Meet Our Collaborators

Andrew is a highly experienced facilitator of ‘strengths-based practice’ training, delivering workshops across many community and social service sectors throughout Australia. His commitment and dedication to reflective practice have earned him great respect while... 

Danni is a social worker and art therapist specialising in trauma and mental health with children, adolescents and adults. She is passionate about supporting individuals to draw on their own skills and interests to... 

Deborah is a social worker with extensive practice experience in the fields of child and family welfare, sexual assault and family violence. She has also been journalling for many years, both personally and in... 

Kristina is a Senior Lecturer Evidence-Based Pedagogy in the School of Education at La Trobe University Bendigo. Her research focuses on positive psychology, wellbeing and emotional intelligence in schools and higher education contexts. Kristina’s... 

Fiona is an Associate Professor and currently Discipline Lead for Social Work and Social Policy at the Rural Health School, La Trobe University. She worked as a social worker in both the UK and... 

Gena McLean is a passionate seeker, writer and teacher who supports people to deepen their connection to themselves and their journey. Her personal growth publications Note to Self (2009) and Find Your Way (2021)... 

Geoff is a retired Uniting Church minister and a social justice campaigner who believes people long to be able to connect with others about the significant things in their lives and is excited that... 

Karen was the Managing Editor at Innovative Resources and has a background in writing for therapeutic purpose, resource creation, education, counselling psychology, coaching and group facilitation. Karen was co-creator of many Innovative Resources card... 

Kate is a psychologist, training consultant and a certified mindfulness teacher. She has been practicing and teaching for over 30 years in the field of psychology and mindfulness-based interventions and has worked with hundreds... 

Lorraine is a social worker beginning her career with the Salvation Army in a family support role before joining the Family Support team at Anglicare Victoria. The concept for the Positive Parenting Cards grew... 

Michael is an accredited mental health social worker and clinical family therapist. He has worked for many years with children, young people and their families who have experienced significant trauma including family violence, sexual... 

Michelle considers life, with all its nuances, a gift and spends most of her time taking care of family and supporting her friends. Her work in the community has always been guided by her... 

Phil trained in theology and has served as a senior minister in Baptist and Vineyard churches in New Zealand and Australia. He became interested in social work while helping to establish branches of DRUG-ARM... 

Monica is a registered psychologist who transitioned into higher education after working as a school psychologist and then at the Australian Psychological Society as the Psychologists in Schools National Advisor. Monica was the inaugural... 

Roger is a counselling psychologist based in Brisbane and specialing in strengths-based approaches. He previously taught at Queensland University of Technology, contributing to Masters programs in counselling and clinical psychology. His book, Family Therapy:... 

Rosie makes resources and writes for child and family services and Aboriginal health agencies. Mother of a dedicated urban dancer, she has her own business, loves yoga, is definitely not happy with the New... 

Russell was founder and creative director of Innovative Resources. He has an academic background in social work, psychology and education. He published over 50 conversation-building tools through Innovative Resources. In 2013 he was the... 

Selina is a consulting psychologist and clinical nutritionist specialising in developing individual wellbeing solutions. In addition to her educational and corporate conferences and staff seminars, Selina conducts a private practice offering individual counselling, fatigue... 

Sharon has a Masters in Education (Wellbeing) and more than 30-years experience in the education sector. She works in a primary school setting as a Wellbeing and Adjustments coach and has a strong commitment... 

A proud Aboriginal woman, Veronica spent 12 of her young years in a Children’s Home, an experience that has directed and guided her interest and work in ‘Aboriginal child care’. She completed her Associate... 

Wayne McCashen was a social worker, author, trainer and consultant in the strengths approach. He was a pioneer and leader in the development and articulation of strengths-based practice, developing frameworks that are still used...