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 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 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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Helen's Journal
Ecovillage, Australia’s first zero carbon housing project
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…
McBride Charles Ryan Architects, Unique Cloud House
McBride CharlesRyan (MCR) are an Architect company who work from the basic premise of providing exceptional design for their clients. They work hard to find new ways to solve problems in design and to come up with unique ideas. MCR takes a very hands-on approach to its projects with the philosophy that each person is…
Annesley House Portland holiday accommodation
When we went on our roadtrip to Decoration and Design a few weeks back, we stayed in some fantastic places along the way. The first night was the amazing Annesley House in Portland. This 1878 2 storey building was originally a doctor’s surgery and private residence which was converted to a guest house in the early…
Duncan Meerding, working from his heart
This afternoon I am chatting with a truly amazing young man, Duncan Meerding. I saw his work at Decoration and Design and now have the pleasure of sharing it with you. I showed a snippet in my wrap up here. Duncan says that he is inspired by nature and living. Much of his work is…
Wellbeing Wednesday, talking about Mindfulness
Being comfortable and relaxed in our homes is very important and we Aussies tend to see our homes as our sanctuary, a place to relax and unwind. Learning things like relaxation and mindfulness practices can help us to enjoy not just our downtime, but can make us more productive. Mindfulness is an important skill that…
Greg Aubert restoring beautiful pieces for modern homes
Greg Aubert says that from his earliest memories of childhood to now, he has always been surrounded with craft, building, carpentry and doing creative things. His parents moved from Coogee in Sydney’s Eastern suburbs to the Hunter Valley when he was just seven years old and started an Arts and Crafts shop where he spent…
David Trubridge’s Manuka wins best light
Dwell on Design is one of America’s most prominent design events. The wonderful David Trubridge who featured on the blog recently has just told me that their attendance at this prestigious fair was heralded by an unexpected win; their Manuka Light took out the Best Lighting category! This contemporary chandelier received great interest from the…
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