17/11/2025
Last week I had the privilege of spending time in Temora – connecting with incredible people, hearing powerful stories, and being reminded (once again) why this work matters so deeply.
Waiting for me in the office was the most beautiful surprise: new artwork, lovingly created by some very special artists – my family.
From the outside, they’re just canvases.
But to me, each one is a little piece of my heart, painted in colour.
Every piece holds a memory.
Every colour carries a feeling.
These canvases are more than decoration. They are a reminder that behind every professional title is a human being with a family, a story, and a heart that needs tending too. They remind me that the work we do in trauma-informed care starts at home – with connection, kindness, and the people who stand beside us when no one is watching.
To my beautiful family: thank you.
For your time, your creativity, your thoughtfulness, and your love splashed across these canvases. You have turned my office into a sanctuary, and I will carry your artwork with me into every session, every training, every conversation.
Each canvas on my wall is a little piece of my heart.
