I believe in using creativity and storytelling to educate, inspire and entertain young audiences. For over three decades, I've worked across children's television, theatre, education and live events, creating content and experiences that engage curious young minds, encourage imagination and make complex ideas accessible in playful, meaningful ways.
As a presenter, writer and producer with the ABC for more than a decade, and an award-winning playwright who has worked extensively with young people across regional and remote Australia, I understand the importance of creating work that speaks to children rather than simply talking at them.
I'm particularly passionate about combining storytelling, movement, yoga and mindfulness to help children explore emotions, build self-awareness and develop practical tools they can take into everyday life.
My work spans the entire creative process, from researching and developing an idea through to writing, presenting, producing and delivering finished content for broadcasters, commercial brands and educational organisations.
Through Mini Productions, I co-created and produced Moodies, an original interstitial television series for ABC Kids, exploring big feelings for little people.
Each episode uses storytelling, movement, humour and simple mindfulness practices to help children recognise and understand emotions, from anger and anxiety to kindness, bravery and joy. We developed the series from its initial concept through to production and final delivery, working with a wonderful team of creative collaborators to bring the project to screen.
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I've also created and delivered original yoga and mindfulness content for international hotel brand Novotel, bringing together movement, storytelling and accessible practices for children and families.
My other educational content includes Storytime Yoga for the NSW Department of Education's Education Live series, alongside writing and presenting for ABC's Play School and contributing to the children's television series Drop Dead Weird.
Alongside screen-based content, I love creating live experiences that bring children together to move, imagine, explore and learn.
I've developed Storytime Yoga programs for the Australian Museum and City of Sydney, integrating stories, exhibitions and physical movement to create interactive learning experiences in unexpected spaces.
My background in theatre, storytelling and education allows me to develop experiences that respond to a particular audience, environment or learning objective, whether that's an intimate workshop, a public event or a larger creative education program.
Children are growing up in an increasingly complex and stimulating world, and I believe it's important to give them opportunities to understand their emotions, connect with their bodies and develop the skills to navigate life's challenges.
Research into mindfulness-based practices for children suggests potential benefits for attention, emotional regulation, self-awareness and social and emotional development, although outcomes vary depending on the age of the children and the nature of the program.
For me, the challenge and the joy lie in finding creative ways to make these practices accessible. Children don't necessarily want to sit still and meditate, but they love stories, movement, imagination and play. By bringing these elements together, we can introduce mindfulness in ways that are engaging, memorable and relevant to their lives.
I love collaborating with broadcasters, brands, educational organisations, museums and creative teams to develop original content and experiences for children and families.
Whether it's a television series, digital content, an educational resource or an interactive live experience, I bring together creative development, storytelling, performance, production and an understanding of young audiences to take projects from the first idea through to delivery.
If you're looking to develop engaging, thoughtful and playful content for young audiences, I'd love to collaborate.
