Location Ocean Shores

About Allegra has 4 children and 2 grandchildren.

Education Bachelor of Counselling.

Strengths Supporting those with mental health challenges, compassionate, and empathetic.

Interests Cooking, dancing, singing, reading, meditation, yoga, and having fun.

Fun Fact Conducted workshops for children at The Farm in Byron Bay.

Superpower Builds rapport with anyone through active listening and an empathetic approach.

Location Byron Bay

About Natalia grew up in Spain where she had experience working in mental health, child protection and family violence.

Education Social Work.

Strengths A great listener who can connect with anyone.

interests Surfing, diving, camping, board games and learning to sew.

Fun Fact Enthusiastically clumsy.

Superpower Making people laugh.

Location Lennox Head

About Wes grew up in W.A but now calls the Northern Rivers home. He has 5 years experience providing person-centred care with genuineness and a fun, easy-going attitude.

Education Psychology.

Strengths Listening skills, calmness under pressure, having fun.

Interests Ocean, health, fitness, outdoors.

Fun Fact Respresented Australia in Stand Up Paddle Surfing.

Superpower Ability to connect with everyone.

Location Byron Bay

About Amaia grew up in Spain. She has a passion for people, travelling, expressive therapies, and performing arts.

Education Psychology and currently studying counselling.

Strengths Amaia has experience in mental health and expressive therapies.

Interests Spending time in nature, her dog, artistic and contemporary dancing.

Fun Fact Funny but terrible at telling jokes!

Superpower Can read people's energy.

Location Suffolk Park

About Dani grew up in a tiny village in Spain but has lived in Australia for 10 years.

Education Social Work and Special Needs Teaching.

Strengths Dani has a a wealth of knowledge and experience and has been working in the sector since 2008.

Interests Exploring the outdoors, board games, cooking, running, and travel.

Fun Fact Loves exploring nature.

Superpower Making others feel at ease.

Location Suffolk Park

About Grew up Spain where she studied and worked for many years in the sector.

Education Social Education and masters in Sexology & Counselling.

Strengths Experience working in mental health, physical disabilities, and with transexual kids and adults.

Interests Frida the dog, bushwalking, pilates, acroyoga, running, swimming, and camping.

Fun Fact Performs fire acrobatic.

Superpower Makes things happen.

Location Alstonville

About Sam grew up in Melbourne before moving to the Northern Rivers to enjoy the beach life in 2017.

Education Certificate 4 community services.

Strengths Empathy, kindness, and honesty.

Interests Writing music, dancing, and eating delicious food.

Fun Fact Has a huge shoe collection. 

Superpower Parallel parking.

Location Suffolk Park

About Nico is passionate about all sports and has a background in coaching. Has previously worked in marketing.

Education Marketing.

Strengths Passionate about mental health and has experience with autism, schizophrenia and dementia.

Interests Surfing, sports, reading, cooking, and camping.

Fun Fact Can snowboard backwards.

Superpower Empathy for others.

Location Lennox Head

About Belen is one of five children. Born in Argentina, she has called Australia home for 5 years.

Education Educational Psychology.

Strengths Experience and academic studies in Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental disorders.

Interests Taking analog photos, practicing yoga, and embroidering.

Fun Fact Enjoys traveling and learning from cultural diversity.

Superpower Always evolving.

Location: Byron Bay

About: Chris moved to the Northern Rivers 6 years ago to be closer to nature and the ocean.

Education Diploma of counselling and community services. Qualified meditation teacher. Studying psychology.

Strengths Gentle, receptive, patient, aware, reliable, and kind.

Interests Surfing, camping, mental health, music, growing plants, meditation, and indigenous culture.

Fun Fact Sleep walks.

Superpower Sensitivity.

Location Elanora

About Bianca grew up in Tasmania with 4 siblings. Her dad was in the Army which gave her the opportunity to travel and adventure around Australia such as abseiling down a waterfall, and walking up Mt Kosciuszko.

Education Bachelor of Counselling, Cert 4 in Personal Training, Cert 3 in Community Services.

Strengths Mental health and trauma informed practice.

Interests Going to the gym, hiking, camping, gardening, reading, going to the movies and anything to do with animals.

Fun Fact Bianca has two rescue dogs, one rescue horse and one snake.

Superpower Adaptability.

Location Ocean Shores

About Josi grew up with her three siblings in Germany before moving to Australia.

Education Social Work.

Strengths Mental Health, Physical Wellbeing and Personal Growth.

Interests Travelling, camping, surfing, cooking and hiking.

Fun Fact Josi’s friends encouraged her to move to Australia!

Superpower Highly empathetic and caring.

Location Byron Bay

About Jonas was born in Córdoba, Argentina. He has been living in Australia since 2019, where one of his most meaningful experiences has been learning to surf.

Education Human Resources and Certified Life Coach.

Strengths Mental Health and Trauma-informed practice.

Interests Sports, surfing, gym, nature, camping, health, wellness and reading.

Fun Fact Jonas has a strong ability to read body language and intuitively pick up on how people are feeling, allowing him to offer thoughtful and responsive support.

Superpower Positivity.

Location Byron Bay

About Growing up in the small coastal town of Kilcunda, Victoria, Zahli spent much of their childhood by the beach, fostering a deep love for the ocean and the outdoors.

Education Psychology.

Strengths Mental Health and supporting Children.

Interests Reading, learning, nature and hiking.

Fun Fact Zahli can play the guitar!

Superpower Communication.

Location New Brighton

About Andrea grew up on the coast of Western Australia. Since then, she’s made her way further south and settled in the beautiful town of New Brighton in the Northern Rivers — a place that now feels like home.

Education Diploma in Community Services and is currently completing a Diploma in Kinesiology.

Strengths With a trauma-informed and inclusive approach, Andrea brings experience in supporting individuals with diverse mental health, developmental, and behavioural needs.

Interests Nature, reading and creating tinctures with her herbs!

Fun Fact Stepping outside her comfort zone.

Superpower Providing a safe space for people to be themselves.

Location Lismore

About Since the age of 21, Darren has lived in Lismore. He has travelled across Australia working in the cattle industry, mining sector, and tourism!

Education Community Services, Equine Management and Natural Horsemanship.

Strengths Mental health and Trauma Informed Practice.

Interests Hiking, camping trips, kayaking, 4w driving, archery, survival living and ethical, and sustainable meat harvesting.

Fun Fact Comical character

Superpower Darren!

Location Brunswick Heads

About Tara is originally from Yorkshire in the UK and has been living in Australia for the past 11 years. She spent her first 6 years in Sydney before settling permanently in the Northern Rivers.

Education Background in Primary Teaching with aspirations to pursue studies in Social Work or Psychology.

Strengths All areas of disability.

Interests Cooking, baking, reading, self-learning, nature, beach, camping, arts and crafts.

Fun Fact Tara has a black cat named Elvis!

Superpower Taking care of others.

Location Suffolk Park

About Luca is from San Juan, Argentina, and has been living in Australia for 3 years. Music is his way of therapy and form of connection with people. Attitude, love and respect above all things.

Education Doctor of Medicine (General Practitioner).

Strengths Interested in child development, physical wellbeing and a good listener.

Interests Beach, music, cooking, outdoor adventures like swimming, walking and surfing and sports such as Football. Luca also likes spending time with family and friends.

Fun Fact Also is a DJ!

Superpower Empathy and sensitivity.

Location Byron Bay

About Pedro grew up in Argentina and has one brother. Pedo has always been curious and open to new experiences, from spending a couple of months in the Amazon, to trying theatre. Pedro is calm, grounded and easy to get along with.

Education Bachelor of Psychology, with postgraduate training in adolescents and sport. Currently studying Certificate III in Individual Support.

Strengths Through his psychology background, is experienced with mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Interests Football, staying active, spending time outdoors, camping, reading, travelling and sharing good food with friends.

Fun Fact Has done stand up comedy before, which was both terrifying and fun.

Superpower Staying grounded and patient, especially in challenging situations.

Location Ocean Shores

About Sophie was born in Houston (Texas), grew up in Sydney and moved to Northern Rivers 3yrs ago. Has 4 older siblings and all her 5 kids were born in different countries around the world.

Education Travel and Tourism Management.

Strengths‍ ‍Experience in mental health and disability support. Particularly interested in outdoor education/nature therapy.

Interests Surfing, camping, music and dancing, nature exploring, cooking, spending time with friends and family.

Fun Fact Lived in Greece for 3 years working as a windsurf instructor

Superpower Big smile :)

Location Mullumbimby

About Alienor is French-Australian and the eldest of five girls. Alienor is friendly, responsible and outgoing. She brings a warm, grounded presence to her work and genuinely enjoys building one-on-one connections with people that have diverse needs and disabilities. She also brings an attentive, creative eye and engaging spaces.

Education Art Therapy / Psychotherapy Doctorate. Diploma in Visual Arts Cert III in Floristry.

Strengths‍ ‍Deeply empathetic, caring, patient and adaptable to people's needs. Also, the ability to bring humour and lightness to situations which feel sad, dark and challenging.

Interests Cooking, gardening, floristry, music, films, fashion, water, food and anything fun and creative.

Fun Fact She couldn't speak English until the age of 13.

Superpower Ability to spot beauty anywhere and everywhere.