Amanda is a busy Mum to two children aged 12 and 15 years old. She has worked for over 20 years in various early childhood services and has a keen interest in supporting the mental health of children.
From her personal and professional experience, Amanda has a good understanding of how health and social services can assist with supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of children, parents, families and communities.
Amanda has contributed to a range of Emerging Minds projects as a Child and Family Partner, generously offering her lived experience perspectives to e-learning courses, webinars, consultations and review of resources.