HUMAN TEAM

About Nadia
DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATOR & OWNER, CREATER
As a passionate Developmental Educator (DE) and drawing on over 16 years of teaching experience, I am dedicated to delivering a holistic, person-centred, strengths-based approach to therapy. Known for my creative thinking and ability to inspire a love of learning, I am committed to supporting the Whitsunday community, just as my family has been supported.
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I am a devoted mother of three wonderful daughters, each with unique disabilities that have enriched our family with profound learning experiences. Our journey has included obtaining diagnoses, researching various disabilities, learning effective parenting strategies, and advocating for our children.
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Navigating support systems and transitioning to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been a transformative experience. The NDIS has been a blessing, offering our children access to essential support and services that enhance their capabilities and life skills. ​Witnessing the positive impact of therapy and our children's growth has been incredibly rewarding, thanks to the dedicated therapists who have supported us along the way.
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One of my daughters faced challenges with traditional clinical therapy and struggled to engage. Her passion for animals, especially horses, guided my exploration into animal-assisted therapy. Having grown up with animals and riding horses since I was seven, I decided to start with a young project horse. Poppy, our horse, has been instrumental in teaching my children vital skills such as communication, social behaviour, mindfulness, and responsibility.
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​I look forward to connecting with you.
​Nadia

Horses | Montrose Hills

Horses | Montrose Hills

Horses | Montrose Hills

Farm Animals | Montrose Hills

Horses | Farm Animals | Montrose Hills

Farm Animals | Montrose Hills

Farm Animals | Montrose Hills

Farm Animals | Montrose Hills

Horses | Montrose Hills

Farm Animals | Montrose Hills

Horses | Montrose Hills

Farm Animals | Montrose Hills

Farm Animals | Montrose Hills

Horses | Montrose Hills
Qualifications
Master of Disability Policy and Practice (Flinders University)
Graduate Certificate in Disability Studies (Flinders University)
Bachelor of Further Education and Training (University of Southern Queensland)
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAFE Queensland)
plus TAELLN411 Address Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills and TAEASS502 Design and Develop Assessment Tools
Diploma of Management (Business, Hospitality, Tourism, Events) (TAFE Queensland)
Certifications
ESP Practitioner. Equine Supported Programs (ESP) Certificate in Learning Growth and Healing (LG&H) Practitioner
Equine, Animal, Nature Assisted Learning and Therapeutic Practice (Equine Supported Programs)
Yellow Card (Qld)
Working with Children Clearance Blue Card
NDIS Worker Screening
NDIS Worker Orientation Module
National Police Check
First Aid and CPR Certificate
VET Teacher of the Year, 2016, North Queensland
Memberships
Full Member of Developmental Educators Australia Incorporated (DEAI) Member Number #3324688
Animal Therapies LTD
Insurance
Prorisk Healthcare Professionals