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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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Finding a voice

By Helen Edwards | May 13, 2013

So this is a blog about interior decorating with a difference. Yet green decorating is not a new idea. Using second hand items is as old as time. Sustainable building practices and eco friendly green design have been around for a while.  Once you start looking you find the web is full of blogs, websites,…

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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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