Beyond Brave  - About Us

My passion for Child Life Therapy began while working in and around Mount Druitt Hospital. I witnessed firsthand the profound impact healthcare experiences have on children and their families. This shaped my practice and ignited a strong commitment to advocate for children's voices and emotional well-being during medical care. Over time, through both professional and personal experience, I began to notice a clear gap in the system — while health professionals are focused on achieving medical outcomes, the emotional and developmental needs of children are often overlooked. Since becoming a mother, to two beautiful sons, I have experienced firsthand how health professionals practices miss opportunities to foster resilience in children.  Private practice Child Life Therapy aims to fill that gap, to meet children and their families where they are and to inspire health professionals to build skills that support the whole child. 

We chose the name Beyond Brave to reflect the heart of what Child Life services offer to children facing medical experiences. From a young age, we're often told to "be brave" and push through — but real bravery is more than just getting through the moment. While many children can appear strong on the outside, the emotional impact of medical experiences can linger long after the procedures end. Beyond Brave recognises that true healing happens after the moment of bravery - and true bravery begins when children are given the space, support, and tools to process, understand, and grow. Our mission is not only to support children and families, but also to educate health professionals on how to deliver emotionally safe, developmentally appropriate, and child-centred care. We recognise the knowledge and skill of a Child Life Therapist is unique and valuable but limited to hospital encounters. Beyond Brave aims to provide accessible Child Life Therapy beyond hospital walls, to the wider community.