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A Bit About Ellie
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I was born and raised in Yeppoon, I won't tell you how long ago, but if you're familiar with Yeppoon, the Yeppoon Hospital was still where the Lagoon is!
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I've established a career based on my unwavering passion for people. My professional career started in sales, I can see your eye rolls from here! But stay with me, I firmly believe the big bad world of sales (and insurance sales at that!) set me up for success as a social services professional and leader. It taught me to really listen to people's needs and create innovative solutions for people.
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My career has led me to spend significant time in the Child Protection Sector, allowing me to deepen my knowledge of the development and wellbeing of children. Helping parents and carers manage complex behaviours and create environments that allow children to develop and grow in the best possible circumstances.
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Academically I have a bit of a unique set of qualifications. Starting and underpinned with a Bachelor of Laws, I have built on this with post-graduate study in Family Dispute Resolution, Mental Health, Counselling, and Strategic Leadership, bringing together my passions for Law and Social Services.
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I find that my education, background, and experience come together to allow me to be an effective Consultant, Family Dispute Resolution and Mediator across a broad range of matters.
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Outside of that, I'm a Neurodiverse Mum and Wife, Soccer Mum, a Horse Riding Mum, a lover of baking and caffeine dependant life form! I can't wait to see how I might be able to help you.
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Working Together
Affirming
Neurodivergent and Disability - Lived experience
Family Law Practitioners Association
Member
Resolution Institute
Professional Member
Institute of Community Directors
Member
Feedback & Reviews
Ellie is the right blend of impartial, supportive and won't take any rubbish (I'm talking about from me!). She was child centric and called me out when needed. Without that, I don't think we ever would have had an agreement.
CC - Father
When Ellie asked me in a private session 'Why are we arguing about a $5000 car? Is it about the car or is it about the hurt in your heart?' - I knew that as much as I didn't want to hear that, I had a mediator that was actually going to help us resolve this today. And she did.
PB - Property and Parenting
I never thought mediation would have a therapeutic side, but then I met Ellie. My ex agrees that we finished mediation in a far better place than we started. Ellie held space for our fears and helped us unpack those through the process.