Banksia Support Services

15/01/2026

I've been quiet for about a month now, claiming some much needed peace and 'white space' (time to think, reflect and contemplate).

I care so much and I only know two speeds; GO and fall down stop. The caring about my clients, their families, my supervisees, the Pathway participants and then coming home and being there for my kids and my family is always a balancing act.

The NDIS space is hard.
Caring can be really hard too.

White Space is a necessary self care need for me. It's what prevents burn out, but last year I pushed it further than I have in a long time.

I really needed this time. And I'm not finished.

I'm still in that beautiful phase of not really knowing what day it is (have embraced this wholeheartedly) and while I'm starting to get lots of emails and work requests, I'm still on leave for a bit longer.

I'm back on deck on 27th January, and I really appreciate this patience from all who are back at their roles and sending through questions and queries.

Sending love!

09/01/2026

17/12/2025

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16/12/2025

Lots of people expressing anger, rage, blame, frustration, grief and a raft of many other big feelings and thoughts.
It's causing stress on an epic level for many of us.
I think it's also causing a fear that saying different things could be construed as inflammatory, disrespectful or poorly timed.
I was threatened and attacked on social media last week for the first time ever so I'm certainly vulnerable to this.

I've turned off the TV. Walked away from the political and social media football match happening around me, tried not to cry, then said, bu**er it- I'm going to have a good bawl in the shower hoping the oxytocin will help.
It did for a while.
But the fatigue and exhaustion of caring deeply comes at a huge cost.
I wish I could turn it off.

I don't know what to say. I'm looking for leadership; in my community, my industry, my family... Someone to hold my hand or just my presence and convince me that the world hasn't gone to complete madness and that this will all be ok. I am an empath, so being around others right now in person is a bit on the dangerous side for my emotional climate.

I have reluctantly found myself as this leader in my family, and for many in my community. I am the grown up and I'm holding others at the moment.

Adulting is hard.

If you're still reading, and if you've followed me for a while, you'll know I am unashamedly authentic and will share the good, bad, ugly and all in between of my journey, always in the hopes that it inspires/motivates/agitates/empowers or provokes something good in those who read and gift me with their consideration.
So, to that end, I'll finish with this.

Feelings are like farts... they need to come out, because holding them in just gives you a gut ache. Whatever you are feeling, let it out. Be kind to yourself and try hard to be kind to others.
Everyone is fighting a battle you can't necessarily see.

15/12/2025

I don't have much to contribute.
My heart is really heavy.

But I have candles out the front of my house.
My husband and I will be donating blood.
I'm staying off social media.

Not much else to say or do except recognise how deeply our country has been impacted today.

14/12/2025

14/12/2025

As an Australian and a proud NSW citizen, I'm sitting here with my daughter asleep on my lap, holding my husbands hand while watching the news.
I'm feeling lots of things for those who were affected by the Bondi Terrorist attack this afternoon. I'm thinking about these innocent people, their families and the wider Jewish community. My heart is heavy.

I'm also having big feelings watching the footage of the gunmen.

I'm thinking about the bystanders, the first responders and the doctors and nurses operating tonight on the victims, desperately trying to save their lives.

I'm holding my daughter, my husband and feeling very sorry for those who can't do this for their loved ones.
I don't have more words, except to say...
These men don't reflect my country.
These men will not get between our community.

Please be calm. Please know we stand together.

13/12/2025

Meeting a legend!
This is Claire Smyth and she is the first female chef to earn three michelin stars.

She is a trailblazer in her industry and has paved the way for many, many others to aspire to the heights she has reached.
Her restaurant is my favourite in the world and its in Sydney. But it will close it doors in Feb 2026 and I'm devastated.
I've already booked again for Feb to taste her signature dish - the 'Potato and Roe' one last time.

There is nothing like it anywhere and it is a dish that genuinely brings back memories of childhood.

What a privilege to be inspired by such an incredible innovator and indulge in the sheer pleasure of a beautiful meal.

Feeling the joy!