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

Dr Helen Edwards is an award-winning Australian author and speaker who writes diverse stories of nature, magic and history. Helen has a PhD in Psychology and a long background working in mental health. Her aim is to raise hope through stories.

 

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Book Helen for your school or event!

Helen offers author talks and workshops in schools, at libraries, festivals and more, 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 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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Helen's Journal

My recent 24 kg weight loss journey

By Helen Edwards | September 16, 2013

I have been on a personal journey of late. One of many I have taken. It is a road I have traveled before and may travel again, but I hope not. It is the road from being overweight to a healthy weight. I could say from fat to fit, from huge to slender, from obese…

Health & Sustainability, Learning From the Rio+20 Summit

By Helen Edwards | September 4, 2013

At the national scientific meeting of the Australian Diabetes Educator’s and Diabetes Society last week, I was excited to hear a speaker focusing on the connections between health and environment. This was not just in the usual “we have a fat, unhealthy nation as we don’t exercise and our food is crap,” kinda way that…

National Op Shop week has started!

By Helen Edwards | August 25, 2013

I have always been an Op Shopper. Sometimes it was a financial reason when I was a student, but mostly it is about both reducing my footprint, sharing the resources we already have and supporting charities. As well, the thrill of the hunt is addictive and you can find top quality items for tiny prices!…

Fox & Dinky” reusing old things in completely new ways

By Helen Edwards | August 20, 2013

As happens all the time in the world of social media, I “met” Rustin Simpson and Ash Daxton, best mates and creative partners, on Facebook when they came to have a look at Recylced Interiors and share their fantastic work. They started working together a number of years ago when they opened a stall in…

Nick Sadowsky & his Spindent Light

By Helen Edwards | August 19, 2013

I met Nick Sadowsky during VIVID at Decoration and Design in July.  He was showing his gorgeous Spindent Light above. Nick talked me through his design process and what the Spindent is all about. I was very taken with both the design and his passion for his work. We had a chat about his work and plans…

Treasure Hill, upcyling furniture

By Helen Edwards | August 16, 2013

I came across Leah Spain and her gorgeous business upcycling furniture, Treasure Hill, on Facebook and just had to share with you! She shares her story and her lovely work on the blog today. Leah was born and bred in Broken Hill, a mining town in far west NSW, famous for its artists, one being…

IbuTrade, selling gorgeous Fair Trade homewares

By Helen Edwards | August 15, 2013

Michael and Clare from IbuTrade are a partnership – lifelong and business – and IbuTrade is their family business – even their kids get involved! The business was established in 2007 by Tracey Donehue and Kathy Stefanac to provide Fairtrade and environmentally friendly gifts and homewares. In late 2011, when Tracey decided to move on, Michael…

Anaca Studio brings European flavour to designs

By Helen Edwards | August 12, 2013

Anne-Claire Petre is a French designer and founder of Anaca Studio, a boutique brand based in St Kilda (VIC) offering a range of sophisticated and sustainable products, made to order and manufactured in Melbourne.  You might have seen her gorgeous Zoe Table this weekend in the paper. Anne-Claire says that she brings a little European flavour…

Ecovillage, Australia’s first zero carbon housing project

By Helen Edwards | August 8, 2013

In 2012, the Cape Paterson Ecovillage broke new ground when its high eco-standards were written into the planning scheme. The development will border on the very lovely existing town of Cape Paterson on the Bass Coast, about two hours south-east of Melbourne. Every one of the 220 new houses have to be built with orientation for…

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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
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