😵‍💫). I cannot wait to arrive and to soak up all the delights of Spain, Portugal, London and Istanbul. I'm so excited for the people, culture, the food, and a little well-earned time out.

While I’ll still be checking in from time to time, please know there may be a little delay in replies. I’ve left all the rest in the safe and capable hands of my wonderful team, who’ll continue to keep things running smoothly while I’m away.

I shy away from taking selfies in public (hence the suitcase pic), but will be sure to show you a few of my fav things once I'm there.

Adios por ahora! See you on 3 July!
Aunty Ali ❤️💙

30/05/2025

There’s a special kind of joy I feel when someone tells me they’ve done a load of laundry without feeling overwhelmed.

What might seem like a small task to many can feel completely unmanageable when life is chaotic or emotionally heavy. I work with people who are often stuck, not because they don’t care, but because the barriers are deeper—emotional, psychological, or even just years of burnout.

Through gentle listening, reading between the lines, and understanding the psychology beneath the clutter, I help people take small, meaningful steps. It’s never just about laundry—it’s about giving someone the tools and the confidence to reclaim control over their environment.

Each time someone starts to feel calmer in their space, each time a room becomes a little safer or more welcoming, I feel that reward deep in my heart. This is why I do what I do. Because when someone feels more at peace in their home, relationships shift, moods lift, and life starts to feel a little more possible again.

It’s a privilege to walk alongside people on that journey—and I’m always learning, always growing, always humbled by the transformation that happens when we meet people exactly where they are ❤️💙

25/04/2025

Hi Everyone, I'm still around!! It's been
busy times for myself and the team as we've taken on some amazing large scale projects and of course helping so many people in need. More on that later though.

Just want to let you know that FB is playing up and I can't receive messages here. If you've sent a message and I haven't replied, it's likely that I've tried to reach out via chat.

I would love to help you, so please text me on 0416 120 434 or fill out the enquiry form on my website https://auntyali.com.au/

Just a reminder that while I may choose to reply at odd hours, my business hours are actually 9am-6pm Monday to Friday.
Please don't expect a reply to messages on public holidays, weekends or after hours as I'm recharging my batteries. That goes for phone calls too.

Thank you
Aunty Ali 💙❤️

Aunty Ali offers a complete support service, designed to make life easier. Specialising in environmentally responsible decluttering and home organisation, care and support. Providing help at times such as moving house, major life changes and trauma, our aim is to lighten some of life's physical and....

08/11/2024

I tell you often I wear many hats.
Well this is my 6am and ready for anything doula face.

Accepting this role is a big one, as no one can tell you how things will go, what challenges will be faced along the way, or even the outcome. It's intense, beautiful, consuming, physically and mentally exhausting and exhilarating all at the same time.

Three days later, with what I can only describe as going missing in action from my regular life, I've had the privilege of being there to support and guide a young woman and partner through labour and birth. Not everything went to plan and as always with where I'm most needed, there are many challenges involved, but seeing a super positive outcome is all worth it.

Watching people become parents, doting over their healthy bub, bonding and drinking in these life changing moments all in is so satisfying.

What a ride! I'll continue to support them in their journey, but I just slept for 14 hours straight. Have I told you I love what I do?? ♥️💙

27/09/2024

I'm so excited to tell you I'll be away next week. I'm heading off to Bali for a week of massages, cocktails and long conversations with a dear friend. I'll still be receiving messages, but expect a slow reply. Best to message me via Messenger rather than text.

Looking forward to filling my cup, and maybe even have it runneth over.

I'll be back on duty after the long weekend on Tuesday 8 October.
Take care,
Aunty Ali 💙❤️🍹

24/09/2024

I need to ask for your help right now!

I have an elderly client that is moving into her forever home in an RSL Anzac village in Narrabeen. She's done her bit and served our country, but is all alone when it comes to help with life. It's such a common and sad situation for so many of our older generation. What she needs right now is hands to do the unpacking and making this place special.

I'm busy helping people who really need me tomorrow otherwise I'd be there, so I'm looking for a few volunteers to help with unpacking and setting up this ladies home and making the magic happen. While tomorrow would be great, any day this week is appreciated.

Help is needed in the following ways:

* Sorting out clothes so summer items are in the wardrobes and drawers.

* Setting up the kitchen with just what's needed for a single lady that isn't able to stand long to cook. There will be stuff not needed.

* Ensuring all her war and life memorabilia are on display as this gives her the greatest joy.

* Ensuring furniture is in the best places allowing for safe movement using a walker.

* Making client some lunch and a cuppa as she is in great pain so finds this difficult. Patience to help when she feels overwhelmed as this is huge for her and may make her a bit grumpy due to anxiety. Just listening will help immensely.

* As this home is considerably smaller than where she lived for 25 years, there's hopefully going to be some items that can taken and donated to charity too.

* Removal of an old waterbed and taking to the tip, or if you're local, you may be able to organise a council cleanup.

There's more I can tell you in private, so if you have some time available tomorrow, or any day this week really, I could really use your help. Thank you! 💙❤️

21/07/2024

The other night I couldn't sleep, so I decided to get up and scrub the grout on the kitchen floor with a toothbrush. The grout never looked clean and I needed a mindfulness activity.

Why I couldn't sleep could be for many reasons. I'd stayed up late again on my phone, binge watching Netflix, eating too much chocolate, stressing over everything I am behind on, but feeling so anxious about it that I'm frozen to do any of it.

I'm know I'm feeling the very things that so many of the people I help feel. I'm human and like so many share with me, I too feel powerless to do it. Instead I eat more chocolate and watch more Netflix. Nothing changes and my chest hurts more and more. The stress and anxiety have been taking over.

I spoke honestly to a friend who called to check in on me. In a serious tone they told me I needed to take a break. That I must get away before it's much harder to recover from the load I've become used to carrying. I value their opinion and knowledge, and to be honest, it's exactly the same advice I'd give to others.

So here I am, sitting in front of a fire at my friends farm, 3 hours out of Sydney. I'm here for a few nights, but to be honest I don't want to come home. The relief has been almost instant. The fresh air, beautiful trees, the sound of mooing cattle, the flowing river and the endless stary skies are all so calming to me. Peace at last.

The conversations with my friend are priceless. She's been feeling life's stressors too. I've stopped long enough to read a trashy book while looking at the view and drinking tea. Making friends with a friendly bird who kept trying to steal my morning toast. I'm in the mood to share so I do. And share this piece of paradise I shall.

Connecting with my friend and taking part in the sisterhood got me thinking that we don't do it enough. So I'd like to invite you to come with me to stay for a couple of nights over a weekend or even a cheeky mid week escape if that's easier? I'm avoiding all but necessary work while I'm here, but if you're interested in doing it, send me a message and I'll put something together. Dusodie Holiday Farm is such a beautiful escape and somewhere you'll find your cup running over.

I know making a priority for ourselves is difficult, but it's so important, but not something that's a possibility to many. If you don't need a holiday or can afford one when you'd like it, perhaps you'd like to donate some funds to pay it forward for someone else that can't afford the luxury?

Until then, I'm going to stoke the fire and pour another glass of wine. Maybe I'll even run a hot bath. This is my time, my time.💙❤️

Dusodie Holiday Farm is set on the banks of the Chichester River, in the foothills of the Chichester State Forest, 20 minutes from Dungog, 1.5 hours from Newcastle and 5 minutes from Chichester Dam, State forests and the Barrington Tops.

06/06/2024

Before I start sorting out the belongings of a deceased estate, I always asked what causes the person was passionate about. In this instance, Aboriginal welfare was up there, so I reached out to my many amazing community colleagues for help in ensuring useful items got to those who need it most.

These quiet achievers do so much good in the world, and some, like Rik Johnson Oam from travel far and wide to do it. How happy was Rik to be given not one, but two swags, tents, backpacks, disposable gloves, body wipes, beanies, scarves and other warm goodies to help those sleeping rough in remote parts of NSW and QLD.

Always thinking outside the square, I even popped in loads of sweet treats, that Rik promises he won't eat. I love my community of angels who do big things. ❤️💙

10/05/2024

My team member, Maureen and I have been providing regular support to a family with foster children for over 2 years. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, I can't say much about it, but I can tell you that Maureen and I have become a very important part of the village that is caring for these youngsters.

We are always searching for new ways to provide the love and support that is desperately needed, and looking for ways to help them to heal. I wanted to give their foster mum a break, so after collecting the kiddos from school, I decided to play a game with them. Instead of driving home, each of them got to take turns telling me which way the car was to go. Given they live in a semi rural part of Sydney, it wasn't long before we came across some beautiful farm animals. They oohed and ahhed at the tiny lambs we passed, but it was the horses that held their attention.

We agreed to stop at a property with two horses that looked like they might approach the fence. Luckily, this gentle mare came straight over to say hello. The looks on their faces and the love they felt for this beautiful lady was just so wonderful to watch. The children spent an hour learning to be calm and slow in their movements, which grass was likely safe to feed them, how to hold their hands out flat so their fingers weren't nibbled on, to be patient and allow the horse to come to them and to talk quietly.

Promises were made to the horse they named 'Moon' that they'd return next week and plans were made to pop a note in the letterbox to ask if we could bring apples too. Animals are such great healers, even I felt calmer when we left. I could see the kids were excited as they played horse games together all night. To tell you the truth, I can't wait til next week either! 💙❤️

11/04/2024

I can't believe it, but I am super proud to announce that Aunty Ali is 10 years old. Where did the time go?

It was actually last month, but helping people in need is always going to be a greater priority in my eyes, so even something as important as celebrating a milestone, needs to wait until I have the time.

I'd like to say a big thank you to everyone that has supported me at what I now know is more of a social enterprise, than a business. I truly couldn't do what my team and I do without your love, care and support. I have so many plans and dreams to expand on what we do, some big, some small, but every single one will make a difference. A particular focus of mine will be to help those who fall through the cracks and as always, to bring back the village. I absolutely believe that if we look out for each other, even just by saying hello or checking in, we will all be better off.

I'm practicing better self care so I'm keeping this short, but know my mind is busier than ever, and I'm going to need your help to make some of it become a reality. Big hugs, Aunty Ali 💙❤️🎂