Work in Action

Stories of collaboration, innovation, and impact across the early years, inclusion, and community sectors.

This is where strategy meets impact. Each piece of work I deliver—whether a community forum, policy co-design, or system planning session—is shaped by collaboration, evidence, and deep understanding of complex environments.

From convening sector meetings, to leading local partnerships in the Northern Territory, my work in action reflects what’s possible when policy, practice, and people align around a shared goal: better outcomes for children, families, and communities.

Here you’ll find examples of projects, events, and partnerships that show the breadth of my work—each tailored, purposeful, and grounded in real-world understanding.

Building a Collective Voice for Children

Executive convenor of the NT Early Childhood Alliance, uniting the sector and co-developing the Territory’s 5‑Point Plan to advance children’s wellbeing and opportunity.

Shaping the City of Karratha’s Early Years Strategy

Co‑designed the City of Karratha’s Early Years Strategy in partnership with local stakeholders—mapping needs, identifying service gaps, and shaping an action‑focused plan to guide investment, collaboration, and better outcomes for children and families.

Reimagining Inclusion Through Strategy and Evidence

Delivered a whole‑of‑system audit and strategic roadmap to reimagine inclusion structures, frameworks, and practices aligned with evidence and policy reform.

Designing Innovative Models for Access

Co‑designed a pioneering multi‑disciplinary diagnostic assessment model for a remote NT school—bringing specialist access closer to children and families.

Facilitating Insightful Conversations That Shape Policy

MCed and facilitated high‑profile early childhood forums, including the NT Minister’s Child Safety Conversation and the inaugural Early Years Community of Practice.

Translating Research Into Practice

Developed best‑practice guides and sensory‑inclusive design resources for departmental teams to strengthen inclusive learning environments and educator practice.

Empowering Educators Through Learning Design

Designed and delivered interactive online professional learning for early childhood educators in WA to build sector confidence in inclusive practice.

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Aligning Workforce Capability With Strategy

Redesigned organisational workforce structures, aligning roles, salary frameworks, and professional pathways to strategic priorities in inclusion and allied health.

Planning for Equity Across Learning Environments

Mapped needs and service gaps across early learning and school environments to guide equitable planning and improve inclusion across the education continuum.

Advancing Knowledge Through Research

Conducted an academic literature review for a Charles Darwin University school‑based research project

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