Dr Helen Edwards Australian Children's Author

Meet Dr Helen Edwards, Award-winning Australian Author, Speaker & Psychology PhD.

Dr Helen Edwards is an award-winning Australian author and speaker who writes books for kids, teens and adults. Helen has a PhD in Psychology and a long background working in mental health. Her aim is to raise hope through stories. She is passionate about nature and a huge history nerd!

 

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Helen with preps to year 4 Echuca

Book Helen for an Author Talk or Workshop!

Helen offers author talks and workshops for kids and adults, across Australia. She has a vast background of different experiences, including founding a charity and running this award-winning organisation for 16 years. She is an advocate for type 1 diabetes, neurodiversity and ensuring all children see themselves in books. She is passionate about nature and loves finding interesting stories from history.

She is an experienced speaker and has presented sessions across a range of audiences, topics and age groups. Helen has an ability to engage children and adults alike with warmth, humour and a passion for nature, history and magic.

If you're looking for a presenter who speaks from the heart, who laughs loud and loves deep, who's passionate about people and planet, and who understands we come in a glorious rainbow of human beings, Helen is your person.

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Awards & Memberships

1st Place Winner
Individual Project Grant 2023
Individual Project Grant 2023
History Trust Grant 2025
History Trust Grant 2025
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Recipient Richard Llewellyn Deaf and Disability Grant 2021
Recipient Richard Llewellyn Deaf and Disability Grant 2021
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