As a mum of four, I’ve lived the juggle of managing appointments, trying to work and a navigate support systems that often feel disconnected and overwhelming for families. After 14 years serving in Victoria Police, I saw firsthand how early intervention and emotional support can change a child’s entire trajectory. Conversations with other parents on the Mornington Peninsula were always the same — everyone felt stretched between multiple appointments, frustrated by the disconnect between services, and overwhelmed by the fact that while their child was getting treatment, the whole family was still struggling.

That question became my mission. I’m now studying psychology with the goal of becoming a child psychologist, and developing Grow Health and Therapy Hub is my way of helping families feel seen and supported. Grow was built from lived experience, a deep belief in early intervention, and a passion for creating a community where children and their families feel safe, supported and understood.